Since the debut of its SL-System in 2015, Leica Camera AG has continually pushed the boundaries of professional innovation and has again done so with the new addition to the Leica SL range, the new 24 MP SL3-S. Designed for professionals who demand both precision and creativity, the SL3-S combines Leica’s cutting-edge technology with their signature craftsmanship.
Boasting an advanced autofocus system, stunning 6K video recording, and a design built to endure, it redefines speed, versatility, and image quality. The SL3-S isn’t just a camera; it’s designed to empower creators and bring their visions to life.
Specifications
- Sensor size: CMOS sensor, 25.3 MP/24.6 MP
- Lens mount: Leica L bayonet
- Image stabilization: 5-axis image stabilization up to 5 stops
- Autofocus system: Hybrid-AF due to a combination of contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering with AF metering points in the sensor
- Shutter speeds: Mechanical shutter: 30 min to 1/8,000 s; electronic shutter function: 60 s to 1/16,000 s; flash synchronization: up to 1/200 s
- Viewfinder (EVF): Resolution: 5,760,000 dots
- LCD panel: 3.2” (backlight LED) with anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coating, 2,332,800 dots, format 3:2, touch panel
- Filter: RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
- Processor: Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
- File formats: Photo: DNG™ (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 3.00)
- Color depth: DNG™: 14-bit (12-bit also possible depending on the continuous shooting mode)
- Color space: Photo: sRGB
- Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
- Operating conditions: −10 to +40°C
- Material: Full metal housing: magnesium and aluminum, leatherette covering, splash water protected in accordance with IEC Standard 60529 (protection type IP54)
- Weight: Approx. 768 g (without battery, SD card, body cap)
Image Features
A new BSI CMOS full frame sensor with 24-megapixel native resolution, 48- and 96-megapixel multi-shot modes, and a new autofocus system form the core of the SL3-S.
Video Features
The SL3-S records videos in a resolution of up to 6K and offers 3:2 open-gate recording, a feature that provides flexibility when creating video content for a wide variety of channels. For example, portrait format videos can be recorded in 4K, 9:16 without any loss of quality, and the field of view in recorded material can also be determined retrospectively. The SL3-S records HDMI-RAW in 5.9K at 30 fps to external display recorders.
What’s more, thanks to the fast CFexpress Type B interface, ProRes 4:2:2 HQ in 5.8K at 30 fps or C4K at 60 fps can also be internally recorded without any recording time limits. It is also possible to record directly to an external SSD hard drive via the USB-C interface, which further increases the flexibility of the SL3-S.
The result is a versatile camera that combines the highest image quality for both photography and videography with optimum working speed and reliability. The Leica SL3-S integrates state-of-the-art technology into an outstanding design. It also offers numerous new functions that ensure a professional workflow for producing audiovisual content.
