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The SL2 has improved ergonomics thanks to a more comfortable grip, refined edges, and a simple 3-button control layout on the back of the camera that’s reminiscent of what’s found on Leica’s digital M rangefinders.i
The SL2 also introduces in-body sensor-shift image stabilization that provides 5.5 stops of stabilization while you use any lens, from native SL lenses to adapted M lenses.
Inside the camera is a 47-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 50-50000, “enormous dynamic range,” and a color depth of 14 bits per RGB channel. Leica says the sensor delivers an “unparalleled level of detail rendition and image quality.”
The Maestro III image processor working alongside the sensor allows for virtually zero shutter lag and 10fps shooting (and up to 20fps with the electronic shutter).
The ability of the suspended sensor to shift also allows for a new multishot mode — mount the camera on a tripod, and the feature snaps up to 8 frames in rapid succession with half-pixel sensor shifts in between each one. The resulting frames are then combined into ultra-high-res photos of up to 187 megapixels.
For video shooting, the SL2 can shoot 4K at up to 60fps and Full HD at up to 180fps. 10-bit footage can be saved directly to the memory cards. There are built-in headphone and mic jacks as well as an HDMI connector for external monitors.
“Activating Cine mode transforms the SL2 into a manually controlled cine camera,” Leica says. “ISO becomes ASA, the shutter speed is marked in degrees on the rotary disk shutter, and the f-stops indicating the aperture ratio are replaced by T-stops, which measure the actual amount of light transmitted through the lens,”
Durability-wise, the SL2 is IP54 certified, meaning it offers a high level of protection against particles and a good amount of protection against water.
On the back of the camera is a new 5.76-megapixel EyeRes electronic viewfinder above a 3.2-inch touchscreen with an improved resolution of 2.1 megapixels.
Other features and specs include the ability to turn off noise reduction during long exposures, a streamlined UI with new status menus (and dedicated menus for stills and video), two SD card slots with simultaneous recording of DNG and JPEG files, face/body detection, moving subject tracking with Intelligent-AF (iAF), the ability to fine-tune focus settings, and Smart AF mode (automatic switching between focus priority and shutter release priority).
The Leica SL lenses are full-frame AF lenses designed for professional needs. With the highest image performance at every aperture and distance, the new Leica SL Auto-focus is the fastest AF available for full-frame system cameras. The SL lenses are silent and offer precise AF. All SL lenses have an AquaDura hydrophobic coating on the outer lens elements. The lenses are sealed to protect from dust and water.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90/f2.8-4 ASPH
With a super versatile focal length from 24 mm - 90 mm, the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL is discrete, precise and with a fast auto-focus. The lens offers the highest image performance at every aperture and distance and Leica Optical Image Stabilization. The lens offers excellent close focus distance at 0.3 m / 1 foot. The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90/f2.8-4 ASPH weighs 1150 g or 40.57 ounces.
With its wide range of focal lengths and high speed, the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90 mm f/2.8–4 ASPH. is the ideal standard zoom lens in the Leica SL-System portfolio, and will be available at launch. Following this comes the fast Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8–4, and the current lens portfolio is rounded off by the Leica Summilux-SL 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH. – the new reference lens for this focal length. Additional Leica SL lenses will follow.
Furthermore, the exceptional compatibility of the Leica SL-System gives photographers access to almost all Leica lenses ever made. For example, all lenses for the Leica T camera can be used without an adapter. In addition, appropriate adapters allow Leica S, M, and R system lenses and lenses from other manufacturers to be mounted on the Leica SL.
| Lens Mount | Leica L |
| Camera Format | Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) |
| Pixels | Effective: 47.3 Megapixel |
| Maximum Resolution | 8368 x 5584 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Image File Format | DNG, JPEG |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 50000 (Extended: 50 to 50000) |
| Shutter Speed |
Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 1800 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/40000 to 1 Second |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Partial |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 20 fps at 47.3 MP for up to 78 Exposures (Raw) Up to 20 fps at 47.3 MP for up to 100 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 47.3 MP Up to 6 fps at 47.3 MP Up to 3 fps at 47.3 MP |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/12-Second Delay |
| Recording Modes |
MOV/H.26410-Bit 5K (4992 x 3744) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/180p MP4/H.26410-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080)23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/180p |
| External Recording Modes |
10-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 59.94p |
| Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes |
| Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
| Audio File Format | AAC, AC3 |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 21 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.78x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
| Monitor Size | 3.2" |
| Monitor Resolution | 2,100,000 Dot |
| Monitor Type | Fixed Touchscreen LCD |
| Built-In Flash | No |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | HDMI A (Full Size), USB Type-C (USB 3.1), 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone |
| Wireless | Bluetooth Wi-Fi |
| GPS | No |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Battery | 1 x BP-SCL4 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh (Approx. 370 Shots) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.75 x 4.21 x 1.65" / 146 x 107 x 42 mm |
| Weight | 1.84 lb / 835 g (Body Only) |
| Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) | at 24 or 90mm: approx. 82,4°, 72,1°, 51,8° or 27,8°, 23,3°,15,7 |
| Optical design | |
| Number of lenses/groups | 18/15 |
| Aspherical surfaces: | 4 |
| Position of entrance pupil | at 24 or 90mm: 103,9 or 92,6mm (in the direction of light incidence in front of the bayonet fitting contact area) |
| Image stabilization: | Multiple axis system, stabilization performance 3.5 shutter speed stages in accordance with CIPA testing conditions |
| Distance setting: | Setting either automatic (Auto-focus) or manual, modes are set on the camera |
| Focusing range: at 24 or 90mm: 0.3 or 0.45m to ∞ Smallest object field/biggest scale: | at 24 or 90mm: approx. 173 x 260mm/1:7.2 or 92 x 137mm/1:3.8 |
| Aperture: | Setting/Function electronically controlled aperture, setting via turn/push wheel on camera, half values can also be set |
| Lowest value: | 22 |
| Bayonet fitting: | Leica L bayonet fitting with contact strip |
| Filter mount/lens hood: | External bayonet fitting for lens hood (included), internal thread for E82 filters, filter mount does not rotate |
| Finish: | Black anodized |
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Dimensions and weight: Length of the bayonet fitting contact surface: |
at 24 or 90mm, (without/with lens hood) approx. 138/170mm or 182/212mm |
| Largest diameter approx: | 88 mm |
| Weight approx: | 1140 g |
