LEICA SL2-S MIRRORLESS CAMERA BODY SUMMARY

The Leica SL2-S body is the new full frame mirrorless L mount camera designed with impressive hybrid photo and video capabilities. It is the lower resolution sibling of the popular 47MP SL2 camera and comes with a brand new 24MP CMOS-BIS sensor and two separate modes for photo and video. This newer Leica model offers the best of both stills and video worlds, from an all-metal, weather sealed durable body. The camera capitalises on Leica’s signature look plus compatibility with a growing range of excellent quality full frame L-mount lenses from the Sigma, Lumix and Leica alliance.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

• New 24 megapixel CMOS-BSI (back-illuminated) full-frame sensor
• 25fps electronic shutter, 9fps mechanical shutter with 4GB (999 shot) buffer
• Up to ISO 100,000
• Multishot Mode up to 96MP image
• Video recording with 4K at 30p 10bit 4:2:2 / C4k at 30p 10bit 4:2:2 (internal) and 4K at 60p 10bit 4:2:2 / C4k at 60p 10bit 4:2:2 via external video recorder through full size HDMI
• Endless filming with no time limit
• Full integration in Capture One 21 including tethered shooting
• Made in Germany: Milled aluminium top cover and bottom plate
• IP54 protection and -10° C minimum operating temperature
• 5-axis in-body image stabilisation
• Two high speed UHS-II SD card slots
• External light sensor for M-Lens support and sensor stack fully compatible with Leica M-Lenses

Regardless of lighting conditions the Leica keeps up due to an impressive ISO capability along with in-body stabilisation. Photographers also gain the first camera ever to capture Adobe-DNG files at impressive burst speeds of 25fps in electronic shutter mode or 9fps in mechanical shutter thanks to the quick Maestro III processor. This allows the SL2-S to be perfectly suited for photography and videography across multiple genres, from portraits and street photography to landscapes and night photography as well as sports and wildlife.

LEICA SL2-S IN MORE DETAIL

• Unique L-Log movie recording with two viewing LUTs for EVF/LCD monitor or for external HDMI monitor.
• Full frame 35mm C4K (17:9) 4096×2160 pixels, sensor range 6000×3168 pixels
• Full frame 35mm 4K (16:9) 3840×2160 pixels, sensor range 6000×3368 pixels
• 5,76MP EyeRes viewfinder with unique and easy operating diopter adjustment
• Display on the shoulder of the camera with quick confirmation of most vital settings
• Full sized HDMI connector
• Intuitive and user-friendly user interface concentrating on essential menu items separated into photo and video functions
• Easy to operate, secure and fast battery release mechanism
• Leica M, R and S-lens compatibility via an optional adapter
• Full sized Type A HDMI 2.0 input

PLANNED FIRMWARE UPDATE

• A firmware update is coming in the first half of 2021 which will upgrade the following features on the Leica SL2-S:
• New Autofocus algorithm with improved eye/face/head/body recognition and focus tracking
• Internal 10 Bit 4K/60p & 50p with HEVC video compression (h.265)
• Long-GOP recording for 10 Bit codecs with 150 – 200 MB/s (same Image Quality as All-Intra, less than half of data volume)
• Segmented Video (1 minute segments to avoid data loss)
• Individual Viewing-LUT upload function
• Enhanced Live View for better low light image composition control
• Image Overlay. Allows alignment of the camera position on basis of a previous taken image, that is displayed in a transparent mode in the EVF or on the LCD.
• Automatic Follow Focus operation
• Wave form monitor for professional exposure control
• Color bar with audio signal as reference for correct colour grading and sound control in postproduction
• Tally Mode
• No low pass filter for sharper results
• 14 Bit and 12 Bit colour depth in Adobe DNG
• Bluetooth, WiFi and Leica Fotos app connectivity

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• Leica SL2-S fullframe camera
• Carrying strap
• Battery
• Bayonet cover
• Charger & Cables
• Quick start guide
• 3 Months Adobe Lightroom subscription

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• Leica Handgrip HG-SCL6
• Remote Release Cable RC-SCL6
• BP-SCL4 Battery
• Leica M to L lens adapter
• Leica S lens to L adapter
• Sandisk Extreme Pro 128GB SDHC Card UHS-II
• L Mount series lenses