Leica SL3

Leica SL3
Overview
MakerLeica
TypeMirrorless full-frame system camera
Released7 March 2024
Lens
Lens mountLeica L mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size36 mm × 24 mm (1.42 in × 0.94 in)
Maximum resolution9520 × 6336 (60.3 MP)
Film speedISO 50 to 100000 (manual)
Recording mediumPhoto: DNG + JPG up to 9520 × 6336 (60.3 MP); Video: MP4/MOV (H.264/H.265) and ProRes (see vidrecord)
Storage mediaSD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II) + CFexpress Type B
Focusing
FocusHybrid AF (phase/contrast/depth map)
Focus modesIntelligent AF, AFs, AFc; touch AF optional; 315 AF areas
Exposure/metering
ExposureTTL (Through The Lens exposure metering)
Exposure modesP / A / S / M
Exposure meteringSpot, center-weighted, highlight-weighted, multi-field
Flash
FlashBuilt-in hot shoe
Flash synchronizationUp to 1/200 s
Shutter
ShutterElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter / electronic shutter
Shutter speedsMechanical: 60 min to 1/8000 s; Electronic: 60 s to 1/16000 s
Continuous shootingUp to 15 fps (electronic shutter; depending on AF/exposure mode)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder5,760,000 dots, 60/120 fps; 0.76× (3:2) / 0.78× (4:3); 100% coverage
Viewfinder magnification0.76× (3:2) / 0.78× (4:3)
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processorLeica Maestro IV
Projector
General
Video recordingUp to C8K (8192 × 4320) / 8K (7680 × 4320); up to C4K/4K 59.94/50 fps; Full HD (1920 × 1080)
LCD screen3.2" touchscreen, 2,332,800 dots
AV port(s)HDMI 2.1 Type A; 3.5 mm audio out / 3.5 mm audio in
Data portUSB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C
Body featuresAll-metal magnesium/aluminum housing; IP54 splash-water protection
Dimensions141.2 mm × 108 mm × 84.6 mm (5.56 in × 4.25 in × 3.33 in)
Weight769 g (27.1 oz) (without battery, SD card, bayonet cover)
Made inGermany

The Leica SL3 is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera released by Leica Camera on 7 March 2024.[1] The camera uses the Leica L-Mount lenses range and is part of the L-Mount Alliance of camera bodies that Leica co-developed with Panasonic and Sigma.[1]

The SL3 has a 60.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with 5-axis in-body image stabilization and is powered by the Leica Maestro IV processor.[2] It introduces a hybrid autofocus system combining phase-detection, contrast detection, and depth-map methods, with 315 AF areas and subject-detection modes.[2] The SL3 features dual card slots (SD UHS-II and CFexpress Type B), an IP54-rated weather-sealed metal body, and an OLED electronic viewfinder rated at 5.76 million dots (up to 120 fps).[2] Video recording includes 8K and C8K capture, with MOV/MP4 support including H.264/H.265 and ProRes options depending on settings and modes.[2]

The Leica SL3 succeeds the Leica SL2.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Press Release: New: Leica SL3" (PDF). Leica Camera AG. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d "Technical Specification – Leica SL3". leica-camera.com. Leica Camera AG. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Leica SL3 initial review". DPReview. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2026.

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