Leica SL3-S Mirrorless Camera with 28-70mm f/2.8 Lens

Leica SL3-S: Faster than Ever

The Leica SL3-S Mirrorless Camera arrives with a bundle of features that continue to prove the brand's Midas touch. At the core of this release is the hybrid autofocus system and its 24 MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor, which supports continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second with full autofocus, making it the fastest Leica ever built. The video capabilities are equally impressive, providing unlimited 6K Open Gate internal recording while utilizing the full size of the sensor in its native 3:2 aspect ratio. Securely protected by an IP54-certified solid all-metal body and credentials technology in accordance with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), the SL3-S covers all bases.

24MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor and Maestro IV Processor

Spearheading this launch is the 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with fast PDAF. When combined with the Maestro IV processor and 8GB of buffer memory it provides exceptional low-light performance and incredible color output at a file size ideal for sharing, making the SL3-S a powerful asset for a diverse amount of shooting situations. This system allows for DNG and JPEG format at 24MP and handheld multishot modes at 48 and 96MP.

The SL3-S sensor boasts 779 autofocus points, which is three times more than the SL-2S and over two times more than the SL3. The combination of Contrast Detection AF and the 779-point phase-detection system affords quicker, more intelligent object detection and tracking for working with moving subjects, especially when shooting continuously up to 30 fps. Tracking, in general, has never been easier for Leica users.

Unlimited 6K Open Gate Internal Recording

This system's video capabilities were meant to match its photo counterpart, with unlimited 6K Open Gate internal recording the user gains new creative possibilities when it comes to postproduction while using the full size of the sensor in its native 3:2 ratio. Additionally, this upgrade offers:

• Re-Framing Flexibility: Allows cropping and adjusting framing without losing quality.
• Better for Visual Effects: More image data aids in tasks like stabilization, tracking, and applying visual effects.
• Allows usage of anamorphic lenses on an SL3-S without loss of image information.
• Creative Aspect Ratios: Provides the option to experiment with different aspect ratios, like 4:3 or 3:2, giving more creative control.

External Recording and Additional Video Features

5.9K RAW external recording provides the best post-production flexibility, offering malleable files with incredible dynamic range and color grading support. Additionally, you can now use larger storage options thanks to SSD recording via USB-C.

• Direct SSD recording via USB-C allows users to use larger storage options
• Records HDMI-Raw in 5.9K at 30 fps to external display recorders
• Upgraded Cine Mode specifically for professional video production
• Fast transmission rates for CFexpress type B are supported for video production in up to 6K quality with efficiency codecs and lauded L-Log color space

Image Stabilization and EyeRes Viewfinder

Complementing this camera's powerful sensor is a 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization IBIS system that provides up to 5 stops of shake reduction, allowing you to capture sharper handheld images. The SL3-S EyeRes viewfinder is equipped with an optical system of glass lenses display that clearly displays the subjects with up to 120 images per second and a resolution of 5.76m-dot.

• UX design adapts based on orientation of camera body 
• Tiltable screen with enhanced touch and gesture control
• SD UHS II + CFexpress Type B
• HDMI 2.1 Type A
• Timecode Interface
• USB-C 
• Direct to SSD Capturing

Leica Content Credentials

The SL3-S is the first camera in the SL system with Leica Content Credentials and dedicated CAI-compliant hardware. You can have each image signed with tamperproof metadata and receive access to verification tools that provide content, production, and editing process history.

A surprising combination of compactness, speed, and versatility, the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a sleek standard zoom for L-mount mirrorless cameras. Trading a bit of reach on the wide end of the zoom, compared to a conventional 24-70mm lens, this zoom instead manages to be especially small and lightweight while still offering a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control. This portable zoom is ideal for everyday shooting and a range of subjects, including everything from landscapes, to portraits, to travel scenes.

Designed as the most compact and lightweight standard zoom for the SL system, this lens covers a useful wide-angle to portrait-length range and retains an impressively bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture.

• Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture enables working in low-light conditions throughout the zoom range as well as benefits control over depth of field.
• Optical design uses a trio of aspherical elements to improve sharpness and promote the more compact, portable lens design.
• Updated lens coatings offer increased contrast and accurate color rendering in a variety of lighting conditions.

• Floating element in the lens design helps maintain consistent sharpness throughout the focusing range.
• Quiet and fast focusing drive benefits both photographers and videographers; the focusing range also achieves a 1:3.3 maximum magnification from a 7.5" minimum focusing distance at the 28mm focal length position.

In addition to its portable design, this lens is also built for use in a variety of conditions and sports a reliable physical construction.

• Portable lens weighs 1.3 lb and measures 2.9 x 4"; this is more than an 8 oz weight savings compared to the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 lens while also being nearly an inch shorter.
• Lens housing is built from magnesium and aluminum alloys and has a simple, minimalist design with dual control rings to adjust both focus and zoom positions.
• Dust- and splash-proof design for working in inclement conditions and an Aqua-Dura hydrophobic coating has been applied to the front and rear elements.

Key Specs

Imaging

Exposure Control