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Review Summary
2024-02-02T15:59:45
Love this Leica SL2 with 50mm Cron. However, be advised that if you use it at events, you will need at least an extra batterie or two and nothing from Leica comes cheap. Well worth it though. I sold a lot of cameras and camera equipment for this baby and don't regret it.
Gustavo P.
2022-01-06T09:42:06
Images I can only call Leica rich, quality unmatched. Body construction is solid and built for a lifetime of images and use. The true definition of the camera is in owning one. The statement, "you get what you pay for," couldn't be more true.
DARRYL K.
2020-12-25T07:32:02
I’ve been researching this for a while. And while I get it’s an expensive product and there’s other cameras equal to this mirrorless Leica, but oh boy, is it worth it to me. Although it’s heavier than some, the build quality is excellent, and in my opinion is better than my former Nikon D850. Despite its weight, it’s an easy camera to hold. Of course, the optics and sensor are superb and for me the button layout and menus couldn’t be easier. Highly recommended.
CHARLIE F.
2020-12-09T16:54:16
Never go wrong with Leica.
PHAT D.
2020-11-29T10:47:14
2 months into my new SL2 (24-90, 90-280 lenses), I haven't missed my Canon 1DXii and lenses (okay, a little of the 70-200 F/2.8 IS II). Absolutely love the look, feel and the "operatablity" of the SL2 even though I'm still in the "getting to know it" phase--I have yet to customize any of the buttons. I'm equally pleased with my experiences dealing with the Adorama folk in the past two months--courteous and responsive. Also a bit surprised when I received a package in the mail with "Deutch Post" and "FRANKIT" markings, which turned out to be a copy of the actual SL2 User Manual that came from Leica Germany, as a result of a request I made on a call with a Leica customer service rep. when I casually mentioned that it would have been nice to have a copy of the actual user guide.
JUN L.
2020-11-22T09:27:15
Package was delivered on time and camera works amazing
Amit S.
2020-09-24T08:37:12
Great Camera complements the Q2
RICHARD F.
2020-05-12T17:26:59
I am very happy with this fine camera. It took me seventy years to get onboard with Leica and it was so worth the wait. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has the resources to purchase one. Good Day Mates!
JOHN K.
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Mirrorless full-frame system camera
4 GB: DNG: 78 recordings / JPG: > 100 recordings
UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Full-metal housing made of aluminum and magnesium, leatherette, cover, splash-water protected in compliance with IEC standard 60529 (protection type IP54).
Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera
14 to 104 Degree F (-10 to +40 Degree C)
ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts, HDMI jack 2.0b Type A, USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C, Audio-Out 3.5 mm/Audio-In 3.5 mm, communication interface in the base cover for multifunction hand grip
A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4") with stainless steel in the base
CMOS sensor, pixel pitch: 4.3 microm / Fullframe (47.3 MP): 8368 x 5584 pixels / APS-C (20.2 MP): 5504 x 3664 pixels
5 axis Body Image Stabilization. Camera stabilizes up to 5.5 stops
RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
Leica Maestro series (Maestro III)
Photo: DNG (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF, Exif 2.31) Video: MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AC-3)
DNG: 8368 x 5584 pixels (46.7 MP) JPG: 8368 x 5584 pixels (46.7 MP), 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 MP), 4272 x 2848 pixels (12 MP)
DNG: 14 bit, JPG: 8 bit
Picture: sRGB, ECI-RGB v2.0
Adobe RGB Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG)/L-Log
DNG: 84.4 MB JPG: depending on resolution and image content Video: max. length: 29 min, max. file size: 96 GB
Video mode: P - A - S - M / Cine mode: M
MOV 5K: 29.97 fps, 25 fps, 23.98 fps / MOV C4K: 59.94 fps, 50 fps, 29.97 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps / MOV 4K: 59.94 fps, 50 fps, 29.97 fps, 25 fps, 23.98 fps / MOV FHD: 180 fps, 150 fps, 120 fps, 100 fps, 59.94 fps, 50 fps, 29.97 fps, 25 fps, 23.98 fps / MP4 4 K: 59.94 fps, 50 fps, 29.97 fps, 25 fps, 23.98 fps / MP4 FHD: 180 fps, 150 fps, 120 fps, 100 fps, 59.94 fps, 50 fps, 29.97 fps, 25 fps, 23.98 fps
8/10 bit for recordings on SD card, 10 bit via HDMI output
Rec. 709, L-Log Rec. 2020, HLG Rec. 2020
Resolution: 5,760,000 dots, 120 fps, magnification: 0.78x, aspect ratio: 4:3, frame coverage: 100%, exit pupil position: 21 mm, setting range +2/-4 diopters, with eye sensor for automatic switchover between viewfinder and LCD panel, time delay 0.005 s
3.2" (backlight LED) with anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coating, 2,100,000 pixels (dots), format 3:2, touch control available
1.28" highly reflective trans-reflective monochrome LCD, 128 x 128 pixels, viewing angle 120 Degree ; anti-fingerprint coating
Electronically controlled focal plane shutter/electronic shutter
Mech. shutter: 30 min to 1/8000 s / Electr. shutter function: 1 s to 1/40000 s / Flash Synch: up to 1/250 s
Two-stage (1st stage: Activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering, 2nd stage: Taking the picture)
Delay time: 2s or 12s
Single Continuous Low Speed (3 fps), Continuous Medium Speed (6 fps), Continuous High Speed (10 fps without AFc/AE/WB), Continuous Super Speed (20 fps with electr. shutter function without AFc/AE/WB), Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, Multishot
Generates 2 DNGs: 1x 47 MP, 1x 187 MP (8 pictures are combined into one high-res image)
30cm to infinity, With macro setting: from 17 cm
Automatic (Autofocus in modes iAF/AFs/AFc/Touch AF) or manual. With manual setting: Auto Magnification and Focus Peaking optionally available as focus aids
Based on contrast metering and depth mapping
Smart AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs (picture taken only after successful focusing), AFc (picture can be taken at any time), AF setting can be saved
Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted), Multi-Field, Zone, Face detection, object Tracking, optional Touch AF
225
TTL ("Through The Lens" exposure metering)
Spot, Center-Weighted, Multi-Field
Automatic program (P), Aperture priority (A): manual aperture setting, Shutter priority mode (S): manual shutter speed setting Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture
+/-3 EV in 1/3 EV increments or 1/2 EV increments
3 or 5 exposures, up to +/-3 EV, in 1/3 EV increments Shift function: up to +/-3 EV, additional JPG-HDR
Auto ISO: ISO 100 to ISO 50000, Manual: ISO 50 to ISO 50000
Automatic (Auto), Daylight 5200 K, Cloudy 6000 K, Shadow 7000 K, Tungsten 3200 K, HMI 5600 K, Fluorescent Warm 4000 K, Fluorescent Cold 4500 K, Flash 5400 K, Gray Card Live View, Gray Card, Color Temperature 2000 K to 11500 K
No
Accessory shoe
1/250s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic changeover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica flash units if sync time is undercut
Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, 40, 40MkII, 58, 60, 64) or with system compatible flash units, flash remote control SF C1
SF 40: +/-2 EV in 1/2 EV increments
SF 60: +/-2 EV in 1/3 EV increments
Stereo internal + microphone input 3.5 mm stereo jack
Mono internal + headphones output 3.5 mm stereo jack
The Leica FOTOS app is required to use the WLAN function. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Compliant with Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, channel 1-11 (2412-2462 MHz) and Wi-Fi IEEE802.11ac, 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz, channel 39-48 (5180-5240 MHz), channel 52-64 (5260-5320 MHz), channel 100-140 (5500-5700 MHz) (standard WLAN protocol), encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA/WPA2
Bluetooth v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)), 2402 to 2480 MHz
Via Leica FOTOS app
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.2 V (DC); capacity: 1860 mAh (min.), approx. 370 recordings (based on CIPA standard, without EVF); charging time: approx. 140 min (after deep discharge); manufacturer: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co. Ltd., Made in China
USB charger function in standby mode or when switched off, USB power supply when switched on
Input: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.25 A, automatic switchover; Output: DC 8.4 V 0.85 A; Manufacturer: Salom Electric (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., Made in China
Required, Included
Lithium-ion
Non Universal
1
5.7 x 4.2 x 1.6" (146 x 107 x 42mm)
Approx. 29.45 oz (835g) (without battery)
Black anodized
50mm
Diagonal: 47.4 Degree
Horizontal: 40.1 Degree
Vertical: 27.4 Degree
9/8
6
53mm
0.45m to Infinite
177 x 265mm
1:7.4
Electronically controlled aperture, setting on the camera, half or third values can also be set
f/2 to f/22
Lens firmware can be updated via the camera
Hydrophobic Aqua-Dura coating on external lenses
Magnesium and aluminum full-metal housing, black anodized, dust and splash water protected
Leica L bayonet, full-frame 35mm format
E67
Without Lens Hood: 3.26 x 2.93" (83 x 74.5mm)
With Lens Hood: 4.88 x 3.22" (124 x 82mm)
Lens Only: 13 oz (370g)
Without Lens Hood: Approx: 14.18 oz (402g)
With Lens Hood: 15.73 oz (446g)
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Solid build for impressive results
By CHARLIE F.
I’ve been researching this for a while. And while I get it’s an expensive product and there’s other cameras equal to this mirrorless Leica, but oh boy, is it worth it to me. Although it’s heavier than some, the build quality is excellent, and in my opinion is better than my former Nikon D850. Despite its weight, it’s an easy camera to hold. Of course, the optics and sensor are superb and for me the button layout and menus couldn’t be easier. Highly recommended.
I Lika The Leica!
By JOHN K.
I am very happy with this fine camera. It took me seventy years to get onboard with Leica and it was so worth the wait. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has the resources to purchase one. Good Day Mates!
- SL2 Mirrorless Digital Camera -
Leica Camera is excited to bring the next milestone and icon in the company's long history of premium cameras - the new Leica SL2. Building on the platform that was established with the Leica SL when the trailblazing system was introduced in 2015, the Leica SL2 elevates the full frame mirrorless segment to new heights with improved performance, refined ergonomics and streamlined controls.
The Leica SL2 combines a brand new 47 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor with state-of-the-art sensor-based Body Image Stabilization to get the best image and video quality possible with all Leica lenses. The new Maestro III processor enables fast burst shooting and 4K for the highest quality and flexibility, and the optional Cine Mode speaks the language of cinematographers who require a professional work flow. The new OLED EVF with 5.76 million dots of resolution guarantees the clearest view and composition through a Leica lens. These new technical achievements paired with a larger 3.2" rear LCD and the essential Leica three-button control layout make the SL2 the most capable and approachable professional system camera.
New Sensor with Body Image Stabilization
The newly developed 47 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor - with an ISO range of 50 - 50,000 - gives photographers all the resolution they need while still maintaining high speeds and versatile low-light shooting. The integrated BIS system offers up to 5.5 stops of stabilization with any lens, including adapted Leica lenses never before stabilized, allowing stills and video to be steadier and helping guarantee sharp images even in low light with slower shutter speeds.
4K Video Recording with Cine Mode
The Leica SL2 is a perfect hybrid platform for both stills and video, now recording 4K across the full sensor. It goes further with 4K video up to 60 fps, a cropped 5K mode, built-in 3.5mm headphone and mic jacks and 10-bit quality direct to card. For pros operating in a high-level work flow, the SL2 can be set to Cine Mode to speak the language of cinematographers. For example, shutter speed becomes shutter angle and ISO becomes ASA.
Streamlined Menu Interface and Button Layout
Furthering Leica's mantra of "Das Wesentliche" (The Essentials), the Leica SL2 has a simplified interface and control scheme. The menu functions for Photo and Video are split up with a graphical interface to clearly identify which one you are in and help you navigate. The three-button control layout of the M10, CL & Q2 has now migrated to the SL2 for easier controls that are more approachable while still customizable enough for even seasoned pros.
Improved Ergonomics and Weather Sealing
Part of what makes the Leica SL-System so special is its versatility. The new IP54-rated weather sealing of the SL2 ensures this versatile camera can perform in any extreme environment. Additionally, the ergonomics and contours of the camera have been improved to ensure it can be used for long periods of time without fatigue. The new grip material gives a more confident and secure grip that is comfortable to hold and use.
New Electronic Viewfinder
When the Leica SL debuted in 2015, it set the standard for EVF performance for years to come. The new OLED EVF in the Leica SL2 brings even better color fidelity and higher contrast with more resolution and sharpness. This new EVF has 5.76 million dots of resolution for the highest quality viewing and composing experience through a Leica lens.
Evolved Design for an Iconic Leica Identity
For the SL2, the designers at Leica's design office in Munich looked to the brand's heritage for inspiration. Hearkening back to the Leicaflex SL and Leica R3/R4, the SL-System's forebears, they established a more iconic Leica identity for the SL2. Now built from a main chassis of magnesium and a solid aluminum top, the Leica SL2 marches towards the future while respecting the past and its legacy.
Leica Object Detection Autofocus System
The advanced contrast-detect autofocus system of the Leica SL2 is capable of face detection and body detection, to track moving subjects and maintain pinpoint accuracy. Intelligent-AF (iAF) can be used to focus on still subjects and begin tracking them as soon as they move. The focusing settings can also be fine-tuned by the user to adjust the behavior and tolerances for tracking.
Long Exposures in Less Time
Users now have the option of turning off Long Exposure Noise Reduction in the menu of the Leica SL2, allowing photographers who capture long exposures to work quicker and more conveniently. Capture detail in even the darkest scenes with a maximum shutter time of 30 minutes.
Features and Benefits
47 MP High Resolution stills and 4K video
The perfect hybrid camera with top-level image quality from Leica for both stills and video
Built-in Body Image Stabilization
All lenses are now stabilized, helping lens a steadier shot even with adapted Leica M-Lenses
Leica Object Detection Autofocus with face/body tracking
Track moving subjects to capture the action in tack-sharp focus
IP54 Weather sealed full-metal body made from aluminum and magnesium
Use the SL2 in any and all rough environments with confidence that it will continue to perform
Designed in-house and Made in Germany
Built to last, with design cues from Leica's history that honor the past with a focus on the future
Enhanced ergonomic design
Better comfort for a more secure grip with less fatigue after long hours of use
Leatherette wrap around front and rear
More rugged and resilient exterior that feels comfortable in the hand
Streamlined three-button rear control layout with customizable function buttons
Approachable and easy to use button layout similar to the Leica M10, CL and Q2
Upgraded EyeRes EVF - 5.76 MP
The best view with easier critical focusing, including focus peaking for manual focus lenses
Dual UHS-II SDXC card slots
Get maximum memory card performance for burst shooting, video & direct backup to either card
Maestro III Processor
The newest generation of processors to maintain high speeds at these new levels of image quality
ISO range 50 - 50,000
Flexible enough to shoot in any lighting scenario, even low light
3.2" rear LCD - 2.1 million dot resolution
Larger rear LCD for easier use of touch functions and a better/bigger viewing experience
Up to 20 fps (electronic shutter) and 10 fps (mechanical shutter) still-capture speed
Fast back-to-back shots to ensure you do not miss the right moment
14 stops of dynamic range
Plenty of latitude in post-processing to push shadows and pull highlights even in difficult lighting
Multishot function (187 MP resolution)
Use the built-in stabilization to stitch together super high-res still images (coming 2020 via firmware)
4K video recording across the full sensor
Top-notch video recording that captures every detail from edge to edge of the lens
Up to 4K/60p and 5K/30p (cropped)
A multitude of filming mode options for the most versatility on an y video job
L-Log and HLG video gamma
Pro-friendly options for post-processing that maximizes the highest quality from the sensor
Optional Cine Mode
Changes photo terms like shutter speed into cinema terms like shutter angle for a seamless cinematographer's workflow
8 or 10-bit recording straight to card
Maximum color fidelity in video even on-the-go when shooting to the memory card
HDMI output for full 10-bit 4:2:2 recording
Record to an external recorded such as Atomos for the very best results with the most versatility
Built-in 3.5mm headphones and mic jacks
Plug in nearly any microphone and monitor audio levels on-the-go without the need of a dongle
USB-C 3.1 port for in-camera charging and fast data transfer
The convenience of a reversible USB cable that supports charging, data transfer and tethering
- Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens -
With its all-round focal length, the Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH. is suitable for any travel or day-to-day photographic situation, which is also thanks to its extremely compact and lightweight design - an exceptionally light 370 grams. It's just half the weight of the high-power APO Summicron-SL. For photos and videos with the unmistakable Summicron look.
50mm fixed focal length: Travel, event, portrait
Only 370 gram: Lightweight and compact
Ideal for video: Quick, smooth and especially quiet focusing
Aperture f/2: Fast, shallow depth of field
The compact multi-talent
With the Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH., you can adapt the photographic situation as you please - without changing lenses. Because the standard fixed focal length enables fascinating still and moving image shots for travelling, event and portrait photography. The quick and precise autofocus focusses on your subject extremely quietly. This makes the SL lens ideal for demanding videography with a soft bokeh.
Constructional Details
The Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH. comprises 9 lenses in 8 groups. Three lenses contain aspherical surfaces, while others made of glass with anomalous partial dispersion. Their special optical properties compensate for chromatic aberration and ensure the best image and video quality in a compact and lightweight design. The linear direct drive ensures fast, smooth and particularly quiet focusing.
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