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Leica SL3-S Mirrorless Camera
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General


Color
Black
Camera type
Mirrorless full-frame system camera
Mirrorless full-frame system camera
Buffer memory
8GB, capacity depends on frame rate and image format, estimated quantity (number of possible images in the buffer memory)
8 GB, capacity depending on frame rate and picture format
Storage medium
UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC card + CFexpress card type B (recommended)
UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC card + CFexpress card type B
Material
Magnesium and aluminum, leatherette covering, splash water protected in accordance with IEC Standard 60529 (protection type IP54)
Full metal housing: magnesium and aluminum, leatherette covering, splash water protected (IP54)
Lens mount
Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera
Leica L bayonet with contact strip for lens-camera communication
Operating conditions
14 to 104 Degree F (-10 to +40 Degree C)
-10 Degree C to +40 Degree C (14 Degree F - 104 Degree F)
Interfaces
ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts, timecode interface, HDMI jack 2.1 Type A, USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C, Audio-Out 3.5mm/Audio-In 3.5mm, communication interface in the bottom cover for multifunction handgrip
ISO accessory shoe, synch jack/timecode interface, HDMI jack 2.1 Type A, USB-C USB3.1 Gen2, Audio-Out 3.5 mm/Audio-In 3.5 mm, communication interface for multifunction handgrip
Tripod thread
A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4") with stainless steel in the base
1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4") with stainless steel in the base

Sensor


Sensor size
CMOS sensor, 62.39MP/60.3MP (total/effective)
CMOS sensor, 25.3 MP/24.6 MP (total/effective)
Image stabilization
5-axis image stabilization up to 5-stops
5-axis image stabilization up to 5 stops
Filter
RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
Processor
Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
Color depth
DNG: 14bit (12bit also possible depending on the continuous shooting mode), JPG: 8bit
DNG: 14 bit (12 bit also possible depending on continuous shooting mode), JPG: 8 bit
Color space
Photo: sRGB
Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
Photo: sRGB
Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
File size
DNG: approx. 70MB, depending on resolution and image content, JPG: depending on resolution and image content
Video: max. length depending on ambient temperature and available memory space
DNG: approx. 40 MB, depending on resolution and image content, JPG: depending on resolution and image content
Video: max. length depending on ambient temperature and available memory space
Video recording mode
Video mode: P - A - S - M
Cine mode: M
Video mode: P - A - S - M
Cine mode: M
Video Resolution
C8K (17:9) 8192x4320
8K (16:9) 7680x4320
C4K (17:9) 4096x2160
4K (16:9) 3840x2160
Full HD (16:9) 1920x1080
6K OG (3:2) - 5952 x 3968
C6K (17:9) - 5952 x 3136
6K (16:9) - 5888 x 3312 (h.265), 5776 x 3056 (ProRes)
C4K (17:9) - 4096 x 2160 (MOV/MP4), 4128 x 2176 (RAW)
4K (16:9) - 3840 x 2160
3.5K 4:3 (RAW) - 3536 x 2656
Full HD (16:9) - 1920 x 1080
Bit rate
8bit/10bit for recordings on SD card, 10bit for HDMI output
8 bit/10 bit for SD and CFe card recordings, 10 bit for HDMI output
Video Gamma
Rec. 709, L-Log Rec. 2020, HLG Rec. 2020
Further information can be found in the "L-Log Reference Manual" for download on the Leica homepage.
Rec. 709, L-Log Rec. 2020, HLG Rec. 2020

Viewfinder/LCD panel


Viewfinder (EVF)
Resolution: 5,760,000dots, 60fps or 120fps, magnification: approx. 0.76x at aspect ratio: 3:2 / approx. 0.78x at aspect ratio: 4:3, frame coverage: 100%, exit pupil position: 21mm, setting range -4/+2dpt, with eye sensor for automatic switchover be- tween viewfinder and LCD panel, time delay 0.005s
Resolution: 5,760,000 dots, 60 fps or 120 fps, magnification: approx. 0.76x at aspect ratio: 3:2 / approx. 0.78x at aspect ratio: 4:3, frame coverage: 100%, exit pupil position: 21 mm, setting range -4/+2 dpt, with eye sensor for automatic switchover between viewfinder and LCD panel, time delay 0.005 s
LCD panel
3.2" (backlight LED) with anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coating, 2,332,800 dots, format 3:2, touch panel
3.2" backlit LED, 2,332,800 dots, 3:2 format, touch panel
Top display
1.28" highly reflective trans-reflective monochrome LCD, 128x128pixels, viewing angle 120 Degree , anti-fingerprint coating
1.28" monochrome LCD, 128 x 128 pixels, anti-fingerprint coating

Shutter


Shutter type
Electronically controlled focal plane shutter
Electronically controlled focal plane shutter
Shutter speeds
Mech. shutter: 60min to 1/8000s, electr. shutter function: 60s to 1/16000s, flash synchronization: up to 1/200s
Mechanical shutter: 30 min to 1/8000 s, electronic shutter: 60 s to 1/16000 s
Shutter button
Two-stage (1st stage: Activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering, 2nd stage: Taking the picture)
Self-timer
Delay time: 2s, 6s, 12s or 30s
Delay time: 2 s, 6 s, 12 s, 30 s

Focusing


Focus mode
Automatic or manual
With manual setting: optional magnifying glass function (Magnification) and edge marking (Focus Peaking) available as focus assist
Automatic or manual
Autofocus system
Hybrid-AF due to combination of contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering with AF metering points in the sensor.
Hybrid-AF due to combination of contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering with AF metering points in the sensor.
Autofocus modes
Intelligent AF (automatically refocuses as soon as something changes in the scene), AFs, AFc, AF setting can be saved, optional Touch AF
Autofocus metering methods
Multi-field, Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted and scaled), Zone (can be shifted and scaled), Tracking, Eye/Face/Body Detection, Animals (Beta)
Multi-field, Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted and scaled), Zone (can be shifted and scaled), Tracking, Eye/Face/Body Detection, Animal Detection (Beta)
Autofocus metering fields
315

Exposure


Exposure metering
TTL (exposure metering through the lens)
TTL (through the lens) with spot, center-weighted, highlight-weighted, multi-field methods
Exposure metering methods
Spot, Center-Weighted, Highlight-Weighted, Multi-Field
Spot, Center-Weighted, Highlight-Weighted, Multi-Field
Exposure modes
Program AE mode (P), aperture-priority mode (A): manual aperture setting, shutter-priority mode (S): manual shutter speed setting, Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture
Program AE mode (P), aperture-priority (A), shutter-priority (S), Manual (M)
Exposure compensation
+/-3EV in 1/3EV increments or 1/2EV increments
+/-3 EV in 1/3 EV increments or 1/2 EV increments
Automatic bracketing
3 or 5 frames, graduations between shoots up to 3EV, in 1/3EV increments, additional optional exposure compensation: up to +/-3EV
3 or 5 frames, graduations between shoots up to 3 EV, in 1 3 EV increments, additional optional exposure compensation: up to ±3 EV
White balance
Automatic (Auto), default (Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent (warm), Fluorescent (cool), Flash), manual metering (Gray Card (pipette), Gray Card), manual color temperature settings (Color Temperature, 2000K to 11500K)
Automatic (Auto), default (Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent (warm), Fluorescent (cool), Flash), manual metering (Gray Card (pipette), Gray Card), manual color temperature settings (Color Temperature, 2000 K to 11500 K)

Flash


Flash unit connector
Via the accessory shoe
Via accessory shoe
Flash synchro socket
For flash synchronization (photo mode only)
For flash synchronization (photo mode only)
Flash sync time
1/200s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic switchover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if sync time is undercut
1/200 s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic switchover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if sync time is undercut
Flash exposure metering
Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF26, SF40, SF58, SF60, SF64) or with system-compatible flash units, remote controlled flash SFC1
Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, SF 40, SF 58, SF 60, SF 64) or with system compatible flash units, remote controlled flash SF C1
Flash exposure compensation
SF40: +/-2EV in 1/2EV increments
SF60: +/-2EV in 1/3EV increments
SF 40: -/+2 EV in 1/2 EV increments
SF 60: -/+2 EV in 1/3 EV increments

Equipment


Microphone
Stereo internal + microphone input 3.5mm stereo jack
Stereo internal + microphone input via 3.5mm jack
Speaker
Mono internal + headphones output 3.5mm stereo jack
Mono internal + headphone output via 3.5mm jack
WLAN
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.
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, requires Leica FOTOS app (available on Apple/Google stores)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 LE: Channel 0-39 (2402-2480MHz)
Bluetooth 5.0 LE
GPS
Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the picture files.
Available via Leica FOTOS app (country-specific limitations)
Menu languages
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean

Power supply


Rechargeable battery
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.2V (DC); capacity: 2200mAh (min.), 260 shots (based on CIPA standard), 1350 shots with Displays/AF Auto Off = 5 s); manufacturer: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co. Ltd., Made in China
Charging via USB
During operation: 9V/3A (min. 27W)
With camera switched off: 5V/1500mA (2.5W or greater)
During operation: 9 V/3 A (min. 27 W)
With camera switched off: 5 V/1500 mA (2.5 W or greater)

Battery


Battery Info
Required, included
Required, included
Battery Material
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Battery Type
Non-universal
Non-universal
Battery Quantity
1
1

Physical


Dimensions
5.96 x 4.25 x 3.3" (151.45 x 108.05 x 84.6mm)
5.96 x 4.25 x 3.3" (151.45 x 108.05 x 84.6mm)
Weight
Approx. 27.1 oz (769.7g) (without battery, SD card, body cap)
Approx. 27 oz (768g) (Without battery, SD card, body cap)