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Black
Full metal housing: magnesium and aluminum, leatherette covering, splash water protected in accordance with IEC Standard 60529 (protection type IP54)
A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4") with stainless steel in the base
14 to 104 Degree F (-10 to +40 Degree C)
8GB
Bluetooth 5.0 LE: Channel 0-39 (2402-2480 MHz)
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
Via the accessory shoe
For flash synchronization (photo mode only)
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
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
SF 40: +/-2 EV in 1/2 EV increments
SF 60: +/-2 EV in 1/3 EV increments
Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera
45.8 MP/44.9 MP (total/effective)
Full-Frame CMOS
5-axis image stabilization up to 5-stops
No
Stills & Video
RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
sRGB
DNG: approx. 60 MB (L-DNG), depending on resolution and image content, JPG: approx. 21 MB (L-JPG), depending on resolution and image content
Video: max. length depending on ambient temperature and available memory space
Electronically controlled focal plane shutter
Mech. shutter: 30 min to 1/8000 s, electr. shutter function: video: - 1/10000 s (EV levels = 1/2 and 1/3), photo 14 bit: -
1/8000 s, photo 12 Bit: 1/16000 s, flash synchronization: up to 1/200 s
Native: 100 to 200,000
Spot, Center-Weighted, Highlight-Weighted, Multi-Field
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
+/-3 EV in 1/3 EV increments or 1/2 EV increments
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)
Up to 40 fps
Yes
Delay time: 2 s, 6 s, 12 s or 30 s
3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 17:9
DNG, JPG
14-Bit (12bit also possible depending on the continuous shooting mode)
Photo mode: P-A-S-M; Video mode: P-A-S-M; Cine mode: M
No
Stereo
AAC Audio
LPCM Audio
8K OG 8064x5376 (MOV) & 8128x5418 (RAW) 3:2
C8K 8128x4288 (MOV) & 8128x4302 (RAW) 17:9
8K 7680x4320 16:9
7.2K OG 7200x4800 3:2
7.2K 7232x4820 3:2
6.4K OG 6432x4288 3:2
C6K 5760x3040 17:9
6K 5888x3312 (H.265) 16:9
4.8K 4752x3568 4:3
4.7K 4736x3552 4:3
C4K 4096x2160 (MOV/MP4) 17:9
4K 3840x2160 16:9
Full HD 1920x1080 16:9
2K (Proxy) 2048x1080 17:9
1.9K (Proxy) 1920x1440 4:3; 1920x1280 3:2
Full HD (Proxy) 1920x1080 16:9
UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC card + CFexpress card type B (recommended)
HDMI jack 2.1 Type A
1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
USB-C Input/Output
ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts, synch jack/timecode interface, USB-C USB3.1 Gen2, communication interface in the bottom cover for multifunction handgrip
Wi-Fi
Yes; Android & iOS
App Name: Leica FOTOS App
3.2" (backlight LED) with anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coating, format 3:2
2,332,800 Dot
Touchscreen
5,760,000 dots, 60 fps or 120 fps
Electronic; time delay 0.005 s
21mm
100%
Approx. 0.76x at aspect ratio: 3:2 / approx. 0.78x at aspect ratio: 4:3
-4/+2 dpt, with eye sensor for automatic switchover between viewfinder and LCD panel
1/200 Second
TTL
Automatic or manual
With manual setting: optional magnifying glass function (Magnification) and edge marking (Focus Peaking) available as focus assist
Required, included
Lithium ion
BP-SCL6
1
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.2 V (DC); capacity: 2200 mAh (min.); 383 shots (based on CIPA standard, AF Detection = Off), 1431 shots (based on CIPA standard with adapted shooting cycle*, measurement conditions: SD UHS I, BP-SCL6, AF Detection = Off); manufacturer: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co. Ltd., Made in China
During operation: 9 V/3 A (min. 27 W)
With camera switched off: 5 V/1500 mA (2.5 W or greater)
5.96 x 4.25 x 3.3" (151.45 x 108.05 x 84.6mm)
Approx. 27.09 oz (768g) (without battery, memory cards, camera bayonet cover)
L Mount
28mm: 73.8 Degree /63.9 Degree /45.2 Degree
70mm: 35.4 Degree /29.8 Degree /20.1 Degree
16 | 12
Before the bayonet: 28mm: 89.80mm
70mm: 68.40mm
28mm: 0.19m to Infinite
70mm: 0.38m to Infinite
Choose automatic (Autofocus) or manual mode on the camera
Full-frame: 28mm: 79.2 x 118.9mm
70mm: 109.9 x 164.8mm
28mm: 1:3.3
70mm: 1:4.6
Electronically controlled aperture, setting on the camera, half or third values can also be set
22
Leica L bayonet fitting with contact strip
Lens firmware can be updated via the camera
Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura coating on external lenses
Magnesium and aluminum full-metal housing, black anodized, dust and splash water protected
E67
Male bayonet for lens hood
Without Lens Hood: 4 x 2.87" (102 x 73mm)
With Lens Hood: 5.4 x 3.2" (139 x 82mm) (Approx.)
Without Lens Hood: 20.1 oz (572g)
With Lens Hood: 21.6 oz (613g) (Approx.)
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The Leica SL3-P Vario Kit 28-70 combines ease of use and performance, making it ideal for travel and reportage photography. It is both spontaneous and reliable, ensuring precise shots. In every situation, you have the highest image quality at your fingertips in a compact form. Take photos and videos that make an immediate impact, tell stories with style and capture the atmosphere of the moment.

The kit includes the Leica SL3-P system camera with an L-Mount and a Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. lens. With its 44 MP BSI full-frame sensor, hybrid autofocus, continuous shooting at speeds of up to 40 fps, Multishot images of up to 176 MP and 8K open-gate video capabilities, this camera is a powerful tool for professional photography and videography. The zoom lens delivers the features that matter most when you're out and about: a versatile focal length range, a lens speed of f/2.8 and a particularly compact design. Together, they are the ideal choice for anyone looking for a high-performance SL kit in the most compact form possible.
The Leica SL3-P is a camera designed for performance-oriented photo and video. This camera not only offers incredibly high-resolution 44-megapixel files but also captures them at up to 40 fps in continuous shooting. The BSI Full-Frame sensor delivers up to 14 stops of dynamic range and is paired with an excellent 819-point hybrid autofocus system that combines phase detection with contrast and object detection.
Leica has opted for a 44-megapixel BSI full-frame sensor that delivers excellent high-resolution, high-quality images. This sensor is paired with Leica’s Maestro IV processor, which delivers images at up to 40 fps in continuous burst mode. 5-axis image stabilization up to 5 stops helps deliver sharp images, even at slower shutter speeds when shooting handheld.

A new hybrid autofocus system combined three different focusing technologies to deliver improved tracking performance and smart subject recognition. Phase detection, object detection, and contrast detection autofocus are used together to ensure that even the most dynamic subjects remain in full focus at the most crucial moments. 819 autofocus points offer incredibly fast, accurate focusing, regardless of where the subject lies on the imaging sensor.

The Leica SL3-P can capture both 8.1K Open Gate in 3:2 format and 8K Open Gate HDMI RAW at 30p. For those needing higher frame rates, 5.9k/60p recording is available in addition to 4K/120p. Apple ProRes codex is available up to 5.8L, ensuring top-tier image quality. Two new in-camera LUTs for the L-Log color space provide even greater flexibility in post-processing than ever before, making this camera ideal for both professional film productions and hybrid workflows that demand the best quality.

Leica’s SL3-P expands on the already highly rated SL3 lineup of cameras, which truly excels at offering minimalist icons and menu design while not leaving any features behind. A special color code (red for photos, yellow for videos) is used to easily distinguish between photo and video modes.

The user interface automatically adapts to the orientation of the camera and displays all necessary information clearly on the high-resolution 3.2” LCD touch panel that comes equipped with anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coatings. For those using the viewfinder, you’ll be treated to a 5.76m dot, 120fps EVF that delivers hyper-realistic colors and excellent clarity.
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The Leica SL3-P is designed to fill a gap between the SL3-S and the original SL3. The SL3-S uses smaller files (24 megapixels) to offer higher speeds, while the SL3 uses a 60-megapixel sensor. The SL3-P fits perfectly in between, striking a nice balance between high-resolution files and still very impressive speeds.

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