Name: Used Leica SL (Typ 601) Full-Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera undefined
Brand: Leica
SKU: US1700939
Price: 1386.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)

Leica SL (Typ 601) Full-Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera

Leica SL (Typ 601)

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Leica SL (Typ 601) 

Top Rated Gear: Used Leica SL (Typ 601) Full-Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera undefined

Leica SL (Typ 601), the new professional camera system which pairs cutting-edge mirrorless technology with speed and optical performance. The Leica SL is a new generation of a true Leica which promises to challenge the status quo of modern photography.  Featuring a 4.4 MP EyeRes Electronic ViewFinder (EVF) with a 0.8 magnification, the Leica SL's autofocus is the fastest in the full-frame camera category. In addition to the new SL lenses, the Leica SL can be used with the S, R, M, T & Cine lenses with the appropriate adapter.  If you look through the Leica SL's EyeRes Viewfinder, you see the future of photography. The Leica SL is the perfect tool for professional photographers and gives the photographer complete control - be it nature, sports, action or press photography. The integrated 4.4 megapixel electronic viewfinder gives the photographer a huge field of view with the highest resolution and a bright and clear overview of the scene. The intuitive operating menu allows a straightforward handling of technical functions. Combined with its fast autofocus and high speed burst rate of 11 fps at full resolution, the photographer will never miss a decisive moment.  With its full-frame sensor, the Leica SL sets new standards in professional camera systems category thanks to the combination of outstanding speed and unrivaled optical performance. With the fastest autofocus in its class and the exceptional Leica image quality, photographers always achieve brilliant imaging results - in still images and in 4k video.  Made in Germany, the Leica SL is milled from aluminum and the Leica SL lenses have the water repellant Aqua Dura coating. In addition to the SL lenses, the Leica SL can be used with other Leica lenses (S, R, M, T & Cine) and 3rd party lenses via adapters even for video applications, making it ideal for any photographic situation.   Craftsmanship and Design  The body of the Leica SL is machined from two solid blocks of aluminum and hand-finished to create a unique piece of work. The material used in the construction of the Leica SL guarantees exceptional endurance. The Leica SL and its lenses are sealed against dust and water. This ensures that the SL system is reliable under the toughest conditions.  Video Recording  The Leica SL allows video recordings in FullHD & 4k for professional movie footage. It offers 1080p @ up to 120 fps, 4k (UHD) @ 30 fps & 4k (cine) @ 24 fps. The Leica SL records high-quality moving pictures on the internal SD cards in 4:2:0 8 bit. The HDMI delivers 4:2:2 10 bit for external recorders. With the PL Adapters, the cinematographer can use the Leica Summicron-C and Leica Summilux-C Cine lenses.  WiFi, SL App  The Leica SL has an integrated WiFi module.  The Leica SL App is available as a free download from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store The App allows the user to remotely control the camera via a phone or tablet. The user will be able to set the shutter speed and aperture and capture the scene via the tablet or phone. This makes it easy to shoot remotely from unusual angles.  24-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor  The Leica SL has a 24-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. The newly developed processor from the Leica Maestro II series processes the data arriving from the sensor with such speed that it allows continuous shooting at a rate of 11 frames per second at full resolution, much faster than other comparable cameras.

Used Leica SL (Typ 601) Full-Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera undefined

Leica did a good job designing a replacement for their R series cameras. It is unfortunate that they took so many years to do so. The SL is the natural progression from their R body film cameras, but they listened to the marketing people and added features that the typical Leica buyer doesn’t want. Auto Exposure, P mode are for beginners taking snap shots; beginners don’t buy $11,000 camera w/lens. Photographers want and need to manually control their shots. Yes, you can select manual exposure and MF, but AF/AE are built into the camera and you are paying a premium for unnecessary, unwanted features. The SL lenses are bright and fast, but the AF (just like Nikon, Canon, etc) isn’t perfect, not can it ever be because the computer trying to guess what you are doing. I prefer MF and manual exposure with an in camera meter for reference.  Instead of following the herd and listening to the marketing people (who are wrong more often than correct), Leica should have stuck to the basics.

Great Pictures, Full Frame, Intuitive Interface, Leica Quality

Thank you Adorama for bring Christmas early. I primarily purchased the SL to do low projects with my collection Leica lens that shoot fast and handle well in low lights, I have the Noctilux .95, 21mm f 1.4, 75 f 1.4 and the 50 f.14. This camera is a perfect marriage in many ways with the M series lens. I have been tested it on a few places where my project called for very low with movement. Mainly a Zydeco Dance Hall moving swirling, twirling and moving to the accordion driven music of South Louisiana. The 21 and .95 have proven to be the kings of the low two step so far. EVF on the SL is amazaing as advertised. No need for glasses but if you do wear them it's still no problem at all. Christmas has come early for me and looks like it will last at least another full year with this in my SL in my hands. Will think about trying the SL lens at some point but my first love with Leica products have been working with manual M9 and rangefinder lens for many years so going to just enjoy possiblity at hand. Thank you Leica this baby is real and worth price.

One week with the Leica SL Type 601 and Sunpie in love!

Very versatile camera. M lenses make it a great travel camera.  Built like a Pro Camera should be.

Beats the Competition

You might expect mirrorless, or Leica, but this is a whole new breed.  The IQ is stunning, makes every lens sing just that little bit more with very film-like rendering.  The EVF is sharp, big and bright- maybe the first that I'd be willing to shoot on weddings because of the double cards, speed, and ease of focusing- plus a ton of new AF adapters coming soon.  Worth every penny.