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Leica Announces SL2-S Mirrorless Hybrid Camera
10 December 2020
Leica has announced the Leica SL2-S, a full-frame mirrorless L-mount camera designed to appeal equally to photo and video users. The SL2-S borrows the form factor of the SL2 camera adding a new sensor design and updated processing capabilities.
The SL2-S features a durable all-metal housing of aluminum and magnesium that contributes to heat dissipation to support longer video recording times. The body is also IP54-rated for dust and moisture resistance.
A sibling to the original SL2, the new camera is compatible with the same accessories, including the battery and handgrip. It also inherits the same handling and viewing assets, including the 5.76m-dot EyeRes EVF, 3.20-inch 2.1m-dot touchscreen LCD, dual UHS-II SD card slots, wireless connectivity and top status LCD.
The SL2-S has 5-axis in-body image stabilization and Multishot Mode for creating composited 96-Mp stills.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new camera include:
- 24.6-Mp full-frame BSI CMOS sensor
- Maestro III image processor
- DCI 4K video with HLG and 10-bit recording
- ISO 100-10,0000
- Up to 25 fps
- 5.76m-dot 0.78x-magnification, EyeRes OLED EVF
- 3.2-inch 2.1m-dot touchscreen LCD
- Contrast-detect 225-area AF system
- 5-Axis sensor-shift image stabilization
- 96-Mp multishot, dual SD UHS-II slots
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the SL2-S include:
LEICA SL2-S SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 24.6-Megapixel, full frame, CMOS sensor Bit Depth 14-bit Lens Mount Leica L Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Dual slotsViewfinder 5,760,000-dot OLED
100 percent coverage
0.78x magnification
-4 to +2 diopter adjustmentMonitor 3.2-inch, 2,100,000-dot, fixed touchscreen LCD Shutter Mechanical Shutter:
1/8,000 to 500 Second
Bulb Mode
Electronic Shutter:
1/16,000 to 60 SecondFrame Rate Mechanical Shutter:
Up to 9 fps at 24.6-Mp for unlimited Raws/JPEGs Electronic Shutter:
Up to 25 fps at 24.6 MP for unlimited Raws/JPEGsISO Auto, 50 to 100,000 Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Image Stabilization 5-axis sensor-shift Flash No built-in flash, TTL, Hot shoe
Maximum Sync Speed: 1/250 secondMovie DCI 4K at 24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
UHD 4K at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Unlimited clip length
Built-in stereo mic, external stereo mic inputConnectivity WiFi, Bluetooth
USB Type-C (USB 3.1), HDMI A, 3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm microphonePower BP-SCL4 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh
510 shotsDimensions 5.7 x 4.2 x 3.3 inches Weight 2.0 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Leica said the SL2-S would be available immediately. B&H ish now accepting pre-orders for $4,895.
For more information see the news release below.
Leica Introduces SL2-S Mirrorless Hybrid Camera
Leica has announced the SL2-S, a full-frame mirrorless camera with impressive specs aimed at both the photo and video worlds.
NEW YORK -- Leica has announced the Leica SL2-S, a full-frame mirrorless L-mount camera with a distinct hybrid ethos. Designed to appeal equally to photo and video users, the SL2-S borrows the form factor of the high-res SL2 camera and features a new sensor design and updated processing capabilities for a more well-rounded workflow.
Key Features
- 24.6-Mp Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor
- Maestro III Image Processor
- DCI 4K Video; HLG & 10-Bit Recording
- ISO 100-100000, Up to 25 fps Shooting
- 5.76m-Dot 0.78x-Mag. EyeRes OLED EVF
- 3.2" 2.1m-Dot Touchscreen LCD
- Contrast-Detect 225-Area AF System
- 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
- 96-Mp Multishot, Dual SD UHS-II Slots
Revolving around a full-frame 24.6-Mp BSI CMOS sensor and updated Maestro III image processor, the SL2-S offers clean image quality with reduced noise while maintaining trademark color rendering throughout its broad ISO 100-100000 range. The Maestro III pairs with a large 4-GB buffer to permit nearly limitless consecutive shooting at up to 25 fps with an electronic shutter or 9 fps with a mechanical shutter, with either DNG or JPEG file types.
Equally benefiting video performance, the sensor and processor enable UHD and DCI 4K recording with frame rates up to 60p possible. Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording is available at up to 30p and a full-size HDMI port yields 10-bit output at all frame rates. Also, there is HLG support for instant HDR-ready footage and the L-Log gamma can be used for advanced color grading applications during post.
Complementing the dual feature sets is a split menu structure that distinctly caters to both recording methods, with separate systems for photo and video settings. Additionally, the Leica SL2-S will be fully supported by Capture One 21 and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for tethering and Raw file editing.
In terms of its physical design, the SL2-S features an all-metal housing, built from aluminum and magnesium, that is durable and contributes to heat dissipation to support longer recording times. Also, it is IP54-rated for dust and moisture resistance. As a sibling to the original SL2, this new camera is compatible with the same optional accessories, including the battery and handgrip and sports the same handling and viewing assets, including the 5.76m-dot EyeRes EVF, 3.2" 2.1m-dot touchscreen LCD, dual UHS-II SD card slots, wireless connectivity and top status LCD. It also has 5-axis in-body image stabilization and has Multishot Mode for creating composited 96-Mp stills.
In addition to the camera announcement, Leica has also announced a forthcoming firmware update for the SL2-S, which is set to come during the first half of 2021. This major update will bring a wealth of video features, including internal 10-bit recording at 4K 60/50p, Long-GOP recording for reduced bit rates and other supporting features, as well as improved Eye/Face/Head/Body Detection for faster AF performance and refined subject tracking.