The unique look of the silver Leica SL2 is reminiscent of the typical design of the popular silver Leica M and Leica R camera classics. Like its black variant, it represents pure performance and unrivaled craftsmanship. It impresses with optimal ergonomics, combined with the proven and simplified three-button control concept. This concept gives the camera a unified design language that extends across multiple product lines from Leica. While cutting-edge features such as in-body image stabilization unlock newfound potential from legendary Leica M-Lenses, it simultaneously augments the growing selection of SL-Lenses, some of the finest optics Leica has ever produced.
47MP Sensor with Body Image Stabilization The 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.
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.
Leica Camera is happy to announce a new cooperation with Capture One. Capture One 21 Pro allows photographers to tether their camera to a computer by cable. The software offers advantages such as a powerful Color Editor tool, as well as a straightforward user interface that can easily be adapted to the photographer's requirements. The new version of Capture One 21 Pro includes improved import options, simple Brush tool settings, as well as the new Pro Standard color profiles, which prevent color shifts when making changes to the contrast. Exposure settings can be controlled from Capture One 21 Pro and photos can be taken remotely from the software. Tethering with the Leica S and SL-system has never been easier.
Features:
Optimized design with clear menus
47 Megapixel full frame sensor for superior image quality
In-body stabilization through sensor-shift technology
Leica Object Detection Autofocus
Leica EyeRes viewfinder with 5.7MP resolution
4K recording with Cine Mode for a pro-level video output
Maestro III processor for ultra-fast operation
Improved ergonomics for stress-free shooting in any situation
L-Mount bayonet
Always up-to-date thanks to continuous firmware updates
The SL2 is, next to the Leica M, the only mirrorless full-format system camera designed and crafted in Germany
In The Box: 1 x Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera - Silver 1 x BP SCL 2 Battery 1 x Battery Charger BC SCL 4 1 x Carrying Strap 1 x Bayonet cover 1 x Body Cap
Full-metal housing made of aluminum and magnesium, leatherette, cover, splash-water protected in compliance with IEC standard 60529 (protection type IP54).
Lens mount
Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera
Operating conditions
-10 to +40°C
Interfaces
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
Tripod thread
A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base
Dimensions (WxHxD)
146 x 107 x 42 mm
Weight
approx. 835 g (without battery)
Sensor
Sensor size
CMOS sensor, pixel pitch: 4.3 μm / 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.
Image Stabilization Filter
RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
8/10 bit for recordings on SD card, 10 bit via HDMI output
Video Gamma
Rec. 709, L-Log Rec. 2020, HLG Rec. 2020
Viewfinder (EVF)
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
LCD panel
3.2“ (backlight LED) with anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coating, 2,100,000 pixels (dots), format 3:2, touch control available
Mech. shutter: 30 min to 1⁄8000 s / Electr. shutter function: 1 s to 1⁄40000 s / Flash Synch: up to 1/250 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: 2 s or 12 s
Picture Series
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
Focusing
Focus Mode
Automatic (Autofocus in modes iAF/AFs/AFc/Touch AF) or manual. With manual setting: Auto Magnification and Focus Peaking optionally available as focus aids
Autofocus system
Based on contrast metering and depth mapping
Autofocus modes
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
Exposure
Exposure Metering
TTL (‚Through The Lens‘ exposure metering)
Methods Exposure modes
Spot, Center-Weighted, Multi-Field
Exposure Modes
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
Exposure Compensation
±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments or 1/2 EV increments
Automatic bracketing
3 or 5 exposures, up to ±3 EV, in 1⁄3 EV increments Shift function: up to ±3 EV
ISO sensitivity range
Auto ISO: ISO 100 to ISO 50000, Manual: ISO 50 to ISO 50000
White balance
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
Flash
Flash unit connector
About the accessory shoe
Flash sync time
1⁄250 s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic changeover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica flash units if sync time is undercut
Flash exposure metering
Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, 40, 58, 60, 64) or with system-compatible flash units, flash remote control SF C1
Flash exposure compensation
SF 40: ±2 EV in 1⁄2 EV increments, SF 60: ±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Equipment
Microphone
Stereo internal + microphone input 3.5 mm stereo jack
Speaker
Mono internal + headphones output 3.5 mm stereo 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™. 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
Bluetooth v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)), 2402 to 2480 MHz
GPS
Via Leica FOTOS app
Menu languages
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
Power Supply
Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL4)
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 Power Supply
USB charger function in standby mode or when switched off, USB power supply when switched on
Charger (Leica BC-SCL4)
Input: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.25 A, automatic switchover (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., Made in China