Teaneck, NJ—Leica Camera AG launched the latest in its SL system camera line: the Leica SL3-S. Leica developed the L-mount full-frame camera for professional photography and videography, with a focus on speed, flexibility and versatility. It also offers new functions to help ensure a professional workflow for producing audiovisual content.
Leica SL3-S Key Features
- A 24-megapixel BSI CMOS full-frame sensor
- 48- and 96-megapixel multi-shot modes
- A new autofocus system with phase-detection AF, depth map (object detection AF) as well as contrast-detection AF
- 30 frames per second continuous shooting with autofocus
- A dynamic range up to 15 stops and ISO range of 50–200,000
- Content credentials technology in accordance with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) for photos
- CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD card slots; a USB-C port; tethering; SSD connection or power supply; as well as a full-size HDMI 2.1 output for external LCD panels or recording devices
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with MIMO technology
- Certified Apple “Made for iPhone and iPad”
- An IP54-certified solid all-metal body
Key Video Specs
The SL3-S records video in 6K resolution and offers 3:2 open-gate recording. Consequently, it provides flexibility when creating video content for a variety of channels. For example, portrait format videos are recorded in 4K, 9:16 without any loss of quality. Other video benefits include:
- HDMI-RAW recording in 5.9K at 30 fps to external display recorders
- ProRes 4:2:2 HQ in 5.8K at 30 fps or C4K at 60 fps internally recorded without time limits
- Records directly to an external SSD hard drive via the USB-C interface
- A dedicated timecode interface enables synchronization of images and sound on-set
The Leica SL3-S has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $5,295.