Leica SL3-S (Body)
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Description
The Leica SL3-S integrates state-of-the-art technology into an outstanding design. It also offers numerous new functions that ensure a professional workflow for producing audiovisual content.
A new BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with 24-megapixel native resolution, 48- and 96-megapixel multi-shot modes, and a new autofocus system form the core of the Leica SL3-S. Securely protected by an IP54-certified solid all-metal body, Leica combines the strengths of three focus technologies here: the latest generation in phase detection AF (PDAF), depth map (object detection AF) and contrast detection AF enable continuous shooting with the Leica SL3-S at up to 30 frames per second with full autofocus support. This makes the SL3-S the fastest Leica system camera ever built. Together with a high dynamic range and the impressive ISO range of 50 to 200,000, the SL3-S delivers excellent quality photos and videos in all shooting situations.
The SL3-S is the first camera in the SL-System to be equipped with Content Credentials technology in accordance with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and its underlying technical standard, the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity’s (C2PA) Content Credentials for photos. If desired, each image can be signed with tamper-proof metadata, such as the camera model and author information, as well as creation and editing data. In order to prove authenticity with verifiable image content and to make edits transparent, the Content Credentials can be viewed using freely available verification tools (contentauthenticity.adobe.com/inspect).
The Leica SL3-S records videos in a resolution of up to 6K and offers 3:2 open-gate recording, a feature that provides flexibility when creating video content for a wide variety of channels. For example, portrait format videos can be recorded in 4K, 9:16 without any loss of quality and the field of view in recorded material can also be determined retrospectively. The Leica SL3-S records HDMI-RAW in 5.9K at 30 fps to external display recorders. What’s more, thanks to the fast CFexpress type B interface, ProRes 4:2:2 HQ in 5.8K at 30 fps or C4K at 60 fps can also be internally recorded without any recording time limits. It is also possible to record directly to an external SSD hard drive via the USB-C interface, which further increases the flexibility of the Leica SL3-S. A dedicated timecode interface enables professional synchronization of image and sound on set. The Maestro IV processor with L2 technology effortlessly handles enormous amounts of data, resulting in images with superb color rendering, high dynamic range and excellent noise behavior in the L-Log color space. This processor has been lauded internationally for its optimal quality.
The versatile interfaces and powerful connectivity of the SL3-S ensure a seamless professional workflow. It has slots for CFexpress type B and UHS-II SD memory cards, a USB-C port for fast data transfer, tethering, SSD connection or power supply, and a full-size HDMI 2.1 output for external LCD panels or recording devices. In addition, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with MIMO technology enable fast, stable connection to the Leica FOTOS App, with which DNG images can be transferred in full resolution in a matter of seconds. As a certified Apple “Made for iPhone® and iPad®” accessory, the Leica SL3-S can be connected directly to Apple products using the supplied USB-C cable. Over the course of 2025, the Camera-to-Cloud function will also become available via Adobe frame.io, using which videos and photos can be uploaded directly from the camera to the Adobe frame.io cloud for further processing.
Technical Data
**Body**
- **Storage Medium:** UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC cards + CFexpress card type B (recommended)
- **Housing:** Full metal (magnesium & aluminum), leatherette covering, splash water protected (IP54 compliant)
- **Lens Mount:** Leica L bayonet with communication contacts
- **Operating Conditions:** −10 to +40°C
- **Interfaces:**
- ISO accessory shoe with control contacts
- Synch jack/timecode interface
- HDMI jack 2.1 Type A
- USB-C USB 3.1 Gen2
- Audio-Out 3.5 mm / Audio-In 3.5 mm
- Communication interface in bottom cover for multifunction handgrip
- **Weight:** Approx. 768 g (without battery, SD card, body cap)
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**Sensor**
- **Sensor Size:** CMOS, 25.3 MP (total) / 24.6 MP (effective)
- **Image Stabilization:** 5-axis stabilization up to 5 stops
- **Filter:** RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
- **Processor:** Leica Maestro IV
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**File Formats**
- **Photo:** DNG™ (raw), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 3.00)
- **Video:**
- MP4 (h.265 AAC 48 kHz/16 bit)
- h.264 AAC or LPCM (48 kHz, 16/24 bit)
- ProRes LPCM (48 kHz/24 bit)
- MOV h.265 LPCM (48 kHz/24 bit)
- RAW LPCM (48 kHz/24 bit)
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**Image Resolution**
- **Full-frame (35 mm):**
- JPG: 6000 x 4000 (24 MP)
- DNG: 6000 x 4000 (24 MP)
- **APS-C Crop:**
- JPG: 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP)
- DNG: 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP)
- **Color Depth:** DNG™: 14 bit (12 bit in certain modes), JPG: 8 bit
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**Viewfinder & LCD Panel**
- **Viewfinder (EVF):**
- Resolution: 5,760,000 dots
- Refresh Rate: 60 fps or 120 fps
- Magnification: 0.76x (3:2) / 0.78x (4:3)
- Frame Coverage: 100%
- Exit Pupil Position: 21 mm
- Diopter Adjustment: −4 to +2 dpt
- Eye Sensor: Automatic switch between EVF and LCD
- Time Delay: 0.005 s
- **LCD Panel:**
- Size: 3.2”
- Resolution: 2,332,800 dots
- Format: 3:2
- Features: LED backlight, anti-fingerprint, anti-scratch coating, touch panel