Leica SL3-S Mirrorless Camera, 10643
The Leica SL3-S Mirrorless Camera arrives with a bundle of features that continue to prove the brand's Midas touch. At the core of this release is the hybrid autofocus system and its 24 MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor, which supports continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second with full autofocus, making it the fastest Leica ever built. The video capabilities are equally impressive, providing unlimited 6K Open Gate internal recording while utilizing the full size of the sensor in its native 3:2 aspect ratio. Securely protected by an IP54-certified solid all-metal body and credentials technology in accordance with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), the SL3-S covers all bases.
Leica SL3-S: Their Fastest Camera Yet!
Faster and more precise autofocus
The SL3-S supports continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second with full autofocus, making it the fastest Leica ever built. Thanks to the combination of phase detection, object and contrast detection, and advanced algorithms, your subject will be reliably recognised every time.
Flexible handling
Seamlessly switch between photo and video modes with ease – thanks to a well-structured menu that clearly distinguishes between the two, ensuring you always keep your bearings. The customisable interface and multitude of connections enable maximum flexibility. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi provide a stable and fast connection to the Leica FOTOS App – the perfect assistant to your creative process.
Sensor with image stabilisation
A BSI CMOS full-frame sensor forms the core of the camera with its 24-megapixel native resolution and top low-light performance. The Maestro IV processor effortlessly handles enormous amounts of data and ensures efficient image stabilisation. It reliably processes image data with excellent noise behaviour, superb colour rendering and high dynamic range – with 24 megapixels in all photo modes as well as 48 or 96 megapixels in handheld multishot mode. What’s more, fast transmission rates for CFexpress type B are supported for video production in up to 6K quality with efficiency codecs and in the L-Log colour space lauded by professionals worldwide.
A look at the menu
The menu switches between portrait and landscape view depending on the camera’s orientation. Video and photo modes are visually separate, allowing you to keep your bearings whatever the situation. The GUI is also customisable, permitting you to adapt every detail of the camera to your workflow.
Digital workflow
The powerful connectivity of the SL3-S will take your workflow to the next level. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with MIMO technology provide a stable and fast connection to the Leica FOTOS App. This allows you to transfer DNG images and videos in seconds, control your camera via your mobile device, install firmware updates, and apply Leica Looks presets to your JPG images directly. A very special update is planned for 2025: the integration of Camera to Cloud technology via frame.io in the SL3-S. This allows you to share data directly from the set with third parties for consultation or further editing.
Advanced Autofocus System
The SL3-S sensor boasts 779 autofocus points, which is three times more than the SL-2S and over two times more than the SL3. The combination of Contrast Detection AF and the 779-point phase-detection system affords quicker, more intelligent object detection and tracking for working with moving subjects, especially when shooting continuously up to 30 fps. Tracking, in general, has never been easier for Leica users.
Video Capabilities
- Unlimited 6K Open Gate Internal Recording
- This system's video capabilities were meant to match its photo counterpart, with unlimited 6K Open Gate internal recording the user gains new creative possibilities when it comes to postproduction while using the full size of the sensor in its native 3:2 ratio. Additionally, this upgrade offers:
- Re-Framing Flexibility: Allows cropping and adjusting framing without losing quality.
- Better for Visual Effects: More image data aids in tasks like stabilization, tracking, and applying visual effects.
- Allows usage of anamorphic lenses on an SL3-S without loss of image information.
- Creative Aspect Ratios: Provides the option to experiment with different aspect ratios, like 4:3 or 3:2, giving more creative control.
Leica SL3-S In Detail - Open Gate Recording
External Recording and Additional Video Features
5.9K RAW external recording provides the best post-production flexibility, offering malleable files with incredible dynamic range and color grading support. Additionally, you can now use larger storage options thanks to SSD recording via USB-C.
- Direct SSD recording via USB-C allows users to use larger storage options
- Records HDMI-Raw in 5.9K at 30 fps to external display recorders
- Upgraded Cine Mode specifically for professional video production
- Fast transmission rates for CFexpress type B are supported for video production in up to 6K quality with efficiency codecs and lauded L-Log color space
Additional Body Features
- UX design adapts based on orientation of camera body
- Tiltable screen with enhanced touch and gesture control
- SD UHS II + CFexpress Type B
- HDMI 2.1 Type A
- Timecode Interface
- USB-C
- Direct to SSD Capturing
Leica Content Credentials
The SL3-S is the first camera in the SL system with Leica Content Credentials and dedicated CAI-compliant hardware. You can have each image signed with tamperproof metadata and receive access to verification tools that provide content, production, and editing process history.
