The Leica SL2-S is what the company is calling its entry into a different segment of the camera market, targeting the hybrid stills/video shooter. At launch it's very much a less expensive, lower resolution version of the $6000, 47MP SL2, but the SL2-S will be stronger than its big brother in the video department after a 2021 firmware update.
The rest of the SL2 remains intact, including a well-built body with 'Made in Germany' engraved on the back, in-body image stabilization, touch-based control scheme and large, ultra-high-res-EVF. It supports native L-mount lenses as well as classic Leica glass via an optional adapter.
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| Audio File Formats |
AAC, AC3 |
| Audio Recording |
Built-In Microphone (Stereo) |
| Autofocus Points |
Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Battery |
1x BP-SCL4 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh (Approx. 370 Shots) |
| Bit Depth |
14-Bit |
| Brand |
Leica |
| Built-in Flash |
No |
| Camera Type |
Mirrorless |
| Connectivity |
HDMI A (Full Size), USB Type-C (USB 3.1), 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone |
| Continuous Shooting |
Up to 20 fps at 47.3 MP for up to 78 Exposures (RAW) |
| Dedicated Flash System |
TTL |
| Depth |
1.7" |
| Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +2 |
| Exposure Compensation |
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
| External Video-Recording Modes |
10-Bit |
| Flash Compensation |
-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focusing Method |
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| GPS |
No |
| Height |
4.2" |
| ISO Range |
Auto, 100 to 50000 (Extended: 50 to 50000) |
| Image File Formats |
DNG, JPEG |
| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Interval Recording |
Yes |
| Item Type |
Camera |
| Maximum Resolution |
8368 × 5584 |
| Maximum Sync Speed |
1/250 Second |
| Memory Card Slot |
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Metering Modes |
Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Partial |
| Monitor Resolution |
2,100,000 Dot |
| Monitor Size |
3.2" |
| Monitor Type |
Fixed Touchscreen LCD |
| Mount |
L Mount |
| Operating Temperature |
14 to 104°F |
| Pixels |
Effective: 47.3 Megapixel |
| Recording Time |
Up to 29 Minutes |
| Self Timer |
2/12-Second Delay |
| Sensor Size |
Full Frame |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
| Shutter Speed |
Mechanical Shutter |
| Video Encoding |
NTSC/PAL |
| Video Recording Modes |
MOV/H.264 10-Bit |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
| Viewfinder Eye Point |
21mm |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
5,760,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Type |
Electronic (OLED) |
| Weight |
1.84 lbs. |
| White Balance |
Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten |
| Width |
5.8" |
| Wireless |
Bluetooth |
