Here are the first leaked Leica SL3 camera pictures and detailed specifications:
- The Leica SL3 will use the same 60MP CMOS BSI sensor as the M11/Q3 with Triple-Resolution Technology: 60/36/18 MP
- Dynamic range: 15 f-stops
- There will be a new body that is only a bit smaller than the current SL2
- Improved ergonomics
- Tiltable 3.2″ backlight touchscreen (2.3M dots)
- 5.76M dots 120 fps OLED viewfinder
- New Graphical User Interface
- Maestro IV Processor with L2 Technology
- ISO range: 50 - 100,000
- 6.5 stops image stabilization
- New Hybrid AF-System (PDAF + Contrast Detection AF + Object Detection AF)
9fps continuous shootingI was told that the initially reported 9fps is not correct- FHD, 4k, C4K, 8K, MP4 + MOV, h265, ProRes (1080р), supports cropped 8K/30p and 4K/60p + full-frame & S35 C4K/30p
- CFExpress Type B + SD UHS-II memory cards
- Timecode interface
- HDMI 2.1 Type A
- USB-C 3.1 with charging
- Audio in and out 3.5 mm
- Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6 2x2 MIMO
- IP54 sealed: IP54 certification is a rating that indicates a product is protected from limited dust and water spray
- New Battery BC-SCL6 (2200 mAh)
- Apple MFi
- Weight: 769g
- New DC-coupler and double-charger
- New handgrip
- The camera is already being tested in the field
- Announcement expected on March 7 (±1 day)
- Content Authentication just like the M11-P
- Price under €8,000, probably around €7,000, could be as low as €6,800
Here is a quick specifications comparison between the Leica SL2 and the Leica SL3:
| Leica SL2 | Leica SL3 | |
| Sensor | 47,3 MP CMOS Sensor | 60 MP CMOS BSI Sensor (18/36/60MP) |
| Dynamic range | 14 f-stops | 15 f-stops |
| Processor | Leica Maestro III | Leica Maestro IV with new L2 Technology |
| Connections | HDMI 2.0b Type A, USB-C, Audio-Out 3.5 mm/Audio-In 3.5 mm |
HDMI 2.1 Type A, USB-C (with charging), Audio in and out 3.5 mm, Timecode interface |
| Memory cards | SD UHS-II | CFExpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Screen | 3.2” touchscreen (2.1M dots) | 3.2" backlight tiltable touchscreen (2.3M dots) |
| ISO | 50 - 50,000 | 50 - 100,000 |
| Autofocus | Contrast detection | PDAF, Contrast + object detection |
| Video recording | FHD, 4k, C4k, MP4 + MOV | FHD, 4k, C4K, 8K, MP4 + MOV, h265, ProRes (1080р) |
| Viewfinder | OLED 5.76M dots, 120 fps | OLED 5.76M dots, 120 fps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Battery | 1860 mAh (BP-SCL4) | 2200 mAh (BP-SCL6) |
| Apple MFi | No | Yes |
| Weight | 838g | 769g |
| Price | $6,995 (available cheaper on Amazon) | Around €7,000 (could be even cheaper in the US) |
Via LeicaRumors:
