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The LEICA SL mirrorless system camera sets new standards in terms of speed, picture quality and versatility
The Leica SL system marks the beginning of a new era of profes- sional photography made in Germany. The Leica SL mirrorless system camera is impressive on account of its innovations in exceptional Leica quality. Its 24 MP full-frame CMOS sensor and perfectly matched components – from superior-quality lenses to its electronic viewfinder – guarantee exceptional imaging performance.
Developed especially for the Leica SL, this electronic viewfinder is the first of its kind to fea- ture Leica EyeRes technology. With a latency time below the threshold of perception, an im- pressive resolution of 4.4 million pixels and a magnification reminiscent of a medium format camera, this electronic viewfinder offers an entirely new visual experience and numerous ad- vantages: the final image is visible in the viewfinder before the shutter release is pressed, which enables optimum control over the final picture in any situation. The EyeRes viewfinder is activated simply by looking through it. In addition, the Leica SL also features a 2.95″ back panel display with a viewing angle of up to 170° that enables reliable viewing of pictures and efficient touchscreen menu navigation.
Maestro II processor for maximum performance
The high-performance Maestro II series processor guarantees that photographers never miss even the fastest-moving subjects and that the camera responds instantaneously to all com- mands. Together with 2 GB of buffer memory, the processor makes it possible to capture consecutive exposures at rates of up to 11 frames per second at full 24 MP resolution and 4K video with a frame rate of 30 frames per second. Pictures can be saved simultaneously to an SD memory card as both a JPEG and DNG in line with the fast UHS II standard. Thanks to its Maestro II series processor, the Leica SL achieves the best performance currently possible in the professional camera class and underlines the innovative character of the camera.
24 MP CMOS sensor for exceptional picture quality in 35 mm full-frame format
The 24 MP CMOS full-frame sensor guarantees impressive dynamic range, excellent contrast rendition, exceptional sharpness, the highest resolution, and noise-free images in almost all lighting conditions. The shutter provides speeds from 30 minutes to 1/8000 sec. The sensor reveals its full potential in combination with Leica SL lenses, especially in available-light situations, and captivates users with atmospheric exposures in superior quality at ISO settings up to a maximum of 50,000. What’s more, it is optimised for use with Leica M-Lenses and, in ad- dition to supporting all their functions, delivers the excellent picture quality with which Leica has been synonymous for more than 100 years.
The new movie star: professional video in cinematic resolution
The Leica SL is much more than a professional still-picture camera with video recording ca- pability: it fulfils even the most stringent demands of moviemakers as a fully fledged video camera. Thanks to its 24 MP CMOS sensor and high-performance Maestro II series processor, the Leica SL enables the production of professional videos in 4K resolution. Videos can be recorded in UHD at 30 frames per second or even in Cine4K at 24 frames per second.
In full HD, the Leica SL records video at up to 120 frames per second and makes use of the entire sensor area. Here, the logical and intuitive handling concept of the camera makes a clear dis- tinction between still- and motion-picture recording.
As soon as the camera is in video mode, the display shows only relevant information for video recording, such as safe area, aspect ra- tio, zebra function or the recording level of the microphone. An optional audio adapter allows you to connect an external microphone and the audio recording level can be set without accessing the menu. Videos can be output in 4:2:2 10-bit format in 4K resolution over HDMI 1.4.
Aluminium body for robust performance in everyday photography
From the beginning, resilience and robustness were at the focus of the Leica SL’s develop- ment. Body components machined from solid aluminium and precisely engineered seals around controls and in the lenses provide optimum protection against dust, moisture and splashes for the sensitive technology inside.
At the same time, integrated ultrasonic sensor cleaning removes dust and dirt from the sensor. The glass covering the back panel display is extremely scratch-resistant and features an anti-reflex coating. All these properties make the camera an ideal tool for use in the rough, everyday conditions faced by professional photographers. In the interplay between its equally classic and functional design and its distinctive lines, the Leica SL is another example of Leica’s fine art of engineering.
A new generation of lenses for excellent picture quality
The combination of outstanding imaging performance and the fastest autofocus currently possible makes working with the Leica SL an entirely new experience and enables photogra- phers to produce images in a quality never before seen in 35 mm format.
True to Leica’s prin- ciples, the new lenses specific to the Leica SL are distinguished by superior optical and mechanical precision. With its wide range of focal lengths and high speed, the Leica Vario-Elmar- it-SL 24–90 mm f/2.8–4 ASPH. is the ideal standard zoom lens in the Leica SL-System portfolio. The zoom range of the fast Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8–4 follows on directly from this and the current lens portfolio is rounded off by the Leica Summilux-SL 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH., the new reference lens for this focal length.
What’s more, the exceptional compatibility of the Leica SL-System grants photographers ac- cess to almost all Leica lenses ever made. For instance, all lenses for the Leica T camera can be used without an adapter. In addition, appropriate adapters allow Leica S, M, and R system lenses and lenses from other manufacturers to be mounted on the Leica SL.
The Leica SL (Typ 601) body will be on sale from mid of November 2015 onwards at all Leica Stores and Leica Boutique located Avenue K, Starhill Gallery and Suria Sabah. The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90 mm f/2.8–4 ASPH. zoom lens will be available at the same time. Fur- ther Leica SL lenses will follow. The Leica SL (Typ 601) retails at RM30,300.00 while the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90 mm f/2.8–4 ASPH. zoom lens is at RM18,800.00. Price inclusive of GST. *Subjected to changes and availability. Terms and conditions apply.
About Leica Camera
With a long heritage of over 166 years in quality German engineering Leica hand-crafts the world’s finest cameras, the world’s most brilliant lenses and sport optic tools. We capture and preserve memorable moments for the world with customer-orientated, inspirational, premium solutions. Leica helps transform vision into personal creative fulfilment, in many cases nurtur- ing a fervent passion for expression that spans the decades.
Leica Camera has been in the frontline of photojournalism and related activities be it the Os- kar Barnack Award for high quality reportage photography or presenting photographs taken by international photographers through its galleries that offer access to life’s hidden stories. In Germany, we build the world’s finest cameras and nurture the true, iconic soul of photog- raphy.
About Leica Camera Asia Pacific
Leica Camera Asia Pacific started operations in Singapore since March 2011. Led by Manag- ing Director Sunil Kaul, emerging and developing markets such as Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan contributes to annual sales and growth to the premium German technical luxury brand in Asia Pacific.
Technical Data
LEICA SL (Typ 601)
Leica L-Mount
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90 mm f/2.8–4 ASPH.
Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8–4
Leica Summilux-SL 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Lenses from the Leica T Camera System, Leica M-Lenses with Leica M-Adapter T, Leica S-Lenses with
Leica S-Adapter L, Leica R-Lenses with Leica R-Adapter L and Leica Cine lenses with Leica PL-Adapter L.
24-MP-CMOS-Sensor (24 x 36 mm)
Full Frame (24 MP): 6000 x 4000 Pixel, APS-C (10 MP): 3936 x 2624 Pixel
IR-Filter, no Lowpass Filter
ISO 50–ISO 50000
Provided
Leica Maestro II series
2 GB: 33 DNGs or 30 JPEGs and DNGs
JPEG, DNG
14 bit (DNG), 8 bit (JPEG)
Color Space Adobe RGB, ECI RGB, sRGB
MP4, MOV 4K(4096×2160)@24fps;4K(3840×2160)@25and 30 fps; 1080 @ 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100 and 120 fps;
720 @ 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100 and 120 fps
8 bit (recording); 10 bit (HDMI not recording)
4:2:2/10 bit (HDMI only); 4:2:0/8 bit (recording on SD card)
V-Log L gamma selectable
Manual/Auto; Stereo microphone, 48 kHz, 16 bit; Wind elimination
Audio-In (3.5 mm phone jack), Audio-Out (3.5 mm phone jack)
Max. duration: 29 min, Max. size: 4 GB
Lenses
Lens Mount: Applicable lenses:
Sensor
Type: Resolution:
Filter:
ISO:
Sensor Cleaning:
Processor
Type:
Internal RAM:
Image
Image Data Format: Colordepth:
JPEG:
Motion
File Format: Resolution:
Bitrate:
Color sampling:
Video: Audio:
Audio external via Audio-Adapter: Movie Length: EVF
Resolution:
Size:
Eye Point:
Field of View: Magnification: Frame coverage: Diopter correction: Eye Sensor:
Live View:
Storage:
Focussing
Type:
Focus Modes:
AF Modes:
AF Size:
AF Steps:
AF Assist Lamp:
Exposure
Exposure Modes:
Exposure Metering Modes: Exposure Compensation: Exposure Bracketing:
White Balance:
Shutter
SXAG, 4.4 MP 0.66″
20 mm
37°
x 0.80 (With 50 mm lens at infinity, −1 dpt) 100 %
− 4 to +2
Yes
Operating Modes: Video- and Photo-Live-View separated; Frame rate: up to 60 fps; Exposure simulation available, Optional information: Focus Peaking, Histogram, Clip- ping/Zebra, Level, Grid Overlay (3 x 3, 6 x 4), Aspect Ra- tio (1.33:1; 1.66:1; 1.78:1; 1.85:1; 2.35:1; 2.4:1), Safe Area (80 %; 90 %; 92.5 %; 95 %)
SD 1 slot (UHS II) with maximum writing speed 100 MB/ s, SD 2 slot (UHS I) with maximum writing speed 30 MB/ s
Contrast AF
AF-S (focus priority), AF-C (shutter priority), MF, Touch- AF
Static, Dynamic (tracking), Auto (face detection)
Point, Field, Zone (9 Fields)
37 or 49 Fields
Built in
Program Mode (P), Shutter speed priority mode (T), Aperture priority mode (A) and manual mode (M) Center weighted, Multi zone, Spot
±3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV-steps
3/5/7 images in 1/2/3 aperture steps; additional direct JPEG-HDR
Preset Auto, Daylight 5200 K, Cloudy 6000 K, Shade 7000 K, Tungsten 3200 K, HMI 5600 K, Fluorescent warm 4000 K, Fluorescent cool 4500 K, Flash 5400 K, Greycard, Manual color temperature 2000 K to 11500 K
Type:
Drive Modes:
Shutter speed:
Focal plain shutter
Single, Continuous slow S (4 fps), Continuous medium M (7 fps), Continuous fast F (11 fps), Self timer 2 s, Self timer 12 s, Interval, Exposure Bracketing, Time expos- ures up to 30 min
1/8000 s to 60 s, time exposures up to 30 min, Max. frame rate 11 fps,
2 years or 200,000 releases
Standard X-jack, Hot shoe with Sync. and TTL-Mode con- tacts
1/250 s
Built in, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.5 GHz)
Built in, Automatic time and date, Sensitivity < 1°
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, Nominal voltage 8.4 V, Capacity at least 1860 mAh; Lifetime per charge (CIPA): approx. 400 shoots; Charging time: approx. 180 min; Charger: 100–240 V 50/60 Hz 0.25 A with adapters
2.95″ Touch Back light LED with Anti-fingerprint and Anti- scratch coating; 1.04 Mio. pixels; Format 3:2;
View angle: 170°; Colors: 16 Million; Frame coverage: 100 %
1.28″ highly reflective monochrome LCD; 128 x 128 dots; View angle 120°; Anti-fingerprint coating
Milled Aluminium
Provided
USB 3.0 Micro Type B; HDMI Type A; Multi connector ad- apter for Audio-Out 3.5 mm/Audio-In 3.5 mm; Multi Connector cable release; ISO accessory shoe with center and control contacts for flash units; Standard X-jack; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional hand- grip
A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4″) with anti-twist locking pin
147 x 104 x 39 mm (W x H x D)/
approx. 771/847 g (with/without battery)
Approx. 0°– 40°C, max. 85 % humidity
Warranty:
Flash
Interface:
X-Synchronization:
Wi-Fi:
GPS:
Power supply:
Touch Screen:
Top Display:
Housing
Material:
Dust/Spray water sealing: Interfaces:
Tripod threat: Dimensions/Weight:
Working conditions:
Scope of delivery:
Software:
Camera body, Camera strap, Lens mount cap, Battery, Battery Charger with international adapter, USB 3.0- cable, Manual, Warranty Card, Leica Lens cleaning tissue
Remote Control (USB): Leica Image Shuttle SL; Remote Control (Wi-Fi): Leica SL app (Android/iOS)
