Breaking: first leaked Leica SL3 camera pictures and detailed specifications

• 3 months ago
• Categories: Leica SL3
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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
• Illuminated on/off switch on the back and a second top left dial
• 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 shooting I 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 2×2 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 Leica SL2 vs. Leica SL3 specifications comparison:

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