Leica SL2-S

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Highlights

24.6 MP Full Frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
No Optical Low-pass Filter
100 - 50,000 Native ISO
225 Focus Points
5-Axis Image Stabilization
3.2" 2,100k dot Fixed Screen
5,760k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
9.0 fps Mechanical and 25.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
30 min Video Recording Limit
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wheather Sealed Body

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Specifications

General
Brand	Leica
Model	SL2-S
MSRP	$4895
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size	Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions	36 x 24 mm
Effective Pixels	24.6 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 50,000
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 50,000

Photo
Processor	Maestro III
Max Image Resolution	6000 x 4000
Image Aspect Ratios	3:2
Image File Format	DNG, JPEG
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Color Space	Picture: sRGB Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment

Focus
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Number of Focus Points	225
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics
Lens Mount	Leica L
Crop Factor	1x
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation	5.5 stops
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen
Screen Type	Fixed
Screen Technology	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size	3.2"
Screen Resolution	2,100k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution	5,760k dot
Viewfinder Eyepoint	21 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +2

Shutter
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	1800 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/16000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	9.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)	25.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting	25.0 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Mechanical Shutter Up to 9 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 2 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 25 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)

Flash
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec
Flash Compensation	-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe

Exposure
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)

Video
Audio File Format	AAC, LPCM
Internal Recording Modes	H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [400 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps] H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100 fps [20 Mbps] H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 150 Mbps]
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2160
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/180 fps
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min

Terminals
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Full Size
Speaker	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	4.2 LE
Mobile App Compatible	*As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control	via smartphone

Environmental
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C

Physical
Dimensions	146 x 107 x 83 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 3.27")
Weight (inc. batteries)	931 g (2.05 lb / 32.84 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.6 x 8.6 x 6"
Package Weight	3.715 lb

Power and Storage
Battery Pack	BP-SCL4
Battery Life	510 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

Other
Self Timer	12 or 2 sec
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction	Aluminum, Magnesium Alloy

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