Product Information

Break Free from Boundaries
The Leica SL3-S isn’t just a camera—it’s a creative powerhouse engineered for those who demand speed, precision, and cinematic excellence. With a full-frame 24MP BSI CMOS sensor and the lightning-fast Maestro IV processor at its heart, this mirrorless marvel brings uncompromising image quality and video capability into a seamless design. From capturing spontaneous moments at 30 fps with razor-sharp autofocus to producing immersive 6K Open Gate footage, the SL3-S empowers you to work fast, stay agile, and never miss a frame.
Crafted for Today’s Creators
Whether you’re behind the lens for a high-stakes photo shoot or shooting your next short film, the SL3-S delivers unmatched adaptability. Its intuitive interface lets you flow between stills and video with ease, while its high-res tilting display and ultra-clear EyeRes viewfinder elevate the experience of every shot. The camera’s refined ergonomics, lightweight body, and IP54-certified weather resistance make it a dependable partner, whether you're in the studio or out in the elements.

Powerful Video, No Compromises
Videographers will revel in the SL3-S’s cinematic flexibility. Open Gate 3:2 recording puts the full sensor to use, opening up a world of creative framing options in post-production. Record in pristine 6K, shoot ProRes 422 HQ internally, or push footage to external recorders in 5.9K RAW—your workflow, your way. And with direct-to-SSD capabilities and upcoming Frame.io cloud integration, your media moves with you faster than ever before.
Seamless Connectivity, Smarter Workflows
Built for the modern creative workflow, the SL3-S is more connected than ever. Wi-Fi with MIMO, Bluetooth, and a full suite of ports—including CFexpress Type B, HDMI 2.1, USB-C, and a 3.5mm jack—ensure you’re never limited by hardware. Transfer full-res DNGs to the Leica FOTOS App in seconds or control the camera remotely from your device. And with Leica’s partnership with the Content Authenticity Initiative, your work is protected with embedded metadata that travels with your files.
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SL3-S Mirrorless Camera body
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BP-SCL6 Battery (2200mAh)
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USB-C Cable
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Carrying Strap
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Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Camera Format | Full Frame |
| Lens Mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Image Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS sensor |
| Total Pixels | 25.3 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.6 Megapixel |
| Max Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100 to 200,000 |
| In-Body Image Stabilization | 5-axis image stabilization |
| Low-Pass Filter | No |
| Formats | |
|---|---|
| File Format | DNG (RAW), JPEG |
| Media | |
|---|---|
| Card Slots | 2 |
| Types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II), CFexpress Type B |
| Autofocus | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Automatic (autofocus) or manual focusing |
| Autofocus system | Hybrid-AF due to combination of contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering with AF metering points in the sensor. |
| Autofocus Modes | Intelligent AF (automatically refocuses as soon as something changes in the scene), AFs, AFc, AF setting can be saved, optional touch AF |
| Autofocus Metering Modes | Multi-field, spot (movable), field (movable and scalable), zone (movable and scalable), tracking, person detection, animal (beta) |
| Autofocus Areas | 315 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled focal plane shutter/electronic shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Mech. Shutter: 30 m to 1/8000 s Electric shutter function: 60 s to 1/16000 s Flash synchronization: up to 1/200 s |
| Continuous Shooting | 2 fps, 14 bit, AF, Mechanical Shutter 5 fps, 14 bit, AF, Mechanical Shutter 7 fps, 14 bit, AF, Mechanical Shutter 15 fps, 12 bit, AF, Electric Shutter 30 fps, 12 bit, AF, Electric Shutter |
| Self Timer | 2s, 6s, 12s or 30s |
| Anti-flicker Shooting | Not Specified |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | No |
| Flash Sync. Speed | 1/200 s, slower shutter speeds can be used, if the sync speed falls below: with HSS-compatible Leica flash units, automatic switchover to TTL linear flash mode |
| Flash Exposure Metering | Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, SF 40, SF 58, SF 60, SF 64) or system-compatible flash units, SF C1 remote flash control |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| File Format | MP4, MOV |
| Video Quality and Frame Rates | RAW 10-Bit UHD 6K (5888 x 3312): 23.98/25/29.97 fps UHD 4K (4128 x 2160): 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3.5K (3536 x 2656): 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps H.264/H.265 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 8/10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160): 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mb/s] FHD (1920 x 1080): 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s] H.264 ALL-Intra 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160): 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [400 to 800 Mb/s] FHD (1920 x 1080): 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100 fps [200 to 400 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 6K OG (5952 x 3968): 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5.9K (5888 x 3312): 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 6K (5952 x 3136): 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 4K (4096 x 2160): 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [400 to 800 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP 4:2:0 10-Bit FHD (1920 x 1080): 25/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s] ProRes 4:2:2 5.8K (5792 x 3056): 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [1551 to 1939 Mb/s] UHD (4096 x 2160): 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [811 to 1944 Mb/s] FHD (1920 x 1080): 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [181 to 454 Mb/s] |
| Video Gamma | Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log) |
| Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
| Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | 48-Bit 16 kHz AAC Audio 28-Bit 24 kHz LPCM Audio |
| Recording Limit | No limit until battery is exhausted or storage is full. |
| Open Gate Recording | 6K at 30 fps 4K at 60 fps FHD at 120 fps |
| Monitor and Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Monitor Type | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Monitor Size | 3.2" |
| Monitor Resolution | 2,332,800 Dot |
| Viewfinder Type | OLED viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.79x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Interface | 1 x Type-A Full HDMI Output, 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input), 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input, 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Mono Headphone Output, Timecode interface, ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts, Communication interface in the base cover for multifunctional handle |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | Yes, via the Leica Fotos App |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | BP-SCL6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh |
| Battery Life | Approx. 315 shots (according to CIPA standard) 1042 shots (according to CIPA standard with adjusted shooting cycle) |
| Battery Charger | BC-SCL4 Battery Charger |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.6 x 4.3 x 3.3" / 141.2 x 108 x 82.7mm |
| Weight | 1.9 lb / 0.9 kg (With Battery) 1.7 lb / 768 g (Body Only) |
| Operating Environment | IP54 protective sealing |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |













