Leica has introduced the SL2-S, its newest addition to the SL family of full-frame digital cameras and the perfect system for lovers of both stills and video.
With the new arrival, Leica delivers a compelling solution for travelers seeking outstanding imaging performance – not only in their photographs but also in their video production. With its new 24-megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor and two separate recording modes for photos and videos, the new Leica SL2-S offers the best of both media in one all-metal, state-of-the-art body built for long-term durability.
The Leica SL2-S expands the multi-faceted SL-System with a versatile full-frame camera that serves as an alternative to the Leica SL2. The SL2-S is the perfect choice for customers who favor fast operation over the exceptionally high resolution of the Leica SL2. With its especially high operating speed (which enables continuous shooting rates of up to 25 frames per second at full resolution), and its pro-level video capabilities (facilitating 10-bit 4K video recordings with no video length limits), the SL2-S is an extremely exciting addition to the Leica line up.
The core element of the Leica SL2-S is the newly developed BSI-CMOS image sensor, the data from which is processed by a Maestro-III processor in conjunction with a generous, 4-gigabyte buffer memory. This, for the first time, enables virtually open-ended burst recordings at up to 9 frames per second, whereby the burst length in JPEG format is only limited by the storage capacity of the installed memory cards.
The Leica SL2-S also features a suspended image sensor, which provides highly efficient, multi-axis image stabilization in conjunction with Leica lenses. This sensor-shift technology also facilitates multishot capturing, whereby eight shots are calculated into one image with a fourfold resolution of 96 megapixels. The high sensitivity of up to ISO 100,000 – combined with the fast autofocus and in-body image stabilization – enables photographers to capture excellent images in almost all types of light.
The Leica SL2-S provides not just photographers, but also videographers and cinematographers with outstanding possibilities – which are continuously optimized via the firmware updates released for SL-System cameras on an ongoing basis. The Leica SL2-S captures 10-bit 4:2:2 videos with Leica’s L-LOG gamma, at frame rates of up to 60 fps. Thanks to the integrated viewing LUTs, the user is able to have full control throughout the recording. Another pro-level trait is the camera’s unlimited recording time for videos, which means that the video length is only limited by the respective (internal or external) memory.
Add a high-resolution Leica EyeRes viewfinder and a dust and water protection rating of IP54, and you have a market-leading camera that doesn’t mind leaving the beaten path when the opportunity presents itself.
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