Faster and more precise autofocus
The SL3-S delivers continuous shooting at an impressive speed of up to 30 frames per second with full autofocus, earning its place as the fastest Leica ever created.
By integrating phase detection, object and contrast detection, and cutting-edge algorithms, it ensures your subject is accurately and consistently tracked with every shot.
Flexible handling
With the Leica SL3-S, effortlessly transition between photo and video modes with a thoughtfully designed menu that keeps each mode distinct, allowing you to stay focused and organized. The customizable interface and extensive connectivity options ensure unparalleled versatility.
With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, you can enjoy a fast and reliable connection to the Leica FOTOS App, serving as the ideal companion to support and enhance your creative workflow.
Sensor with image stabilization
At the heart of the SL3-S is a 24-megapixel BSI CMOS full-frame sensor, delivering outstanding native resolution and exceptional low-light performance. Paired with the Maestro IV processor, the camera efficiently manages vast amounts of data while providing effective image stabilization.
It ensures precise image processing with low noise, exceptional color accuracy, and a wide dynamic range, offering 24 megapixels in standard photo modes and up to 48 or 96 megapixels in handheld multishot mode.
Additionally, the SL3-S supports high-speed data transmission with CFexpress Type B cards, enabling video production in up to 6K quality using professional-grade high-efficiency codecs and the L-Log color space, celebrated by industry experts worldwide.
Photography and video excellence
The SL3-S excels in video production, effortlessly supporting 6K RAW recording via HDMI. Both videos and photos deliver an equally impressive level of detail and visual appeal, making it the ideal choice for high-end, uncompromising productions.
To ensure maximum creative flexibility, open-gate recording in a 3:2 aspect ratio utilizes the full sensor range, rather than the traditional 16:9 format. This approach not only enhances framing options but also ensures that format adjustments during post-production maintain clarity and exceptional quality.
The feel of a Leica
If you’ve ever held a Leica, you understand the perfect balance of ergonomics and the unmistakable feel of premium quality. When you look through the viewfinder, your subject appears in stunning clarity, allowing for precise composition, thanks to the advanced optical system and its 5.76 million pixels.
A look at the menu
The menu adapts to portrait or landscape orientation, while clearly separating video and photo modes for easy navigation. The customizable GUI lets you tailor the camera to your workflow.
Digital workflow
The SL3-S enhances your workflow with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (MIMO) for fast, stable connections to the Leica FOTOS App. Transfer DNGs, control your camera remotely, install firmware updates, and apply Leica Looks presets to JPGs. A 2025 update will introduce Camera to Cloud via frame.io for direct data sharing and collaboration.
Connections
The Leica SL3-S fits seamlessly into any setup with a variety of interfaces, including CFexpress type B, SD UHS-II, HDMI type A, timecode sync, and USB-C. It connects easily to recording devices, microphones, hard drives, and, as a certified Apple accessory, to iPhone® or iPad®.
The camera also offers added flexibility with Tethered Shooting via Capture One, providing endless possibilities for a professional workflow.
Leica Content Credentials
As a partner of the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), Leica is committed to protecting artists valuable work, and the SL3-S reflects this dedication. It is the first SL-System camera equipped with content credentials technology, allowing images to be securely signed with metadata, including camera model and creation/editing details.
This information can be verified at any time using tools like verify.contentauthenticity.org, offering transparency and protection for your creative work.
