Leica SL2-S Review
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The Leica SL2-S is a video-focused sibling to the SL2, pairing a 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with robust 4K 60p recording, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal capture (up to 30p), and unlimited recording time. It's a substantial tool built for serious work, with IP54 weather sealing, magnesium alloy construction, and a 5-axis IBIS system that helps stabilize handheld shooting in both photo and video modes. The camera offers strong low-light capability with an ISO range up to 100,000, 9 fps mechanical burst (25 fps electronic), and dual UHS-II SD card slots for redundancy.
Reviewers consistently praise the SL2-S for its reliability, precision, and outstanding build quality, noting its solid performance in challenging lighting conditions. The large SLR-style body inspires confidence, though its 920-gram weight and substantial dimensions make it a heavy carry. The camera delivers on its promise as a dependable workhorse for professionals who need both stills and video from a single body, with clean 4K footage and thoughtful ergonomics. The high-resolution OLED EVF and fixed 3.2-inch touchscreen provide excellent visual feedback, though some may miss the articulation found on dedicated video cameras at this price point.
- Exceptional build quality with IP54 weather sealing and magnesium alloy body
- Strong video specs including 4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording, and unlimited recording time
- Excellent low-light performance with ISO range up to 100,000
- 5-axis IBIS for stabilized shooting in both stills and video
- High-resolution 5.76m-dot OLED EVF with 120 fps refresh
- Heavy and bulky at 920 grams with imposing SLR-style dimensions
- Fixed rear screen limits flexibility for video shooters
- Premium price at $4,895 for a 24MP sensor
- Contrast-detection AF rather than hybrid or phase-detection system
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Like the regular SL2, the SL2-S is a large, heavy, and incredibly well-built camera. Its SLR-style design is imposing from the front, but upon ...
The Leica SL2-S is a solid product that was designed to be reliable and precise. Working with previous SL models I expected to achieve the same picture ...
The SL2-S was (and still is) a great option for photographers looking for a camera that can handle more challenging lighting conditions.
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About this product
24MP video-leaning SL2 sibling.
Specs
- Battery
- BP-SCL4, 1860 mAh, 7.2 VDC (510 shots)
- Weight Grams
- 920 g (with battery)
- Dimensions Mm
- 146 x 107 x 83 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy, aramid synthetic fiber covering
- Weather Sealing
- Yes, IP54 (splash, dust, freezeproof)
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit 4:2:2 (up to 30p), 8-bit 4:2:0 (60p)
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- L-Log, Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)
- Internal Codecs
- H.264
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 60p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/180p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 400 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- Unlimited
- Max Video Resolution
- DCI 4K (4096 x 2160), UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Poe Support
- Yes
- Usb Charging
- Yes
- Multishot Mode
- 96 MP (8 exposures)
- Top Status Lcd
- 1.28 inch
- Buffer Capacity
- 4 GB, unlimited RAW+JPEG
- Flash Sync Speed
- 1/250 s
- Image Resolution
- 6000 x 4000 (DNG/JPEG)
- Tethering Support
- Capture One 21, Adobe Lightroom
- Video Segmentation
- 1-minute segments
- Gorilla Glass Screen
- Yes
- Exposure Compensation
- -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV steps)
- Operating Temperature
- -10 to 40°C
- Sensor Communication Rate
- 480 fps
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)
- Sensor Type
- BSI CMOS
- Image Processor
- Maestro III
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 24.6 MP
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 50-100000
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 50-100000
- Continuous Shooting
- 9 fps mech, 25 fps e-shutter
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/16000 to 60 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 500 s
- Viewfinder
- OLED EVF, 5.76m-dot, 0.78x magnification, 120 fps
- Rear Screen
- 3.2" 2.1m-dot touchscreen LCD, fixed
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- L-mount
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x
- Usb
- USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
- Hdmi
- HDMI Type-A (full-size), 10-bit 4:2:2 output
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm stereo mic input, 3.5mm stereo headphone output
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE
- Card Slots
- 2x SD UHS-II
- Ibis
- 5-axis
- Af Points
- 225
- Af System
- Contrast-detection, Leica Object Detection AF
- Subject Detection
- Body Detection
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