24 megapixel sensor with PDAF autofocus and image stabilisation

779 PDAF pixels; up to 30 fps in 12 bit with AFc; ISO 50 to 200,000; 48- and 96-megapixel handheld multishot mode.

Open-gate recording for video and 5.9K HDMI RAW video

6K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, FHD at 120 fps, 5.8K ProRes 422 HQ at 30 fps; direct recording on an external SSD.

Numerous interfaces, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity

HDMI 2.1 type A, CFexpress type B, SD UHS-II, USB-C (10 Gbits), timecode interface, 3.5 mm audio in/out.

Leica SL3-S

Technical data  
Camera-Type Mirrorless full-frame system camera
Dimensions (WxHxD) 141,2 x 108 x 82,7 mm
Weight Approx. 768 g (without battery, SD card, camera bayonet cover)
Sensor-size CMOS sensor, 25.3 MP/24.6 MP (total/effective)
Buffer 8 GB
Storage medium UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC card + CFexpress card type B (recommended)
Material All-metal housing: magnesium and aluminum, synthetic leather cover, protected against splash water according to IEC standard 60529 (protection class IP54)
Lens mount Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera
Operating conditions -10 °C to +40 °C
Interfaces ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts
Timecode interface  
HDMI socket 2.1 Type A
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C
Audio output 3.5 mm/audio input 3.5 mm
Communication interface in the base cover for multifunctional handle
Tripod thread A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4") stainless steel in the base
Processor Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
Image stabilization 5-axis image stabilization
Filter RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
File formats Photo: 
DNG™ (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 3.00)

Video:
MP4
h.265 AAC 48 kHz/16 Bit
h.264 AAC 48 kHz/16 Bit

MOV:
h.265 LPCM 48 kHz/24 Bit
h.264 LPCM 48 kHz/24 Bit
ProRes LPCM 48 kHz/24 Bit

RAW:
RAW LPCM 48 kHz/24 Bit
Photo resolution  
35mm: JPG 6000 x 4000 24 MP
35mm: DNG 6000 x 4000 24 MP
APS-C: JPG 3936 x 2624 10,3 MP
APS-C: DNG 3936 x 2624 10,3 MP
File size  
DNG™: approx. 40 MB, depending on resolution and image content
JPG: depending on resolution and image content
Video: max. length depending on ambient temperature and available storage space
Color depth  
DNG™: 14 bit (12 bit also possible depending on the continuous shooting mode)
JPG: 8 bit
Color space  
Photo: sRGB
Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
Video recording mode  
Video-mode: P - A - S - M
Cine-mode: M
Video resolution  
6K OG (3:2) 5952 x 3968
C6K (17:9) 5952 x 3136
6K (16:9) 5888 x 3312 (RAW + H.265), 5776 x 3056 (ProRes)
C4K (17:9) 4096 x 2160 (MOV/MP4), 4128 x 2176 (RAW)
4K (16:9) 3840 x 2160
3.5K (4:3) 3536 x 2656 (RAW)
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080
Video frame rate/bit rate  
MOV 6K OG (3:2) 29,97 fps 6K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
25,00 fps 6K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
24,00 fps 6K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
23,98 fps 6K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
MOV C6K (17:9) 29,97 fps C6K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
25,00 fps C6K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
24,00 fps C6K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
23,98 fps C6K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
MOV 6K (16:9) 29,97 fps C6K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
25,00 fps C6K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
24,00 fps C6K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
23,98 fps C6K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 200 Mbps
ProRes C6K (17:9) 29,97 fps 1939 Mbps 422HQ 
25,00 fps 1618 Mbps 422HQ 
24,00 fps 1553 Mbps 422HQ 
23,98 fps 1551 Mbps 422HQ 
ProRes C4K (17:9) 59,94 fps 1944 Mbps 422HQ 
50,00 fps 1622 Mbps 422HQ 
29,97 fps 972 Mbps 422HQ 
25,00 fps 811 Mbps 422HQ 
24,00 fps 779 Mbps 422HQ 
ProRes FHD (16:9) 59,94 fps 454 Mbps 422HQ 
50,00 fps 378 Mbps 422HQ 
29,97 fps 227 Mbps 422HQ 
25,00 fps 189 Mbps 422HQ 
24,00 fps 182 Mbps 422HQ 
23,98 fps 181 Mbps 422HQ 
MOV C4K 59,94 fps 800 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
59,94 fps 600 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
50,00 fps 800 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
50,00 fps 600 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
48,00 fps 800 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
48,00 fps 600 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
47,95 fps 800 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
47,95 fps 600 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
29,97 fps 400 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
25,00 fps 400 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
24,00 fps 400 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
MOV 4K 59,94 fps 800 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
59,94 fps 600 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
50,00 fps 800 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
50,00 fps 600 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
48,00 fps 800 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
48,00 fps 600 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
47,95 fps 800 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
47,95 fps 600 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
29,97 fps 400 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
25,00 fps 400 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
24,00 fps 400 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
23,98 fps 400 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
MOV FHD 119,88 fps 400 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
100,00 fps 400 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
59,94 fps 200 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
50,00 fps 200 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
48,00 fps 200 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
47,95 fps 200 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
29,97 fps 200 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
25,00 fps 200 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
24,00 fps 200 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
23,98 fps 200 Mbps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit ALL-I H.264
MOV FHD Slow Motion Sensor: 179,82 fps
Recording: 29,97 fps
100 Mbps 4:2:0 / 10 Bit Long GOP H.265

Sensor: 150,00 fps
Recording: 25,00 fps
100 Mbps 4:2:0 / 10 Bit Long GOP H.265

Sensor: 119,88 fps
Recording: 29,97 fps
100 Mbps 4:2:0 / 10 Bit Long GOP H.265

Sensor: 100,00 fps
Recording: 25,00 fps
100 Mbps 4:2:0 / 10 Bit Long GOP H.265
MP4 4K  59,94 fps 100 Mpbs 4:2:0 / 10 Bit Long GOP H.265
50,00 fps 100 Mpbs 4:2:0 / 10 Bit Long GOP H.265
29,97 fps 100 Mpbs 4:2:0 / 8 Bit Long GOP H.264
25,00 fps 100 Mpbs 4:2:0 / 8 Bit Long GOP H.264
23,98 fps 100 Mpbs 4:2:0 / 8 Bit Long GOP H.264
MP4 FHD 59,94 fps 28 Mpbs 4:2:0 / 8 Bit Long GOP H.264
50,00 fps 28 Mpbs 4:2:0 / 8 Bit Long GOP H.264
29,97 fps 20 Mpbs 4:2:0 / 8 Bit Long GOP H.264
25,00 fps 20 Mpbs 4:2:0 / 8 Bit Long GOP H.264
23,98 fps 24 Mpbs 4:2:0 / 8 Bit Long GOP H.264
RAW 6K (16:9)
5888 x 3312
29,97 fps
25,00 fps
23,98 fps

C4K (17:9)
4128 x 2176
59,94 fps
50,00 fps
29,97 fps
25,00 fps
23,98 fps

3,5K (4:3)
3536 x 2656
50,00 fps
29,97 fps
25,00 fps
23,98 fps
Video Gamma Rec. 709, L-Log Rec. 2020, HLG Rec. 2020, further information can be found in the "L-Log Reference Manual" for download on the Leica website.
Viewfinder/monitor  
Viewfinder (EVF) Resolution: 5,760,000 pixels (dots), 60 fps or 120 fps, magnification: approx. 0.76x with aspect ratio 3:2 / approx. 0.78x with aspect ratio 4:3, image coverage: 100 %, exit pupil position: 21 mm, adjustable from -4 dpt to +2 dpt, with eye sensor for automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor, time delay 0.005 s
Monitor 3.2" (backlight LED) with anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coating, 2,332,800 pixels (dots), 3:2 format, touch display
Top display 1.28" highly reflective transflective monochrome LCD, 128 x 128 pixels, viewing angle 120°; anti-fingerprint coating
Shutter  
Shutter type Electronically controlled focal plane shutter/electronic shutter
Shutter speeds Mech. Shutter: 30 m to 1/8000 s
Electric shutter function: 60 s to 1/16000 s
Flash synchronization: up to 1/200 s
Shutter button Two-stage (1st stage: activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering; 2nd stage: shutter release)
Image sequence  
Picture Series 2 fps, 14 bit, AF, Mechanical or Electric Shutter, AFc, even if AFs or Intelligent AF is selected
5 fps, 14 bit, AF, mechanical or electric shutter, AFc, even if AFs or Intelligent AF is selected
7 fps, 14 bit, AF, mechanical or electric shutter, AFc, even if AFs or Intelligent AF is selected
15 fps, 12 bit, AF, electric shutter, AFc, even if AFs or Intelligent AF is selected
30 fps, 12 bit, AF, electric shutter, AFc, even if AFs or Intelligent AF is selected
Focusing  
Work area Lens-dependent
Focus mode Automatic or manual
With manual setting: optional magnifying glass function (auto magnification) and edge marking (focus peaking) available as focusing aids
Autofocus system Hybrid AF by combining contrast measurement, depth map and phase comparison measurement with AF measuring 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 methods Multi-field, spot (movable), field (movable and scalable), zone (movable and scalable), tracking, person detection, animal (beta)
Autofocus metering areas Contrast-AF: 315 / Phase detection-AF: 779
Exposure  
Exposure metering TTL (exposure metering through the lens)
Exposure metering methods Spot, center emphasized, bright areas emphasized, multi-field
Exposure modes Program automatic (P)
Aperture priority (A): manual setting of the aperture
Shutter priority (S): manual setting of the shutter speed
Manual (M): manual setting of shutter speed and aperture
Exposure compensation ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps
Auto bracketing 3 or 5 exposures, gradations between exposures up to 3 EV, in 1/3 EV steps, optional additional exposure compensation: up to ±3 EV
ISO sensitivity range Auto ISO: Photo ISO 100–ISO 200 000
Auto ISO: Video ISO 100–ISO 200 000
Auto ISO: Video L-Log ISO 400–ISO 100 000
Auto ISO: Video HLG ISO 400–ISO 200 000
Manual: Photo ISO 50–ISO 200 000
Manual: Video ISO 50–ISO 200 000
Manual: Video L-Log ISO 400–ISO 100 000
Manual: Video HLG ISO 400–ISO 200 000
White balance Automatic (Auto), presets (Sunny, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent (warm), Fluorescent (cool), Flash),
manual measurement (gray card (pipette), gray card), manual color temperature setting (color temperature, 2000 K to 11500 K)
Flash  
Flash unit connection About accessory shoe
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 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
Flash exposure compensation SF 40: ±2 EV in 1/2 EV steps
SF 60: ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Equipment  
Microphone Stereo internal + microphone input 3.5 mm stereo jack
Loudspeaker Mono internal + headphone output 3.5 mm jack stereo
WLAN The "Leica FOTOS" app is required to use the WLAN function. Available in the Apple App Store™ or in the Google Play Store™.
EU/US/CN, IEEE802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, channel 1-11 (2412-2462 MHz)
EU/US/CN, Client mode, (for indoor use only) IEEE802.11a/n/ac, 5 GHz, channel 36-64 (5180-5320 MHz)
EU/US/CN, Access point + client mode, IEEE802.11a/n/ac, channel 149-165 (5745-5825 MHz)
JP, Access point + client mode, (for indoor use only) IEEE802.11a/n/ac, 5 GHz, channel 36-48 (5180-5240 MHz)
JP, client mode, (for indoor use only) IEEE802.11a/n/ac, channel 52-144 (5260-5720 MHz)
GPS Can be activated via the Leica FOTOS app, not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation. Data is written to the Exif header of the image files.
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE: Channel 0-39 (2402-2480 MHz)
Menu languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
Power supply  
Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL6) Lithium-ion battery, rated voltage 7.2 V (DC); capacity 2200 mAh (min.), 315 shots (according to CIPA standard),
1042 shots (according to CIPA standard with adjusted shooting cycle)
Factory: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co. Ltd, manufactured in China 
USB-C power supply unit 
(Leica ACA-SCL6, optionally available)		 Input: AC voltage 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.25 A, automatic switching;
Output: DC voltage 5 V/9 V, 3 A; Manufacturer: Salom Electric (Xiamen) Co, Ltd, made in China
Dual charger 
(Leica BC-SCL6, optionally available)		 Input: DC voltage 5 V/3 A, 9 V/3 A, automatic switching;
Output: DC voltage 8.4 V, 850 mA/1000 mA; Manufacturer: Salom Electric (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., made in China
Charging via USB During operation: 9 V/3 A (min. 27 W)
When the camera is switched off: 5 V/1500 mA (2.5 W or more)