Leica SL2 / SL2-S

The ultimate professional mirrorless system

Leica SL2 / SL2-S
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Leica

Key Features

SENSOR Full-frame CMOS, 47.3MP (SL2) or 24.6MP BSI (SL2-S)
PROCESSOR Maestro III image processor for high-speed performance
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-based Object Detection AF with 225 areas
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; utilizes advanced contrast-detection system
VIDEO Up to 4K 60p 10-bit internal recording
STABILIZATION 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) up to 5.5 stops
BURST RATE Up to 20 fps (electronic) or 9 fps (mechanical)
VIEWFINDER EyeRes EVF, 5.76 million dots, 0.78x magnification
DISPLAY 3.2-inch fixed touch-screen LCD, 2.1 million dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, mic/headphone ports
MEMORY CARD Dual UHS-II SD card slots
WEATHER SEALING IP54 rated weather and dust resistance, magnesium alloy body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 370 shots (CIPA) using BP-SCL4 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leica SL2 / SL2-S

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu/screen
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via lens ring or command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Leica SL2 / SL2-S

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Leica SL2 / SL2-S Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Leica SL2 / SL2-S

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP (SL2) / 24.6MP (SL2-S)
ISO Range 50-50,000 (SL2) / 50-100,000 (SL2-S)
Autofocus Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 60 min
Burst Rate Up to 20 fps
Video 4K 60p
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS
Viewfinder 5.76m dot EVF
LCD 3.2-inch fixed touch
Memory Card Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, BT
Battery Life 370 shots
Weight 835g
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83 mm