Leica SL3

The pinnacle of German mirrorless precision engineering

Leica SL3
86/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 20
Price 10
Usability 20
Brand Leica
Model 2024

Key Features

SENSOR 60.3MP Full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology
PROCESSOR Maestro IV processor for high-speed performance and color depth
AUTOFOCUS Hybrid AF system with Phase Detection, Contrast Detection, and Depth from Defocus
PHASE DETECTION Advanced PDAF with intelligent subject recognition and eye/face/body tracking
VIDEO 8K recording at 30fps, 4K at 60fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
STABILIZATION In-body image stabilization (IBIS) providing up to 5 stops of compensation
BURST RATE Up to 15 fps mechanical/electronic shutter with deep buffer
VIEWFINDER 5.76m-dot EyeRes OLED EVF with 0.76x magnification
DISPLAY 3.2-inch 2.3m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI Type A, 3.5mm mic/headphone
MEMORY CARD Dual slots: 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II
WEATHER SEALING IP54-rated dust and moisture resistance, magnesium alloy chassis
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 400 shots per charge (CIPA) using BP-SCL6 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leica SL3

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ~ Limited Accessed via menu/custom buttons
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
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 SL3

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 SL3 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
 . 0 . +
 . 0 . +
 . 0 . +
|||||||►

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 SL3

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 BSI CMOS
Resolution 60.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 50-100,000
Autofocus Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 15 fps
Video 8K 30p / 4K 60p
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS
Viewfinder 5.76m-dot OLED
LCD 3.2-inch Tilting Touchscreen
Memory Card CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 400 shots
Weight 769g
Dimensions 141.2 x 108 x 84.6 mm