Leica SL2 Mirrorless
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Product Overview
Leica SL2 is a high-end mirrorless camera in the Leica L-mount system. Introduced by Leica in 2019, it comes with a full-frame sensor with 47 MP (8368 x 5584) resolution and a 5.76 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a usable battery life, though a second battery may be a good thing to keep in your camera bag. Professionals and fanboys will be pleased by the extraordinary 20.0 fps burst rate that this camera can deliver.
The Leica SL2 comes with 225 autofocus points. Those who intend to use the Leica SL2 for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 5.5 stops of IBIS.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 85%
Pros
- 5.5 stops of IBIS
- Extraordinary 20.0 fps burst rate
- High 47 MP resolution
- Weather-sealed
- High resolution EVF
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- Very heavy
- Viewfinder with low 0.78x magnification
What external reviewers found
External score 87%
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent autofocus
- Excellent dust and splash protection
- Fast, accurate autofocus with native L-mount lenses
- High-resolution multi-shot mode
Cons
- No Wi-Fi support
- Some rough edges
- Rear LCD doesn't rotate
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Specifications
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Leica SL2 is a luxury camera built from more premium materials. It offers excellent dust and splash protection, an intuitive interface, and smartly customizable controls. Its sensor delivers excellent results, for both stills and video, and adds stabilization to any lens. It delivers speedy, accurate autofocus with native L-mount lenses.
Pros
- Fast, accurate autofocus with native L-mount lenses
- Excellent dust and splash protection
- High-resolution multi-shot mode
Cons
- Some rough edges
- No Wi-Fi support
wired[2]
Reviewer score 92% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Leica SL2 is one of the best designed, ergonomically well-thought-out cameras you can find. It's comfortable to hold, and our review unit balanced nicely with the 90mm f/2 lens. With a 47-megapixel sensor, the SL2 turns out some stunningly sharp, crisp images.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Sharp, sharp images
- Good battery life
Cons
- Rear LCD doesn't rotate
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