Leica SL2-S Mirrorless
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Product Overview
Leica SL2-S is a full-frame mirrorless camera based on the SL2 released in 2019. Tuned for videography, the SL2-S shares with the SL2 much of the same design and technical features except for a new, lower-resolution BSI sensor and enriched video recording features.
The SL2-S captures up to Cine 4K and 4K UHD up to 60fps in 10-bit 4:2:2 with Leica's L-LOG gamma. Leica also plans to support HEVC video compression via firmware update in the future.
Thanks to Leica's L-Mount Alliance with Panasonic and Sigma as well as Leica's L-to-M mount converter, the SL2-S has access to a large selection of high-quality lenses.
Designed and crafted in Germany, the SL2-S and its stablemate SLs are the most premium full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market today.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 77%
Pros
- Long battery life
- 5.5 stops of IBIS
- Extraordinary 20.0 fps burst rate
- 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 81%
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent viewfinder
- Good battery life
Cons
- Autofocus can be frustrating
- No tilting screen
- Firmware update could be faster
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External Reviews
dpreview[1]
Reviewer score 78% (normalized by Neofiliac)The camera can capture DCI and UHD 4K 60p/50p video with an APS-C (Super35) crop. For full-frame capture you'll need to drop down to 29.97p, and this time you can capture oversampled 10-bit 4:2:2 internally and externally. The SL2-S allows you to set both the maximum ISO and minimum shutter speed.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent viewfinder
- Good battery life
Cons
- Firmware update could be faster
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 89% (normalized by Neofiliac)The SL2-S can snap shots in ready-to-share JPG format or Raw DNG. It doesn't have as many pixels as the 47MP SL2, but uses thin cover glass for better results with vintage Leica M lenses. Photos are very editable, with loads of room to adjust color, shadows, highlights, and contrast.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- High-end alloys
- Built-in L-Log and HLG for HDR
- Wide ISO 50-100000 sensitivity range
- Stabilized sensor
Cons
- No tilting screen
techradar[3]
Reviewer score 76% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Leica SL2-S is part of the L Mount Alliance, which means that you can use lenses made by Sigma, Panasonic and any third-party manufacturers. Despite the lower resolution sensor, there's still plenty of detail captured in most ordinary situations, especially at lower or normal-range ISOs. The all-purpose metering mode generally works well to produce well-balanced images, but if faced with a high-contrast situation, switching to spot metering can be beneficial. Video quality is impressive, but we'd expect it to be too smooth and detailed.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Wide range of lenses and zooms
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Autofocus can be frustrating
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