Unlike other camera brands, Leica hasn't stripped away any features of the higher resolution SL2 when releasing a less expensive, lower resolution model. And if 24MP is too low res to consider for all photo applications, consider the inclusion of multishot mode, which outputs 96 megapixel files with stunning details.
Leica sl2s iso#
Yet, on the SL2-S we're seeing a 2-3 stop improvement in high ISO capability versus the SL601 and SL2. With a large 5.9um pixel size and a much greater light sensitive area thanks to the BSI design, the SL2-S offers incredible low light performance, the kind usually reserved for Leica's Monochrom variants. The drop back to 24 megapixels isn't just a gussied-up SL601.
And where the SL2 would fill the buffer after 78 DNG shots, the SL2-S can shoot virtually unlimited to its 4GB buffer, the spec sheet simply stating “more than 999 recordings.” The camera is capable of shooting DNGs up to 9 frames per second using the mechanical shutter – around the same as the SL2 – or up to an impressive 25 fps when using the electronic shutter. But with half the pixels to crunch through, the SL2-S offers a speed advantage. The sensor is mated to the same blazing fast Maestro III processor found in the SL2. And in true Leica fashion, the chip eschews the detail-robbing optical low pass filter and going for maximum detail rendition.
Leica sl2s full#
Under the hood, Leica has endowed the SL2-S with a newly-designed 24 megapixel full frame BSI, or Back Side Illuminated, CMOS sensor. Otherwise, you'd have a hard time telling these two apart without diving into the tech specs. More subtly, the model name engraving on the top of the hot shoe is also blacked-out. Rather, the SL2-S complements it, offering enhanced video capabilities, superior low light performance, and faster sustained shooting, albeit at a lower resolution and lower price of $4,895.īuilt on the same proven chassis and technology platform as the SL2, the SL2-S is virtually identical with the most obvious difference in its unique blacked-out LEICA engraving on the front of the viewfinder bump. This new member of the SL family doesn't replace the existing SL2.
Leica sl2s manual#
Continued manual focus control in video and live view after the predefined automatic follow focus sequence finishes. The user profile now stores whether the camera was in photo or video mode when last used.įN Buttons can now be used.
Leica sl2s update#
Performance Improvements Firmware Update 2.1
Leica sl2s how to#
Step by step instructions on how to perform the update can be found at Reddotforum. Today Leica Camera released firmware update version 3.0 for the SL2 mirrorless camera.