News, Tips & Reviews
B&H Gift Cards
The Professional's Source Since 1973
Ask Our Experts800-606-6969
Hello, Log InAccount & Orders
My Cart
Video Chat with a Photography Expert - Live
Home

Leica SL3 Mirrorless Camera

BH #LESL3 • MFR #10607
17 reviews
Print
Leica SL3 Mirrorless Camera
Key Features
  • 60MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor
  • Maestro IV Image Processor, 8GB Buffer
  • Hybrid AF System with PDAF & Contrast AF
  • 5.76m-Dot 0.78x-Mag. EyeRes OLED EVF
Coupling a powerful 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with the Maestro IV image processor, the Leica SL3 promises swift focusing performance and excellent image quality with 15 stops of dynamic range and 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization. Improvements to the camera body include a 3.2" 2.3m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD for dynamic viewing options while capturing imagery, a CFexpress Type B slot and SD UHS-II slot for file-saving versatility, and a reduced weight of 1.7 pounds. Also noteworthy is the SL3's hybrid autofocusing system, which integrates Phase Detection AF with Contrast Detection AF and Object Detection AF, resulting in reliable performance in a multitude of shooting scenarios. These critical improvements to the camera's hardware and body have positioned this iteration to leap ahead of its predecessors.
More Details
In Stock
$7,485.00
+
Save the Tax‡
or Pay $624/mo. suggested payments for 12 Mos.§ when you use the Payboo credit card. Learn More
Complimentary Capture One Trial With Registration
Offer expires:
Add to Cart
Free Next Day Delivery
Protect Your Gear
Add a protection plan from $179.99
See Options
Used for $5,837.95

Business Financing Options

Savings Available:
Save Up to $0.05
Build Bundle
Ask an Expert
800-606-6969

Leica SL3 Overview

High Performance Optimization
Coupling a powerful 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with the Maestro IV image processor, the Leica SL3 promises swift focusing performance and excellent image quality with 15 stops of dynamic range and 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization. Improvements to the camera body include a 3.2" 2.3m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD for dynamic viewing options while capturing imagery, a CFexpress Type B slot and SD UHS-II slot for file-saving versatility, and a reduced weight of 1.7 pounds. Also noteworthy is the SL3's hybrid autofocusing system, which integrates Phase Detection AF with Contrast Detection AF and Object Detection AF, resulting in reliable performance in a multitude of shooting scenarios. These critical improvements to the camera's hardware and body have positioned this iteration to leap ahead of its predecessors.
60MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor and Maestro IV Processor
At the front and center of the SL3's notable upgrades are its 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor and Maestro IV image processor. This duo combined with 8GB of buffer memory allows for incredible capturing speeds as well as superb image quality. This is double the amount of buffer memory available in the SL2-S, which means you'll experience noticeable speed improvements for all operations, including startup time. Additionally, this improved processor provides a wide ISO sensitivity range from 50-100000.
Triple Resolution Technology
Choose between 60, 36, or 18MP output while still utilizing the full sensor area with Leica's Triple Resolution Technology. This unique pixel binning process allows you to capture DNG and JPEG files at smaller sizes while still benefiting from the sensor's rich 14-bit color depth and 15-stops of dynamic range.
Hybrid AF System with PDAF
Utilizing a hybrid AF system for optimized focusing, the SL3 features Phase Detection AF with Object Detection AF and Contrast Detection AF, ensuring speedy shifts in focus as well as reliable performance in low light scenarios. With this improved focusing system, the camera tracks eyes, faces, bodies, and animals much more effectively.
8K Video Recording & ProRes 1080p
Take full advantage of the SL3 with its impressive video capturing capabilities. All video resolutions, including 8K, frame rates, and quality settings can be recorded internally or externally without limit.

ProRes 422 HQ recording can be done with Full HD resolution at frame rates up to 60p.

HDMI 2.1 Type A and USB-C ports provide greater access to accessories like external recorders, gimbals, and power banks, making the SL3 a great tool for video creation.

5-Axis Image Stabilization
Complementing this camera's powerful sensor is a 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization system that provides up to 5-stops of shake reduction, allowing you to capture sharper handheld images.
Body Design Updates & Additional Features
  • One CFexpress Type B slot and one SD UHS-II slot are available for added versatility for file saving, allowing you to separate JPEG and raw files to different cards or save duplicate files to each card.
  • A USB-C port allows for fast file transferring and tethering with full support for Capture One, Adobe Photoshop, and Lightroom. Also supports high-speed in-camera battery charging.
  • A full-size HDMI 2.1 Type A port benefits video applications and a 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks for advanced audio recording needs.
  • Its durable magnesium and aluminum construction withstands tough weather conditions and is splash and dust protected with a rating of IP54.
  • Video recording capabilities: Video recording capabilities: 8K, C8K, 4K, C4K, FHD, MP4 + MOV, H.265, and ProRes 1080p.
  • Leica L2 technology allows for a vast selection of L-mount compatible lenses.
  • Mechanical shutter speeds up to 1/8000 of a second.
  • Flash sync speeds up to 1/200.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi 5 (MIMO) and Bluetooth 5.1 work in conjunction with the Leica FOTOS app for wireless file transferring and remote camera control.
  • New graphical user interface with new icons and custom font for a more modern design and increased menu legibility.
  • Support for Live View portrait and landscape shooting with orientation auto-detection.
  • Photocentric menu settings are highlighted in red, while video centric settings are highlighted in yellow, aligning with the design language of the Leitz Cine lenses.

Leica SL3 Specs

Key Specs
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
60.3 Megapixel (9520 x 6336)
Image Sensor
Full-Frame
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift
ISO/Gain Sensitivity
Native in Manual Mode: 50 to 100,000
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 100,000
Max Recording Modes
H.265 Long GOP 4:2:0 8/10-Bit
Up to DCI 8K at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
H.264 ALL-Intra 4:2:2 10-Bit
Up to DCI 4K at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps
ProRes 422 HQ
1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
Max Video Output
4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
Up to DCI 8K at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
Media/Memory Card Slot
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O
1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input
Other I/O
1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 (Data) Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless
Bluetooth 5.0 / Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Display Type
Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LED
Status Display (Top): 1.3" LCD
Battery
1x BP-SCL6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Included)
 • Approx. 260 Shots
Imaging
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Effective: 60.3 Megapixel (9520 x 6336)
Actual: 62.39 Megapixel
Image Sensor
Full-Frame CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)
Crop Factor: 1x
Additional Modes: 1.6x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter
No
Capture Type
Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 60 Seconds
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Minutes
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO/Gain Sensitivity
Native in Manual Mode: 50 to 100,000
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 100,000
Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
White Balance
2000 to 11,500K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Continuous Shooting
Up to 15 fps at Maximum Resolution
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/6/12/30-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 3:1, 3:2, 4:3, 7:5, 16:9
Image File Format
DNG, JPEG
Bit Depth
14-Bit
Video Capture
Internal Recording
H.265 Long GOP 4:2:0 8/10-Bit
8192 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps (300 Mb/s)
7680 x 4856 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps (300 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 50/59.94 fps (100 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/100/120 fps (20 to 100 Mb/s)
H.264 ALL-Intra 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps (400 to 600 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps (400 to 600 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100/120 fps (200 to 400 Mb/s)
ProRes 422 HQ
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (181 to 454 Mb/s)
Video Output
4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
8192 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00 fps
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Slow-Motion Only
Gamma Curve
Rec 2100 HLG, Rec709, Rec2020
Recording Limit
No
IP Streaming
No
Built-In Microphone
Stereo
Audio Recording
AAC Audio
LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Internal Storage
No
Video I/O
1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input
Other I/O
1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 (Data) Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless
Bluetooth 5.0 / Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Leica FOTOS
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
Monitor
Display Type
Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LED
Status Display (Top): 1.3" LCD
Resolution
2,332,800 Dot
Viewfinder
Type
Electronic (OLED)
Size
0.5"
Resolution
5,760,000 Dot
Eye Point
21 mm
Coverage
100%
Magnification
Approx. 0.76x
Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +2
Focus
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 315
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
No
Maximum Sync Speed
1/200 Second
Flash Compensation
-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System
TTL
Non-Shoe Flash Connection
No
General
Battery
1x BP-SCL6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Included)
 • Approx. 260 Shots
Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mount
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Materials
Aluminum, Magnesium Alloy
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.6 x 4.3 x 3.3" / 141.2 x 108 x 84.6 mm
Weight
1.7 lb / 769 g (Body Only)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.3 x 8.5 x 5.9"

Leica SL3 Reviews

Amazing Mirrorless camera

By Adam
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-09-04

I have been a canon user for many years and after looking at canon mirrorless cameras I was unimpressed with their performance. So I needed to find an alternative camera system. I am super happy with the Leica cameras. The images out of the camera are amazing and need little editing. The camera performs fantastically. the image size is quite large, but you can switch to a smaller setting and have it work just as well. I recently cropped a full res image from a horizontal shot to a vertical print with no quality or sharpness loss from this camera. 24x36 print. I won't ever return to canon after my experience with the Leica and Leica Glass. Bonus news. Sigma Art Lenses make L mount lenses to fill in where you need when you can't afford the APO lenses just yet.

The camera to get if you are into vintage rangefinder lenses

By Alberto
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-22

The prime reason why I took the plunge for the SL-3 is that I shoot only with vintage glass, and now mostly with vintage rangefinder lenses: M Rokkors, ZM Zeisses and Contax Gs, M-Hexanons and some Leicas too. With all other mirrorless cameras there is the well-known issue of corner smearing and color casts when using wide angle rangefinder lenses. The color cast can be corrected with Capture One LCC profiles, the smearing (supposedly) by having the sensor cover glass replaced by an ultrathin glass. I would rather have a camera that I don't have to modify in order to get the images I want. Leica M cameras appear to fit the bill, but I hate optical viewfinders. There is very scarce information around about whether Leica solved these problems in the SL mirrorless system, and most of what you read on blogs etc. has absolutely no basis on data - there is no way of tracing back idle talk to actual information from Leica. So the only way to know was to try. Let me tell you: Leica solved the problem. Images from vintage rangefinder wide angle lenses are flawless. That does it for me. The outstanding image quality from the massive sensor, unbelievable high-ISO capabilities and outstanding Made in Germany build quality are, of course, welcome bonuses. Other things to note: - The viewfinder is out of this world. You will not believe it until you see it. - I waited for the SL-3 primarily because I need the tilting LCD screen. Worth the price difference. - I don't like Leica colors, so I created Capture One presets to give me Sony colors (I am sure that purists will cringe - so be it, you can't beat Sony and Olympus when it comes to color rendition). - Menus are simple, but the camera could use a couple more programmable buttons. Sony is better. - It should be possible to have more flexibility about assigning thumbwheel functionality. I'm getting used to it, but it is not how I would use them, and there is no way of making them do what I want. Sony is again better. - The joystick works very well. - Manual focusing is very easy, but I also prefer Sony in this regard. - It is very straightforward to set the focal length manually, in order for the (fantastic, at least 5 stops) IBIS system to work as it should. But this function, and the IBIS on/off, eat up two buttons. - Metering is incredibly accurate (it's a Leica, right?) - I have no clue about autofocus - I don't use it. - I think that I paid for video capability, I'm not sure. The first thing I did was to make sure that no button will access any video functions. - I believe that it has a touchscreen. I tried to disable it (easy to do on Sonys), but could not find how. But I am happy to report that it either does not work on my camera, or it is unobtrusive enough that not once has it interfered with camera operation. - Battery life is good but not great. - The sensor shake dust reduction system doesn't work all that well. It moves the specks around, but does not get rid of them. Carry a good blower (as with any other mirrorless camera). Summarizing: a fantastic camera. Expensive but worth the price.

See any errors on this page?

Does Leica SL3 have Manual Focus Aids for using ...

Does Leica SL3 have Manual Focus Aids for using Leica M and or R lenses on it?
Asked by: Yongren
On the Leica SL3 you could use magnification or activate focus peaking to help you focus.
Answered by: Lucia B
Date published: 2025-12-09

hi, does the Leica SL-3 have a better high iso ...

hi, does the Leica SL-3 have a better high iso noise response than the older Leica SL-2 which has a lower megapixel count?
Asked by: Jui Hsiang
Based on testing by Photons to Photos' website, the Leica SL3 Mirrorless Camera has less image noise than the SL2 when set to ISO 64 or higher.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2025-01-09

Is there a way to connect an external trigger to t

Is there a way to connect an external trigger to the SL3 for lightening capture or similar?
Asked by: Gregory
You can connect the Miops Smart+ Camera Trigger (BH #MICT) to the Leica SL3, using the Vello 3.5mm Remote Shutter Release Cable II for Cameras with Panasonic and Leica Sub-Mini Connector (BH #VERCC2P135).
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2026-04-16

Does the SL3 have a micro or full sized HDMI ...

Does the SL3 have a micro or full sized HDMI port? The B&H specs state micro.
Asked by: Gerald
The Leica SL3 Mirrorless Camera has a full HDMI Type-A output for external monitors or recording devices.
Answered by: Cindy H
Date published: 2024-03-14

Where can I find an L-plate for this camera?

Where can I find an L-plate for this camera?
Asked by: Dennis
Really Right Stuff just announced one !!
Answered by: Robert
Date published: 2024-09-18

Does the shutter close when turned off?

Does the shutter close when turned off?
Asked by: Bryan
No, the Leica SL3 Mirrorless Camera does not have a closed shutter when turned off.
Answered by: Cindy H
Date published: 2024-03-17

I own numerous Phase One lenses - can Leica ...

I own numerous Phase One lenses - can Leica introduce a full function adapter to accommodate their use on this platform?
Asked by: Thomas
Regarding the Leica SL3 Mirrorless Camera, there is no adapter for Phase One lenses to a Leica camera mount.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2024-03-12

Does the Leica SL series support IBIS with manual ...

Does the Leica SL series support IBIS with manual focus Leica M series lenses?
Asked by: Walter
Yes, as long as the lens profile is active when the lens is connected to the camera, IBIS will be engaged. If using current 6-bit coded M lenses, this is done automatically,
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2025-12-09
  • y_2026, m_6, d_11, h_12CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.46
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_13
  • loc_en_US, sid_1812974, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=HAS_STAFF_ANSWERS, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_bhphotovideo
Whatever You Need, We've Got It