Leica Camera announces 47 MP Leica SL2, a successor to the Leica SL

GaryPageau ,
Leica SL System

Leica Camera introduced the Leica SL2, a 47 MP full-frame mirrorless camera building on the success of its Leica SL. The Leica SL2 features all-metal construction, leather wrap, simplified three-button control layout and new in-body image stabilization.

Leica SL2

The Leica SL2 has kept the same size than its predecessor and improved body design paired with increased IP54 certification durability and a new option to turn off noise reduction during long exposures allows for more hands-free shooting. A click wheel, a joystick and three strategically configurable buttons also contribute to a straightforward operation, the company says. The camera has two dedicated status menus for stills and video recording, so either shooting mode can be adjusted separately.

The SL2’s CMOS full-frame image sensor offers a color depth of 14 bits per RGB channel and a sensitivity of up to ISO 50,000. The camera body features a suspended sensor that adjusts its position to compensate for camera shake.

Featuring an L bayonet lens mount, the Leica SL2 is not only compatible with the ever-growing portfolio of SL-System lenses, but also with lenses of the TL-System and with the lenses of Leica’s M, S and R-Systems via adapter, providing more than 170 Leica lens options.

The Leica SL2 is available beginning November 21, 2019.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.