Leica SL-3 Reporter Digital Camera

Exceptional Down to Its Very Fibre
See how far you can go and rely on the SL3 Reporter to take you there – a camera built to withstand even the harshest conditions, thanks to its scratch-resistant olive-green finish, aramid fibre trim and the most exacting manufacturing standards.This is a camera that faithfully follows wherever your vision leads. The bold yet understated design, purposefully omitting the red Leica logo, enables close engagement with the action while demonstrating a distinctive character.

Almost Inseparable
Aramid fibres are woven with such density that they are nearly impossible to separate. They create a striking fabric with a unique aesthetic that consistently shields the SL3 Reporter, even in challenging environments. At the same time, the unique structure enhances grip, offering markedly greater stability and hold when photographing and filming. Over time, the trim acquires a unique patina, bearing the marks of its photographic journey and embodying the character of a true reportage camera.

Maximum Precision – Whatever the Conditions
The SL3 Reporter merges the tried-and-tested technical brilliance of the SL3 with an especially robust design. Equipped with a 60 MP full-frame sensor featuring Triple Resolution Technology and a Maestro IV processor, it delivers outstanding photo and video quality, integrates effortlessly into professional workflows with seamless connectivity, and offers intuitive customisation. Engineered for exceptional durability and proudly “Made in Germany”, the SL3 Reporter is built to perform reliably, even in the most demanding conditions.

Leica SL3 Reporter

Battery (BP-SCL6) & USB-C cable

Carrying strap

Quick Start Guide

Camera:

Leica SL3 Reporter

Camera type:

Mirrorless full-frame system camera

Type no:

5404

Buffer memory:

8GB, capacity depends on frame rate and image format, estimated quantity (number of possible images in the buffer memory)

Storage medium:

UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC card + CFexpress card type B (recommended)

Material:

Magnesium and aluminum, leatherette covering, splash water protected in accordance with IEC Standard 60529 (protection type IP54)

Lens mount:

Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera

Operating conditions:

−10 to +40°C

Interfaces:

ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts, timecode interface, HDMI jack 2.1 Type A, USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C, Audio-Out 3.5mm/Audio-In 3.5mm, communication interface in the bottom cover for multifunction handgrip

Tripod thread:

A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base

Dimensions (WxHxD):

141.2 x 108.05 x 41.7 mm

Weight:

Approx. 769.7g (without battery, SD card, body cap)

Sensor

CMOS

Sensor size:

CMOS sensor, 62.39MP/60.3MP (total/effective)

Image Stabilization:

5-axis image stabilization up to 5-stops

Filter:

RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter

Processor:

Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)

File formats:

Photo: DNG™ (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31) Video:MP4 h.265 AAC 48kHz/16bit h.264 AAC 48kHz/16bit, MOV h.265 LPCM 48kHz/24bit h.264 LPCM 48kHz/24bit ProRes LPCM 48kHz/24bit

Picture resolution:

35mm: DNG™ – 9520×6336 60.3MP,7404×4928 36.5MP, 5288×3518 18.6MP. JPG – 9520×6336 60.3MP, 7392×4928 36.4MP, 5280×3504 18.5MP. APS-C: DNG – 6256×4168 26.1MP, 4868×3242 15.8MP, 3476×2314 8.0MP. JPG – 6256×4160 26.0MP, 4864×3232 15.7MP, 3472×2304 8.0MP

Color depth:

DNG™: 14bit (12bit also possible depending on the continuous shooting mode), JPG: 8bit

Color space:

Photo: sRGB Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)

File size:

DNG™: approx. 70MB, depending on resolution and image content, JPG: depending on resolution and image content Video: max. length depending on ambient temperature and available memory spaceB

Recording Mode Video:

Video mode: P – A – S – M Cine mode: M

Bit Rate:

8bit/10bit for recordings on SD card, 10bit for HDMI output

Video Gamma:

Rec. 709, L-Log Rec. 2020, HLG Rec. 2020 Further information can be found in the “L-Log Reference Manual” for download on the Leica homepage

Viewfinder (EVF):

Resolution: 5,760,000dots, 60fps or 120fps, magnification: approx. 0.76x at aspect ratio: 3:2 / approx. 0.78x at aspect ratio: 4:3, frame coverage: 100%, exit pupil position: 21mm, setting range –4/+2dpt, with eye sensor for automatic switchover be- tween viewfinder and LCD panel, time delay 0.005s

LCD panel:

3.2” (backlight LED) with anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coating, 2,332,800 dots, format 3:2, touch panel

Top display:

1.28” highly reflective trans-reflective monochrome LCD, 128x128pixels, viewing angle 120°, anti-fingerprint coating

Shutter type:

Electronically controlled focal plane shutter

Shutter speeds:

Mech. shutter: 60min to 1⁄8000s, electr. shutter function: 60s to 1⁄16000s, flash synchronization: up to 1⁄200s

Shutter button:

Two-stage (1st stage: Activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering, 2nd stage: Taking the picture)

Self-timer:

Delay time: 2s, 6s, 12s or 30s

Picture Series:

Single, Continuous Shooting, Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing

Focus Mode:

Automatic or manual With manual setting: optional magnifying glass function (Magnification) and edge marking (Focus Peaking) available as focus assist

Autofocus system:

Hybrid-AF due to combination of contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering with AF metering points in the sensor.

Autofocus modes:

Intelligent AF (automatically refocuses as soon as something changes in the scene), AFs, AFc, AF setting can be saved, optional Touch AF

Autofocus Metering Methods:

Multi-field, Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted and scaled), Zone (can be shifted and scaled), Tracking, Eye/Face/Body Detection, Animals (Beta)

Autofocus Metering Fields:

315

Exposure metering:

TTL (exposure metering through the lens)

Exposure Metering Methods:

Spot, Center-Weighted, Highlight-Weighted, Multi-Field

Exposure modes:

Program AE mode (P), aperture-priority mode (A): manual aperture setting, shutter-priority mode (S): manual shutter speed setting, Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture

Exposure Compensation:

SF40: ±2EV in 1⁄2EV increments SF60: ±2EV in 1⁄3EV increments

Automatic bracketing:

3 or 5 frames, graduations between shoots up to 3EV, in 1⁄3EV increments, additional optional exposure compensation: up to ±3EV

ISO sensitivity range:

Auto ISO ISO 100– ISO 100000 ISO 100– ISO 100000 ISO 200– ISO 100000 ISO 400–ISO 100000. Manual ISO 50– ISO 100000 ISO 50– ISO 100000 ISO 200– ISO 100000 ISO 400– ISO 100000

White balance:

Automatic (Auto), default (Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent (warm), Fluorescent (cool), Flash), manual metering (Gray Card (pipette), Gray Card), manual color temperature settings (Color Temperature, 2000K to 11500K)

Flash unit connector:

Via the accessory shoe

Flash sync time:

1⁄200s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic switchover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if sync time is undercut

Flash exposure metering:

Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF26, SF40, SF58, SF60, SF64) or with system-compatible flash units, remote controlled flash SFC1

Flash exposure compensation:

SF 40: ±2 EV in 1⁄2 EV increments, SF 60: ±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments

Microphone:

Stereo internal + microphone input 3.5mm stereo jack

Speaker:

Mono internal + headphones output 3.5mm stereo jack

WLAN:

The Leica FOTOS app is required to use the WLAN function. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™. Encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA2™. 2.4GHz IEEE802.11b/g/n:Channel 1–11 (2412–2462MHz). 5GHz Client mode:(For indoor use only) IEEE802.11a/n/ac: Channel 36–64 (5180–5320MHz) Access point + client mode: IEEE802.11a/n/ac: Channel 149–165 (5745–5825MHz)

Bluetooth:

Bluetooth 5.0 LE: Channel 0–39 (2402–2480MHz

GPS:

Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the picture files.

Menu languages:

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean

Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL4):

Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.2V (DC); capacity: 2200mAh (min.), 260 shots (based on CIPA standard), 1350 shots (based on CIPA standard with adapted shooting cycle*) with Displays/AF Auto Off = 5 s); manufacturer: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co. Ltd., Made in China *Cycle 1: Switch on, 1st shutter release after 5s, one shot every 3s, after 10 shots the camera is switched off (Auto Power Off) and switched on again after a waiting time of 5min. Cycle 2: Switch on, 1st shutter release after 5s, one shot every 3s, after 50 shots the camera is switched off (Auto Power Off) and switched on again after a waiting time of 5min. These cycles are repeated alternately until the battery is empty.

USB-C power adapter (Leica ACA-SCL6) (optional):

Input: AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 0.25A, automatic switchover; Output: DC 5V/9V, 3A; Manufacturer: Salom Electric (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., Made in China

Dual Charger (Leica BC-SCL6) (optional):

Input: DC 5V/3A, 9V/3A, automatic switchover; Output: DC 8.4V, 850mA/1000mA; Manufacturer: Salom Electric(Xiamen) Co., Ltd., Made in China

Charging via USB:

During operation: 9V/3A (min. 27W) With camera switched off: 5V/1500mA (2.5W or greater)