Today,
Leica
announced
the
new
SL3,
the
latest
version
of
its
full-frame
mirrorless
camera
system
that
succeeds
the SL2
from
2019. Inside
its
all-metal
body
are
the
guts
of
the
Leica
Q3
that
launched
last
spring.
It
includes
a
60-megapixel
sensor,
improved
autofocus,
and
the
ability
to
shoot
video
in
8K.
But
what
sets
the
SL3
apart
is
hardware
that’s
better
suited
for
pros,
including
a
very
large
hand
grip
for
extended
use
and
IP54
water
resistance
for
more
peace
of
mind
out
in
the
elements.
There
is
no
mistaking
that
the
SL3
is
a
Leica
with
that
huge
logo
on
the
front.
Outside
of
specs,
what
sets
the
SL3
apart
from
the
SL2
is
a
slightly
smaller
size,
although
it’s
still
very
large
and
in
charge,
and
hardware
tuned
for
a
more
user-friendly
and
efficient
experience.
Changes
include
an
extra
programmable
dial
on
top
of
the
camera
for
quicker
controls,
shifting
all
the
rear
menu
buttons
to
the
right
for
better
use
with
a
single
thumb
and
swapping
its
power
switch
for
a
power
button
with
an
LED
indicator
around
it
for
power
and
battery
information
at
a
glance.
There
is
also
a
full-size
HDMI
2.1
port,
a
tilting
3.2-inch
LCD
touchscreen,
a
CFexpress
Type
B
slot
in
addition
to
SD,
and
even
a
timecode
interface.
1/4
The
icons
in
the
Leica
SL3
have
been
redesigned
to
be
easier
to
read
and
navigate.
Internally,
Leica
has
also
attempted
to
make
the
software
both
easier
to
navigate
and
quicker
to
understand.
Icons
are
simpler
with
more
contrast,
and
the
video
menu
is
differentiated
from
the
photo
menus
via
color
(red
for
photo,
yellow
for
video).
But
most
importantly,
Leica
has
taken
a
page
out
of
Nikon’s
book
by
encouraging
the
customization
of
buttons
and
dials.
There
are
endless
options
for
personalization
of
the
three
external
dials
and
many
of
the
buttons,
along
with
the
ability
to
move
and
customize
internal
menu
icons.
So
if
you
fancy
remapping
entire
camera
systems,
the
SL3
will
provide
endless
amounts
of
entertainment
and
hopefully
lead
to
more
efficient
shooting
as
well.
Something
that
hasn’t
changed,
though,
is
the
Leica
price
tag.
The
Leica
SL3
is
$6,995
for
the
body
alone,
which
is
more
expensive
than
top-tier
cameras
from
Nikon
or
Sony.
But
if
clean,
minimal
German
design
is
more
your
thing,
the
SL3
has
all
of
Leica’s
best
specs
in
a
full-frame
body
built
for
pros.
Original author: Becca Farsace
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