Minimalist, full of character and resolutely individual. The Leica SL3 Reporter is designed for those who forge their own path and express their distinct perspective through authentic photography. Its design conveys both restraint and resilience in equal measure. Unbound by convention or passing trends, it brings together design, performance and durability to form a camera that provides outstanding precision.
Discover the distinctive aesthetics and robustness of the Leica full-frame camera.
The SL3 Reporter continues a longstanding tradition of cameras purpose-built for exceptional durability. The scratch-resistant olive-green finish and robust aramid trim ensure maximum functionality even in the harshest conditions, while also defining the distinctive aesthetics that make the Reporter design so highly regarded. This design variant builds on the cutting-edge technology of the Leica SL3. Its 60 MP full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology allows images to be captured at 60, 36, or 18 megapixels, and supports video recording at up to 8K resolution. An intuitive operating concept, clearly divided into photo and video functions, makes working with the SL3 Reporter a real pleasure. Seamless connectivity to the Leica FOTOS App, with extensive options for editing and sharing, ensures a professional workflow. Quality and precision “Made in Germany”.
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.
1.7 lbs (without battery, SD card, camera bayonet cover)
Materials:
All-metal housing: Magnesium And Aluminum, Woven Aramid Fiber, Synthetic Leather Cover, Protected Against Splash Water According to IEC Standard 60529 (protection class IP54)
Approx. 769 g (without battery, SD card, camera bayonet cover)
Sensor-size
CMOS sensor, 60.3 MP (effective)
Buffer
8 GB
Storage medium
UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC card + CFexpress card type B (recommended)
Material
All-metal housing: magnesium and aluminum, synthetic leather cover, protected against splash water according to IEC standard 60529 (protection class IP54)
Lens mount
Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera
Operating conditions
-10 °C to +40 °C
Interfaces
ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts Timecode interface HDMI socket 2.1 Type A USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Audio output 3.5 mm/audio input 3.5 mm Communication interface in the base cover for multifunctional handle
Tripod thread
A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4") stainless steel in the base
Processor
Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
Image stabilization
5-axis image stabilization
Filter
RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
File formats
Photo: DNG™ (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31)Video: MP4 h.265 AAC 48 kHz/16 bit h.264 AAC 48 kHz/16 bit MOV: h.265 LPCM 48 kHz/24 bit h.264 LPCM 48 kHz/24 bit ProRes LPCM 48 kHz/24 bit
Photo resolution
35mm: JPG
L 9520 x 6336 60.3 MP, M 7392 x 4928 36.4 MP, S 5280 x 3504 18.5 MP
35mm: DNG
L 9520 x 6336 60.3 MP, M 7404 x 4928 36.5 MP, S 5288 x 3518 18.6 MP
APS-C: JPG
L 6256 x 4160 26.0 MP, M 4864 x 3232 15.7 MP, S 3472 x 2304 8.0 MP
APS-C: DNG
L 6256 x 4168 26.1 MP, M 4868 x 3242 15.8 MP, S 3476 x 2314 8.0 MP
File size
DNG™:
approx. 70 MB, depending on resolution and image content
JPG:
depending on resolution and image content
Video:
max. length depending on ambient temperature and available storage space
Color depth
DNG™:
14 bit (12 bit also possible depending on the continuous shooting mode)
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 website.
Viewfinder/monitor
Viewfinder (EVF)
Resolution: 5,760,000 pixels (dots), 60 fps or 120 fps, magnification: approx. 0.76x with aspect ratio 3:2 / approx. 0.78x with aspect ratio 4:3, image coverage: 100 %, exit pupil position: 21 mm, adjustable from -4 dpt to +2 dpt, with eye sensor for automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor, time delay 0.005 s
Monitor
3.2" (backlight LED) with anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coating, 2,332,800 pixels (dots), 3:2 format, touch display
Mech. Shutter: 60 m to 1/8000 s Electric shutter function: 60 s to 1/16000 s Flash synchronization: up to 1/200 s
Shutter button
Two-stage (1st stage: activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering; 2nd stage: shutter release)
Image sequence
Picture Series
2 fps, 14 bit, AF, Mechanical or Electric Shutter, AFc, even if AFs or Intelligent AF is selected 4 fps, 14 bit, AF, mechanical or electric shutter, AFc, even if AFs or Intelligent AF is selected 5 fps, 14 bit, AF, mechanical or electric shutter, AFc, even if AFs or Intelligent AF is selected 6 fps, 14 bit, AF*, mechanical or electric shutter, no refocusing 7 fps, 14 bit, AF*, mechanical or electric shutter, no refocusing 9 fps, 14 bit, AF*, electric shutter, no refocusing 15 fps, 14 bit, AF*, electric shutter, no refocusing * Automatic settings (exposure settings in the operating modes P/A/S, automatic white balance and autofocus) are determined before the first shot and apply to all subsequent shots in the series.
Focusing
Work area
Lens-dependent
Focus mode
Automatic or manual With manual setting: optional magnifying glass function (auto magnification) and edge marking (focus peaking) available as focusing aids
Autofocus system
Hybrid AF by combining contrast measurement, depth map and phase comparison measurement with AF measuring 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 (movable), field (movable and scalable), zone (movable and scalable), tracking, person detection, animal (beta)
Autofocus metering areas
315
Exposure
Exposure metering
TTL (exposure metering through the lens)
Exposure metering methods
Spot, center emphasized, bright areas emphasized, multi-field
Exposure modes
Program automatic (P) Aperture priority (A): manual setting of the aperture Shutter priority (S): manual setting of the shutter speed Manual (M): manual setting of shutter speed and aperture
Exposure compensation
±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps
Auto bracketing
3 or 5 exposures, gradations between exposures up to 3 EV, in 1/3 EV steps, optional additional exposure compensation: up to ±3 EV
ISO sensitivity range
Auto ISO: Photo ISO 100-ISO 100 000 Auto ISO: Video ISO 100-ISO 100 000 Auto ISO: Video L-Log/HLG ISO 400-ISO 100 000 Manual: Photo ISO 50-ISO 100 000 Manual: Video ISO 50-ISO 100 000 Manual: Video L-Log/HLG ISO 50-ISO 100 000
White balance
Automatic (Auto), presets (Sunny, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent (warm), Fluorescent (cool), Flash), manual measurement (gray card (pipette), gray card), manual color temperature setting (color temperature, 2000 K to 11500 K)
Flash
Flash unit connection
About accessory shoe
Flash sync speed
1/200 s, slower shutter speeds can be used, if the sync speed falls below: with HSS-compatible Leica flash units, automatic switchover to TTL linear flash mode
Flash metering
Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, SF 40, SF 58, SF 60, SF 64) or system-compatible flash units, SF C1 remote flash control
Flash exposure compensation
SF 40: ±2 EV in 1/2 EV steps SF 60: ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Equipment
Microphone
Stereo internal + microphone input 3.5 mm stereo jack
Loudspeaker
Mono internal + headphone output 3.5 mm jack stereo
WLAN
The "Leica FOTOS" app is required to use the WLAN function. Available in the Apple App Store™ or in the Google Play Store™. EU/US/CN, IEEE802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, channel 1-11 (2412-2462 MHz) EU/US/CN, Client mode, (for indoor use only) IEEE802.11a/n/ac, 5 GHz, channel 36-64 (5180-5320 MHz) EU/US/CN, Access point + client mode, IEEE802.11a/n/ac, channel 149-165 (5745-5825 MHz) JP, Access point + client mode, (for indoor use only) IEEE802.11a/n/ac, 5 GHz, channel 36-48 (5180-5240 MHz) JP, client mode, (for indoor use only) IEEE802.11a/n/ac, channel 52-144 (5260-5720 MHz)
GPS
Can be activated via the Leica FOTOS app, not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation. Data is written to the Exif header of the image files.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 LE: Kanal 0-39 (2402-2480 MHz)
Menu languages
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
Power supply
Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL6)
Lithium-ion battery, rated voltage 7.2 V (DC); capacity 2200 mAh (min.), 260 shots (according to CIPA standard), 1350 shots (according to CIPA standard with adjusted shooting cycle*) with display/AF auto off = 5 s); Factory: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co. Ltd, manufactured in China
USB-C power supply unit (Leica ACA-SCL6)
(optionally available) Input: AC voltage 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.25 A, automatic switching; Output: DC voltage 5 V/9 V, 3 A; Manufacturer: Salom Electric (Xiamen) Co, Ltd, made in China
Dual charger (Leica BC-SCL6)
(optionally available) Input: DC voltage 5 V/3 A, 9 V/3 A, automatic switching; Output: DC voltage 8.4 V, 850 mA/1000 mA; Manufacturer: Salom Electric (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., made in China
Charging via USB
During operation: 9 V/3 A (min. 27 W) When the camera is switched off: 5 V/1500 mA (2.5 W or more)
