RM 33120.00
SKU: LESL3P2870K MFR # 10682
Leica SL3-P Mirrorless Camera
Engineered for the Modern Hybrid Creator
The Leica SL3-P Mirrorless Camera represents the most refined and capable expression of the SL-System to date, bringing together a newly developed 44MP backside-illuminated (BSI) full-frame sensor, Leica's fastest hybrid autofocus system, and the most advanced video capabilities ever integrated into an SL camera. As the first P-Series model built on the latest SL3 platform, it is engineered to balance exceptional image quality, high-speed performance, and professional workflow integration within a precision-crafted body designed and manufactured in Germany.
Created for photographers and filmmakers who demand equal confidence in both stills and video, the SL3-P is equally suited for commercial photography, documentary storytelling, editorial assignments, and cinematic production. Its advanced imaging architecture is complemented by Camera-to-Cloud connectivity, Content Credentials technology, and a understated redesign. The SL3-P is built for creators who value precision, reliability, and a seamless path from capture to delivery.
Leica SL3-P: Resolution + Speed + Design
Leica SL3-P: Video Features explained
Leica SL3-P - Connectivity

44MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
At the heart of the SL3-P is a newly developed 44MP backside-illuminated (BSI) full-frame CMOS sensor engineered to balance resolution, speed, and exceptional low-light performance. Rather than prioritizing megapixel count alone, Leica designed this double resolution technology to deliver the versatility required by today’s hybrid professionals.

BSI Architecture
The BSI architecture positions the sensor’s circuitry behind the light-sensitive photodiodes, increasing light-gathering efficiency while reducing image noise and improving overall image clarity. The result is outstanding detail, smoother tonal transitions, and consistent image quality across a wide range of shooting conditions.

Lighting Flexibility
The sensor captures up to 14 stops of dynamic range, allowing photographers to preserve highlight and shadow detail in scenes with extreme contrast. Combined with a native ISO range of 50–200,000, the SL3-P delivers impressive flexibility when working in available light, challenging interiors, or outdoor environments where lighting conditions change rapidly. The sensor provides an ideal balance between resolution, responsiveness, and dependable performance.
Double Resolution Technology
Choose between 44 or 26MP output while still utilizing the full sensor area with Leica's Double Resolution Technology. This unique pixel binning process allows you to capture DNG and JPEG files at a smaller size while still benefiting from the sensor's rich color depth and wide dynamic range.
Leica's Most Advanced Autofocus System
High-Speed Readout and Multishot Performance
Supporting the new sensor is Leica’s fastest sensor readout architecture to date, operating up to 156 percent faster than previous SL-System cameras. Faster readout speeds improve overall camera responsiveness while significantly reducing rolling shutter distortion during electronic shutter operation and video capture. Whether photographing fast-moving subjects or recording high-resolution video, the increased processing speed contributes to cleaner image rendering and a more responsive shooting experience.

Hybrid Autofocus & Intelligent Subject Recognition

The SL3-P introduces Leica's fastest and most intelligent autofocus system, combining phase detection, contrast detection, and object detection autofocus into a single hybrid focusing architecture. Unlike traditional autofocus systems that rely on a single focusing method, Leica's hybrid approach continuously evaluates scene information to determine the most effective focusing strategy.

Supported by 819 selectable autofocus points distributed across the image area, the system rapidly acquires focus while continuously refining subject accuracy as scenes evolve. This combination of focusing technologies allows the camera to deliver reliable performance across everything from portrait sessions and studio work to wildlife photography and fast-paced sporting events.

Phase detection provides rapid subject acquisition, contrast detection refines focus precision, and object detection improves tracking reliability as subjects move throughout the frame. The result is faster autofocus performance with greater consistency in both still photography and video recording.
Machine Learning and Subject Tracking
Leica further enhances autofocus performance through advanced machine-learning algorithms that analyze subject movement in real time. Intelligent subject recognition improves tracking accuracy while reducing focus hunting, allowing the camera to maintain sharp focus even when photographing unpredictable movement or rapidly changing compositions.

This advanced tracking system works seamlessly with the camera's continuous shooting speed of up to 40 frames per second, enabling photographers to capture decisive moments with confidence. Whether photographing athletes crossing the finish line, wildlife in motion, or documentary subjects moving through dynamic environments, the SL3-P continuously adjusts focus while allowing the photographer to concentrate on composition and timing rather than camera operation.
Professional Video

High-Resolution Recording for Hybrid Production
The Leica SL3-P is designed to perform as confidently on a professional film set as it does in a still photography workflow. Built around the camera’s fast 44MP BSI sensor, Leica’s most advanced video platform offers a wide range of recording formats that provide both creative flexibility and exceptional image quality.
The faster sensor readout also minimizes rolling shutter distortion during handheld camera movement and fast panning, producing cleaner motion rendering than previous SL generations. Whether producing documentaries, branded content, interviews, or narrative films, the SL3-P provides the resolution and frame-rate options needed to support modern production requirements while maintaining Leica’s signature image quality.
Integrated Production Tools

Recording Formats and Monitoring Tools
Professional workflows demand more than high resolution, and the SL3-P is equipped with recording formats and monitoring tools designed to simplify production from capture through final color grading.
Workflow & Professional Connectivity

Redesigned Around Modern Workflows
The SL3-P extends beyond image capture by streamlining the workflow that follows. Leica redesigned the camera’s operating system to separate photography and video into dedicated workspaces, allowing users to move seamlessly between disciplines without constantly reconfiguring camera settings. This workflow is especially valuable during portrait sessions, commercial advertising, and product photography where immediate client review and precise image evaluation are essential.

Interface Accents & Professional Tethering
Distinct red (photo) and yellow (video) interface accents provide immediate visual confirmation of the selected shooting mode, while the display automatically rotates when the camera is positioned vertically to keep essential shooting information easy to read.
Professional tethering support further integrates the SL3-P into studio and commercial production environments. Native compatibility with Adobe Lightroom Classic and Capture One enables photographers to review images instantly on a connected computer while maintaining complete control over camera settings.
Camera-to-Cloud Connectivity
As collaborative production continues to evolve, the SL3-P introduces native Camera-to-Cloud functionality through Adobe Frame.io.
Content Credentials Technology
The SL3-P also incorporates Content Credentials technology, allowing photographers to embed tamper-resistant metadata directly into image files. Developed through the Content Authenticity Initiative, this technology helps verify image authenticity and supports intellectual property protection as digital content continues to evolve.
Body Design & User Experience

Discreet Design
The understated appearance further distinguishes the SL3-P within the Leica lineup. As a member of Leica’s P-Series, the camera replaces the traditional red Leica logo with a discreet all-black design, creating a more understated appearance favored by documentary photographers, photojournalists, and professionals who prefer a less conspicuous camera while working on location.
German Engineering and Professional Durability
Every SL3-P is designed and manufactured in Germany using a precision-machined full-metal chassis engineered to withstand demanding professional use. Its robust construction combines rigidity with refined ergonomics, providing a solid platform capable of supporting large professional lenses without compromising handling or balance.
Weather Resistant
An IP54-rated weather-resistant design protects the camera against dust and water splashes, allowing photographers and filmmakers to continue working confidently in unpredictable outdoor environments.
Refined Operation and User Interface
Leica has redesigned the SL3-P's user interface with efficiency in mind. Combined with Leica's ongoing firmware development and user-focused software updates, the SL3-P is designed to evolve alongside professional workflows rather than remain fixed at launch.

L-Mount System & Professional Expandability

L-Mount Lens Ecosystem
The Leica SL3-P is built around the versatile L-Mount, providing access to an expanding ecosystem of professional optics from Leica as well as L-Mount Alliance partners Sigma and Panasonic. From compact prime lenses to high-performance telephoto zooms and specialized macro optics, photographers can select lenses suited to virtually every photographic discipline while maintaining full electronic communication between lens and camera.
The short flange distance of the L-Mount also provides compatibility with a wide range of adapted lenses, making the SL3-P an attractive option for photographers transitioning from existing systems or incorporating legacy optics into their workflow.
Storage, Connectivity, and Professional Interfaces
Supporting the camera’s imaging performance is a hardware platform designed for demanding production environments.

Why Choose the Leica SL3-P?
The Leica SL3-P is more than a high-resolution mirrorless camera; it is a complete imaging platform engineered to support today’s hybrid creative professionals. Its newly developed 44MP BSI full-frame sensor balances exceptional image quality with impressive operational speed, while Leica’s most advanced autofocus system and fastest sensor readout deliver the responsiveness required for fast-moving subjects. Combined with professional 8.1K video recording, internal Apple ProRes capture, HDMI RAW output, and integrated production tools, the SL3-P transitions effortlessly between still photography and cinematic storytelling.

Equally important is the camera’s emphasis on workflow. Native support for Adobe Lightroom Classic, Capture One, Adobe Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud, Leica FOTOS, and Content Credentials technology reflects Leica’s commitment to modern content creation beyond image capture alone. Finished in the understated P-Series design and built around a durable IP54-rated metal chassis, the SL3-P is engineered not only to perform on today’s assignments but to remain a dependable creative tool as professional imaging workflows continue to evolve.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens (L-Mount)
Sleek and Speedy Versatility
A surprising combination of compactness, speed, and versatility, the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a sleek standard zoom for L-mount mirrorless cameras. Trading a bit of reach on the wide end of the zoom, compared to a conventional 24-70mm lens, this zoom instead manages to be especially small and lightweight while still offering a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control. This portable zoom is ideal for everyday shooting and a range of subjects, including everything from landscapes, to portraits, to travel scenes.

Compact Performance
Designed as the most compact and lightweight standard zoom for the SL system, this lens covers a useful wide-angle to portrait-length range and retains an impressively bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture.


Durable Design and Intuitive Handling
In addition to its portable design, this lens is also built for use in a variety of conditions and sports a reliable physical construction.

| Lens Mount |
L-Mount |
| Effective Sensor Resolution |
44.9 Megapixel (8144 x 5424) |
| Image Sensor |
Full-Frame |
| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift |
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity |
Photo |
| Max Recording Modes |
H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Max Video Output |
Raw via HDMI |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B |
| Video I/O |
1x HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output |
| Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O |
1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (Data) Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) / Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Display Type |
Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LCD |
| Battery |
1x BP-SCL6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Included) |
Imaging
| Lens Mount |
L-Mount |
| Effective Sensor Resolution |
Effective: 44.9 Megapixel (8144 x 5424) |
| Image Sensor |
36 x 24 mm (Full-Frame) BSI CMOS |
| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) |
Crop Factor: 1x |
| 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 |
| Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb & Time Mode |
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity |
Photo |
| Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation |
-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| White Balance |
2000 to 11,500K |
| Continuous Shooting |
Up to 40 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 70 Frames (Raw, JPEG) |
| Interval Recording |
Yes |
| Self-Timer |
2/6/12/30-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| Image File Format |
DNG, JPEG |
| Bit Depth |
14-Bit |
Video Capture
| Internal Recording |
H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Video Output |
Raw via HDMI |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Slow-Motion Only |
| Gamma Curve |
HDR-HLG |
| Recording Limit |
No |
| IP Streaming |
No |
| Built-In Microphone |
Stereo |
| Audio Recording |
MOV: 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B |
| Internal Storage |
No |
| Video I/O |
1x HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output |
| Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O |
1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (Data) Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) / Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile App Compatible |
Yes: Android & iOS |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
GPS |
Monitor
| Display Type |
Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LCD |
| Resolution |
2,332,800 Dot |
Viewfinder
| Type |
Electronic |
| 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 |
Automatic, Manual Focus, Touch AF & Shutter, Subject Tracking (Auto-Tracking/Animals/Eyes/People/Vehicles) |
| Autofocus Points |
Phase Detection: 819 |
Flash
| Built-In Flash/Light |
No |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Flash On |
| Maximum Sync Speed |
1/200 Second |
| Dedicated Flash System |
TTL |
| Non-Shoe Flash Connection |
PC Sync Port |
General
| Battery |
1x BP-SCL6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Included) |
| 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) |
5.96 x 4.25 x 3.3" / 151.45 x 108.05 x 84.6 mm |
| Weight |
1.7 lb / 768 g (Body Only) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
4.8 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
10.8 x 8.1 x 6.6" |
| Focal Length |
28 to 70mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/2.8 |
| Lens Mount |
L-Mount |
| Lens Format Coverage |
Full-Frame |
| Angle of View |
73.8° to 35.4° |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
From Camera Sensor: 7.5" / 19 cm (Wide) to 1.2' / 38 cm (Tele) |
| Magnification |
1:3 Macro Reproduction Ratio |
| Optical Design |
16 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Aperture/Iris Blades |
9 |
| Focus Type |
Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization |
No |
| Filter Size |
67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions |
ø: 2.9 x L: 4" / ø: 73 x L: 102 mm |
| Weight |
1.3 lb / 572 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
3.39 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
10 x 7.75 x 6.75" |