8/7/2023 0 Comments Leica full frame mirrorless![]() With mirrorless full-frame cameras clearly on the rise, it makes sense to have a look at the advantages they offer over their DSLR equivalents, as well as the challenges the concept can create for camera engineers. The lack of a mirror is the most obvious difference between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR, and this brings with it a number of advantages. Mirrorless full-frame cameras - advantages and challenges They all use the same 24Mp full-frame sensor, but a new mechanical shutter mechanism means the latest incarnations are close to silent in operation. It recently introduced two new versions of the M10 digital rangefinder, the M10-P and M10-D. The competition should also help keep prices down and drive innovation.Īnd let’s not forget that Leica is also in the full-frame mirrorless camera market. That’s great news for photographers, as they now have a choice of lens mounts, handling, and interface. However, recent arrivals from Canon in the form of the EOS R, and from Nikon in the forms of the Z6 and Z7, plus two new full-frame cameras set to come from Panasonic in early 2019, mean that Sony will no longer have the full-frame mirrorless camera market to itself. That’s no mean feat, given how Canon and Nikon had dominated the market. And it has done incredibly well, even claiming the number one spot for sales of full-frame cameras of any design. The Leica SL2 body will retail for $5,995 USD and is set to ship from November 21.Sony launched its Alpha 7 series in October 2013, and for the last 5 years, it’s really been the only major player in the full- frame mirrorless camera market. There is no doubt that this will be an impressive camera, but you are going to be paying for the Leica name. ![]() While it does offer pretty good video functionality, you would have to have very deep pockets or really like Leica cameras to choose this over the much cheaper S1H. If you are looking for a high-end hybrid mirrorless for primarily shooting video, the Panasonic S1H is going to be a much better option in my opinion. Additionally, Bluetooth LE helps to maintain a permanent connection between the mobile device and the camera, enabling remote waking of the camera and automatic connection anytime within range. Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energyīuilt-in Wi-Fi, when used in conjunction with the Leica FOTOS app for iOS and Android, permits sharing imagery directly to a linked mobile device and also enables remote control over the Q2 and remote shooting via a live view image. It uses the same BP-SCL4 Battery as the original SL. The SL2 features two UHS-II SD card slots, a full-size HDMI 2.0b output, headphone and mic ports as well as USB 3.1 Type-C for data transfer and power. When you are shooting video, the camera activates Cine Mode, providing faster access to commonly used video settings. The back of the camera has a 3.2″ LCD screen which is now touchscreen capable, compared to the original SL. The SL2 features a brand new EVF, with a higher refresh rate and no noticeable time delay. While the video specifications are pretty good, they aren’t nearly as impressive as the variety of options found in the Panasonic S1H. The caveat is there seems to be a limitation where it won’t allow you to shoot in L-Log when doing 4K 60p. 4K 60 is only recorded as 4:2:0 8-bit Long GOP 150Mbit/s. ![]() What is very interesting is the camera can shoot 4K 60p in full frame, this is something that even the Panasonic S1H can’t do. ![]() The camera can record 4K DCI and UHD internally in 4:2:2 10-bit H.264 at 150Mbits/s, or 4:2:2 10-bit All-I at up to 400Mbit/s. There are no anamorphic recording options available on the SL2, although you could throw an anamorphic lens on the camera if you were shooting in 5K. This is a 4:3 aspect, being recorded in 4:2:0 10-bit Long GOP (H.265) at 200Mbit/s. The Leica SL2 has some pretty decent video specs, capable of recording up to 5k (4992 x 3744) in 23.976p/25p & 29.97p. Dust and spraywater resistant (IP54) Up to 5K Video The autofocus capabilities have also been revamped, with 225 contrast-detect fields and Leica Object Detection for tracking subjects. It now has 5-axis in-body image stabilization and using the new Maestro III image processor can shoot up to 10fps. That does make it heavy, at 835g (1.84lb) for the body alone. With clean lines and simple aesthetics, designed and crafted in Germany with an all-metal construction. Just like any Leica camera, the SL2 features the same simple design language they are known for. ![]()
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