Both the Leica SL2 and Leica SL2-S received new firmware updates. The SL2-S can now output a 12-bit raw video signal over HDMI to be recorded by external devices. Both cameras got new and improved features on both the photo and video sides. The Leica SL2 has been with us already since November 2019. Back then, the 47MP full-frame mirrorless camera made headlines with its video specs reaching 5K30 and 4K60 modes internally. Make sure to check Johnnie’s Leica SL2 first impression review to see how the camera performed in the field. A year later, Leica announced the more affordable (I never thought I would use “Leica” and “affordable” in one sentence, yet here we are) sibling, the SL2-S. The 24.6MP camera offers up to 25fps 14-bit DNG raw continuous stills (no audio) internally without limit and video up to DCI 4K 30fps in 4:2:2 10-bit or DCI 4K 60fps in 4:2:0 8-bit. All this for under $5,000 (although now the camera is listed at $5,190 on B&H). Last year, Johnnie shot a mini-documentary with the SL2-S – make sure to go and check how it performed in the field. A few months ago, the SL2-S review unit found its way into our office, so Gunther made a Lab Test. Anyway, a few days ago, Leica announced new firmware updates for both the SL2 and SL2-S which add interesting video-oriented features. The SL2-S gets raw video output over HDMI as previously announced in our article, but there is more. Let’s take a...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 16 May, 2022