Leica SL3 Sample Gallery at DPReview

Leica today unveiled the SL3, the latest version of what I think of as their “workhorse” camera. It has a more traditional SLR form factor, is weather sealed, and (hand-)built like a tank. It’s also somewhat smaller and lighter than the SL2. Crucially, in terms of specs, it now has a 60 megapixel backside-illuminated sensor, phase-detect autofocus, and an articulating LCD (which the SL2 lacked). Also important to note: the body alone costs $7,000.

I was able to shoot with it for a couple of weeks on assignment for DPReview. We were given only the camera body and a 90mm prime lens, so I had an extra challenge when building the sample gallery, but it was a good challenge. Richard Butler at DPReview has posted the initial review of the camera; you’ll find my Sample Gallery at the bottom of the article: Leica SL3 initial review. Keep in mind this was a prerelease model, but the images seem pretty clean.

Here are a couple more photos, but be sure to view the Sample Gallery where you can download the raw and JPEG versions.