Since establishing the SL-System in 2015, Leica has continually redefined what professional creators expect from high-performance photography and cinematography. Anchored by the versatile L-Mount standard, the system pairs technological innovation with German engineering precision. Now, Leica enters its next chapter with the release of the Leica SL3-P—the company’s most comprehensive full-frame mirrorless camera to date—alongside two high-performance optical additions: the ultra-compact Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. and the optically corrected APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8.

Together, these new releases reinforce the SL-System as a versatile powerhouse built to satisfy demanding studio masters, high-end cinematographers, and hybrid visual storytellers.

The New Leica SL3-P: High-Speed Imaging and Next-Gen Autofocus

At the heart of the Leica SL3-P lies a newly engineered 44-megapixel Back-Illuminated (BSI) full-frame sensor, fine-tuned to deliver an optimal balance of dynamic rendering, resolving power, and low-light versatility.

• Dynamic Range & Sensitivity: Delivers up to 14 aperture stops of dynamic range, ensuring nuanced shadow retention and natural highlight roll-off. Its expansive sensitivity spans from ISO 50 to 200,000, maintaining signal integrity in challenging lighting conditions.
• 176 MP Multishot Mode: For archival preservation, landscape photography, and fine-art reproduction, the sensor-shift Multishot mode captures static scenes at an ultra-high resolution of up to 176 megapixels.
• Triple-Hybrid Autofocus System: Combines three focusing methods—Phase Detection AF (PDAF), Depth Mapping (Object Detection AF), and Contrast Detection AF—across 819 focus points. Enhanced smart subject recognition and fast tracking lock onto erratic and high-speed subjects with high accuracy.
• 40 fps Burst Capture: Supports continuous burst shooting at up to 40 frames per second with full autofocus tracking.

Cinematic 8K Open Gate and Advanced Hybrid Workflows

The SL3-P expands video capabilities, introducing cinema-grade recording resolutions and uncompressed post-production pipelines directly into the mirrorless form factor.

• 8.1K Open Gate & RAW Output: Records 8.1K Open Gate in 3:2 aspect ratio at up to 30p, utilizing the entire sensor surface. This enables directors to re-crop horizontal and vertical formats retrospectively without resolution loss. The body also outputs HDMI RAW 8K Open Gate and full-sensor 8K at 30p.
• High-Speed Framerates: Delivers smooth motion capture with 5.9K recording up to 60 fps and slow-motion capture at 4K 120p.
• Internal Apple ProRes: Seamlessly integrates native Apple ProRes recording up to 5.8K for broadcast-ready footage.
• L-Log with In-Camera LUTs: Provides flexible grading workflows in the L-Log color space, supported by two built-in Look-Up Tables: Leica Pure and Leica Cine.

Understated Design and Rugged German Craftsmanship

Manufactured in Germany, the SL3-P adopts a stealthy aesthetic tailored for discreet on-set and location work.

• Minimalist ‘P’ Styling: The solid, full-metal housing features a clean aesthetic with all-black control elements, omitting the traditional red Leica dot logo.
• Weather Sealing: Built to withstand harsh outdoor production environments, the camera is certified with an IP54 rating against dust and splashing water.
• Orientation-Adaptive UI: The user interface visually separates photo and video modes via dedicated color coding—red for stills and yellow for video. Menus and exposure data dynamically reorient on the high-resolution tilting touchscreen when shooting in vertical formats.
• L-Mount Alliance Compatibility: Offers direct compatibility with an extensive portfolio of lenses from L-Mount Alliance partners.

Seamless Connectivity and Content Authenticity

Designed for modern multi-platform productions, the SL3-P features a fast data transfer architecture.

• Studio Tethering & App Control: Native tethering integrates directly with Lightroom Classic and Capture One. The Leica FOTOS App utilizes high-speed Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C for file transfers of DNG, JPG, and video files, remote camera operation, firmware updates, and real-time Leica Looks management.
• Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud: Features integrated Adobe Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud (C2C) functionality, automatically uploading captured stills and video directly from location to remote post-production teams.
• Content Credentials: Incorporates hardware-level digital signing technology built in accordance with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), embedding tamper-proof metadata into image files to protect creators’ intellectual property.

Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH.: Ultra-Compact Standard Prime

Setting an engineering milestone for high-speed optics, the Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. debuts as the world’s most compact autofocus lens in its focal length and f/1.4 class.

• Optical Construction: Features 13 elements arranged in 11 groups, including two aspherical lens elements and specialized glass types that control chromatic aberrations while producing a gentle bokeh.
• Dimensions & Portability: Measuring just 75.5 mm in length with a 74 mm diameter and weighing 584 g, it delivers high optical performance in a compact footprint.
• Focusing & Protection: Features a close minimum focusing distance of 50 cm, a 67 mm (E67) filter thread, an 11-blade aperture, a quiet AF motor, and an IP54-certified metal housing with a protective AquaDura front coating.

APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8: Sharpness with 1:1 Reproduction

Paying tribute to the 1987 classic APO-Macro-Elmarit-R 100 f/2.8, the new APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8 brings apochromatic macro performance to the modern L-Mount ecosystem.

• True 1:1 Macro Reproduction: Delivers edge-to-edge sharpness and color fidelity at a minimum focus distance of 30 cm, resolving fine subject textures for scientific, product, and nature photography.
• Dual-Purpose Telephoto: The 100 mm focal length combined with an 8-blade circular aperture serves as a capable portrait lens with smooth background separation.
• Construction: The full-metal chassis measures 137.6 mm in length, weighs 862 g (including the supplied lens hood), utilizes an E67 filter thread, and features an AquaDura coating on the front element.

Worldwide Pricing and Launch Schedule

The Leica SL3-P camera body, system kits, and companion SL-System lenses will be available through official Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, and authorized dealers:

• Leica SL3-P (Body Only): €5,990.00 (Available starting 25 June 2026)
• SL3-P 28–70 Vario Kit: €6,990.00 (Includes Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH.)
• SL3-P 24–70 Vario Kit: €7,490.00 (Includes Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH.)
• SL3-P 24–70 & 70–200 Vario Kit: €9,790.00 (Includes Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. and Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH.)
• Leica Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH.: €4,500.00 (Available end of 2026)
• Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8: €2,450.00 (Available end of 2026)

(All prices include statutory VAT.)

The Leica SL3-P, alongside the Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. and APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8, delivers a performance-driven full-frame system. Combining 8K Open Gate capabilities, 40 fps continuous capture, IP54 weather sealing, and modern workflow tools like Frame.io and Content Credentials, the SL-System provides a future-proof toolset for uncompromising visual storytellers.