Lots of changes so I am expecting lots of feedback and people finding issues. Please let me know if you run into any bugs or issues after the big change so I can address them. Also let me know what you would like to see added or removed that would make the user experience better for you.
Thanks JT
The inconsitency in the EXIF info from Leica files is driving me mad. Look at these two separate images both taken with Leica Q3.
https://www.leica-q.com/uberexif.php?picture=gallery/5000021/sml_U5000021.1739391992.0.jpg
In particular the Lens data
Then There is this
https://www.leica-q.com/uberexif.php?picture=gallery/4949/sml_U4949.1737313965.2.jpg
This makes it really difficult to get things in the database.
Leica please fix this inconsistency.
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This is a great video onthe Q2. Good detail and very informational. Thosughtit would be a good one to share.
Leica Camera AG launched the SL-System in 2015, combining photography and videography in a unique way right from the very start. With the full-frame system based on the L-Mount standard, Leica has firmly established itself in the world of professional audiovisual production. The latest version in the range of SL-System cameras is the Leica SL3, which was launched in March 2024. Like all Leica products, it fulfils the highest standards of image and production quality, setting new benchmarks for ease of use with its unique user interface. These values are now embodied in a new SL-System camera: the Leica SL3-S.
When developing this camera, the process centred on the high demands of professional photography and videography. In doing so, the key focus was on speed, flexibility and versatility. The result is a camera that combines the highest image quality for both photography and videography with optimum working speed and reliability. The Leica SL3-S integrates state-of-the-art technology into an outstanding design. It also offers numerous new functions that ensure a professional workflow for producing audiovisual content.
A new BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with 24-megapixel native resolution, 48- and 96-megapixel multi-shot modes, and a new autofocus system form the core of the SL3-S. Securely protected by an IP54-certified solid all-metal body, Leica combines the strengths of three focus technologies here: the latest generation in phase-detection AF (PDAF), depth map (object detection AF), and contrast-detection AF enable continuous shooting with the Leica SL3-S at up to 30 frames per second with full autofocus support. This makes the SL3-S the fastest Leica system camera ever built. Together with a dynamic range of up to 15 stops and an impressive ISO range of 50 to 200,000, the SL3-S delivers excellent-quality photos and videos in all shooting situations.
The SL3-S is also the first camera in the SL-System to be equipped with content credentials technology in accordance with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) for photos. If desired, each image can be signed with tamper-proof metadata, such as the camera model and author information, as well as creation and editing data. In order to prove authenticity with verifiable image content and to make edits transparent, the content credentials can be checked using freely available verification tools (verify.contentauthenticity.org).
The SL3-S records videos in a resolution of up to 6K and offers 3:2 open-gate recording, a feature that provides flexibility when creating video content for a wide variety of channels. For example, portrait format videos can be recorded in 4K, 9:16 without any loss of quality and the field of view in recorded material can also be determined retrospectively. The SL3-S records HDMI-RAW in 5.9K at 30 fps to external display recorders. What’s more, thanks to the fast CFexpress type B interface, ProRes 4:2:2 HQ in 5.8K at 30 fps or C4K at 60 fps can also be internally recorded without any recording time limits. It is also possible to record directly to an external SSD hard drive via the USB-C interface, which further increases the flexibility of the SL3-S. A dedicated timecode interface enables professional synchronization of images and sound on set. The Maestro IV processor with L2 technology effortlessly handles enormous amounts of data, resulting in images with superb color rendering, high dynamic range, and excellent noise behavior in the L-Log color space. This processor has been lauded internationally for its optimal quality.
The versatile interfaces and powerful connectivity of the SL3-S ensure a seamless professional workflow. It has slots for CFexpress type B and UHS-II SD memory cards, a USB-C port for fast data transfer, tethering, SSD connection or power supply, and a full-size HDMI 2.1 output for external LCD panels or recording devices. In addition, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with MIMO technology enable fast, stable connection to the Leica FOTOS App, with which DNG images can be transferred in full resolution in a matter of seconds. As a certified Apple “Made for iPhone® and iPad®” accessory, the Leica SL3-S can be connected directly to Apple products using the supplied USB-C cable. Over the course of 2025, the Camera-to-Cloud function will also become available via Adobe frame.io, using which videos and photos can be uploaded directly from the camera to the Adobe frame.io cloud for further processing.
Thanks to the L-Mount, the SL3-S can be combined with the outstanding lenses for all Leica camera systems, as well as the broad range from super wide-angle lenses to super telephoto zoom lenses from the L-Mount alliance partners. Various Cine lenses can also be used via adapters, the special scales for which can be found in the video menu of the SL3-S. The lens bayonet mount ensures that the Leica SL3-S offers comprehensive system compatibility. In addition, the legendary Leica M-Lenses’ full potential can be harnessed thanks to the special design of the image sensor and an external light sensor. Photographers and videographers benefit from the unrivalled imaging performance and compact design of the Leica M-Lenses together with the incredible features of the SL3-S. Image stabilization of up to 5 stops integrated into the camera body further extends the range of applications for M-Lenses.
The EyeRes® viewfinder of the Leica SL3-S is equipped with a painstakingly produced optical system of glass lenses. It displays the subject crystal clear at all times with up to 120 images per second and a resolution of 5.76 million pixels. Thanks to the live preview, it offers full control over the exposure and composition of shots even before the shutter is released. Another new feature of the SL3-S is the tilting 3.2-inch high-res touchscreen with a high-quality tilting mechanism, which makes it even easier to take photos and videos from different angles.
A further highlight is the interface, already familiar to users of the SL3. As with the SL3, the optimizations to the SL3-S include ergonomic and haptic features, as well as the user interface and menu navigation. The handle, button layout, and overall camera design have been improved for even more intuitive handling. The clearly structured icon and menu design make navigation even easier, with distinct sections for photo and video functions. The Cine mode has been tailored specifically to the needs of professional video production.
Freely assignable FN buttons and optimized touch interaction throughout the camera menu allow for intuitive and convenient operation. When taking photos and filming, the entire user interface of the SL3-S aligns itself in landscape or portrait format according to the camera position. The SL3-S is noticeably lighter and more compact than its predecessors and feels even better in the hand thanks to its optimized design. In addition, the complete range of accessories already available for the Leica SL3 are also compatible with the SL3-S.
The Leica SL3-S is now available worldwide in all Leica Stores, in the Leica Online Store and from specialized dealers. The recommended retail price is EUR 5,190.00, incl. VAT.
All information about the new Leica SL3-S can be found at: leica-camera.com/sl3-s
100 years of Leica: Witness to a century (1925-2025)
For Leica Camera AG, the year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Leica I. First presented to the public at the Leipzig Spring Fair in 1925, it was the first mass-produced Leica 35 mm camera. With its compact and handy format, it created new photographic applications and revolutionized the world of photography. Leica Camera AG's celebrations around the world are therefore being held under the motto "100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century” with numerous cultural highlights and exciting new products.
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Leica Camera AG
Ann-Kristin Löhr
Global PR Coordination
E-Mail: Ann-Kristin.Loehr@leica-camera.com
Internet: www.leica-camera.com
Leica Camera AG is celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2025: 100 years of Leica I. In 1925, with the first mass-produced 35mm camera, Leica presented a technical masterpiece that would change the world of photography forever. Leica is marking the centenary of this groundbreaking camera with a number of special activities and exclusive products that reflect the tradition, craftsmanship, and iconic character of the brand.
The anniversary collection
With the motto “100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century”, marked with celebrations around the globe, Leica also presents a carefully curated collection of accessories and collector’s items, designed and manufactured in collaboration with selected companies steeped in tradition:
Steiff for Leica: Collector’s Teddy Bears
Graf von Faber-Castell for Leica: Superb writing instruments
Other anniversary highlights
Availability of the anniversary products
The accessories and collector’s items are available globally at Leica Stores and the Leica Online Store.
Some items in the collection are already available, while others will be available from February and May 2025.
The collector’s bears “Elsie” and “Ernst” (Steiff for Leica), the Perfect Pencil, and the ballpoint pen “Perfect Pen” (Graf von Faber-Castell for Leica) will also be available at Steiff stores, Graf von Faber-Castell stores and selective partners.
Products already available in January 2025
Products available from February 2025
Products available from May 2025
The anniversary collection is a tribute to the unique history of the Leica I, celebrating this camera’s profound influence on modern photography. Leica enthusiasts can look forward to elegant and creative products that blend style, innovation, and history.
More information about “100 Years of Leica Accessories Collection” is available at: leica-camera.com/100-years-products
100 years of Leica: Witness to a century
In 2025, Leica Camera AG is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Leica I. First presented to the public at the Leipzig Spring Fair in 1925, it was the first 35mm camera to be mass-produced and exceeded all expectations. Thanks to its compact and handy format, it opened up completely new photographic applications. Under the motto ‘100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century’, Leica Camera AG is celebrating this camera that revolutionized the world of photography around the globe. At international events organized by the Leica country organizations in the major cities of Dubai, Milan, New York, Shanghai and Tokyo, cultural projects and extraordinary special product editions will be presented throughout the year. The highlight of the celebrations is the anniversary week at the company's headquarters in Wetzlar in June. In addition, there will be high-caliber exhibitions in the worldwide network of Leica Galleries with works by outstanding photographers.
Please find further information at:
Leica Camera AG
Ann-Kristin Löhr
Global PR Coordination
E-Mail: Ann-Kristin.Loehr@leica-camera.com
Internet: www.leica-camera.com
Well, it was about time that this great little camera had it's own gallery.
The Q series cameras are selling like hot cakes, are amazing and is building a following which just grows and grows. With that said, if youare a Q owner, sign up, join the club and start posting your images here!
Henry and I are friends and we agree that this is a Capture One issue, not Leica.