Leica now officially announced the new CL mirrorless camera today, the new CL is a thoroughly modern ILC, with a 24MP sensor, 10 fps continuous shooting and 4K/30p video capture. The CL is being launched alongside a new Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8. At just 20.5mm/0.8in in length, Leica calls the “smallest wide-angle APS-C pancake lens currently available in the market.”
Pricing for the CL and the new 18mm follows below:
- Body only, black anodized finish : $2,795.00
- Leica CL Prime Kit with 18 mm : $3,795.00
- Leica CL Vario Kit with 18-56 mm : $3,995.00
- Elmarit-TL 18 F2.8 ASPH, black / silver anodized : $1,295.00
You can pre-order Leica CL at B&H Photo Video & Adorama.com
Leica CL specifications
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MSRP | $2795 (body only), $3795 (w/18mm lens), $3995 (w/18-56mm lens) |
Body type | |
Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Body material | Magnesium alloy |
Sensor | |
Max resolution | 6014 x 4014 |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Effective pixels | 24 megapixels |
Sensor photo detectors | 25 megapixels |
Sensor size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Processor | Maestro II |
Color space | sRGB |
Color filter array | Primary color filter |
Image | |
ISO | Auto, 100-50000 |
White balance presets | 5 |
Custom white balance | Yes (2 slots) |
Image stabilization | No |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
File format |
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Optics & Focus | |
Autofocus |
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Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
Number of focus points | 49 |
Lens mount | Leica L |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5× |
Screen / viewfinder | |
Articulated LCD | Fixed |
Screen size | 3″ |
Screen dots | 1,040,000 |
Touch screen | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes |
Viewfinder type | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360,000 |
Photography features | |
Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/25000 sec |
Exposure modes |
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Scene modes |
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Built-in flash | No |
External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) |
Flash X sync speed | 1/180 sec |
Drive modes |
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Continuous drive | 10.0 fps |
Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Metering modes |
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Exposure compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
AE Bracketing | ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features | |
Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Modes |
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Microphone | Stereo |
Speaker | Mono |
Storage | |
Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Connectivity | |
HDMI | No |
Microphone port | No |
Headphone port | No |
Wireless | Built-In |
Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n |
Remote control | Yes (via smartphone) |
Physical | |
Environmentally sealed | No |
Battery | Battery Pack |
Battery description | BP-DC12 lithium ion battery & charger |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 220 |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz) |
Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45 mm (5.16 x 3.07 x 1.77″) |
Other features | |
Orientation sensor | Yes |
Timelapse recording | Yes |
GPS | None |