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The Leica CL is an intuitive camera with a built-in high-resolution electronic viewfinder and all essential controls conveniently located on its top plate, designed to be used with L-mount lenses. Atop the camera are two dials, with customizable buttons in each center, for setting the aperture, shutter speed, ISO value, exposure compensation and shooting mode – making it convenient for the photographer to take pictures without taking their eye away from the viewfinder. An additional display on the top plate instantly provides all relevant photographic settings at a glance. The user has total control at their fingertips when taking pictures with the Leica CL, and the perfectly tuned pressure point of the shutter release brings it all together with a satisfying haptic click.
To learn more about the camera and see real-world sample images under a wide variety of lighting conditions, check out the excellent in-depth Leica CL review on Red Dot Forum:
Lens Mount | Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera | |
Compatible lenses | Lenses with Leica L-Mount, Leica M/R lenses using the Leica M-Adapter L/R-Adapter L | |
Sensor | APS-C sized CMOS sensor (23.6 x 15.7 mm) with 24.96/24.24 million pixels (total/effective), aspect ratio 3:2 | |
Photo Resolution | DNG: 6016 x 4014 Pixels (24 Megapixels), JPEG: optional 6000 x 4000 Pixels (24 Megapixels), or 4272 x 2856 Pixels (12 Megapixels), or 3024 x 2016 Pixels (6 Megapixels) | |
Photo file formats/compression rates | DNG, JPG or DNG + JPG | |
Video Recording Format | MP4 | |
Video resolution / frame rate | 4K 30 fps, full HD 60 or 30 fps, HD 30 fps | |
Video recording time | Depending on ambient or housing temperature video recordings are possible up to a maximum length of 29 minutes, maximum file size is 4 GB, if a recording exceeds this limit, the respective part is automatically stored in another file | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, multimedia cards, UHS II-standard is supported (32GB internal memory) | |
ISO range | Automatic, ISO 100 to ISO 50000 | |
White balance | Automatic, presets for daylight, cloudy, halogen lighting, shadow, electronic flash, two memory slots for manually metered settings, manual color temperature setting | |
Autofocus system | Contrast based, 49 points | |
Autofocus metering methods | Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF | |
Exposure modes | Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter priority AE, manual exposure setting, scene mode, video | |
Exposure metering | Multi-zone, center-weighted, spot | |
Exposure compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments | |
Automatic bracketing | Three pictures in graduations up to ±3 EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments | |
Shutter speed range | 30 s to 1⁄25000 s (up to 1⁄8000 s with mechanical shutter, higher speeds with electronic shutter) | |
Burst shooting | Max. approx. 10 fps with mechanical shutter, 10fps with electronic shutter function, max. approx. 33 pictures (DNG + JPG) and max. approx. 140 pictures (JPG only) at full speed, then depending on memory card properties | |
Flash modes | Adjustable with attached, system compatible flash (no built-in flash) | |
Flash exposure compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments | |
Flash synchronization | 1/180 s | |
Recommended Flash Unit | Leica SF 40 flash | |
Monitor | 3” TFT LCD, 1.04MP, touch and gesture control possible | |
Top Display | Resolution: 128 × 58 pixels | |
Self timer | Selectable delay time 2 or 12 s | |
Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, WLAN-compatible WPA™/WPA2™ | |
Power supply | Leica BP-DC12 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.2 V, capacity 1200 mAh (min.) (based on CIPA standard): approx. 220 pictures, charging time (after total discharge): approx. 140 min. Manufacturers: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co., Ltd, made in China | |
Viewfinder | Resolution: 2.36 MP, magnification: 0.74×, ± 4 diopter settings, with eye-sensor for automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor | |
Body | Top plate and baseplate in machined and anodized aluminum, magnesium front and rear shell | |
Tripod thread | A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4”) | |
Dimensions | 131× 78 × 45 mm | |
Weight | 403 g/353 g (with/without battery) | |
Software | Leica CL App (remote control and image transfer, free download from Apple™ App-Store™/Google™ Play Store™) | |
Warranty | 2 years |
Compatible cameras | All Leica Cameras with Leica L bayonet | |
Angle of view | (diagonal, horizontal, vertical): Approx. 75º, 65º, 46º, corresponding to 27mm focal length in 35mm format | |
Optical design | Number of lenses / groups: 8 / 6. Aspherical surfaces: 4. Position of entrance pupil at infinity: -12.5mm (in direction of light incidence in front of bayonet mount) | |
Distance setting | Setting / Function: Electronically controlled, mode selectable using camera menu: Automatic (AF) or manual (M), in AF mode manual override possible at any times with setting dial. Smallest object field / Largest scale: Approx. 343 x 228 mm / 1:14 | |
Minimum Focus | 0.3 meters | |
Aperture | Setting / Function: Electronically controlled, adjustment using dial on camera, third values also available. Lowest value: 16 | |
Bayonet fitting | Leica L quick-change bayonet with contact strip for Leica T/TL/CL/SL models | |
Filter mount | Internal thread for E39 filters, filter mount does not rotate | |
Finish | Black anodized | |
Dimensions & weight | Length to bayonet mount: Approx. 21mm. Largest diameter: Approx. 61mm. Weight: Approx. 80 grams. |