Some people say that if Oskar Barnack were to build a camera today, it would have the APS-C format.
The new Leica CL is the deliberate transfer of traditional values from patience, persistence and craftsmanship into the fast and modern world we live in. A companion. So compact and discrete that it fits in every hand and finds a place in every heart.
Image quality
It is agile, technically top notch, mechanically precise and represents a flexible APS-C System that meets every skill on eye level intuitively to make excellent image quality accessible.
EyeRes® Viewfinder
With a resolution of 2.36 million dots, the integrated electronic viewfinder of the Leica CL gives you complete control of composition and framing, in every situation.
Design
With its archetypal design, the compact Leica CL sets a new milestone in the more than 100-year history of Leica camera development.
Handling concept
The Leica CL is an intuitive tool. All these controls are located in positions that enable photographs to be made without taking the camera away from the eye.
Mobility
So compact and discrete, it fits in every hand. And in every heart.
Connectivity
The integrated Wi-Fi module of your Leica CL enables wireless transfer of pictures to smartphones, tablets or computers
Camera type | Digital APS-C system camera |
Type-No. | 7323 |
Order no. | 19 301 (black) |
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 | Optional: DNG, JPG, or DNG + JPG |
Video recording format | MP4 |
Video resolution/frame rate | Optional: 3840 x 2160 p (4K) 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 p (FHD) 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 p (FHD) 30 fps or 1280 x 720 p (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 |
Processor | MAESTRO II Generation |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, multimedia cards, UHS II-standard is supported |
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 |
Autofocus metering methods | Single point, multi-zone, spot, face detection, touch AF |
Exposure modes | Automatic program, aperture priority, shutter speed priority, and manual setting, Fully automatic, sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping |
Scene Modes | Fully automatic, sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature, panorama, HDR |
Exposure metering methods | Multi-zone, center-weighted, spot |
Exposure compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments |
Automatic exposure bracketing | Three pictures in graduations up to ± 3EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments |
Shutter speed range | 30 s to 1/25000 s (up to 1/8000 s with mechanical, beyond that with electronic shutter) |
Picture series | Max. approx. 10 fps with mechanical shutter/ 10 fps with electronic shutter function, max. approx. 33 pictures (DNG+JPG) and max. aprrox. 140 pictures (JPG only) at full speed, then depending on memory card properties |
Flash modes | Adjustable with attached, system compatible flash |
Flash exposure compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments |
Flash synchronization | 1/180 s |
Monitor | 3” TFT LCD, 1.04MP, touch and gesture control possible |
Viewfinder | Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels (2.36 MP), enlargement: 0.74x, aspect ratio: 4:3, eye relief: 20 mm, eyepiece: adjustable ± 4 dioptres, with eye sensor for automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor |
Top-Display | Resolution: 128 x 58 pixels |
ISO Accessory shoe | ISO accessory shoe with center and control contacts for Leica flash units |
Tripod thread | A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4“) |
WLAN | Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard (standard WLAN protocol), channel 1-11, encryption method: WiFi-compatible WPA™/WPA2™ |
Power supply |
Leica BP-DC12 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.2 V (7.2 V D.C.), capacity 1200 mAh, (based on CIPA standard): approx. 220 pictures, charging time (after total diwscharge): approx. 140 min Manufacturer: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. made in Chinaa |
Charger | Leica BC-DC12, input: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, automatic switching, output: DC 8.4 V 0.65 A, manufacturer: Shin Tech Engineering Ltd., Made in China |
Body | Top and bottom covers: milled and anodized Aluminum, front and rear body shells:Magnesium |
Body dimensions (WxHxD) | 131 x 78 x 45 mm |
Weight | Approx. 403 g/353 g (with/without battery) |
Scope of delivery | Camera body, bayonet cap, carrying strap, accessory shoe cover, battery (Leica BP-DC12), charger (Leica BC-DC 12), mains cables (EU, US, local mains cable) |
Software | Leica CL App (remote control and picture transfer, free download in Apple™ App-Store™ / Google™ Play Store™)) |