Leica SL3 Firmware Update enables new video recording modes
Leica has released a major firmware update for its SL3 and SL3-S L-mount mirrorless cameras, enhancing its video capabilities significantly. Firmware version 2.0 adds internal ProRes 422 HQ recording, 6K (5952 x 3140) 3:2 video, and Cinema 4K (4096 x 2160) 17:9 recording options. The new Cinema 6K and 4K recording modes enable full-sensor width capture in ProRes, effectively tripling the resolution available in ProRes workflows.
Other additions include timecode support via HDMI, extended white balance fine-tuning, improved exposure and waveform tools, and better autofocus performance. The update is available now as a free download on Leica’s website.
Changes and Improvements
- The requirements of Lot6/Lot26, Regulation (EU) 2023/826 on ecodesign are supported.
- New video formats for C4K and C6K.
- Access to the function Headphone Volume is now additionally available via the menu Audio in the Video section, and via the FN button.
- The function Magnification can now be activated and deactivated by pressing the joystick.
- When making changes to the icon assignments in the Control Center, the function assignment list will open with the currently assigned option presented in the list as the starting position.
- The former menus Film Style and Video Style (accessible via JPG Settings) were integrated into the Leica Looks menu, and their menu items will now be accessible via the Main Menu.
- The firmware update process was optimized. Following a firmware update, all previous settings will remain unchanged, and the dialogue “Do you want to save profiles on SD card?” will no longer be displayed. A battery charge level of around 25% will now suffice for starting the update process.
- Electronic shutter speed 1/16000 s will now be available for P/A mode.
- The function AF-ON can now be combined with the functions Eye/Face/Body Detection and Animal Detection.
- An icon with an asterisk will be displayed alongside the User Profiles icon in the Control Center and the sidebar if settings were modified after profile activation.
- In case of a joystick assignment, the function AF-ON will now be saved to the user profile.
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