Description
CL Tech Specs
18mm Tech Specs

Leica Camera introduces a new design variation to the Leica CL with the introduction of the Leica CL silver anodized finish, featuring a classic combination of black and silver. The top plate, base plate and top control elements are silver anodized while the camera is clad in a black leather trim for a classic look. The technical features and accessory options of the Leica CL, silver anodized finish are the same as the Leica CL, black. A silver thumb support accessory to match the Leica CL, silver anodized finish will also be available from October.The Leica CL Prime kit includes the CL camera and Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens, in matching silver. The kit represents a savings of $295 when compared to purchasing the items separately.

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: The Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera

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	silver anodized
Dimensions & weight	Length to bayonet mount: Approx. 21mm. Largest diameter: Approx. 61mm. Weight: Approx. 80 grams.

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