Leica SL2-S drops to LOWEST-EVER price and there are only a few left!

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If you have been looking at the best Leica cameras you will know that highly-prized pieces of German engineering are offered at astronomical prices, and deals are few and far between.

But I bring hope to those who dream of owning a Leica as Wex is offering the Leica SL2-S at just £3,999 – that's an impressive £201 saving!

Blending Leica's traditional aesthetics with contemporary functionality, the SL2-S is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera designed for both photo and video enthusiasts. Central to its capabilities is Leica's first BSI CMOS sensor, a 24.6MP unit that enables DCI/UHD 4K 10-bit video recording, wide sensitivity from ISO 50-100,000, and vibrant, low-noise image quality. This sensor is paired with the advanced Maestro III image processor, which ensures high-speed performance and versatility, allowing for full-res DNG continuous shooting at up to 25 fps and 4K video recording at up to 60p.

Enhancing both photo and video applications, the SL2-S features a 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization system to minimize camera shake for sharper handheld shots. Its design includes a Leica Object Detection AF system with 225 selectable AF areas for fast and accurate focusing. The camera is housed in a durable, weather-sealed body and features a 5.76m-dot EyeRes OLED EVF, a 3.2" 2.1m-dot touchscreen LCD, a top status LCD for quick settings recognition, and dual UHS-II-compatible SD memory card slots for flexible file storage. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, along with the Leica FOTOs app, facilitate wireless file transfers and remote camera control.

The SL2-S excels in video performance, offering both DCI and UHD 4K recording at up to 60p using either the full-frame sensor or an APS-C/Super 35mm crop. Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording is supported up to 30p, and 60p at 8-bit 4:2:0, with 10-bit output available at all frame rates via the full-size HDMI port. Full HD recording supports high-speed frame rates up to 180 fps for slow-motion playback. The camera also includes features like Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) mode, L-Log gamma profile for HDR output, integrated viewing LUTs, and support for external microphones and headphones via dedicated 3.5mm jacks, ensuring superior video and audio quality.

For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.

He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association.

He is familiar with and shows great interest in street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.

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