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Leica SL2
PROS Stabilized full-
frame sensor. 47MP
resolution. Speedy
autofocus. Big, sharp
EVF. IP54 weather
protection. L-mount
lens support. Records
10-bit 4K 60fps video
to card.
CONS Live view
quality drops during
autofocus. Finicky
EVF eye sensor. Fixed
display. Subject
tracking struggles in
dim light. Premium
pricing.
BOTTOM LINE:
Leica’s take on a
modern mirrorless
camera, the SL2,
features a high-
resolution full-frame
sensor, speedy
autofocus, and a
stunning design—but
you pay for it.