From PC Mag: Just about a year after the debut of the SL2, Leica is back with a second edition of its full-frame mirrorless camera. Dubbed the SL2-S, the new model is, aesthetically, an exact match for the SL2. The differentiating factor is the image sensor—the SL2 is built for high resolution imaging, with a 47MP sensor, while the SL2-S drops the pixel count down to 24MP.
It's a welcome decision. Like other models from Leica, the SL2 is as a functional tool as it is an example of the high concept design. It's a luxury item, but one that's doesn't eschew function for form, a camera that's beautiful, but will get the job done.
We took a close look at the concepts and decisions that contributed to the SL2's design last year, and every bit of attention and care that went into Project Vader, Leica's codename for the project, carries forth to the SL2-S.
The chassis is a mix of magnesium and aluminum, with IP54 weather protection, and the sensor is mounted on a 5-axis stabilization system. The camera is compatible with L-mount lenses, and can accept Leica M lenses for rangefinders via an adapter, and the sensor uses thin cover glass for better performance with rangefinder optics, just as with the SL2.
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