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Leica CL

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3 stars
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5.0 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • Low light AF was generally quick and accurate
  • small and discreet looking and quiet to use
  • big and bright and comfortable

Cons

  • there are no presets for either fluorescent or LED lighting
  • No software was supplied with the review camera
  • lacks built-in stabilisation

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.6x15.6 mm
  • 24 Mpx
  • 6016, 4016 px
  • Leica T
  • AI Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • yes

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Leica CL - Pros & Cons

Leica CL

Pros

  • Low light AF was generally quick and accurate
  • small and discreet looking and quiet to use
  • big and bright and comfortable
  • with fairly typical autofocus speed and quick processing
  • it is a clean and distraction-free shooting experience
  • handling experience and imaging performance
  • all working together flawlessly and intuitively
  • clean
  • functional and easily configurable
  • CL can work well in a few capacities
  • Full AF and optical image stabilization function are both maintained

Cons

  • there are no presets for either fluorescent or LED lighting
  • No software was supplied with the review camera
  • lacks built-in stabilisation
  • Leica CL is not the highest resolution APS-C camera
  • Leica CL have built-in GPS
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Does the Leica CL have Weather Sealing
  • Leica CL have Image Stabilization
  • no way to lock the navigation switch to prevent accidentally changing the location of
  • no grip
  • no connectors and no way to lock navigation buttons

Leica CL - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
24 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
6016 x 4016 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Leica CL - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Effective pixels24.0 Mpx
Max resolution6016 x 4016 px
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Optics and focus
Lens mountLeica T
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusyes
Autofocus
  • AI Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Image stabiliserNo
Phase detection autofocusno
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Number of exposures3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Flash sync speed1/180s
Flash modesAuto
External flash connectionHot shoe
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Manual settingsyes
Speed (JPEG)10.0 fps
Speed (RAW)10.0 fps
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneno
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Dimensions
Weight12.45 oz
Width5.16 in
Height3.07 in
Depth1.77 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1200.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V
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Other features
GPSno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Tripod thread1.0 in
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 50000
ISO minimum30
ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution6016 x 4014 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Halogen
Supported image file formatsJPEG
HDRno
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Display resolution128 x 58 px
Screen dots1040000
Touch screenyes
Viewfinder
  • Electronic
  • Screen
Viewfinder magnification0.74 x
Separate info displayyes
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formatsMP4
Video recording limit29.0 min.
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Anti-dust systemno
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
Microphone portno
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

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Leica CL Leica - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.9
Based on 13 reviews
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Leica CL Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera | Red Dot Forum
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Red Dot Forum
Published: 04.03.2019
Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera | Red Dot Forum

When the Leica CL was introduced a little over a year ago, the APS-C mirrorless camera joined an already full Leica roster, sharing many similarities with its siblings. Functionally equivalent to the then very recently launched TL2, but with familiar design elements of the more traditional M, the CL is an amalgam of classic and modern. While the TL2, with its sleek unibody construction and touchscreen UI, embodies minimal and futuristic, both in form and function, the CL reminds us of Leica’s past, albeit with a contemporary twist. Even though the CL evokes nostalgia of the Leica screw mount cameras from the 1930s, it also bears unmistakable resemblances to its modern-day kin, the Q and M10.

Leica CL Clever, capable, quirky and costly
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CNET
Published: 21.11.2017
Clever, capable, quirky and costly

This APS-C mirrorless embodies everything Leica does right -- and wrong.

Leica CL Leica CL Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 21.11.2017
Leica CL Review | Camera Decision
3.0

Leica CL is a 24.0MP Advanced Mirrorless camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Leica TL mount. Read our CL review to find its pros and cons.

Leica CL Leica CL Hands On Review - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 28.11.2017
Leica CL Hands On Review - Luminous Landscape

FacebookTweet Leica CL – A Feel Good Camera Last week, I presented a video in our Leica Story series with Maike Harberts, Product Manager for...

Leica CL Review: Leica CL Digital (Starring the New Leica 18mm f2.8)
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The Phoblographer
Published: 21.11.2017
Review: Leica CL Digital (Starring the New Leica 18mm f2.8)

The Leica CL Digital is a fantastic camera. But for this price point it should be full frame. It's built like an M in many ways.

Leica CL Leica CL Mirrorless Camera Review
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Shutterbug
Published: 19.07.2018
Leica CL Mirrorless Camera Review

The simplicity and look of the CL is pure Leica. Image shows test lens, an APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8. While the smooth body is attractive, testers felt it lacked a helpful “grip” texture.

Leica CL Leica CL Review
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PCMAG
Published: 21.11.2017
Leica CL Review
3.5

The Leica CL is a small, sleek mirrorless camera that delivers excellent images, but its interface needs some refinement.

Leica CL Camera Review: Leica CL - PDN Online
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PDN Online
Published: 06.02.2018
Camera Review: Leica CL - PDN Online

The CL delivers excellent image quality and design, but is it worth the price?

Leica CL Leica CL Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 21.11.2017
Leica CL Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Leica CL is a brand new mirrorless camera with a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor, an EyeRes electronic viewfinder, Maestro II series processor, fast autofocus with 49 metering points, and 4K video recording at 30fps. Read our in-depth Leica CL review now to find out just what this new compact system camera is capable of...

Leica CL Leica CL review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 24.11.2017
Leica CL review
4.2

With its classic design and superb tech, the Leica CL aims to please despite its premium pricing

Leica CL Leica CL review | Stuff
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Leica CL review | Stuff

The CL dances like a rangefinder, but shoots like a modern CSC...

Leica CL Review: Leica CL
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WIRED
Published: 21.11.2017
Review: Leica CL
4.5

Leica's latest is a compact shooter with manual controls, programmable menus, and an excellent viewfinder.

Leica CL Leica CL
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Photo Review
Published: 14.12.2017
Leica CL
4.4

The new Leica CL features a more traditional design but shares many features with the snapshooter-orientated Leica TL we reviewed in November.

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