The perfect entrance to Leica photography, the black CL Starter Bundle pairs the sleek and versatile CL mirrorless camera with the wide-angle Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens. Together, the two form a harmonious system well-suited to travel, street photography, and everyday shooting.
Designed with Leica's minimalist yet functional school of thought, the black CL is a compact, sleek mirrorless digital camera offering intuitive control and a versatile range of imaging capabilities. Revolving around a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and Maestro II image processor combination, the CL is capable of producing high-resolution stills at up to 10 fps and UHD 4K/30p video, along with a sensitivity range of ISO 100-50000 for working a variety of lighting conditions. An electronic shutter function permits totally silent operation along with shutter speeds up to 1/25000 sec, and a 49-point contrast-detection autofocus system affords quick and accurate performance.
The characteristic svelte profile incorporates a 2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder for bright and clear eye-level viewing and a rear 3.0" 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD enables the use of touch and gesture controls for familiar operation. Additionally, the top plate features its own LCD for quick settings review and two dials and customizable buttons are featured for more direct adjustment of oft-used settings. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity also enables wireless sharing and remote camera control from a linked mobile device.
An especially compact lens, the black Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a 27mm equivalent wide-angle prime designed for APS-C-format Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras. Its pancake form factor measures just 0.8" thick, making it ideal for everyday use and travel applications. Its optical design features four aspherical surfaces to help suppress spherical aberrations and distortion for greater clarity and sharpness. Additionally, its autofocus design allows for full-time manual focus override for greater control when working with selective focus techniques.
Lens Mount | Leica L |
Camera Format | APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 24.96 Megapixel Effective: 24.24 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 6016 x 4014 |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 23.6 x 15.7 mm |
Image File Format | DNG, JPEG |
Image Stabilization | None |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 50000 |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Halogen, Shade |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 33 Exposures (Raw) Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 140 Exposures (JPEG) |
Self-Timer | 2/12-Second Delay |
Recording Modes | MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 29.97p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 29.97p |
Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection: 49 |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 20 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.74x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +4 |
Monitor Size | 3" |
Monitor Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot |
Monitor Type | Fixed Touchscreen LCD |
Built-In Flash | No |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/180 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Wireless | Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Battery | 1 x BP-DC12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.2 x 3.1 x 1.8" / 131 x 78 x 45 mm |
Weight | 14.21 oz / 403 g (Body with Battery) |
Package Weight | 3.915 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.85 x 8.6 x 7.1" |
Focal Length | 18mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 27mm) |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Lens Mount | Leica L |
Format Compatibility | APS-C |
Angle of View | 75° |
Maximum Magnification | 0.07x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 11.81" / 30 cm |
Optical Design | 8 Elements in 6 Groups |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | None |
Filter Size | 39 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.4 x 0.83" / 61 x 21 mm |
Weight | 2.8 oz / 80 g |
Package Weight | 0.655 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4.95 x 4.95 x 4.4" |
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