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Leica SL3 Firmware Update Brings ProRes 422 HQ 6K and Cinema 4K Recording

Leica SL3 Firmware Update Brings ProRes 422 HQ 6K and Cinema 4K Recording

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Leica has released a major firmware update for its SL3 full-frame mirrorless camera, transforming it into a significantly more powerful video production tool. The new firmware version 3.1.1 introduces internal recording in Apple ProRes 422 HQ at both Cinema 6K and 4K resolutions — a substantial upgrade from the camera’s previous ProRes capabilities, which were limited to 1080p Full HD. The addition of Cinema 6K and 4K recording modes not only brings two new video aspect ratios to the SL3, but also allows for the full width of the sensor to be used when recording in ProRes — effectively...
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