- Description
- Technical Specs
The Leica S-System is a synthesis of impressive imaging quality, the unique visual signature of medium format photography and the versatility of a 35mm camera. With these features, it unites the best of both worlds, defining a unique class of its own.
This unique class can be attributed to the perfect harmonisation of all of its individual components: with lenses created of unrivalled Leica quality for all applications and genres of photography and a large sensor developed exclusively for Leica in the unique Leica ProFormat. The S-System leads the way in terms of resolution and dynamic range and delivers a level of performance that is still apparent even in available light situations. Its precision-engineered, ultra-high-speed shutter mechanisms, a special image processor and predictive autofocus enable fast sequential shooting, thus combining the unique image quality of the larger format with the fast responses of a 35mm camera.
Discover an integrated system of precisely matched components and experience photographs with the legendary Leica look. Discover the Leica S-System – the new state-of-the-art in medium format.
Key Features:
- 64 megapixel sensor Leica ProFormat 30x45
- 15 stops dynamic range
- Cine 4k medium format video
- FPS focal plane shutter/ CS central shutter with Leica CS-Lenses
- 3 frames per second
- GPS/WiFi integrated
- Weather sealing and dust protection
- 16 Leica S-Lenses with focal lengths ranging from 24 to 180mm
| Camera Type: | Digital medium-format single lens reflex camera for use with Leica S-Lenses. |
| Image Sensor Type: | Leica CMOS sensor with micro-lens layer |
| Size: | 30 × 45 mm (Leica Pro Format) |
| Aspect Ratio: | 2:3 |
| Resolution: | 64 megapixels |
| Dynamic Range: | Up to 15 stops |
| White Balance: | Presets: Daylight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent, HMI,halogen warm, halogen cool, flash, tungsten, gray card, gray card Live View, automatic, color temperature (Kelvin) |
| Low-pass Filter / IR Filter: | No (for maximum detail resolution/sharpness) / on sensor |
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ISO Sensitivity: |
ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 6400, ISO 12500, ISO 25000, ISO 50000, auto ISO |
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FOCUSING |
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| Type |
Predictive TTL autofocus with central cross sensor and phase detection |
| AF Modes: | AFs (single) = focus priority, AFc (continuous) = predictive focus tracking, MF (manual), manual override possible at any time |
| AF Lock: | Shutter release or five-way joystick |
| MF: | Via lens with electronic focusing aid |
| EXPOSURE SETTINGS | |
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Exposure Metering: |
Exposure metering through the lens (TTL) |
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment (five fields), center-weighted, selective/spot metering (3.5% of image frame) |
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Exposure Control: |
Program AE (with manual shift) (P), shutter speed priority (T), aperture priority AE (A),manual exposure control (M) |
| Exposure Compensation: | (± 3 EV in half-EV increments |
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Exposure Bracketing: |
Three/five exposures (automatic/manual), half, one, two or three stops |
| SHUTTER |
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| Shutter: |
Focal plane shutter, central shutter with Leica CS lenses |
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Drive Modes: |
Single, continuous, interval, self-timer 2 s /12 s (with mirror pre-release) |
| Shutter Speeds: | 2 minutes (depending on ISO setting) to 1/4000 s, in half-stop increments |
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Burst Rate: |
Up to 3 fps |
| Self Timer: | Two- or 12-second delay with mirror pre-release |
| Mirror Pre-Release: |
Yes |
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Live View Refresh Rate |
Up to 60 fps |
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Focusing: |
Manual, AF metering field shift to any part of the viewfinder image |
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Exposure Control: |
Multi-segment (five fields), center-weighted, selective/spot (linked to AF metering field) |
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Exposure Simulation: |
Yes |
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Miscellaneous: |
Histogram with clipping, focus peaking, leveling aid (horizon), exposure information |
| VIDEO |
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Video Recording: |
4K cinema and full-HD in Leica ProFormat (large format video) |
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Resolution: |
Full-HD: 1920 x 1080 p, 4K cinema: 4096 x 2160 p |
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Frame Rate: |
Full-HD: 24, 25, 30 fps, 4K cinema: 24 fps |
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File Format: |
MOV (motion JPEG) |
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Color Subsampling: |
4:2:2 |
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Exposure Control: |
Manual and automatic |
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Audio Level: |
Manual and automatic |
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Audio (onboard): |
Integrated stereo microphone. 48 kHz, 16 Bit |
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Audio (External): |
Audio-in (3.5 mm stereo jack), Audio-out (3.5 mm stereo jack), with Leica Audio-Adapter-S |
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Time code: |
Internal |
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Miscellaneous: |
Focus peaking, clean uncompressed full-HD (1080p) 8-Bit, 4:2:2, HDMI video stream for recording on off-camera HDMI recorders |
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VIEWFINDER |
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Type: |
Pentaprism viewfinder with high-eyepoint eyepiece, illuminated LCD bar |
| Magnification: |
0.87x (with 70 mm lens at infinity, 0 dpt.) |
| Viewfinder Coverage: | Approx. 98% |
| Diopter Compensation: | –3 to +1 diopters |
| Focusing Screens: |
Exchangeable: standard focusing screen with AF cross hairs and spot marking (supplied with the camera), focusing screen with engraved grid, microprism focusing screen |
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Viewfinder Information: |
Levelling aid (horizon), shutter speed, exposure control mode, aperture, flash status, exposure compensation scale, flash sync display, focus indicator, exposure compensation, remaining exposures (on storage medium), buffer memory, error messages, ISO settings display |
| DISPLAY PANELS | |
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Monitor Screen: |
3-inch TFT LCD display |
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Resolution: |
921,600 pixels |
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Color Space: |
sRGB, 16 million colors |
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Oblique viewing Angle: |
170° |
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Display Cover Glass: |
Corning®Gorilla®Glass |
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Top-Deck Display Panel: |
Monochrome LCD display |
| SHOOTING | |
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Drive Modes: |
Single, continuous, interval, self-timer 2s with mirror pre-release, self-timer 12s with mirror pre-release |
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DATE RECORDING |
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Image Data Formats: |
Lossless compressed DNG, DNG + JPEG |
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Buffer Memory Capacity: |
2 GB buffer memory, up to six lossless compressed DNG image files, JPEG no limit (dependent on memory card type, shutter speed and ISO setting) |
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Storage Media: |
SD card (SDXC), CF card (UDMA7), external (PC) |
| FLASH | |
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Connections: |
Lemo® flash sync socket, hot shoe with center and control contacts |
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Flash Synchronization with Focal Plane Shutter: |
1/125 s |
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Flash Synchronization with Central Shutter (leaf shutter): |
Up to 1/1000 s |
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High-Speed Sync HSS Function: |
up to 1/4000 s (with compatible external flash units) |
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Flash Triggering Point: |
Sync on first or second curtain (FPS) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |
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Playback Mode: |
Full image, histogram with clipping, focus peaking, exposure information |
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GPS: |
Yes, integrated |
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WLAN: |
Integrated in camera body (remote camera control and image assessment by smartphone app), IEEE802.11n |
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Date/Time: |
Manual or automatic date/time setting with GPS module |
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Leveling Aid (horizon): |
Display sensitivity < 1° (at ambient temperatures from 0–40°C) |
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INTERFACES |
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USB |
Lemo® USB 3.0 SuperSpeed |
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HDMI: |
HDMI type C socket |
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Audio: |
With Audio-Adapter S (audio-in, audio-out) |
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Flash Synchronization: |
Lemo® flash sync socket |
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Remote Release: |
Lemo® cable remote release |
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WLAN: |
Integrated in camera body |
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BODY |
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Materials: |
Magnesium body with non-slip rubber armoring. Magnesium top deck, aluminum baseplate. Stainless steel bayonet and control elements |
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Dimensions: |
160 × 80 × 120 mm |
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Weight: |
~ 1260 g (without battery) |
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Dust-proof / Splash-proof Sealing: |
Yes |