Leica S Review

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Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
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Model Name:	Leica S (Typ 006)
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Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	S
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$21950.00
Street Price:
Date Available:	2012-12-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	44.4 oz (1,260 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Kodak KAF-37500
Total Megapixels:	37.5
Effective Megapixels:	37.5
Sensor Format:	2.13"
Sensor Size (dia.):	2.13"
Focal Length Multiplier:	0.8
Color Filter Type:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, Raw (Adobe .DNG), Raw+JPEG Fine/Basic
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:
Movie Audio:	No
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	S-bayonet mount
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time
Face Detection:	No
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Yes
Viewfinder Type:	High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen, ground glass screen with microprism ring and split image (standard)
Display
LCD Viewfinder:
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Custom (Grey Card), Color temperature (Kelvin)
Shutter Speed Range:	32 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame).
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2, 12 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/125 or 1/1000
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Cabled
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.4V, 2100mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x 7.4V, 2100mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	Unknown
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Lightroom 4, Leica Image Shuttle remote control software
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.5+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	37.5MP CCD, 6 micron pixel pitch, 12 stops dynamic range, no LPF, electronic leveling aid (pitch/tilt), GPS module.