- Medium format 1,350.0mm2
- 37.5 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Go in depth with our full Leica S (Typ 006) Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Leica S2
S2 vs S3 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | S (Typ 006) | S3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $21950.00 | $19.00 |
Street Price: | $10,534.95 | |
Date Available: | 2012-12-15 | 2020-03-06 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
44.4 oz
(1,260 g)
includes batteries |
44.4 oz
(1,260 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.3 x
4.7 x
3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm) |
6.3 x
4.7 x
3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Kodak KAF-37500 | |
Effective Megapixels: | 37.5 | 64.0 |
Sensor Format: | Medium format | Medium format |
Sensor size: | 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) | 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.00 microns | 4.59 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 0.8x | 0.8x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 76 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 824 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: | 7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP, 3:2) | 9800 x 6530 (64.0 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, Raw (Adobe .DNG), Raw+JPEG Fine/Basic | JPEG, RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.5 | 3.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
4096x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV (motion JPEG) | |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Leica S bayonet | Leica S bayonet |
Lens: | n/a | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | ||
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | ||
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | 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 | 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; Contrast detect AF during live view at any point in image |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
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) | 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) |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 1.09x | 1.09x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | 0.87x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500, 25000, 50000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Custom (Grey Card), Color temperature (Kelvin) | Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent, Halogen warm, Halogen cool, Flash, Tungsten, Grey card (determined from image), Grey card Live View, Color temperature (Kelvin) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 32 sec | 1/4000 - 125 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame). | Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | ||
Self Timer: | 2, 12 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light | TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light; First or second curtain sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/125 or 1/1000 | 1/125 or 1/1000 depending on lens (shutter type) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | Dual SD + CF (UDMA7) | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | Raw (Adobe .DNG), Raw+JPEG Fine/Basic | RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
Movie File Format: | MOV (motion JPEG) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | No | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Cabled | Cabled or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip | Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip, audio in (3.5 mm jack) and audio out (3.5 mm jack) with audio adapter S (supplied with the camera) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.5 | 3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.4V, 2100mAh | Proprietary 7.4V, 2850mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x 7.4V, 2100mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x 7.4V, 2850mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
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. |