Press Release
September 2015
Redefining medium-format photography:
The LEICA S (Typ 007) combines the best image quality with maximum speed and perfect handling
Wetzlar, 25 August 2015. The Leica S (Typ 007) featuring the Leica medium-format system is now available. The camera, which systematically builds on its predecessor, boasts a wealth of brand-new components and brings together maximum burst rate, exceptional sensor sensitivity and an extensive range of capture modes for photos and – for the first time – video footage, too. All this is complemented by new features that dramatically speed up and simplify photographic workflows. With its handy and compact format, the Leica S (Typ 007) redefines medium-format photography and opens the door to new applications.
The technical features of the serial production camera have been enhanced since the first prototype was unveiled at Photokina 2014. Sensitivity, for instance, can now be increased to ISO 12,500, making the camera even more versatile.
The features of the Leica S (Typ 007) at a glance:
New image sensor and new processor for increased image quality and higher speed
The Leica MAX CMOS image sensor and the Leica Maestro II image processor deliver lightning-fast speeds and dramatically increase the versatility of the Leica S (Typ 007). With a burst frequency of up to 3.5 frames per second, full-HD video in full-frame medium-format sensor size, 4K video recording in Super 35 format, fast Live View mode and exceptional image quality at all ISO settings, the Leica S (Typ 007) demonstrates its status as the benchmark in the medium-format segment. The 2 GB buffer memory ensures smooth shooting of rapid sequences and, despite its more than doubled burst rate capability, the new focal plane shutter in the camera offers a further significantly increased service life of at least 150,000 cycles.
Faster autofocus for subjects in motion
The revised autofocus system brings not only higher speed, but also more reliable and more precise focusing. To ensure optimum sharpness and precise tracking of moving subjects, the Leica S (Typ 007) features a predictive autofocus mode: the camera registers the motion of the subject and determines the distance to it at the moment of exposure. In combination with its fascinating image quality and high burst rate, the Leica S (Typ 007) sets entirely new standards for dynamic medium-format photography.
Integrated Wi-Fi, GPS system and position sensor for precision and straightforward workflows
The Leica S (Typ 007) features an integrated GPS module that can record the geographical positioning data of its current location in the EXIF data of the image file whenever needed. It can also automatically set the local system time. On the basis of the GPS coordinates, appropriate software installed on a computer, such as Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®, can display the precise location of each image on a map and register the corresponding place names as search keys for archived photos. The new dual-axis position sensor displays the precise horizontal and vertical orientation in the viewfinder to allow photographers to align the subject with absolute precision and without any need for external aids. In combination with the Leica S app for iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS, the camera’s integrated Wi-Fi module enables remote control of the camera and remote image assessment in Live View mode to provide simple and intuitive workflows.
Even more control
With a resolution of 921,600 pixels, a 3" diagonal, full sRGB colour space and increased contrast and brightness, the display allows optimum assessment of subjects and images in every situation. It is made from tough, scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass®, enabling it to withstand tough conditions. The new transflective display on the top plate of the Leica S (Typ 007) ensures perfect control, even in bright sunlight. With its enlarged surface area, it offers optimum legibility and enhanced information content. Two new control elements on the top deck enable direct selection of Live View mode and the activation of video recording.
Lifespan
Leica S-Cameras are designed and constructed for many years of daily use. The new stainless-steel bayonet on the Leica S (Typ 007) guarantees even greater endurance under even the toughest conditions. The new camera also possesses all the proven quality characteristics of the S-System. These include the large 30 × 45 mm Leica Pro Format sensor and its micro-lens layer that guarantees maximum light output. The camera and S-Lenses are extremely ruggedly built and sealed against environmental influences like dust and rain. The system’s unique dual-shutter concept offers photographers the choice of using the camera’s fast focal plane shutter with speeds of up to 1/4000 s or the electronically controlled central shutter of the CS lenses that allows flash sync at all shutter speeds up to 1/1000 s. The ten currently available Leica S-System lenses, six of which are also available with a central shutter, offer photographers all important focal lengths and a first-class tilt/shift lens. At the same time, numerous third-party medium-format lenses can be mounted onto the Leica S (Typ 007) with adapters. Take, for instance, the Leica S-Adapter H for Hasselblad H lenses and the Leica S-Adapter C for Contax 645 lenses, both of which provide full compatibility – including autofocus, central shutter control and automatic aperture control.
The Leica S (Typ 007) is uncompromisingly built for maximum dependability in use and also features details like cable connections with strain relief, separate slots for CompactFlash and SD memory cards and further optimised energy efficiency. It can therefore be relied upon to achieve maximum-quality results in the studio and on location under even the most unfavourable conditions.
Technical Data LEICA S (Typ 007)
Camera Type: Medium Format DSLR
Sensor
Type: Leica CMOS-Sensor with microlenses
Size: 30 x 45mm (Leica ProFormat)
Aspect Ratio: 2:3
Resolution: 37,5 Mio Pixel
Pixel Pitch: 6 μm
Dynamic Range: up to 15 f-stops
Color Resolution: 16 Bit per Pixel
JPEG Color Space: sRGB / Adobe RGB / ECI RGB 2.0
White Balance: Presets: daylight, clouds, shade, tungsten, HMI, neon warm, neon cool, flash, grey card, LiveView grey card, autoWB, color temperature (Kelvin)
Lowpass Filter: no (for maximal detail transfer)
IR-Filter: on sensor
Moirée reduction: workflow software(Adobe Photoshop Lightroom)
ISO: ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600,
ISO3200, ISO6400, ISO12500, autoISO
Meta Data: Meta-Data Copyright Information
Lens
Lens Mount: Leica S mount designed for Leica S lenses
Crop Factor: 0.8 equivalent to 35mm format
Focusing
Type: predictive auto focus with central cross sensor
AF-Modes: AF single
Predictive AF continuous
manual override
AF-Lock: shutter release button
joystick
MF: via lens
Exposure Mode
Exposure Metering: TTL (through the lens)
Exposure Metering Modes: multifield (5 field), center weighted, spot (3,5%)
Exposure-Lock: shutter release button
joystick
Metering Range: (2,5 and ISO100)
spot: EV2,7-20, multifield and center weighted: EV1,2-20
Exposure Modes: P: full automatic (with manual exp. shift)
T: exp. time priority
A: aperture priority
M: manual
Exp. Compensation: ± 3 f-stops (half steps)
Bracketing: 3 or 5 exposures
½, 1, 2, 3 f-stops
Shutter
Shutter: focal plain shutter
central shutter with Leica CS lenses
Type: microprocessor controlled metal blades
Drive Modes: Single, Continuous, Interval, Selftimer 2s/12s
(with mirror-up)
Shutter Speed: 60s (depending on ISO) up to 1/4000 in half steps, long exposure up to 60s
Frame Rate: up to 3.5fps
Shutter Release Button: two-step
Self Timer: 2s or 12s with mirror up
Mirror Up: provided
Motion
Motion: Full HD with full sensor width
Cine 4K Video with Super 35 Window-Mode
Resolution: Full HD 1920x1080p
Cine 4K 4096x2160p
Frame Rate: Full HD 24, 25, 30fps
4K 24fps
File Format: MOV (Motion JPEG)
Color Sampling: 4:2:2
Exposure Control: manual / auto
Audio Control: manual / auto
Audio internal: stereo microphone in camera
48kHz, 16Bit
Audio external: Audio-In (3,5mm phone jack)
Audio-Out (3,5mm phone jack)
via Leica Audio-Adapter S
Time Code: internal
others: focus peaking, clean uncompressed 8Bit 4:2:2 HDMI video stream dedicated for external HDMI recorders
Live View
Frame Rate: up to 60fps
Focus Control: manual
AF-field can be positioned variable
Exposure Metering Modes: multifield, center weighted, spot
(linked with the AF-field)
Exposure Simulation: provided
others: histogram with clipping, focus peaking, horizon, setting information
Viewfinder
Type: Pentaprism Viewfinder with high eyepoint-eyepiece, illuminated LCD-information
Magnification: 0,87 (at 70mm, infinity, 0dpt.)
Coverage: approx. 98%
Diopter Correction: - 3 to + 1 diopter
Focusing Screens: changeable, standard with AF cross and spot field (scope of delivery), grid screen, micro prism screen
Viewfinder Information: horizon, exposure time, exposure metering mode, aperture, flash status, exposure balance, flash synchronization indicator, focus indicator, exposure metering method, exposure compensation, remaining shots (on storage medium), buffer, warnings, ISO
Displays
Back Panel Display: 3" brilliant TFT LCD
Resolution: 921,600 pixels
Color space: sRGB 16 million colors
Frame coverage: 100%
View angle: 170 °
Cover glass: Corning®Gorilla®Glass
Top Display: monochrome LCD
Flash
Interface: Lemo®Flash-Sync.
hot shoe with middle and control contacts
X-Synchronization FPS: 1/125s
X-Synchronization CS: up to 1/1000 s
High Speed Synchronization: HSS function up to 1/4000s
(with supported ext. flash units)
X-Sync Modes: start/end exposure
Capture
Drive Mode: Single
Continuous
Interval
Self-timer 2s with mirror-up function
Self-timer 12s with mirror-up function
Image Data
Image Data Format: DNG lossless compressed
JPEG 37.5MP, 9.3MP 2.3MP
DNG+JPEG
File Size: DNG lossless compressed: approx. 42MB
JPEG: approx. 1MB-16MB
(depending on image content and resolution)
Frame Rate: up to 3.5fps
Buffer: DNG lossless compressed up to 15 images,
JPEG no limit (depending on memory medium,
exposure time and ISO)
Storage: SD (SDXC)
CF (UDMA7)
external (PC)
Others
Play Mode: full image, histogram with clipping, focus peaking, image information
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese traditional and simple, Russian, Korean, Portuguese
Firmware-Update: update via memory card
GPS: provided
WLAN: camera integrated (camera and image control via smartphone or tablet iOS app)
Date/Time: GPS auto time and date or manual
Horizon: sensitivity <1° (0-40° temperature)
Interfaces
USB: Lemo®USB3.0 HiSpeed
HDMI: HDMI Type C
Audio: Audio-Adapter (Audio-in, Audio-out, Time-Code)
X-synchronization: Lemo®Flash-Sync.
Cable Release: Lemo®Cable Release
WiFi: camera integrated
Handgrip: for Multifunction Handgrip S
Software
Recommended Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® and Leica Image Shuttle 3.0
Power Supply
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion battery 7.3V, 2850mAh
AC-Adapter: Leica AC-Adapter S for Leica S (Typ 007) (available as accessory)
Charger: Leica Quick Charger S Inputs: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz,
12/24V DC Output: 4.2V DC, 800mA
Leica Professional Charger S
Body
Material: Magnesium body anti-slip rubberized
magnesium top plate, aluminum bottom plate
stainless steel bayonet and operation elements
Environment: 0 to +45°C, 15%-80% humidity
Dimensions: 160 x 80 x 120mm
Weight: approx. 1260g (w/o battery)
Dust/Spraywater Sealing: provided
Tripod Threat: 1/4" and 3/8" with anti-twist locking pins
Scope of Delivery
Scope of delivery: Camera Body, Leica Battery S BP-PRO1, Leica Quick Charger S (including adapter for EU,UK,US, car), Leica Camera Strap S, Leica Eyepiece Cap S, Leica Camera Cap S, Lemo USB3.0 cable S,
Lemo Flashsync cable S
Supported Accessories (optional)
Flash: Leica SF58, Leica SF58 Diffusor
Others: Leica Multifunction Handgrip S, Leica Hand Strap S,
Professional Charger S, NEW: Leica AC-Adapter S,
Leica System Case S, Leica HDMI-Cable, Leica Grid
Screen S, Leica Microprism Screen S, Leica Standard
Screen S, Leica Cable Release S,
Leica S-Adapter C/H/V/M645/P67
Protection Plans
Versions: Leica Protection Plan Body (optional)
Leica Protection Plan Lens (optional)
Leica Protection Plan Vario Lens (optional)
Leica Protection Plan CS Lens (optional)
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