The information we have published about the successor of Leica S2 was 100% true see here Leica S2 Successor Leica S Coming , Finally today Leica announced two variants of the new medium format camera one is Leica S that packed with newly developed Sony Medium format sensor and supports 4K video capture @ 60fps and the other camera is Leica S-E that boats a traditional CCD sensor inside it, have couple of new features compared to its predecessor and cost less than the Leica S camera.
Leica S ( Type 007)
The recently announced Leica S camera features a 37 megapixel medium format CMOS sensor and Maestro II Image Processor, take a look at the major features below of Leica S camera
- 37.5MP 30 x 45mm CMOS Sensor
- Maestro II Image Processor
- No Optical Low-Pass Filter
- 3.0″ 921.6k-Dot LCD Monitor
- Pentaprism 0.87x-Mag. Optical Viewfinder
- 4K Video at 60 fps, 4:2:2 Color
- Up to 3.5 fps Shooting, ISO 6400
- DNG File Format, 16-Bit Color Depth
- Built-In Wi-Fi and GPS Connectivity
- Weather-Sealed Magnesium Alloy Body
The Leica S is available for pre-order at B&H storeand shipping date is not know yet.
Leica S-E (Type 006)
The Leica S-E features a traditional contrast based sensor, the features are bit less so you have to pay approx $8500 less than the Leica S medium format camera, take a look at the major features below
Leica S-E Medium format camera Major features
- 37.5MP 30 x 45mm CCD Sensor
- Maestro I Image Processor
- No Optical Low-Pass Filter
- 3.0″ 921.6k-Dot LCD Monitor
- Pentaprism 0.86x-Mag. Optical Viewfinder
- Up to 1.5 fps Shooting, ISO 1600
- 12-Stop Dynamic Range
- DNG File Format, 16-Bit Color Depth
- Weather-Sealed Magnesium Alloy Body
- Anthracite Cover, Silver Anodized Dial
The leica S-E will cost you apprx $16900 and available for pre-order at B&H store, the shipping date is not known yet.
