NEW CAMERA

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.