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Technical Data - LEICA S
(Last revised September 2012 / We reserve the right to make technical changes)
Camera
Leica S (Type 006)
Order number
10803
Camera type
Digital medium format SLR camera
Lens mount
LEICA S bayonet
Compatible lenses
LEICA S lenses
Image sensor
CCD sensor
Sensor size
Leica Pro format�
45 x 30 (mm)
Aspect ratio
3:2
Sensor resolution
37.5 MP�
7500 x 5000 pixel
Pixel size
6µm
Microlenses on sensor
Yes, with microlens shift
Dynamic range
12 f-stops
Low-pass filter
No, for maximum detail transfer
IR filter
on sensor
Color depth
16 bit
Working color space (JPEG)
sRGB
AdobeRGB
ECI-RGB V2
Image settings (JPEG)
Contrast
Sharpness
Saturation
ISO range
autoISO
ISO100
ISO200
ISO400
ISO800
ISO1600
White balance
autoWB
daylight 5200K
cloudy 6000K
shade 7000K
tungsten light 3200K
HMI 5600K
Neon warm 4000K
Neon cool 4500K
Flash 5400K
Gray card
Color temperature 2000K to 13100K
Self-timer 2s with mirror-up function
Self-timer 12s with mirror-up function
Mirror-up function
Yes
Exposure modes
M (manual)
P (program automatic)
T (time pre-select)
A (aperture priority)
B (BULB with time pre-select)
Image data format
DNG
DNG lossless compressed
JPEG fine/standard
37.5 MP, 9.3 MP 2.3 MP
DNG+JPEG
File sizes
DNG: approx. 72MB
DNG lossless compressed: 42MB
JPEG: approx. 1MB-16MB (depending on image content,
compression ratio and resolution)
Storage media
SD (SDXC)
CF (UDMA7)
external (PC)
Memory
2GB RAM
Frame rate
max. 1.5 fps
Buffer memory
DNG: up to 28 consecutive images
DNG lossless compressed: up to 32 consecutive images
JPEG: unlimited
Menu languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese,
Chinese traditional and simple, Russian
Computer interface
High-speed USB2.0
Exposure metering
Open aperture measurement through lens
TTL
Exposure metering method
Multi-pattern
center-weighted
spot (3.5 %)
AE lock
Shutter release or
AF/AE memory button (on back of camera)
Exposure compensation
+ /- 3 EV in 1/2 f-stops
Bracketing
Yes
3 or 5 images
1/2EV, 1EV, 2EV, 3EV
automatic mode (all images captured with a single press
of the shutter release)
Light metering range
Spot (ISO100, f=2.5 ) +2.1EV to +20EV
Multi-pattern/center-weighted (ISO100, f=2.5 ) +1.1EV
to +20EV
Shutter
Slot shutter (microprocessor-controlled shutter)
Central shutter (with Leica S central shutter lenses)
Shutter speeds
1/4000s to 125s
max. compatibility LEICA SF58 (order number. 14488)
TTL
TTL-HSS (up to 1/4000s)
A
M
Strobe
start or end of exposure
Flash synchronization
Focal plane shutter: 1/125s
with Leica SF58 in HSS (high-speed sync) up to 1/4000s
central shutter: 1/1000s
Flash synchronization point
Start of exposure
End of exposure
Flash sockets
Accessory shoe with middle and control contacts
Flash sync socket
LEMO® synchronous flash
Focus
Central cross type sensor (phased autofocus)
Focus methods
AFs (sharpness priority)
AFc (shutter release priority)
AF (can be can be corrected at any time by manual
focus)
MF (manual focus with focus indicator on back panel
display)
Focus memory
2. Shutter release pressure point
AF/AE memory button
Viewfinder
Pentaprism type
Diopter compensation
-3 dpt to +1dpt
Viewfinder coverage
approx. 98%
Viewfinder magnification
0.86
at 70mm, infinity, 0dpt.
Eyepieces
Mag. Viewfinder shutter (included in package content)
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
Top plate display
Colored OLED
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
Power supply
Leica Battery S Lithium-ion battery, 7.4V, 2100mAh
Leica AC Adapter S
Charger
Leica Quick Charger S
Inputs: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 12/24V DC
Output: 4.2V DC, 800mA
Leica Professional Charger S
magnesium top plate
brass bayonet
Operating conditions:
0°-45° C
15-80% rel. humidity
Interfaces
Hotshoe
HDMI jack
Flash sync socket
LEMO® USB2.0 HiSpeed jack
LEMO® flash sync socket/LEMO® cable release socket
Contact bar for Leica Multifunctional Handgrip S (for
Leica S (Typ 006))
Controls
Main switch (off/fps/cs)
Clickwheel
Shutter speed dial
Shutter release
Depth-of-field button
Lens release button
Diopter adjustment ring
4 function keys
Joystick/AF+AE memory button
Tripod thread
1/4" and 3/8" with anti-twist locking pins
Dimensions
approx. 160x80x120 mm (LxWxH)
Weight
Approx. 1260g with battery
Scope of delivery
(Products & software)
Leica S (type 006) (order no. 10803)
Leica Battery S (order no. 14429)
Leica Quick Charger S (including adapter for EU,UK,US,
car)
(order no. 16009)
Leica Camera Strap S (order no. 16037)
Leica Eyepiece Cap (order no. 16015)
Leica Camera Cap (order no. 16021)
Leica USB Cable S (order no. 16014)
Leica Flash Sync Cable S (for Leica S (Type 006) (order
no. 16031)
Software: Leica Image Shuttle, Adobe® Photoshop®
Lightroom®
(download after registration in customer area)
Optional accessories
Leica Multifunctional Handgrip S (for Leica S (Type 006))
(order no. 16028)
Leica Wrist Strap S (order no. 16004)
Leica Professional Charger S (order no. 16011)
Leica SF58 (order no. 14488)
Leica HDMI Cable (order 14491/ JP+TW 14492)
Leica Grid Screen S (order no. .16002)
Leica Microprism Screen S (order no. 16001)
Leica AC Adapter S (order no. 16022)
Leica Standard Screen S (order no. 16000)
Leica Cable Release S (for Leica S (of type 006)) ( Order
no. 16029)