Leica S system specifications

Leica has revealed specifications and a release date for its medium-format 'S system'. The S2 as a 37.5 megapixel Kodak CCD sensor which measures 45 x 30 mm, sensitivity is pegged from ISO 80 to 1250 and the camera can shoot 1.5 fps for up to 8 RAW DNG files. Around the back you'll find a three inch LCD with 460,000 dots (surprisingly not the higher resolution 920,000 dot screens found on other DSLRs). Everything else is pretty much to be expected; three metering modes, four exposure modes, integral metal shutter provides 32 to 1/4000 sec and a flash sync of 1/125 sec, optional lens leaf shutter delivers flash sync up to 1/500 sec. A basic 'kit' (S2 and one lens) will set you back around $30,000 and the first units should ship in October.

Camera type	Digital single-lens reflex camera for use with Leica S lenses
Image sensor	• Low-noise Kodak CCD sensor • 37.5 megapixels (7,500 x 5,000) • 45 x 30 mm • 6 µm pixel spacing • 3:2 aspect ratio • Dynamic range: 12 stops • Color depth: 16 bits per pixel • Low pass filter: none (moire suprresion using digital processing)
Sensitivity range	ISO 80 to 1250 (manual or automatic control)
Data storage (format)	• DNG (approx. 75 MB per image) • JPEG (basic or fine)
Memory cards	• Compact Flash (up to 64 GB) • SD cards (HC)
Maximum frame rate	• 1.5 images/s • 1 GB buffer • 8 images in a burst (DNG)
Control monitor	• 3-inch TFT • 460,000 pixels • 16 million colors • Cover glass: highly abrasion and scratch resistant sapphire glass (only with the LEICA S2-P)
Connections	• High-speed USB 2.0 (robust connection with strain-relief, cable included • HDMI • Remote release • X sync • SCA3002
Exposure metering	• Multi-field metering (5 fields) • Center-weighted integral metering • Spot metering (3.5%)
Exposure control	• Program mode (with Shift function) • Shutter priority, aperture priority, manual metering
Shutter	1/500 s to 32 s, flash synch time: All speeds
Flash operation	• Metering method: TTL (multi-field, center-weighted, spot) • TTL-HSS rapid synchronization up to 1/4000 s with focal plane shutte, • Fully compatible with LEICA SF 58 and devices with SCA3002 adapters
Auto Focus	• Central crosshair sensor • Focusing drive in lens
Operating Modes	• AF Continuous • AF Single • MF (with override)
Viewfinder	• High eye-point pentaprism viewfinder • Coverage: 96% • Magnification: 0.86x • Diopter: -3 to +1 • Focusing screen: Matte with cross-hairs (interchangeable)
Power supply	• Li-Ion battery • 7.4 V, 2150 mAh
Body	• Die-cast magnesium • Resistant to dust and dripping/splashing water
Dimensions	• 160 x 120 x 81 mm (6.3 x 4.7 x 3.2 in)
Weight (no lens)	• 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
Supplied accessories	• Software: Adobe Lightroom, Leica Image Shuttle • Battery • Charger • USB cable