Camera type: | | Digital medium-format single lens reflex camera for use with Leica S-Lenses. |
Image sensor Type: | | Leica CMOS sensor with micro-lens layer |
Size: | | 30 × 45 mm (Leica Pro Format) |
Aspect ratio: | | 2:3 |
Resolution: | | 37.5 megapixels |
Pixel pitch: | | 6 µm |
Dynamic range: | | 15 stops |
Color depth: | | 16 bits per pixel |
Color spaces: | | sRGB, Adobe RGB, ECI RGB 2.0. |
White balance: | | Presets: daylight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, HMI, fluorescent warm, fluorescent cool, flash, grey card (determined from image), grey card Live View, automatic, color temperature (kelvin) |
Low-pass filter / IR filter: | | No / on sensor |
Moiré suppression: | | In external image-processing software (e.g. with the Adobe Lightroom® software provided with the camera) |
Lens mount: | | Leica S-Bayonet for Leica S-Lenses |
Focal length: | | Dependent on Leica S-Lens attached, conversion factor to 35 mm film equivalent 0.8× |
Focusing Type: | | Predictive AF with center cross-sensor defined by cross-hairs on the focusing screen, focusing drive integrated in lenses |
AF modes: | | AFs (single) = focus priority, AFc (continuous) = predictive focus tracking, MF (manual), manual override possible at any time |
AF memory: | | Shutter release or five-way switch |
Manual focus: | | With lens focusing ring |
Exposure metering: | | Exposure metering through the lens (TTL) |
Metering modes: | | Multi-segment metering (five fields), centre-weighted integral metering, selective (spot) metering (3.5% of image frame) |
AE lock: | | Shutter release or joystick |
Metering range: | | (at f/2.5 and ISO 100) Spot metering: EV 2.7 - 20, center-weighted and multi-segment metering: EV 1.2 - 20 |
Exposure control: | | Program AE (with shift function) (P), shutter priority AE (T), aperture priority AE (A), manual metering (M) |
Exposure compensation: | | ± 3 EV in half-EV increments |
Bracketing (AEB): | | Three/five exposures (automatic/manual), half, one, two or three stops |
ISO sensitivity: | | ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 ISO 3200, ISO 6400, ISO12500 auto ISO |
Shutter: | | Focal plane camera shutter. Optional: central shutter in Leica CS version lenses |
Type: | | In-camera: Microprocessor-controlled, metal-blade, vertical focal-plane shutter |
Shutter speeds: | | 60 s (dependent on ISO setting) to 1/4000 s in half-stop increments, time exposures to max. 60 s |
CS shutter option: | | Optional central shutter in Leica S-Lenses (CS versions) |
CS shutter speeds: | | Up to 1/1000 s in half-stop increments Flash sync speed, all speeds up to 1/1000 s |
Linear flash mode: | | Faster sync speeds than 1/125 s possible with Leica SF 58 flash unit and HSS-capable SCA 3002 flashes |
Continuous shooting: | | ~ 3.5 fps |
Release button: | | Two pressure points; activation of exposure metering and AF, shutter release |
Self-timer: | | Two- or 12-second delay with mirror pre-release |
Mirror pre-release: | | Yes |
Video recording: | | Full HD in Leica Pro Format (medium format), 4K video in super 35 window mode |
Video resolution: | | Full HD: 1080 × 1920, 4K: 4096 × 2160 |
Frame rate: | | Full HD: 24, 25, 30 fps, 4K: 24 fps |
Video format: | | MOV (motion JPEG) |
Colour sampling: | | 4:2:2 |
Exposure control: | | Manual and automatic |
Audio control: | | Manual and automatic |
Onboard audio: | | Integrated stereo microphone 48 kHz, 16 bit |
External audio: | | Audio in (3.5 mm jack) Audio out (3.5 mm jack) With audio adapter S (supplied with the camera) |
Time code: | | Internal External with audio adapter S (supplied with the camera) |
Other: | | Focus peaking, video playback, clean HDMI video stream for recording on external HDMI recorders |
Live View Frame rate: | | Up to 60 fps |
Focusing: | | Contrast detect AF during live view at any point in image |
Exposure control: | | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot (linked to AF metering field shift within the viewfinder image) |
Exposure simulation: | | Yes |
Other: | | Histogram with clipping display, focus peaking, levelling aid (spirit level), exposure information |
Viewfinder Type: | | Pentaprism viewfinder with high-eye-point eyepiece, LCD bar below viewfinder image, illuminated and with displays/warnings |
Magnification: | | 0.87× (with 70 mm lens at infinity) |
Viewfinder coverage: | | Approx. 98% |
Dioptre compensation: | | –3 to +1 dioptres |
Focusing screen: | | Interchangeable |
Top-deck display: | | Self-illuminating LCD panel on top deck |
Monitor: | | 3" TFT LCD monitor with 921,600 pixels, 16 million colours, sRGB colour space, image field approx. 100%, maximum oblique viewing angle 170° |
Protective cover: | | Anti-glare dirt-repellent protective glass cover in scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass® |
Flash Mount: | | Hot shoe with centre and control contacts, LEMO® flash connection socket |
Compatibility: | | Full compatibility with Leica SF58 and flash units with SCA3002 adapters |
X synchronisation: | | Focal plane shutter: 1/125 s Central shutter (leaf shutter): All speeds up to 1/1000 s with CS lenses, FPS sync at all speeds slower than 1/125 s, choice of first or second curtain sync; FPS flash sync at faster shutter speeds (1/180 s to 1/4000 s) possible with suitably equipped flash units (HSS mode |
Sync time: | | On first or second curtain (FPS) |
Exposure Exposure modes: | | Single frame, continuous, self-timer 2 s (with mirror pre-release), self-timer 12 s (with mirror pre-release), time lapse exposure |
Data recording Image file formats: | | Lossless compressed DNG (7500 × 5000 pixels, approx. 42 MB per image), JPEG (7500 × 5000 pixels, in three resolutions, 37.5, 9.3, 2.3 megapixels, approx. 1–16 MB per image, depending on resolution and image content) |
Maximum burst rate: | | 3.5 fps |
Buffer memory: | | DNG compressed, max. 15 images, JPEG no limit (dependent on memory card type, shutter speed and ISO setting) |
Simultaneous capture option for DNG and JPG: | | Yes |
Storage media: | | SD card (SDXC, SDHC) CF card (UDMA7) External on PC |
Other functions Menu languages: | | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Korean |
Firmware update: | | User upload option |
GPS: | | Selectable (may not be available in all countries due to local legislation) |
Wi-Fi: | | Integrated in camera body (remote camera control and image assessment by smartphone or tablet app) |
Date/time: | | User setting option, automatic date, time and time zone synchronisation with activated GPS module |
Horizon: | | Accuracy/display sensitivity <1° at 0–40° ambient temperature |
Interfaces USB: | | LEMO® USB 3.0 HiSpeed |
HDMI): | | HDMI type C socket |
Audio: | | With audio adapter (audio in, audio out, time code) |
Flash synchronisation: | | LEMO® flash sync socket |
Remote release: | | LEMO® cable release |
Wlan: | | Integrated in camera |
Handgrip: | | For multifunctional grip S |
Software Software Included: | | 90 day trial subscription to Adobe® Creative Cloud Photoshop & Lightroom® |
Power supply Battery: | | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, nominal voltage 7.3 V, capacity 2850 mAh |
Battery-independent power supply: | | With Leica AC adapter S (optional accessory) |
Power supply and battery charger: | | Rapid charger S (with integrated US mains plug, plugs for EU, UK and Australia and car adapte Inputs: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, automatic toggle, or 12/24 V DC; output: 7.4 V DC, 1250 mA |
Body Body construction: | | Magnesium body anti-slip rubberized, magnesium top plate, aluminum bottom plate, stainless steel bayonet and operation elements |
Operating conditions: | | 0 to +45°C (32 to 113°F), 15–80% relative humidity |
Dimensions (W × H × D): | | 160 × 80 × 120 mm |
Weight: | | Approx. 1260 g (body only, with battery) |
Dust-proof/splash-proof: | | Yes/yes |
Tripod sockets: | | 1/4" and 3/8" with anti-twist locking pins |
Package Package contents: | | Camera body, Leica Battery S BP-PRO 1, 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 |