As anticipated, Leica revealed a new minute ago their Leica SL Typ-601 system. This is a Mirrorless, 24 MP CMOS sensor camera with a Maestro II processor, that can go up to ISO 50,000.
The camera also boasts a WiFi connection, a weather-sealed body and a new 4.4MP EyeRes EVF.
The camera shoots an impressive 11 FPS and its video capabilities enable shooting 4K@30FPS with a clean HDMI output port @ 4:2:2 10-bit format.
Mechanical shutter will go up to 1/8,000, and Leica says that they will support an electronic option later on (maybe via a firmware update?).
If it’s fine build that you are looking for, you’ll be happy to hear that the SL Typ-601 is milled from one solid aluminum block making it both beautiful and pretty rugged. Leica says that
The use of numerous seals in the camera body, its control elements, and the Leica SL-Lenses makes it virtually impossible for dust, moisture, or water to get inside. Specially hardened front glasses with AquaDura® coating protect the lenses against dirt, dust, and moisture”
I guess that all that goodness must come with a price. The Leica SL Typ-601 system will be available at Nov 16th, and will set you back roughly $7,500 which would be just enough to buy two Sony A7RII bodies, and have some spare for lenses.
Specs
| Lenses | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Applicable lenses | Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90 mm f/2.8–4 ASPH. Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8–4 Leica Summilux-SL 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lenses from the Leica T Camera System, Leica M-Lenses with Leica M-Adapter T, Leica S-Lenses with Leica S-Adapter L, Leica R-Lenses with Leica R-Adapter L and Leica Cine lenses with Leica PL-Adapter L. |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Type | 24-MP-CMOS-Sensor (24 × 36 mm) |
| Resolution | Full Frame (24 MP): 6000 × 4000 Pixel, APS-C (10 MP): 3936 × 2624 Pixel |
| Filter | IR-Filter, no Lowpass Filter |
| ISO | ISO 50–ISO 50000 |
| Sensor Cleaning | Provided |
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Type | Leica Maestro II series |
| Internal RAM | 2 GB: 33 DNGs or 30 JPEGs and DNGs |
| Image | |
|---|---|
| Image Data Format | JPEG, DNG |
| Colordepth | 14 bit (DNG), 8 bit (JPEG) |
| JPEG Color Space | Adobe RGB, ECI RGB, sRGB |
| Motion | |
|---|---|
| File Format | MP4, MOV |
| Resolution | 4K (4096 × 2160) @ 24 fps; 4K (3840 × 2160) @ 25 and 30 fps; 1080 @ 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100 and 120 fps; 720 @ 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100 and 120 fps |
| Bitrate | 8 bit (recording); 10 bit (HDMI not recording) |
| Color sampling | 4:2:2/10 bit (HDMI only); 4:2:0/8 bit (recording on SD card) |
| Video | V-Log L gamma selectable |
| Audio | Manual/Auto; Stereo microphone, 48 kHz, 16 bit; Wind elimination |
| Audio external via Audio-Adapter | Audio-In (3.5 mm phone jack), Audio-Out (3.5 mm phone jack) |
| Movie Length | Max. duration: 29 min, Max. size: 4 GB |
| EVF | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | SXAG, 4.4 MP |
| Size | 0.66″ |
| Eye Point | 20 mm |
| Field of View | 37° |
| Magnification | × 0.80 (with 50 mm lens at infinity, −1 dpt) |
| Frame coverage | 100 % |
| Diopter correction | − 4 to +2 |
| Eye Sensor | Yes |
| Live View | Operating Modes: Video- and Photo-Live-View separated; Frame rate: up to 60 fps; Exposure simulation available, Optional information: Focus Peaking, Histogram, Clipping/Zebra, Level, Grid Overlay (3 × 3, 6 × 4), Aspect Ratio (1.33:1; 1.66:1; 1.78:1; 1.85:1; 2.35:1; 2.4:1), Safe Area (80 %; 90 %; 92.5 %; 95 %) |
| Storage | SD 1 slot (UHS II) with maximum writing speed 100 MB/s, SD 2 slot (UHS I) with maximum writing speed 30 MB/s |
| Focussing | |
|---|---|
| Type | Contrast AF |
| Focus Modes | AF-S (focus priority), AF-C (shutter priority), MF, Touch-AF |
| AF Modes | Static, Dynamic (tracking), Auto (face detection) |
| AF Size | Point, Field, Zone (9 Fields) |
| AF Steps | 37 or 49 Fields |
| AF Assist Lamp | Built in |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Modes | Program Mode (P), Shutter speed priority mode (T) , Aperture priority mode (A) and manual mode (M) |
| Exposure Metering Modes | Center weighted, Multi zone, Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV-steps |
| Exposure Bracketing | 3/5/7 images in 1/2/3 aperture steps; additional direct JPEG-HDR |
| White Balance | Preset Auto, Daylight 5200 K, Cloudy 6000 K, Shade 7000 K, Tungsten 3200 K, HMI 5600 K, Fluorescent warm 4000 K, Fluorescent cool 4500 K, Flash 5400 K, Greycard, Manual color temperature 2000 K to 11500 K |
| Type | Focal plain shutter |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous slow S (4 fps), Continuous medium M (7 fps), Continuous fast F (11 fps), Self timer 2 s, Self timer 12 s, Interval, Exposure Bracketing, Time exposures up to 30 min |
| Shutter speed | 1/8000 s to 60 s, time exposures up to 30 min, Max. frame rate 11 fps, |
| Warranty | 2 years or 200,000 releases |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Interface | Standard X-jack, Hot shoe with Sync. and TTL-Mode contacts |
| X-Synchronization | 1/250 s |
| Top Display | 1.28″ highly reflective monochrome LCD; 128 × 128 dots; View angle 120°; Anti-fingerprint coating |
| Material | Milled Aluminium |
| Dust/Spray water sealing | Provided |
| Interfaces | USB 3.0 Micro Type B; HDMI Type A; Multi connector adapter for Audio-Out 3.5 mm/Audio-In 3.5 mm; Multi connector cable release; ISO accessory shoe with center and control contacts for flash units; Standard X-jack; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip |
| Tripod threat | A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4″) with anti-twist locking pin |
| Dimensions/Weight | 147 × 104 × 39 mm (W × H × D)/approx. 771/847 g (without/with battery) |
| Working conditions | Approx. 0°– 40 °C, max. 85 % humidity |
| Scope of delivery | Camera body, Camera strap, Lens mount cap, Battery, Battery Charger with international adapter, USB 3.0-cable, Manual, Warranty Card, Leica Lens cleaning tissue |
| Software | Remote Control (USB): Leica Image Shuttle SL; Remote Control (Wi-Fi): Leica SL app (Android/iOS) |
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