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*'''Production era''' - Christmas 2012 release
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*'''Order nos.''' - 10 800
*'''Production era''' - Sep 2012-Current
*'''Camera type''' - Digital medium-format single-lens reflex camera for use with Leica S lenses.
*'''Order nos.'''
*'''Image sensor''' - low-noise CCD sensor with microlenses and microlens shift
**'''Type 006''' - 10803 (Sep 2012-2015)
**'''Resolution''': 37.5 megapixels (7,500 x 5,000), '''size''': 45 x 30 mm, '''pixel spacing''': 6 μm. '''aspect ratio''': 3:2, '''dynamic range''': 12 stops, '''color depth''': 16 bits per pixel, '''color spaces''' sRGB /Adobe RGB, /ECI RGB 2.0, '''low-pass filter''' - no, '''IR filter''' - on sensor, '''Moiré suppression''' - In external image processing software (e.g. with the Adobe® Lightroom® software provided with the camera)
**'''Type 006 S-E''' - 10812 (Sep 2014-2015) see below (rear view), 10825 (+ 70 mm lens)
**'''White balance''' - Presets - daylight, cloudy , shade, tungsten, HMI, fluorescent warm, fluorescent cool, flash /auto /manual set / color temperature (Kelvin)
**'''Editions 100''' - 10805 (+ 30 + 70 mm lenses); 10807 (+ 100 mm lens)
**'''Sensitivity range''' - ISO 100 (pull 80) to 1600 (manual or automatic control).
**'''[[Type 007 - 10804]]''' (Aug 2015-current)
*'''Lenses'''  
*'''Camera type''' - '''Leica S''' (Type 006, 007) Digital medium format reflex camera
**'''Lens mount''' - Leica S-Bayonet for Leica S-Lenses
**'''Processor''' - Maestro I (Type 006) - [[Maestro II with a frame rate of 3.5 fps]]
**'''Focal length''' - Dependent on Leica S-Lens attached, conversion factor to 35 mm film equivalent 0.8 ×.
*'''Lens connection''' - '''Leica S''' bayonet
*'''Focusing'''
*'''Lens system''' - Leica [[S Lenses]]
**'''Type''' - Predictive AF with center cross-sensor defined by cross-hairs on the focusing screen, focusing drive integrated in lenses
*'''Picture format / Aspect ratio''' - 45 x 30 mm / 3 : 2
**'''AF modes''' - Selectable modes AF s (single) = focus priority, AF c (continuous) = release priority, MF (manual), manual override of AF settings possible at all times
**'''Image sensor / Resolution''' - Low noise CCD sensor with 6 μm pixel pitch, with micro-lenses and micro-lens shift / 7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP); [[CMOS 35 x 45 mm sensor]]
**'''AF memory''' - Second resistance point hold on shutter release, lock for single exposure or constant by setting with 5-way control
**'''[[Video]]''' - [[Super 35 Cine 4K]]
**'''Manual focus''' - With lens focusing ring
**'''Dynamic range''' - 12 f-stops
*'''Exposure setting'''
**'''Color depth''' - 16 Bit
**'''Exposure metering''' - Exposure metering through the lens (TTL), '''Metering modes''' - Multi-segment metering (5 fields), center-weighted integral metering, selective (spot) metering (3.5% of image frame).
**'''Low pass filter''' - None, for maximum transmission of sharpness, suppression of Moiré by external digital processing
**'''AE lock''' - Second resistance point hold on shutter release, lock for single exposure or constant by setting with 5-way control
**'''IR filter''' - On sensor
**'''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, warning signal in viewfinder when out of metering range, multi-field photodiode metering cell for available light (continuous light metering)
**'''Data formats''' - DNG (raw data, uncompressed or loss free compression), DNG + JPEG fine, DNG + JPEG basic, JPEG fine, JPEG basic. DNG /JPEG resolution DNG: 37.5 MP, JPEG: 37.5 MP, 9.3 MP, 2.3 MP
**'''Exposure control''' - Programme AE (with shift function) (P), shutter priority AE (T), aperture priority AE (A), manual metering (M)
**'''File size DNG''' - Approx. 72 /42 MB (uncompressed /compressed), '''JPEG''' - Approx. 1 - 16 MB (depending on resolution /compression used and picture content)
**'''Exposure compensation''' - compensation ± 3 EV in half-EV increments.
**'''Buffer memory''' - 2 GB, maximum number of pictures in series (depending on memory card used) - '''DNG''' - uncompressed /compressed - maximum 28 /32, '''JPEG''' - unlimited
**'''Bracketing (AEB)''' - 3 /5 exposures (automatic /manual) / ½, 1, 2, 3 stops, depending on mode setting, variation of exposures with aperture or shutter speed
**'''Color space''' - Adobe® RGB, sRGB, ECI RGB V2
**'''ISO sensitivity''' - ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO1600, automatic control
**'''White balance''' - Automatic, manual, 8 presets, color temperature metering 2000 K - 13,100 K
*'''Shutter''' - Selectable with main switch
**'''Storage medium''' - CF cards (max. UDMA7), SD cards up to 2 GB, SDHC cards up to 32 GB, SDXC cards, external PC
**'''Type''' - In-camera - Microprocessor-controlled, metal-blade, vertical focal-plane shutter
**'''Menu languages''' - German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Russian
**'''Shutter speeds''' - Manual setting (T and M modes): 6s to 1 /4000 s in half-speed increments, time exposure (B mode): up to max. 125 s, flash sync speed 1 /125 s, automatic (A and P modes): continuous from 32 s to 1 /4000 s
**'''Compatibility''' - Windows® XP / Vista® / 7®; Mac® OS X (10.5 and higher)
**'''CS shutter option''' - Optional central shutter in Leica S-Lenses (CS versions).
*'''Exposure control'''  
**'''CS shutter speeds''' - Manual setting (T and M modes): 6s to 1 /1000 s in half-speed increments, flash sync at all speeds, automatic (A and P modes): continuous from 8 s to 1 /1000 s
**'''Exposure metering''' - Open aperture metering through the lens (TTL)
**'''Linear flash mode''' - faster sync speeds than 1/125 s possible with Leica SF 58 flash unit and HSS-capable SCA 3002 flashes
**'''Metering methods''' - Spot (3.5%), center weighted, multiple field metering (5 fields)
**'''Continuous shooting''' - ~ 1.5 fps
**'''Metering memory lock''' - Pressing shutter release button to pressure point, storing for 1 picture or continuously using joystick
**'''Release button''' - 3-step; activation of metering and AF functions, AE/AF lock, shutter release
**'''Exposure compensation''' . ± 3 EV (exposure values), adjustable in half steps
**'''Self-timer''' -  Selectable delay, 2 s or 12 s, activation signaled by flashing LED on front of camera and display on monitor
**'''Bracketing''' - Choice of 3 or 5 pictures, with choice of 1/2 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV, 3 EV variation between individual pictures, change of exposure produced by aperture and /or shutter speed depending on set exposure mode
**'''Mirror pre-release''' -  1st release - Mirror flips up, locks in up position, aperture closes to selected value, 2nd release: Shutter releases, exposure, mirror returns
**'''Metering range''' - (at f /2.5 and ISO 100) Spot metering: EV2, 1 - 20, center-weighted and multiple field metering: EV1, 1 - 20, warning display in viewfinder for values above/below metering range, measuring cell for available light: multiple field photo diode (continuous light measurement)
*'''Viewfinder'''
**'''Sensitivities''' - ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, AutoISO
**'''Type''' - Pentaprism viewfinder with high-eyepoint eyepiece, LCD bar below viewfinder image, illuminated and with displays /warnings
**'''Exposure modes''' - Automatic program with shift function ('''P'''), aperture priority ('''A'''), time preset /shutter speed priority ('''T'''), manual setting ('''M'''), bulb /time preset ('''B''')
**'''Magnification''' - 0.87 × (with 70 mm lens at infinity).
*'''Flash exposure control'''  
**'''Viewfinder coverage''' - ~ 98%
**'''Flash unit connections''' - Accessory shoe with center and control contacts, LEMO® or standard flash connecting socket without output control
**'''Diopter compensation''' - –3 to +1 diopters
**'''Synchronization''' - Flash sync speed: 1/125 s, or 1/1000 s for lenses with central shutter, slower shutter speeds available, choice of start or end of exposure; flash with faster shutter speeds (1/180 s – 1/4000 s) also possible with flash units with corresponding features (HSS mode)
**'''Focusing screen''' - Interchangeable, ground glass screen with microprism ring and split image (standard), full ground glass screen with cross-hairs (optional accessory), full ground glass screen with engraved grid (optional accessory)
**'''Flash measuring cell''' - Multiple field photo diode
*'''Displays'''
**'''Flash exposure metering / control''' - (with Leica [[SF-58]] or system-compatible flash units, mounted on camera) Control by flash unit with TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light
**'''Type''' - Full-color, self-illuminating, top-deck panel (OLED), (OLED), monitor screen
**'''High speed sync mode''' - (with Leica [[SF-58]] or system-compatible flash units, with TTL pre-flash metering and automatic TTL HSS control) For flash photography with faster shutter speeds than the sync time by emitting several flashes in rapid succession, automatic switch to TTL HSS mode (with TTL HSS mode on the flash unit) if sync speed is not reached
**'''Monitor screen''' - 3-inch TFT-LCD monitor screen with 921,600 pixels, 16 million colors, sRGB color space, image field ~ 100%, maximum oblique viewing angle 170°
**'''Strobe flash mode''' - (multiple flashes fired during one exposure) Automatic adjustment of exposure time in P and A exposure modes and with system compatible flash units with appropriate features
**'''Protective cover''' - Anti-reflex /dirt-repellent protective glass cover in scratch-resistant Corning®Gorilla®Glass
**'''Flash exposure compensation''' - Can be set on flash units with appropriate features (Leica [[SF-58]]  ± 3EV in 1 /3 EV steps)
*'''Flash'''
**'''Displays in flash mode''' - Ready status indicated by flashing or constant illumination of flash symbol in viewfinder
**'''Connection''' - Hot shoe with central contact and dedicated control contacts, LEMO® or standard flash connection sockets with out control of flash power, standard flash sync socket
**'''Flash reflector illumination angle''' - Automatic adaptation to the focal length used with Leica [[SF-58]] or system-compatible flash units with motorized zoom reflector
**'''Metering modes''' - TTL (multi-segment, selective, center-weighted)
*'''Focusing'''  
**'''Compatibility''' -  Full compatibility with Leica [[SF-58]] and flash units with SCA3002 adapters.
**'''Focus detection''' - Using phase detection method
**'''X synchronization''' - 1 /125 s (body FPS) / 1 /1000 s (lens CS), sync at all slower speeds, choice of first or second curtain sync; FPS flash sync at faster shutter speeds (1 /180 s - 1 /4000 s) possible with suitably equipped flash units (HSS mode)
**'''Sensor / Metering field''' - Central cross sensor, defined by cross hairs on ground glass screen
**'''Flash exposure correction''' - ± 3 EV in ½ EV increments.
**'''Modes''' - Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time
**'''Second curtain sync''' - Yes
**'''Metering memory lock''' - Pressing shutter release button to pressure point, storing for 1 picture or continuously using joystick
**'''Flash metering cell''' - Multi-field photodiode
**'''Drive''' - In lenses
**'''Strobe flash mode''' - Automatic adjustment of shutter speed in exposure modes P and A
**'''Displays''' - See Instructions p. 10
**'''Displays in flash mode''' - Flash-ready signaled by flashing /constant flash symbol in viewfinder
*'''Viewfinder system'''  
**'''Flash reflector angle''' - Automatic adaptation to focal length of lens attached with Leica [[SF-58]] flash unit or system-compatible flash units with motorized zoom reflector
**'''Eyepiece''' - High eye point viewfinder, diopter compensation from -3 to +1dpt. adjustable on viewfinder
*'''Exposure modes''' - Single frame, continuous, self-timer 2  s (with mirror pre-release), self-timer 12  s (with mirror pre-release).
**'''Focusing screens''' - Interchangeable, 3 models available: Ground glass screen with micro-prism ring and split-image wedge (standard), ground glass screen with cross hairs, ground glass screen with grid division.
*'''Data recording'''
**'''Viewfinder field''' - 98 %
**'''Image file formats''' - DNG 5000 × 7500 pixels, 37.5 MP, ~ 72 MB per image, lossless compressed DNG (7500 × 5000 pixels, ~ 42 MB per image), JPEG (7500 × 5000 pixels, in three resolutions, 37.5, 9.3, 2.3 megapixels, ~ 1-16 MB per image, depending on resolution and image content).
**'''Magnification''' - 0.87 x with 70mm lens set to infinity and 0 dpt.
**'''Maximum frame rate''' -  1.5 fps.
*'''Displays'''  
**'''Buffer memory''' - DNG max. 28 images, DNG compressed max. 32 images, JPEG no limit.
**'''Viewfinder''' - LCD line below viewfinder image, for displays see Instructions p. 10
**'''Simultaneous recording in DNG and JPG possible''' - Yes, arbitrary combinations of DNG and JPEG, various formats on different memory cards (e.g. DNG on CF card, JPEG on SD card).
**'''Top panel''' - Colored, self-illuminating OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), for displays see p. 11 of Instructions
**'''Storage options''' - SD card (SD cards to 2 GB max., SDHC card to 32 GB max., SDXC card), CompactFlash card (UDMA7), external transfer to PC hard disk
**'''Monitor''' - 3 inch color TFT LCD monitor with 16 million colors and 921,600 pixels, approx. 100% image field, max. 170° angle of view, anti-reflection/ dirt protective glass Color space: sRGB, for displays see Instructions p. 12
*'''Other functions'''  
*'''Shutter and shutter release'''  
**'''Review formats''' -  Single frame with exposure parameters, single frame, 4 thumbnails, 9 thumbnails, loupe function.
**'''Shutter''' - Selectable using main switch, in camera: Microprocessor controlled metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement, in Leica CS lenses with appropriate feature: Central shutter
**'''Zoom magnifier in review mode''' - 4-step loupe function , pixel-level magnification, 100% view by longer pressure on clickwheel.
**'''Shutter speeds''' - Manual setting (in '''T'''and '''M'''): 6 to 1 /4000s in half steps (6 to 1 /1000 s with central shutter), B for long time exposures up to maximum 125 s, flash synchronization up to 1/125 s (1 /1000 s with central shutter)  
**'''Delete protection''' - Delete protect for individual images.
::Automatic setting (in '''P''' and '''A'''): continuous from 32s to 1 /4000 s (8 to 1 /1000s with central shutter)
**'''Menu categories''' - Camera, Image, Setup, Play.
::High speed sync flash with all faster shutter speeds than 1/ 125s possible (with Leica [[SF-58]] and HSS compatible, SCA 3002 standard flash units)
**'''Menu languages''' - 9 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese.
*'''Series exposures''' - Approx. 1.5 fps, max. 32 /28 pictures in series with DNG compressed/uncompressed, unlimited with JPEG
**'''Firmware update''' - User upload option.
**'''Shutter release button''' - Three positions: Exposure and focus metering on – Metering memory lock – Shutter release
**'''GPS''' - Selectable (may not be available in all countries due to local legislation) – forced deactivation possible, positioning data recorded in the Exif data of image files
**'''Self-timer''' - Delay time either 2 or 12s, indicated by flashing LED on front of camera and corresponding display in monitor
**'''Date /time''' - User setting option, automatic date-, time- and time zone-synchronization with activated GPS module
**'''Mirror pre-release''' - 1st release: pivoting mirror flips up, lens aperture closed to set value, 2nd release: Shutter is tripped
**'''Levelling''' - Acceleration-sensor controlled determination, '''range''' - Pitch (lateral axis) and tilt (longitudinal axis) ± 90°, accuracy / display sensitivity < 1° at 0-40°C (32 - 104°F) ambient temperature, displayed on monitor
*'''Turning camera on /off''' - With main switch on top left back of camera, optional auto switch off after approx. 2/5/10 minutes
*'''Interfaces'''  
**'''Power supply''' - 1 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.4 V, capacity 2100 mAh, remaining capacity indicated in top panel display, number of pictures to CIPA standards
**'''PC''' -   ISO hot shoe, High-speed USB 2.0 (LEMO socket with strain relief, cable included in package).
**'''Charger''' - Inputs: 100-240 V AC, 50/60Hz, automatic switching, or 12 /24V DC; Output: 7.4V DC, 1250mA.
**'''Other''' - HDMI Type C socket, remote release, X-flash sync, SCA3002, 7-pin LEMO flash connection socket, interface for Leica multifunctional [[Handgrip S]]
**'''GPS''' - Selectable (not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation, i.e. automatic forced deactivation in some locations), data written to EXIF header of image files.
**'''OS compatibility Systems''' - Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7® Apple Macintosh upwards from MAC OSX® 10.5
**'''[[Wi-fi]]''' - [[Type 007]]
*'''Software'''  
**'''Spirit level''' - Measured by acceleration sensor, measuring range: Inclination (about transverse axis) and tilt (about longitudinal axis) each ± 90°, measuring accuracy / display sensitivity: ≤ 1° at 0-40° C, display in monitor
**'''Software package''' - Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® and Leica Image Shuttle 2, downloadable from the Leica Owners Area after product registration.
*'''Camera body'''
*'''Power supply'''
**'''Material''' - Cast magnesium solid metal chassis with non-slip plastic finish, magnesium top panel, fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate base.
**'''On /off''' - Main switch on top deck, selectable automatic sleep mode after ~ 2, 5, or 10 minutes
**'''Tripod thread''' - A 1/4 (inch) DIN and A 3/8 (inch) DIN (steel inserts) each with locking mechanism complying with DIN 4503, in metal tripod plate, central under lens axis
**'''Battery''' - Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, nominal voltage 7.4 V, capacity 2100 mAh.
**'''Operating conditions''' - 0 to +45°C /32° -113°F, 15%-80% humidity
**'''Battery-independent power supply''' - With Leica AC-Adapter S (optional accessory)
**'''Interfaces''' - ISO flash shoe, standard flash connecting socket, HDMI socket type C, 4-pin LEMO® socket for data output (High-speed USB 2.0 standard), 7-pin LEMO® socket for remote control accessories / remote flash firing, contact strip for multi-function hand grip S
**'''Battery level display''' - in top deck OLED panel
**'''Dimensions''' (Width x Depth x Height) - Approx. 160 x 80 x 120 mm - 6 5/16 x 3 5/32 x 4 3/4 in
**'''Power-saving options (sleep function)''' - 4 steps, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, off
**'''Weight''' - Approx. 1260 g - 2 lb 12.4 oz (with Battery)
**'''Power supply and battery charger''' - Rapid charger S (with integrated US mains plug, interchangeable EU, UK, and AUS plugs, and car adapter) '''Inputs''' - 100–240 V AC, 50 /60 Hz, automatic adaptation, or 12 /24 V DC; output: 7.4 V DC, 1250 mA.
*'''Items supplied''' - Charger 100-240V with integrated US mains plug, interchangeable mains plugs (Euro, GB, AUS) and car charging cable, lithium ion battery, LEMO® USB cable, LEMO® sync cable, carrying strap, camera bayonet cap, eyepiece cap, software: Leica Image Shuttle, Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® (can be downloaded after registering the camera on the Leica Camera AG home page, see Instructions p. 63)
*'''Body'''
*'''Designer''' - [[Manfred Meinzer]] (housing 09 Sep 2008 EU)
**'''Body construction''' - Full-metal chassis in diecast aluminum with high-grip plastic coating, magnesium alloy top deck, baseplate in glass-fiber reinforced polycarbonate
*'''Manuals & brochures'''
**'''Operating conditions''' - 0 to +45°C (32 to 113°F), 15–80% relative humidity.
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/c/c2/The_new_S_brochure_en.pdf Leica S 006 Brochure.pdf]
**'''Dimensions (W × H × D)''' - 160 × 80 × 120 mm (6.29 x 4.72 x 3.15 in)  
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/a/a8/S-E_EN.pdf Leica S-E Instructions.pdf] - (Image Below)
**'''Weight''' - ~ 1260 g / 2.78 lbs (body only, with battery).
*'''S Firmware Updates''' - ([https://owners.leica-camera.com/index.php/en/login see Owner's Area for latest firmware])
**'''Dust proof/splash proof''' - Yes / yes.
: Manufacturer's data as of October 2012 (S Instructions 93391 VIII /12 /FLW /B&S)
**'''Tripod thread''' - 1 /4-inch and 3 /8-inch bushes, with locater holes for anti-twist locking pins.
[[Image:Lsb.jpg|365px]] [[Image:Sgp.jpg|462px]]
*'''Package''' - S-Body, rapid charger S (with integrated US mains plug, interchangeable EU, UK, and AUS plugs, and car adapter), rechargeable lithium-ion battery, LEMO® USB cable, LEMO® flash sync cable, carrying strap, bayonet cap, eyepiece cap
== S System Accessories == 
[[Image:Sgp.jpg|490px]]
*[[2012 Leica S accessories in red]] .* indicates items supplied with Leica S purchase
*'''Accessories'''
**External flash
**14488 - [[SF-58]] - Flash Unit
***14488 - [[SF-58]] Flash unit
**14491 - HDMI Kable S
***14489 - Diffuser
**16000 - Standard focusing screen S
***[[16031]] - LEMO® flash sync cable.*
**16001 - Microprism focusing screen S
**Power supply
**16002 - Grid focusing screen S, showing the “golden ratio” for precise image composition
***14429 - Replacement battery S  
**16003 - Multifunctional [[Handgrip S]] (shown)
***14491 - HDMI Cable S / 14492 (JP TW)
**16004 - Hand strap (shown)
***[[16009]] - Quick charger S /mains & charger cables.* - 14429 Replacement battery S
**16010 - Case S
***16011 - Professional Charger S
**16011 - Professional charger S - 14429 Replacement battery S 
***[[16014]] - LEMO® USB cable.*
**16012 - Shutter Release Cable S
***[[16022]] - AC Adapter S
***[[16029]] - Remote Shutter Release Cable S
***[[16039]] - Battery S BP-Pro 1
***[[16040]] - USB 3.0 cable 007
***[[16041]] - AC adaptor 007
***[[16042]] - Audio adaptor 007
**Focusing screens
***16000 - Uniform ground glass screen S.*
***16001 - Ground glass screen with micro-prism ring and split-image wedge
***16002 - Uniform ground glass screen with grid division
**Cases, straps, grips and caps 
***[[16004]] - Wrist strap S (shown)
***[[16006]] - Carrying strap S
***16010 - ABS System Case S
***[[16015]] - Eyepiece cap S.*
***[[16021]] - Camera bayonet cap S.*
***[[16028]] - Multi-function Handgrip S (shown)
***[[16037]] - Camera strap S.*
**Lens adapters
**Lens adapters
***16024 - S-Adapter V - Hasselblad V system lenses (introduced August 2011)
***16024 - S-Adapter V - Hasselblad V system lenses (introduced August 2011)
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***16026 - S-Adapter M645 - Mamiya 645 system lenses (introduced August 2011)  
***16026 - S-Adapter M645 - Mamiya 645 system lenses (introduced August 2011)  
***16030 - [[S-Adapter H]] - Hasselblad H system lenses (introduced May 2012)
***16030 - [[S-Adapter H]] - Hasselblad H system lenses (introduced May 2012)
**Other - "High-quality filters can be obtained . . . from traditional manufacturers like B+W and Heliopan."
***16038 - S-Adapter C - Contax 645 SLR system lenses (introduced June 2013)
*'''Service packages''' - Leica Protection Plan Body (included in price) - Leica Protection Plan Lens (optional) - Leica Protection Plan Vario Lens (optional) - Leica Protection Plan CS Lens (optional)
: Manufacturer's data as of October 2012 (S Instructions 93391 VIII /12 /FLW /B&S)
:Manufacturer's data as of September 2012
 
*'''Designer''' - [[Manfred Meinzer]] (housing 09 Sep 2008 EU)
=== After-market accessories ===
*'''Manuals & brochures''' - [http://www.s.leica-camera.com/ Manufacturer's Site]
 
*'''S Firmware Updates''' - ([https://owners.leica-camera.com/index.php/en/login see Owner's Area for latest firmware])
*'''Lei-ko R to S Adapter''' - for long (180+) R-lenses
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-s2-forum/280110-lei-ko-r-s-adapter.html Forum disscussion]
*'''Sinar [http://www.sinar.ch/wp-content/uploads/Sinar_p-MF-L_EN.pdf p MF-L]''' [[File:Sp-MF-L.jpg|200px]]
*'''Lei-ko Winkelsucher''' - Right-angle S-viewfinder [http://www.lei-ko.de/produkte/Produkte.html (in German)] [[File:Winks.jpg|140px]]
 
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|[[Image:S24.jpg|60px]]. .[[Image:S30f28.jpg|30px]][[Image:S30cs.jpg|60px]]. .[[Image:S39.jpg|60px]]. .[[Image:S35f25.jpg|54px]]. .[[Image:S45.jpg|54px]]. .[[Image:S7025.jpg|95px]]. .[[File:Ss100.jpg|30px]]. .[[Image:S120f25.jpg|60px]]. .[[Image:Sts.jpg|60px]]. .[[Image:S180f35.jpg|54px]]
|}
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== Comment ==
== Comment ==
*'''Videos'''
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=751eFNI1Ni0 Matt Granger]
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/leica-s/leica-sA.HTM Imaging Resource]
**[http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2012/12/the-best-camera-in-the-world.html Mike Johnston]
**[http://www.reddotforum.com/content/2015/09/leica-s-typ-007-review/ David Farkus]
**[http://www.overgaard.dk/leica_S2_dSLR.html Thorsten Overgaard]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-news/2015/09/leica-s-test/?utm_source=luf150916&utm_medium=E-Mail Jono Slack]
*'''Forum discussion'''
*'''Forum discussion'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-s2-forum/255617-new-s.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-s2-forum/255617-new-s.html]
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-s2-forum/289468-few-questions.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-s2-forum/289468-few-questions-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-news/2012/09/leica-s/?utm_source=20120917en&utm_medium=E-Mail Andreas Jürgensen]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-s-typ-006-s2-forum/318106-s-typ-006-shutter-release.html Shutter Release]
**[http://www.reddotforum.com/content.php/279-Photokina-2012-Day-2-The-Leica-S-%28Part-1%29 David Farkus] [http://www.reddotforum.com/content.php/282-Photokina-2012-Day-2-The-Leica-S-%28Part-2%29 2]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-s-typ-006-s2-forum/323824-s-vs-s2.html]
 
== Leica S Serial Numbers ==
 
{| class="prettytable"
!SN Start
!SN End
!Product
!Year
!Total
|-
| -4416929 || [[4417326~]] ||Leica S (006)||2013||316+ [[~4417011]]
|-
| -4686885 || 4687111- ||Leica S (006)||2014|| unknown
|-
| -unknown || 4689909- ||Leica S (006-100)||2014|| unknown
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| -4789965 || ||Leica S-E||2014||unknown
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|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||2013-2015||unknown
|-
Serial numbers compiled from known S cameras<br>[[~ stolen cameras, please report if found on sale]]

Latest revision as of 14:01, 31 October 2015

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  • Production era - Sep 2012-Current
  • Order nos.
    • Type 006 - 10803 (Sep 2012-2015)
    • Type 006 S-E - 10812 (Sep 2014-2015) see below (rear view), 10825 (+ 70 mm lens)
    • Editions 100 - 10805 (+ 30 + 70 mm lenses); 10807 (+ 100 mm lens)
    • Type 007 - 10804 (Aug 2015-current)
  • Camera type - Leica S (Type 006, 007) Digital medium format reflex camera
  • Lens connection - Leica S bayonet
  • Lens system - Leica S Lenses
  • Picture format / Aspect ratio - 45 x 30 mm / 3 : 2
    • Image sensor / Resolution - Low noise CCD sensor with 6 μm pixel pitch, with micro-lenses and micro-lens shift / 7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP); CMOS 35 x 45 mm sensor
    • Video - Super 35 Cine 4K
    • Dynamic range - 12 f-stops
    • Color depth - 16 Bit
    • Low pass filter - None, for maximum transmission of sharpness, suppression of Moiré by external digital processing
    • IR filter - On sensor
    • Data formats - DNG (raw data, uncompressed or loss free compression), DNG + JPEG fine, DNG + JPEG basic, JPEG fine, JPEG basic. DNG /JPEG resolution DNG: 37.5 MP, JPEG: 37.5 MP, 9.3 MP, 2.3 MP
    • File size DNG - Approx. 72 /42 MB (uncompressed /compressed), JPEG - Approx. 1 - 16 MB (depending on resolution /compression used and picture content)
    • Buffer memory - 2 GB, maximum number of pictures in series (depending on memory card used) - DNG - uncompressed /compressed - maximum 28 /32, JPEG - unlimited
    • Color space - Adobe® RGB, sRGB, ECI RGB V2
    • White balance - Automatic, manual, 8 presets, color temperature metering 2000 K - 13,100 K
    • Storage medium - CF cards (max. UDMA7), SD cards up to 2 GB, SDHC cards up to 32 GB, SDXC cards, external PC
    • Menu languages - German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Russian
    • Compatibility - Windows® XP / Vista® / 7®; Mac® OS X (10.5 and higher)
  • Exposure control
    • Exposure metering - Open aperture metering through the lens (TTL)
    • Metering methods - Spot (3.5%), center weighted, multiple field metering (5 fields)
    • Metering memory lock - Pressing shutter release button to pressure point, storing for 1 picture or continuously using joystick
    • Exposure compensation . ± 3 EV (exposure values), adjustable in half steps
    • Bracketing - Choice of 3 or 5 pictures, with choice of 1/2 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV, 3 EV variation between individual pictures, change of exposure produced by aperture and /or shutter speed depending on set exposure mode
    • Metering range - (at f /2.5 and ISO 100) Spot metering: EV2, 1 - 20, center-weighted and multiple field metering: EV1, 1 - 20, warning display in viewfinder for values above/below metering range, measuring cell for available light: multiple field photo diode (continuous light measurement)
    • Sensitivities - ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, AutoISO
    • Exposure modes - Automatic program with shift function (P), aperture priority (A), time preset /shutter speed priority (T), manual setting (M), bulb /time preset (B)
  • Flash exposure control
    • Flash unit connections - Accessory shoe with center and control contacts, LEMO® or standard flash connecting socket without output control
    • Synchronization - Flash sync speed: 1/125 s, or 1/1000 s for lenses with central shutter, slower shutter speeds available, choice of start or end of exposure; flash with faster shutter speeds (1/180 s – 1/4000 s) also possible with flash units with corresponding features (HSS mode)
    • Flash measuring cell - Multiple field photo diode
    • Flash exposure metering / control - (with Leica SF-58 or system-compatible flash units, mounted on camera) Control by flash unit with TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light
    • High speed sync mode - (with Leica SF-58 or system-compatible flash units, with TTL pre-flash metering and automatic TTL HSS control) For flash photography with faster shutter speeds than the sync time by emitting several flashes in rapid succession, automatic switch to TTL HSS mode (with TTL HSS mode on the flash unit) if sync speed is not reached
    • Strobe flash mode - (multiple flashes fired during one exposure) Automatic adjustment of exposure time in P and A exposure modes and with system compatible flash units with appropriate features
    • Flash exposure compensation - Can be set on flash units with appropriate features (Leica SF-58 ± 3EV in 1 /3 EV steps)
    • Displays in flash mode - Ready status indicated by flashing or constant illumination of flash symbol in viewfinder
    • Flash reflector illumination angle - Automatic adaptation to the focal length used with Leica SF-58 or system-compatible flash units with motorized zoom reflector
  • Focusing
    • Focus detection - Using phase detection method
    • Sensor / Metering field - Central cross sensor, defined by cross hairs on ground glass screen
    • Modes - Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time
    • Metering memory lock - Pressing shutter release button to pressure point, storing for 1 picture or continuously using joystick
    • Drive - In lenses
    • Displays - See Instructions p. 10
  • Viewfinder system
    • Eyepiece - High eye point viewfinder, diopter compensation from -3 to +1dpt. adjustable on viewfinder
    • Focusing screens - Interchangeable, 3 models available: Ground glass screen with micro-prism ring and split-image wedge (standard), ground glass screen with cross hairs, ground glass screen with grid division.
    • Viewfinder field - 98 %
    • Magnification - 0.87 x with 70mm lens set to infinity and 0 dpt.
  • Displays
    • Viewfinder - LCD line below viewfinder image, for displays see Instructions p. 10
    • Top panel - Colored, self-illuminating OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), for displays see p. 11 of Instructions
    • Monitor - 3 inch color TFT LCD monitor with 16 million colors and 921,600 pixels, approx. 100% image field, max. 170° angle of view, anti-reflection/ dirt protective glass Color space: sRGB, for displays see Instructions p. 12
  • Shutter and shutter release
    • Shutter - Selectable using main switch, in camera: Microprocessor controlled metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement, in Leica CS lenses with appropriate feature: Central shutter
    • Shutter speeds - Manual setting (in Tand M): 6 to 1 /4000s in half steps (6 to 1 /1000 s with central shutter), B for long time exposures up to maximum 125 s, flash synchronization up to 1/125 s (1 /1000 s with central shutter)
Automatic setting (in P and A): continuous from 32s to 1 /4000 s (8 to 1 /1000s with central shutter)
High speed sync flash with all faster shutter speeds than 1/ 125s possible (with Leica SF-58 and HSS compatible, SCA 3002 standard flash units)
  • Series exposures - Approx. 1.5 fps, max. 32 /28 pictures in series with DNG compressed/uncompressed, unlimited with JPEG
    • Shutter release button - Three positions: Exposure and focus metering on – Metering memory lock – Shutter release
    • Self-timer - Delay time either 2 or 12s, indicated by flashing LED on front of camera and corresponding display in monitor
    • Mirror pre-release - 1st release: pivoting mirror flips up, lens aperture closed to set value, 2nd release: Shutter is tripped
  • Turning camera on /off - With main switch on top left back of camera, optional auto switch off after approx. 2/5/10 minutes
    • Power supply - 1 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.4 V, capacity 2100 mAh, remaining capacity indicated in top panel display, number of pictures to CIPA standards
    • Charger - Inputs: 100-240 V AC, 50/60Hz, automatic switching, or 12 /24V DC; Output: 7.4V DC, 1250mA.
    • GPS - Selectable (not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation, i.e. automatic forced deactivation in some locations), data written to EXIF header of image files.
    • Wi-fi - Type 007
    • Spirit level - Measured by acceleration sensor, measuring range: Inclination (about transverse axis) and tilt (about longitudinal axis) each ± 90°, measuring accuracy / display sensitivity: ≤ 1° at 0-40° C, display in monitor
  • Camera body
    • Material - Cast magnesium solid metal chassis with non-slip plastic finish, magnesium top panel, fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate base.
    • Tripod thread - A 1/4 (inch) DIN and A 3/8 (inch) DIN (steel inserts) each with locking mechanism complying with DIN 4503, in metal tripod plate, central under lens axis
    • Operating conditions - 0 to +45°C /32° -113°F, 15%-80% humidity
    • Interfaces - ISO flash shoe, standard flash connecting socket, HDMI socket type C, 4-pin LEMO® socket for data output (High-speed USB 2.0 standard), 7-pin LEMO® socket for remote control accessories / remote flash firing, contact strip for multi-function hand grip S
    • Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) - Approx. 160 x 80 x 120 mm - 6 5/16 x 3 5/32 x 4 3/4 in
    • Weight - Approx. 1260 g - 2 lb 12.4 oz (with Battery)
  • Items supplied - Charger 100-240V with integrated US mains plug, interchangeable mains plugs (Euro, GB, AUS) and car charging cable, lithium ion battery, LEMO® USB cable, LEMO® sync cable, carrying strap, camera bayonet cap, eyepiece cap, software: Leica Image Shuttle, Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® (can be downloaded after registering the camera on the Leica Camera AG home page, see Instructions p. 63)
  • Designer - Manfred Meinzer (housing 09 Sep 2008 EU)
  • Manuals & brochures
  • S Firmware Updates - (see Owner's Area for latest firmware)
Manufacturer's data as of October 2012 (S Instructions 93391 VIII /12 /FLW /B&S)

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S System Accessories

  • 2012 Leica S accessories in red .* indicates items supplied with Leica S purchase
    • External flash
      • 14488 - SF-58 Flash unit
      • 14489 - Diffuser
      • 16031 - LEMO® flash sync cable.*
    • Power supply
      • 14429 - Replacement battery S
      • 14491 - HDMI Cable S / 14492 (JP TW)
      • 16009 - Quick charger S /mains & charger cables.* - 14429 Replacement battery S
      • 16011 - Professional Charger S
      • 16014 - LEMO® USB cable.*
      • 16022 - AC Adapter S
      • 16029 - Remote Shutter Release Cable S
      • 16039 - Battery S BP-Pro 1
      • 16040 - USB 3.0 cable 007
      • 16041 - AC adaptor 007
      • 16042 - Audio adaptor 007
    • Focusing screens
      • 16000 - Uniform ground glass screen S.*
      • 16001 - Ground glass screen with micro-prism ring and split-image wedge
      • 16002 - Uniform ground glass screen with grid division
    • Cases, straps, grips and caps
      • 16004 - Wrist strap S (shown)
      • 16006 - Carrying strap S
      • 16010 - ABS System Case S
      • 16015 - Eyepiece cap S.*
      • 16021 - Camera bayonet cap S.*
      • 16028 - Multi-function Handgrip S (shown)
      • 16037 - Camera strap S.*
    • Lens adapters
      • 16024 - S-Adapter V - Hasselblad V system lenses (introduced August 2011)
      • 16025 - S-Adapter P67 - Pentax 67 system lenses (introduced August 2011)
      • 16026 - S-Adapter M645 - Mamiya 645 system lenses (introduced August 2011)
      • 16030 - S-Adapter H - Hasselblad H system lenses (introduced May 2012)
      • 16038 - S-Adapter C - Contax 645 SLR system lenses (introduced June 2013)
Manufacturer's data as of October 2012 (S Instructions 93391 VIII /12 /FLW /B&S)

After-market accessories

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Leica S Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known S cameras
~ stolen cameras, please report if found on sale
SN Start SN End Product Year Total
-4416929 4417326~ Leica S (006) 2013 316+ ~4417011
-4686885 4687111- Leica S (006) 2014 unknown
-unknown 4689909- Leica S (006-100) 2014 unknown
-4789965 Leica S-E 2014 unknown
TOTAL ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS 2013-2015 unknown
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