Leica S Instruction manual

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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

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Exposure modes Single
Continuous
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

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Flash control SCA 3502
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

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Camera body Magnesium body
anti-slip rubberized
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)

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Leica S Adapter V/M645/P67/H (order
16024/16025/16026/16030)
Leica Case S (order no. 16010)