Leica S2 DSLR Camera with 37.5MP CCD sensor of 45×30 mm
We have already reported on the preparations by high quality dSLR camera, Leica S2. And now the famous German manufacturer of photographic officially released details of its construction. Reported, Leica S2 SLR camera received a Kodak CCD sensor with a low noise level, which demonstrates the resolution of 37.5 megapixels, and has dimensions of 45 x 30 mm. This sensitivity matrix can range from 80 to 1250 ISO. In addition, the area of the new matrix by about 60% more than the usual photo cells.
New Leica S2 dSLR camera is equipped with high-speed MAESTRO image processor, which allows it to lift up to 8 frames in RAW DNG format at a speed of half a frame per second. In addition, the digital camera has received a 3-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 460,000 pixel. It is surprising that such a high resolution of the display device were lower than on most modern DSLR camera, where the figure reaches 920,000 pixel.
The other characteristics of Leica S2 are quite expected, and include three modes of measurement of exposure, four modes of exposure, as well as a reliable all-metal shutter for shooting in the excerpt from 1/4000 to 32 seconds. In addition, there is a function of synchronizing the flash with an accuracy of 1/125 seconds, as well as optional lens leaf shutter for the lens that ensures the accuracy of synchronization up to 1/500 second. The size of the camera is 160x120x81 mm and weighs it through the shell of the magnesium alloy cast under pressure, 1.4 kg (without lens).
The cost of a basic package (Leica S2 camera plus lens) is $22,995. In addition, the sale will be changed and Leica S2P differs from model to display the presence of sapphire glass and a special package of service support of Platinum. For additional options will have to pay $5,000. Deliveries of the new Leica S2 camera are due to begin in end of September. And by the end of the year the park added its lenses four brand innovations, including LEICA SUMMARIT-S 70mm F/2.5 ASPH, LEICA APO-TELE-ELMAR-S F/180mm, LEICA APO-MACRO-SUMMARIT-S 120mm F/2.5 and LEICA SUMMARIT-S 35mm F/2.5 ASPH. Their value ranges from $5,995 to $7,495.
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