Leica S (Typ 007) Hands-On Sample Photos

We go hands-on with the new 37.5 megapixel Leica S (Type 007) and post a number of sample photos taken with the medium format DSLR.

25 Aug 2015 2:00PM by Joshua Waller | Leica S (Typ 007) in Digital SLRs

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Features
Handling
Performance
Specification

The new Leica S (Typ 007) features a 37.5 megapixel medium-format CMOS sensor, and was announced at Photokina 2014. Today it has been released and is available to buy now for £12,900 including VAT.

Leica S (Typ 007) Features

Key Features

37.5 megapixel Leica CMOS sensor, 45x30mm, 0.8x crop
Maestro II image processor
3inch 921,600pixels sRGB screen
Top display with trans-reflective display
ISO 100 upto ISO 12500, up to 15 f-stops
2GB buffer
150,000 cycles shutter rating (previously 100,000)
FullHD
4K Video
Fast live view - 60fps (Focus can be chonsen from full frame)
Predictive AF
3.5fps continunous shooting (35 frames)
USB3.0, high speed (3.5fps) tethered shooting, shoots to card in camera as well as computer
GPS built in
CleanHDMI out
Dual-axis electronic level
Wi-Fi (Remote Leica S App live view app apple app store, ipad, iphone)

The Leica S-System was developed from the ground up as a purely digital camera system, compared to other medium format digital camera systems, such as the Pentax 645Z, PhaseOne, and Hasselblad medium format cameras which are designed on 645 digital backs and legacy lens systems.

The new Leica S (Typ 007) was first shown at Photokina 2014, and is available now for £12,900 inc VAT.

Leica says the camera is comparable in size to a full-frame DSLR (although not as small as the smaller DSLRs like the Canon EOS 6D and Nikon D610). The Leica S (Typ 007) is the fastest medium format digital camera ever - as well as the most compact medium format camera system available.

The latest Leica S (Typ 007) features a 37.5 megapixel CMOS sensor, for improved speed, including 3.5 fps continuous shooting, fullHd video using the full-frame as well as 4K video recording, fast live view, revised focus system for improved speed, and the camera comes supplied with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.

Leica S-E (Typ 006) is a lower priced, entry level model, with the same CCD sensor as the original Leica S (also known as Typ 006). There is also likely to be a price reduction due, across the S range, to make the S-E more competitive.

The camera build is very robust, and benefits from being an all-in-one medium format Digital SLR, rather than a digital back attached to a camera body. The Leica S (Typ 007) features a stainless steel bayonet, cable connections with strain relief, Corning Gorilla Glass display protection, and a tough weather sealed body. Has both compact flash and SD slots, can create a backup onto the second card.

There are 10 Leica S lenses currently available (24-180mm), 6 of these are available with a Leica 1/1000s central shutter (CS lenses).

Third party medium-format lenses can be used with adapters for Hasselblad H (TS) / V and Contax/Mamiya/Pentax 645 lenses, with support for autofocus (Hasselblad and Contax), aperture, and central shutter control (Hasselblad), flash sync.

Leica S2, S, S Typ 007 Comparison Table - The S will remain on the market.

The Leica S (Typ 007) menu system has been updated to make it even easier to use, as well as making it familiar to people who may have used other Leica cameras.

The Leica S (Typ 007) has a unique cinematic effect on video, thanks to the full sensor width being used in FullHD recording. The camera also records Cine 4K (Super 35 format), has stereo mics built-in, time coding and focus peaking.

Leica S (Typ007) Video Features

MOV file format
4:2:2
24, 25 30fps
Data stream up to 430 MBit/s
Manual audio level

Leica S (Typ 007) Handling

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Leica S (Typ 007) Performance

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Leica S (Typ 007) Sample Photos

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Photos taken with the Leica S (Typ 007) can be seen above.

Leica S (Typ 007) Other sample images

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Leica provided a number of photos.

You'll also need to buy a memory card and a case or bag to keep your camera safe and protected - have a look at our complete guide to camera bags.

Find out more in the Leica S (Typ 007) news story.

Leica S (Typ 007) Specifications

Manufacturer	Leica
Lens
	Effective Magnification	0.8x
Image Sensor
	Pixels	37.5Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	5000
	Pixels (H)	7500
	Sensor Type	CMOS
	Sensor Size	No Data
	Sensor Size (width)	30mm
	Sensor Size (height)	45mm
	Aspect Ratio	3:2
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	921,600
	Touch Screen	No Data
Focusing
	Focusing modes	Autofocus
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/1000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	125sec
	Bulb mode	No Data
	Exp modes	Program Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Manual A
	Metering	Centre-weighted - Average Spot TTL
	ISO sensitivity	100 - 12500
	White balance	Auto Manual Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Shade Flash
	Exposure Comp	+/-3
Viewfinder
	Magnification	No Data
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	3.5fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1920x1080 FullHD 4K
	Video FPS	No Data
	Stereo Sound	Yes
	Optical Zoom with Video	Yes
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	No Data
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 3
	Wi-Fi	No Data
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC CF
	File Type	RAW JPG RAW + JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, nominal voltage 7.4 V, capacity 2100 mAh
	Battery Life (CIPA rating)	No Data
Box Contents
	Box Contents	No Data
Dimensions
	Weight	1260g
	Width	160mm
	Height	120mm
	Depth	80mm

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