Leica launches 37.5 megapixel S2 DSLR camera

Leica has now launched the S2 which contrary to its 35mm format appearance sports a 37.5MP CCD sensor — 56% larger than a full-frame SLR camera. Despite its extraordinary specification it fits comfortably in the hand.

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The Leica S2 will also utilize the Maestro image processing system:

The new ‘Maestro’ image processing system provides twice the operating speed of current medium-format backs, significantly reduced power consumption, and allows production of in-camera JPEGs.

Leica says of the S2:

“We realised that many professionals work with medium format but also keep another camera – a Canon or a Nikon – for location work. We wanted to make something to occupy that middle ground — a camera that would give the quality of medium format and the handling and flexibility of 35mm.”

Other features include:

• Large 30×45mm sensor containing 37-million pixels
• Small body similar to that of a professional 35mm DSLR
• Weatherproof seals
• Three-inch high-quality LCD screen
• Dual shutter system – focal plane or leaf
• Records files in open DNG format
• Range of nine new lenses, including a 120mm macro, tilt-and-shift 30mm, 70mm f/2.5 standard lens and 24mm ultrawide-angle

Leica has not yet released pricing details but be prepared to fork out around $50,000 for this camera!

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