Leica announces M, M-E and S camera

Leica wasn't gonna stay quite in Photokina. Today, Leica officially unveils 'M' 24MP live view full-frame CMOS rangefinder with movies, M-E, a stripped-down 18MP full-frame rangefinder and S-System 37MP medium format body and lenses.

Leica M Key Specification :

• 24 Megapixels
• Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor
• ISO 200-6400
• 3" Fixed LCD Screen
• 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps) video recording

Leica M is first of its rangefinders to feature live view, and offers a choice of magnified view or focus peaking for precise through-the-lens focusing, allowing Leica to promise compatibilty with R-mount lenses. It also becomes the first M capable of movie shooting.

Leica M-E Key Specification :

• 18.0 megapixels
• Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 160 - 2500
• 2.5" Fixed LCD screen

Leica said M-E is a very affordable rangefinder. It'll be available from Leica dealers later this month with a retail price of $5,450 (Approx RM 16,350) in the US and £3900 in the UK.

Leica S Key Specification :

• 37 Megapixels
• 30 x 45mm CCD Sensor
• ISO 100-1600
• 3" Fixed LCD Screen
• 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps) video recording
• Waterproof & Dustproof

The camera will be available in December for a retail price of US $21,950 (Approx RM65,850).

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