Leica T (Typ 701)
$4600 with Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f3.5-5.6 ASPH zoom lens
Type: Fully automatic digital camera with Leica T bayonet lens mount.
Focusing: TTL automatic with contrast-detection measurement using nine focusing points. Auto point selection, moveable single point and centre-point mode. Automatic switching between single-shot and continuous operation. Face detection and ‘Touch AF’ modes. Sensitivity range is EV 0 - 18 (ISO 100). Low light/contrast assist provided by built-in illuminator. Manual focus assist via magnified image (3x or 6x) and distance scale.
Metering: Multi-zone, centre-weighted average, spot and TTL flash. Metering range is EV 0 to 18 (ISO 100/f2.0).
Exposure Modes: Continuously-variable program with shift, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto and metered manual. Subject/scene modes for sports, portraits, landscapes, night portraits, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight and sunset.
Shutter: Electronic focal plane, vertical travel, metal blades. 30-1/4000 second. Flash sync up to 1/180 second. Exposure compensation of up to +/-3.0 EV in 1/3-stop increments.
Viewfinder: No built-in viewfinder, but optional Type 020 Visoflex EVF (2.4 megadots resolution) connects via the hotshoe. Fixed 9.4 cm TFT LCD monitor screen with 1.3 megadots resolution.
Flash: Built-in flash with GN 4.5 power (ISO 100/ metres). Auto, red-eye reduction, fill-in, slow sync and first/second curtain sync modes. Flash compensation up to +/-3.0 EV in 1/3 stop increments. External flash units sync via hotshoe.
Additional Features: Milled and polished aluminium one-piece body and chassis, auto exposure bracketing (up to +/-3.0 EV per frame, three frames), AE lock, dual-mode self-timer (two or 12 second delays), audible signals, auto power off with adjustable timing
DIGITAL SECTION
Sensor: 16.5 million pixels (16.3 MP effective) CMOS type with 15.7x23.6 mm imaging area. No optical low-pass filter. Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100-12,500.
Focal Length Increase: 1.5x.
Formats/Resolution: Two JPEG compression settings. Five JPEG resolution settings; 4928x3264, 4272x2856, 3264x2160, 2144x1424 and 1632x1080 pixels. RAW files captured at 4944x3278 pixels in the Adobe DNG format. RAW+JPEG capture. 24-bit RGB colour for JPEGs, 36-bit RGB colour for RAW files.
Recording Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards plus 16 GB of internal memory.
Video Recording: MP4 format at 1920x1080 pixels, 30 fps (progressive scan) and 16:9 aspect ratio, and 1280x720 pixels, 30 fps (progressive) and 16:9 aspect ratio. MPEG 4 AVC/H .264 compression. Stereo microphones built-in with wind-cut filter.
Continuous Shooting: Up to 12 JPEG/large/superfine frames at 5.0 fps.
White Balance: Auto control with five presets, two custom presets and manual colour temperature setting (2000 to 11,500 degrees Kelvin). Interfaces: USB 2.0.
Additional Digital Features: Five ‘Film Mode’ presets (Standard, Vivid, Natural, B&W Natural, B&W High Contrast), in-camera picture adjustments (contrast, sharpness and colour saturation), real-time histogram, framing grid, brightness histogram, highlight warning, nine thumbnails display, playback zoom, built-in WiFi module, four ‘User Profile’ memories. Optional Type 020 Visoflex EVF has a built-in GPS receiver.
Power: One 7.2 volt, 985 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (BP-DC13 type).
Dimensions (WxHxD): body only = 134.0x69.0x33.0 mm.
Weight: 339 grams (body only without battery pack)
Price: $2300 body only. $4600 with Leica VarioElmar-T 18-56mm f3.5-5.6 ASPH zoom. $4800 with Leica Summicron-T 23mm f2.0 ASPH prime lens. Choice of black or silver colours.
Distributor: Leica Camera Australia Pty Ltd, telephone (03) 9248 4444 or please visit www.leica-camera.com