Leica CL camera and Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens already listed on website in Japan






The Leica CL camera and Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens are already listed on the official Leica website in Japan:

Leica TL detailed specifications:

Camera type Digital APS-C system camera
Lens Mount Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera
Compatible lenses Lenses with Leica L-Mount (TL- and SL- Lenses), Leica M/R lenses using the Leica M-Adapter L/R-Adapter L
Sensor APS-C sized CMOS sensor (23.6 x 15.7 mm) with 24.96/24.24 million pixels (total/effective), aspect ratio 3:2
Photo Resolution Total Pixel: 6088 x 4100 Pixel (24,96MP), Effective Pixel: 6032 x 4032 Pixel (24,32MP), Active Pixel 6024 x 4024 Pixel (24,24MP), DNG: 6016 x 4014 Pixel (24 Megapixel), JPG: 6000 x 4000 Pixel (24 Megapixel), 4272 x 2856 Pixel (12 Megapixel) oder 3024 x 2016 Pixel (6 Megapixel)
Foto-file format/compression rate Optional: DNG, JPG, or DNG + JPG
Video resolution / frame rate Optional: 3840 x 2160 p (4K) 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 p (FHD) 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 p (FHD) 30 fps or 1280 x 720 p (HD) 30 fps
Video recording format MP4
Video recording time Depending on ambient or housing temperature video recordings are possible up to a maximum length of 29 minutes, maximum file size is 4 GB. If a recording exceeds this limit, the respective part is automatically stored in another file
Processor MAESTRO II Generation
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, UHS II-standard is supported
ISO range Automatic, ISO 100 to ISO 50000
White balance Automatic, presets for daylight, cloudy, halogen lighting, shadow, electronic flash, memory slots for manually metered settings (2 slots TL2, 1 slot CL), manual color temperature setting
Autofocus System Contrast-based
Autofocus metering methods Single point, multi-zone, spot, face detection, touch AF, touch AF + release
Exposure modes Program mode, aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode and manual setting mode, video
Scene Modes Fully automatic, sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature, panorama, HDR
Exposure metering methods Multi-zone, center-weighted, spot
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Automatic exposure bracketing Three pictures in graduations up to ± 3EV, adjustable in 1⁄3 EV increments
Shutter speed range 30 s to 1⁄25000 s (up to 1⁄8000 s with mechanical, beyond that with electronic shutter)
Picture series Max. approx. 10 fps with mechanical shutter/ 10 fps with electronic shutter function, max. approx. 33 pictures (DNG+JPG) and max. aprrox. 140 pictures (JPG only) at full speed, then depending on memory card properties
Flash modes Adjustable with attached, system compatible flash
Flash exposure compensation ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Flash sync speed 1⁄180 s
Self-timer Selectable delay time 2 or 12 s
Monitor 3” TFT LCD, 1.04MP, touch and gesture control possible
Viewfinder Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels (2.36 MP), enlargement: 0.74x, aspect ratio: 4:3, eye relief: 20 mm, eyepiece: adjustable ± 4 dioptres, with eye sensor for automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor
Top-Display Resolution: 128 x 58 pixels
ISO Accessory shoe ISO accessory shoe with center and control contacts for Leica flash units
Tripod thread A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4“)
WLAN Satisfies IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard (standard WLAN protocol), channel 1-11, encryption method: WLAN-kompatible WPA™/WPA2™
Power supply Leica BP-DC12 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.2 V (7.2 V D.C.), capacity 1200 mAh, (based on CIPA standard): approx. 220 pictures, charging time (after total diwscharge): approx. 140 min
manufacturer: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. made in China
Charger Leica BC-DC12, input: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, automatic switching, output: DC 8.4 V 0.65 A, manufacturer: Shin Tech Engineering Ltd., Made in China
Body Top and bottom covers: milled and anodized Aluminum, front and rear body shells:Magnesium
Dimensions (WxHxD) 131 x 78 x 45 mm
Weight Approx. 403 g/353 g (with/without battery)
Scope of delivery Camera body, bayonet cap, carrying strap, accessory shoe cover, battery (Leica BP-DC12), charger (Leica BC-DC 12), mains cables (EU, US, local mains cable)
Software Leica CL App (remote control and picture transfer, free download in Apple™ App-Store™ / Google™ Play Store™)

Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens specifications:

Lens Leica Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Order no. 11 088 black anodized
11 089 silver anodized
Compatible cameras All Leica cameras with Leica L bayonet
Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) Approx. 75°, 65°, 46°, corresponding to around 27 mm focal length in 27 mm format
Optical design Number of lenses/groups: 8/6
Aspherical surfaces: 4
Position of entrance pupil (at infinity): -12.5 mm (in direction of light incidence in front of bayonet mount)
Distance setting Setting/Function: Electronically controlled
Mode selectable using camera menu: Automatic (AF) or manual (M), in AF mode manual override possible at any times
with setting dial
Focusing range: 0.3 m to ∞
Smallest object field/largest scale: approx. 343 x 228 mm/1:14

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