Leica S3 interview: overheating is one of the reasons Leica went with a DSLR design, they are open to the idea of a mirrorless medium format camera

• 6 years ago
• Categories: Leica S3
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Recap of the Reddotforum’s interview with Toni Felsner from Leica on the new Leica S3 medium format camera:

• It has been 10 years since the Leica S System was introduced
• The new 64MP sensor is a completely new design, made specifically for the Leica S3 and and it will not be available to other companies
• No low pass filter in the S3 (only an IR filter glass over the sensor)
• Better dynamic range than the Leica S 007
• The images at ISO 6400 looks very clean, almost no noise whatsoever
• Overheating is one of the reasons Leica decided to stick with a DSLR design
• Leica is open to the idea of a mirrorless medium format camera
• The S3 will start shipping in spring of 2019

Leica S3 additional information (full technical specifications)