Apparently the PIXII “connected” digital APS-C camera with Leica M-mount and rangefinder viewfinder is still alive and is “coming soon”
Remember the PIXII APS-C camera with Leica M-mount I reported back in 2018? Apparently, the project described as a “connected digital camera with rangefinder viewfinder” is still alive and ongoing. PIXII confirmed to me on Twitter that the work on the camera is continuing.
Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.
Here are the updated camera specifications and the first sample photos:
Model
Pixii Camera A1112
Connected digital camera with rangefinder viewfinder
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder with coinciding rangefinder (magnification 0,67X)
Independent LED backlit framelines for standard prime lenses: 28mm, 35mm, 40mm and 50mm
Exposure indicators and focal length confirmation
Automatic parallax correction
Automatic LED intensity adjustment
Framelines
Sensor
CMOS sensor, 5.5µm pixel pitch
Electronic global shutter
APS-C optical format
RGB color matrix, optimized with micro-lenses
12-bits sampling rate
High dynamic range mode (60-90dB)
RAW (DNG) and JPEG format (4080×2732)
Native gain: ISO 320
Optical stack : IR filter < 1.0mm, no low-pass filter
Lens
Interchangeable lens system
Manual focus and aperture control
M compatible lens mount, also compatible with M39/LTM lenses (with adapter)
Dark chamber designed to fit collapsible lenses
Body
Dual-block machined aluminium body
ISO accessory shoe
Tripod socket A ¼,
Lugs for carrying strap
Dimensions : 138x79x33mm
Weight: 460g (incl. battery)
Finish: silver anodized, space gray, matte black
Controls
Manual shutter speed selector
Automatic speed mode
2 stage shutter button: exposure metering/lock and shutter release
OLED control screen
Quick ISO selection, white-balance and supplementary settings via integrated menu
System
Dual core ARM SoC with integrated FPGA accelerator
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity
Bluetooth LE 5.0
Storage: 8Go or 32Go internal
Power
Li-ion 7.4V battery, 1000mAh capacity, model NP-FW50
Integrated USB charger
Programmable suspend and power off timer
Price
Pixii A1112 – 8GB
Europe: 3490 euros (VAT incl)
Export: 2920 euros / USD 3290
Sample photos:
The PIXII website still says “coming soon” Here is a picture of the prototypes that are out now for testing:
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