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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