The new Pixii camera will be called “Pixii Max” (see pictures above). Here is what we know so far:
Update #2 – additional information:
Update #3 – here is the press release:
Pixii SAS, the rising French startup, unveils Pixii Max today, its first full-frame digital rangefinder camera.
Building on the success of its predecessors, Pixii Max marks a significant leap forward with exciting new features:
New 24.5MP full-frame sensor: The carefully selected, high-resolution 24.5MP full-frame sensor, builds on the strength of its pixel technology to deliver outstanding image quality, with exceptional dynamic range surpassing even its top-ranked predecessors. Photographers will appreciate the familiar feel of the 24×36 sensor paired with their rangefinder lenses of choice.
Wide-Angle Viewfinder: The new optical viewfinder complements the sensor capabilities,with high-index optical glass and fully multi-coated anti-reflective surfaces, to offer unmatched clarity and a wider field of view. The new design features comfortable frame lines for 35mm lenses, while offering an ultra-wide field of view, up to 28mm.
Upgrade option: Pixii Max isn’t just a new camera; it’s also another new upgrade path for existing Pixii camera owners. It packs all the power of Pixii Max into the existing compact form factor, with even a slight reduction in overall depth. The new upgrade confirms Pixii’s commitment to preserving the investment made by photographers in their cameras.
Additional Key Features of Pixii Max:
Modern 64-bit Platform, shared with the current Pixii cameras models, providing exceptional performances, connectivity and seamless over-the-air software upgrades.
Native Monochrome, Pixii’s exclusive feature to capture true B&W digital negatives with a bayer sensor. Pixii Max is also fully capable of producing native monochrome files.
Interactive Rangefinder Viewfinder, another Pixii exclusive feature providing real-time controls and indicators right inside the optical viewfinder, for a truly modern and immersive experience.
The Pixii Max joins the Pixii camera family, offering photographers a new option for rangefinder photography. Pixii remains committed to producing and developing the well-loved APS-C model, proposing two exceptional cameras to choose from for photographers with different needs.
Pricing and Availability
Pixii Max (Model A3410) will offer photographers a new entry point into the world of full-frame digital rangefinders, with special introductory prices:
Pixii Max will be available for pre-order on July 5.
About Pixii
Pixii is a French startup making modern digital rangefinder cameras for a new generation of photographers. We work at the intersection of art and technology to create exceptional products for photographers, designed to focus on what matters most – revealing their vision of the world.