New arrivals: Leica T (Typ 701) mirrorless system camera

Created in collaboration with Audi Design, the Leica T will be launched with two lenses available: Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18–56 mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH and Leica Summicron-T 23mm f/2 ASPH.

SRP:

  • Body + 18-56mm lens: S$4,950
  • Body + 23mm lens: S$5,250

Update (29 April, 2014):

The Leica T was officially launched in Singapore today. The camera will be available in Singapore from 26 May 2014 at Leica Stores located at Raffles Hotel Arcade, Mandarin Gallery and ION Orchard.

The Leica T will be available in either a natural aluminum finish, or anodized black.

The Leica T will be available in either a natural aluminum finish, or anodized black.

Two additional lenses are also scheduled to appear in time for presentation at Photokina 2014 on 21 September.

  • Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11–23 mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH wide-angle zoom
  • Vario-Elmar-T 55–135 mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. telephoto zoom

The mirrorless interchangeable lens Leica T camera features a 16-megapixel APS-C-format, CMOS sensor.

It is the first system camera from Leica to feature an integrated Wi-Fi module.

Pictures and videos can be wirelessly transmitted straight from the camera to a smartphone, tablet or computer, and can then be shared by email, or on Facebook or other social media.

A free Leica T app for iOS devices is available now.

A remote function lets users wirelessly connect their smartphone or tablet to the camera and use it as an electronic viewfinder for the Leica T.

It also allows remote setting of the shutter speed and aperture values – eg. for shots with the self-timer function or from unusual angles.

The Leica T-System offers many accessories, including:

  • High-resolution electronic viewfinder (S$765) with a selectable, integrated GPS feature.
  • Leica SF 26 flash unit, usable as LED light source for video recording.
  • Leica M-Adapter T (£300), which allows users to mount and use Leica M-Lenses on a Leica T body.
  • Coloured Clip-On Case (S$94)
  • Coloured RubberNeck Strap (S$111)

Below are the technical specifications of the Leica T.

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