Pixii (cameras)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Pixii |
| Type | Digital rangefinder camera |
| Released | November 2023 |
| Intro price | €2,699 (16 GB model) |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Leica M-mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 3:2 APS-C inducing a 1.5 crop factor |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor maker | Sony |
| Maximum resolution | 26 megapixels (6244 x 4168 pixels) |
| Film speed | ISO 160 up to ISO 12800 |
| Recording medium | Internal storage: 16 GB up to 256 GB |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | Manual |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronic shutter |
| Shutter speed range | 2s to 1/32000 |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder with coinciding rangefinder |
| Electronic viewfinder | LED backlit additional informations (frame lines, exposure indicators, etc) |
| Viewfinder magnification | x0.67 |
| Frame coverage | 100% |
| General | |
| Battery | Li-ion 7.2V battery, 1080mAh capacity, model NP-FW50 |
| Data Port(s) | Bluetooth, plus USB-C for charging, display and transfer |
| Body features | Dual-block machined aluminium body, upgradeable components |
| Dimensions | 138 x 79 x 33 mm |
| Weight | 460 g including battery |
| Made in | France |
| Chronology | |
| Replaced | A2572 (2022) |
| Predecessor | A1571 (2021), A1112 (2020) |
| References | |
| [1] | |
The Pixii is a series of digital rangefinder cameras introduced by the homonymous french manufacturer in 2018. They directly compete with the Leica M series.
Beside their rangefinder properties the Pixii series is known for their upgradeable design, removal of an LCD screen to preview photos, tight integration with smartphones and unavailability of external storage.
A full frame version, the Pixii Max, was released in July 2024.
Features
[edit]The first Pixii camera (A1112) was announced by the homonymous french startup in 2018, featuring rangefinder experience, M-mount and an APS-C CMOS sensor with global electronic shutter only. The body did not include an LCD to review photos, instead relying on the optical rangefinder and smartphone integration. Regarding storage an internal solution was favored instead of a card slot. The camera had and ISO range of 200 to 6400.[2] The 12MP camera officially became available to purchase in July 2020, at the price of 2,900 euro for the 8 GB model.[3]
In October 2021 a new model (A1571) became available, boosting an improved 26MP BSI-CMOS image sensor, interactive optical viewfinder, and USB-C connectivity. Price started at 2,999 USD for the base storage model and an upgrade path was offered to previous buyer, relying on the modular design of the camera.[4] DxOMark rated the dynamic range of the camera at around 13.5 stops, comparing it to the Leica M10.[5]
Another model (A2572) came in December 2022 featuring a 64bit processor which improved battery life, processing speed and transfer speed.[6][7] It was further upgraded in November 2023 (A2572+) with a refined viewfinder and eyepiece.[8]
In July 2024 the Pixii Max was announced, the first full-frame camera of the series, at a price of 3,999 euro tax excluded for the 32 GB model.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Archived specifications for the Pixii+". Pixii official website. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Rehm, Lars. "Pixii is a display-less digital rangefinder that connects to your smartphone". DP Review. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Burgett, Gannon. "Pixii's 12MP display-less M-mount rangefinder is now available to order". DP Review. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Gray, Jeremy. "Pixii announces new 26MP version of its APS-C Pixii digital rangefinder camera". DP Review. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ "Pixii (A1571) Sensor test". DxOMark. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ "La nouvelle caméra Pixii est la première au monde à utiliser un processeur 64 bits". Lense. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Kate, Molly. "NEWS: 2023 Pixii Camera with World's First 64-Bit Processor and True Monochrome". 35mmc. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Gray, Jeremy. "New Pixii+ Digital Rangefinder Has an Extended Viewfinder, New Eyepiece". Peta Pixel. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Siriostis, Georges. "Pixii Max : le premier appareil photo 24x36 mm made in France". Les Numeriques. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Butler, Richard. "Pixii launches 24MP Pixii Max, its first full-frame rangefinder". DP Review. Retrieved 21 December 2024.