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Leica T (Typ 701)

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Pros

  • reasonable speed and ease
  • remote viewfinder mode worked extremely well
  • Performance is noticeably better across the board

Cons

  • None of the lenses are slow to focus at all
  • The touch screen fluctuated between unresponsive and hair-trigger
  • Auto focus could be dreadfully slow and inaccurate

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.6x15.6 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4944, 3278 px
  • Leica T
  • Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.7 in
  • yes

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Leica T (Typ 701) - Pros & Cons

Leica T (Typ 701)

Pros

  • reasonable speed and ease
  • remote viewfinder mode worked extremely well
  • Performance is noticeably better across the board
  • The scene modes are actually quite convenient and practical
  • makes sense and works fine
  • Leica T is immensely beautiful
  • Leica T has an absolutely brilliant user interface
  • is a really clever system for maintaining perfect form in the design
  • is integrated and is actually quite nice
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • camera feels extremely well built

Cons

  • None of the lenses are slow to focus at all
  • The touch screen fluctuated between unresponsive and hair-trigger
  • Auto focus could be dreadfully slow and inaccurate
  • Leica T reviews on the internet are from around launch
  • not a single button or switch on the back
  • The switch on time is a little slow
  • There is no option to shoot just raw
  • low colour saturation disappointing
  • Video options are quite limited
  • Does the door to the memory card really have to be plastic
  • A lack of a microphone port does little to help the cause

Leica T (Typ 701) - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12500
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4944 x 3278 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Leica T (Typ 701) - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution4944 x 3278 px
Other resolutions
  • 4928x3264
  • 4272x2856
  • 3264x2160
  • 2144x1424
  • 1632x1080
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Optics and focus
Lens mountLeica T
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Image stabiliserNo
Phase detection autofocusno
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
AE frames3
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Continuous drive5.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Speed (JPEG)5.0 fps
Speed (RAW)5.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight11.96 oz
Width5.28 in
Height2.72 in
Depth1.3 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)400
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity985.0 mAh
Battery recharge time2.67 h
Battery voltage7.2 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Tripod thread1.0 in
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 12500
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12500
Maximum image resolution4928 x 3264 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Halogen
  • Manual
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios3:2
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRno
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display resolution854 x 480 px
Screen dots1300000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Electronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2360000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification0.7 x
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMP4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialAluminium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Anti-dust systemno
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage16384.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

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Leica T (Typ 701) Leica - Editorial Reviews (34)

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Leica T (Typ 701) The Leica T Revisited: You've Come A Long Way, Baby
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Published: 12.05.2016
The Leica T Revisited: You've Come A Long Way, Baby

It's been two years since the Leica T was revealed. Touting an undeniably sexy unibody design and a brand new lens mount, the T showed that Leica was serious about staying relevant in a technology-focused climate. While the camera was universally praised in most regards, particularly for the body and interface design, there were certainly some unpleasantries in the way of performance. But that was two years ago, and a lot's changed. Leica has stayed committed to their aluminum wonder, and it has slowly evolved into a serious little machine worth a second glance.

Leica T (Typ 701) Leica T camera hands-on review
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Digital Arts
Published: 12.05.2014
Leica T camera hands-on review

Leica's new T-System digital camera may have one of the most tedious ads ever made, but the camera's looks are far from boring.

Leica T (Typ 701) Leica T review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.04.2014
Leica T review
3.5

A back to basics compact system camera from the premium manufacturer

Leica T (Typ 701) Tiny New Cameras with Big Sensors: The Leica T vs. Sony's A6000
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yahoo.com
Published: 15.05.2014
Tiny New Cameras with Big Sensors: The Leica T vs. Sony's A6000

What would you do if you were running a camera company now? Two of the latest and most delicious cameras in this category — mirrorless, compact, interchangeable-lens — come from Leica and, again, Sony. They have big, semi-pro-sized sensors (technically, APS-C sized) that have been ingeniously engineered to fit into coat-pocketable bodies. Herewith, a review of the Leica T-System and the Sony A6000. A snapshot, in other words, of the state of the art.

Leica T (Typ 701) Leica T (Typ 701) Review | Red Dot Forum
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Red Dot Forum
Published: 24.04.2014
Leica T (Typ 701) Review | Red Dot Forum

Mirrorless or EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) cameras have become increasingly popular since the first Panasonic micro 4/3 systems came on the market several years ago. Sony jumped in with their NEX series and Samsung put out the NX. Olympus launched the PEN and Fuji put forth the X system. Ricoh and Pentax got in too. Nikon and Canon, not wanting to miss out, released EVIL systems as well. The Mirrorless Movement was catching on in a big way, but the originator was nowhere to be seen. Leica, after all, has always been known for the original mirrorless camera – the M. Sure, the M (Typ 240) is arguably at the top of the EVIL range, but it is still the iconic M and not exactly what this market is about, which is smaller, lighter and more tech-centered.

Leica T (Typ 701) Review: Leica T (Typ 701)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 15.08.2014
Review: Leica T (Typ 701)

Good cameras aren't cheap, and better cameras carry heavier price tags than good cameras, so what does a new Leica system aimed at the mirror-less market cost, and is it worth its weight in gold?

Leica T (Typ 701) Review: Leica T (Typ 701)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 15.08.2014
Review: Leica T (Typ 701)
3.3

Good cameras aren't cheap, and better cameras carry heavier price tags than good cameras, so what does a new Leica system aimed at the mirror-less market cost, and is it worth its weight in gold?

Leica T (Typ 701) Review: Leica T serves its purpose as a great artisan tool
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TechCrunch
Published: 03.08.2016
Review: Leica T serves its purpose as a great artisan tool

In reality, there are few reasons where you or I would want to have a Leica camera. After all, it's not a necessity: fast-shooting, high megapixel and wide aperture touting cameras all exist from the likes of Sony, Nikon and Canon — all with unique traits that make them suited for different photogr…

Leica T (Typ 701) 2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $1200-2000
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DPReview
Published: 20.11.2015
2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $1200-2000

In the latest of our roundup we're looking at interchangeable lens models ranging from roughly $1200 - $2000. This price range spans sensor sizes from Four Thirds to full-frame, and contains a diverse range of cameras geared toward fast-action still shooting, ultimate resolution, great video and more. If you are considering this price range for a camera, you have an opportunity to choose the camera that is really right for you based on features, size and operation. Read more

Leica T (Typ 701) Leica T Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 12.05.2014
Leica T Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Leica T is a new mirrorless camera quite unlike anything else on the market, with a unique Apple-like unibody design and large touchscreen interface. Being a Leica, it also comes with a big price-tag, so can the new Leica T justify its price and challenge its main compact system camera rivals? Read our in-depth Leica T review to find out...

Leica T (Typ 701) Leica T camera
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Good Gear Guide
Leica T camera
4.0

One of the most stylish, well designed cameras you will ever meet

Leica T (Typ 701) Hands-on with the hand-polished Leica T camera
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Good Gear Guide
Published: 09.05.2014
Hands-on with the hand-polished Leica T camera

Leica's new T-System digital camera may have one of the most tedious ads ever made, but the camera's looks are far from boring.

Leica T (Typ 701) Leica T (Typ 701) Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 24.04.2014
Leica T (Typ 701) Review

Leica T (Typ 701) announced! Did Leica come out with an X Vario with interchangeable lenses? Read our preview to find out!

Leica T (Typ 701) Leica T System Impressions and Use - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 24.04.2014
Leica T System Impressions and Use - Luminous Landscape

By Michael Reichmann April 24, 2014 I have been a beta tester for Leica for some time, and this reportis based on a pre-production camera, and early firmware. The camera’s firmware is in constant revision at this time and thereforeno firm conclusions should be drawn about the camera’s performance. When the Leica T is shipping [Read More]

Leica T (Typ 701) Leica T (Typ 701)
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Published: 26.05.2014
Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica's first compact system camera features a stylish, aluminium 'unibody' with a large touch-screen and innovative GUI plus built-in Wi-Fi.

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