Zenit M camera and Zenitar 35mm f/1.0 lens Additional Information
Here is an additional coverage of the Zenit M camera and Zenitar 35mm f/1.0 lens that was announced at Photokina 2018 event.
Russian brand Zenit and Leica Camera have jointly designed a new digital rangefinder camera called the Zenit M, which technically based on the Leica M Typ 240 platform. The camera is equipped with the Zenitar 35 mm f/1.0 lens, completely designed and manufactured in Russia, which has a unique bokeh and soft focus effect.
The Zenit M will be available from December 2018 in Europe and from January 2019 in Russia at both Zenit’s online store and selected photo shops for around US $5,900-$7,000. Check the Zenit M dedicated website at https://zenit.camera.
Zenit M Digital Rangefinder Camera Based on Leica M Type 240 and Zenitar 35mm f/1.0 lens
Zenit M specifications
Image sensor | |
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Resolution | 24MP |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Sensitivity range | ISO 200 to ISO 6400, adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments, automatic control or manual setting |
Basic settings | |
White balance | Automatic, manual, 7 presets |
Shutter | |
Picture series | Approx. 3 pictures/s, ≤ 12 pictures in serie |
Self-timer | 2s or 12s |
Lens | |
Lens mount | Zenitar M-mount |
Lens in a set | ZENITAR 35 mm f/1.0 |
Exposure | |
Shutter speed | 60-1/4000s |
Manual setting of exposure and aperture | Available |
Flash exposure compensation | ±3 1/3 EV adjustable in EV 1/3 |
Metering principle / method | Spot, center-weighted, multi-field metering |
Memory and interface | |
Memory card types | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Data formats | DNG™ (raw data), JPEG |
Power supply | |
Battery | 1 |
Battery capacity | 1800 mAh |
Video and sound recording | |
Video/sound recording | Available |
Video recording formats | Motion JPG / Quicktime |
Maximum resolution for video | 1920 x 1080 |
Size and weight | |
Size (Width x Depth x Height) | Approx. 138.6 x 42 x 80 mm without lens |
Weight | Approx. 680 gr with battery, without lens |
Zenitar 35mm f/1.0 lens specifications
Focal length | 35 mm |
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Relative aperture (max / min) | 1:1.0 / 1:16 |
Angular field | 61,7° |
Transmittance | ≥0,86 |
Working distance | 27.8 mm |
Lenses / components | 9 / 8 |
Lens mount | Bayonet M-mount |
Focusing range limits | from 0.8 m to ∞ |
Length of the lens (set to ∞, without cap) | 88 mm |
Maximum diameter of the ring | 74 mm |
Weight without cap | 740 gr |