A Rare Discount on Boutique Rangefinder Alternatives
For dedicated rangefinder photographers, the market has narrowed considerably, leaving essentially two modern manufacturers: Leica and the French startup Pixii. With a new Leica M11-P priced at €9,190, many enthusiasts look to the used market for affordability. Pixii, however, offers a direct and significantly less expensive entry point with its two current models, the Pixii Plus and the Pixii Max, and a limited-time summer promotion has made them even more accessible.
Promotion Details and Storage Options
Through a current sale in Pixii’s online store, the APS-C sensor Pixii Plus is now listed at €2,199 ($2,515), reduced from its regular price of €2,749 ($3,144). This represents a €550 saving, or a 20 percent discount. The higher-capacity 128 GB variant, a crucial consideration given the camera’s design, now costs €2,499 ($2,858), down from €2,999 ($3,430).
Prospective buyers must choose their internal storage carefully at the time of purchase, as the Pixii Plus lacks an SD card slot and cannot be expanded later. The base 32 GB configuration holds approximately 840 RAW images, while the 128 GB model provides space for around 3,350 shots.
The full-frame Pixii Max is also included in the promotion. Shoppers can acquire the 24-megapixel model with 32 GB of internal memory for €3,499 ($4,000) or opt for the 128 GB version at €3,749 ($4,288). As is typical with many European boutique manufacturers, all listed prices exclude VAT, and the company does offer international shipping.
Key Functional Trade-offs
The Pixii system appeals to a specific purist niche, and its price advantage is accompanied by significant functional trade-offs. The cameras operate without an integrated display, autofocus, image stabilization, or a mechanical shutter. The fully electronic shutter also means flash photography is completely unsupported. What they do offer is a precise Leica M mount, a compact OLED readout for menus and exposure settings, and a dedicated black-and-white RAW mode for monochrome purists.
Important Sales Conditions
This discounted pricing is available for a limited time. The offer was active at the time of publication but may be restricted by either quantity or duration, and all listed information is provided without warranty.