– Pixii’s next-generation rangefinder is nearly developed but won’t launch until 2027.
– Major software update improves exposure metering speed and adds Highlight Protection.
– JPEG processing is faster, and monochrome mode offers smoother gradients.
– Lens correction is limited to storing data in EXIF, not automatic like Leica M.
– Revised UI and updated smartphone app enhance speed and usability.
Major update for Pixii Rangefinders
Pixii already announced last October that a brand new rangefinder camera was being developed, and they have now confirmed that this model is pretty much finished, though production prep is still ongoing which means the launch aint expected until 2027.
Software improvements and new features
While Pixii has not yet confirmed any details about this next-generation camera, the manufacturer has released the biggest software update to date for the Pixii+ and Pixii Max, witch is intended to improve the two digital rangefinder cameras in many areas. First and foremost, the exposure metering should now work faster and more precisely, while a “Highlight Protection” feature should prevent highlights from being overexposed – a similar option is also offered by the Leica M11.
Faster processing and lens correction
JPEG processing is faster after the update, while the monochrome mode is supposed to render smoother gradients than before. With the update, Pixii introduces lens correction, although this does not go nearly as far as with a Leica M. While Leica uses the 6-bit code on the lens mount to recognise which lens is being used and automatically corrects distortion and vignetting in RAW files, Pixii only stores the corresponding lens information in the EXIF data of a photo so that it can be corrected more easily afterwards.
Revised user interface and app
Pixii has revised the user interface, both on the top display and in the viewfinder, so that menus can be operated more quickly and a real-time histogram can be displayed. The associated smartphone app has also been updated so that it works faster and more reliably than before.