Introducing Pixii Max: France’s Flagship Full-Frame Digital Rangefinder
- MaYen Ma
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
Born out of Besançon—the historic clockmaking city of France—Pixii has redefined rangefinder photography with its first full-frame masterpiece: the Pixii Max
Introducing Pixii Max: France’s Flagship Full-Frame Digital Rangefinder
Born out of Besançon—the historic clockmaking city of France—Pixii has redefined rangefinder photography with its first full-frame masterpiece: the Pixii Max (notebookcheck.net).
What Makes Pixii Max Stand Out
24.5 MP BSI-CMOS full-frame sensor, offering rich tone and strong dynamic range (~10.5 f-stops) on par with legacy Leica gear (notebookcheck.net).
Leica M-mount compatibility, enabling the use of high-quality M-lenses with precision.
No rear LCD—true to poetically analog tradition. Instead, settings are displayed in the interactive optical viewfinder and on a small top screen.
True monochrome RAW mode, capturing pure black-and-white images from the Bayer sensor—a Pixii innovation (dpreview.com).
Machined aluminum body, weighing around 480g and just 33mm thick, making it sleek and portable (Camera Decision).
Key Specs at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Sensor | 24.5 MP full-frame BSI-CMOS |
Mount | Leica M |
Viewfinder | 28mm wide-angle optical OVF with display |
Processor | 64-bit custom platform from Pixii |
Storage | Internal: 32/128 GB |
Weight | ~480 g |
Form Factor | Minimalist, retro rangefinder style |
Why This Camera Matters
Affordably priced around €3,999–€4,249, significantly lower than comparable Leica models like the M11 (~$9K) (dpreview.com, messsucherwelt.com, Digital Camera World).
Offers a blend of high craftsmanship and modern processing technology, appealing to street photographers, documentary shooters, and analog purists.
Backed by a hardware and software upgrade path, ensuring long-term usability for early adopters .
Final Thoughts
The Pixii Max isn't just a camera; it's a statement. It's France’s answer to Leica—nonconformist, refined, and modern. Whether you shoot in full-color or pure monochrome, it invites you to slow down, focus manually, and truly craft each frame.
For photographers who value simplicity, longevity, and creative control, the Pixii Max presents a refreshing and deeply authentic approach to digital imaging.
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