The Leica S2 is the first camera that offers 30×45mm sensor that’s 56% larger than full size 35mm. The Leica S2 also features a 37 mega pixels CCD sensor, “MAESTRO” image processor developed with Fujitsu, an advanced new dual shutter, with both an in-body focal plane shutter for fast lenses, and in-lens leaf shutters for high flash sync speeds.
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The Leica S2 will be the first DSLR camera in the new S-system, boosting 37 Megapixel of resolution. The sensor used is 56% larger than those used in a 35mm full-frame SLR. With the S2 SLR camera Leica will aim at the top-end professional photographer shooting advertising, fashion and other commercial work.
Leiсa has once again revolutionized the world of photography with a digital S-System that’s perfect for professional use. The camera, with its premium AF objectives including everything from ultra wide to super telephoto, is an absolute photographic highlight. The digital SLR camera has a special new sensor with 30 x 45 mm and 37.5 megapixels. The S2′s metal body is appreciably smaller and easier to carry than similar models from other camera brands, and yet it’s also nearly twice as fast thanks to ultra modern processor technology.
With the S2, Leiсa has created an entirely new class of camera – technically innovative but incredibly flexible thanks to a wide selection of accessories. It’s a must for every professional photographer who is looking to upgrade from standard 35mm SLR systems.
Reviews
luminous-landscape.com writes:
“There is an elegant simplicity to the S2′s body. The top panel has just a shutter speed dial, a shutter release and a small status LCD. Well, actually it’s an OLED, and is a remarkable bit of eye candy. It is the brightest and clearest screen that I’ve ever seen in medium to low light levels. Unfortunately in direct sunlight it washes out and becomes almost unreadable, forcing one to shade it with ones body or hand..”juzaphoto writes:
“The Leica S2 is one of the most interesting cameras I have tried: it combines amazing image quality with a camera body much more responsive than the majority of medium format cameras. Its sensor is not as big as the sensor of the Hasselblad H4D, but it is way bigger than 35mm FF sensors; another nice thing about the Leica S2 sensor is that it has 3:2 ratio, instead of the 4:3 ratio of the majority of MF cameras (this is a matter of personal taste, for me the 3:2 ratio is more pleasing).”pdngearguide writes:
“The S2 is bank-vault solid. Built almost entirely of metal – with some exterior rubber as mentioned before – the S2 feels like it could handle a couple of significant drops and keep on clicking.”photographyblog writes:
“The S2 definitely lives up to its DSLR-like billing though, being surprisingly light and portable, certainly no heavier or more cumbersome than a Nikon / Canon pro DSLR.”
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Specifications:
Image sensor:
• Low-noise Kodak CCD sensor
• 37.5 megapixels (7,500 x 5,000)
• 45 x 30 mm
• 6 µm pixel spacing
• 3:2 aspect ratio
• Dynamic range: 12 stops
• Color depth: 16 bits per pixel
• Low pass filter: none (moire suprresion using digital processing)
Sensitivity range:
• ISO 80 to 1250 (manual or automatic control)
Data storage (format):
• DNG (approx. 75 MB per image)
• JPEG (basic or fine)
Memory cards:
• Compact Flash (up to 64 GB)
• SD cards (HC)
Maximum frame rate:
• 1.5 images/s
• 1 GB buffer
• 8 images in a burst (DNG)
Control monitor:
• 3-inch TFT
• 460,000 pixels
• 16 million colors
• Cover glass: highly abrasion and scratch resistant sapphire glass (only with the LEICA S2-P)
Connections:
• High-speed USB 2.0 (robust connection with strain-relief, cable included
• HDMI
• Remote release
• X sync
• SCA3002
Exposure metering:
• Multi-field metering (5 fields)
• Center-weighted integral metering
• Spot metering (3.5%)
Exposure control:
• Program mode (with Shift function)
• Shutter priority, aperture priority, manual metering
Shutter:
• 1/500 s to 32 s, flash synch time: All speeds
Flash operation:
• Metering method: TTL (multi-field, center-weighted, spot)
• TTL-HSS rapid synchronization up to 1/4000 s with focal plane shutte,
• Fully compatible with LEICA SF 58 and devices with SCA3002 adapters
Auto Focus:
• Central crosshair sensor
• Focusing drive in lens
Operating Modes:
• AF Continuous
• AF Single
• MF (with override)
Viewfinder:
• High eye-point pentaprism viewfinder
• Coverage: 96%
• Magnification: 0.86x
• Diopter: -3 to +1
• Focusing screen: Matte with cross-hairs (interchangeable)
Power supply :
• Li-Ion battery
• 7.4 V, 2150 mAh
Body:
• Die-cast magnesium
• Resistant to dust and dripping/splashing water
Dimensions:
• 160 x 120 x 81 mm (6.3 x 4.7 x 3.2 in)
Weight (no lens):
• 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
Supplied accessories:
• Software: Adobe Lightroom, Leica Image Shuttle
• Battery
• Charger
• USB cable