Leica S2

Leica S2

Leica S2

Camera summary

The Leica S2, made by Leica, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Sept. 23, 2008.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.4 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
2.1 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.9 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.0 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 38 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
No
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
No
Af multi area
No
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 23.9
DXO dynamic range 12.2
DXO low light ISO 824.0
DXO overall score 76.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Sept. 23, 2008
Body type Large SLR
brand Leica
msrp $0.00
model Leica S2
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier n/a
Lens mount Leica S
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer n/a
Storage slots 1
Storage type -
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
No
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 2.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 32
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 1000 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 160 x 120 x 81mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 1410 grs

Screen

Live view
No
Screen resolution 460
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 7500 x 5000
Max native ISO 1250
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 45 x 30 mm
Sensor resolution 38
Sensor size Medium format
Sensor type CCD

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution -
Microphone port
No
Video formats -
Video resolutions -

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder