Leica S2

Leica S2 is Leica's Pro DSLR camera first launched on September of 2008. The camera has a 38MP, CCD Medium format sized sensor and has a full resolution of 7500 x 5000.

The S2 comes in at #13 out of 35 in Pro DSLR cameras and overall #306 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. Please test our Advanced camera search to get camera ratings based on your personalized criteria.

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You can check the S2 from several angles in the gallery underneath.

Below is a checklist of advantages and drawbacks of the Leica S2 based on factors which are normally regarded as essential in a camera.

The sensor size on the Leica S2 is 45mm x 30mm (Medium format). The 1,350 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 7500 x 5000 pixels .

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The CCD sensor boasts 38 megapixels and has a native ISO range of 80 to 1250. RAW photos are supported therefore the user has wider margin for error.

The image underneath displays the S2's sensor dimensions in comparison to other common sizes. The S2 sensor comes with a crop factor of 0.8 and is highlighted in green.

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To get an understanding of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Leica S2 is 3.11 lb (1,410 gr or 49.74 oz) and the measurement of the camera is 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2"). The weight of average Pro DSLR camera is 1,280 gr and the Leica S2 is heavier when compared to various rivals.

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Here is a image of the Leica S2 besides a soda so you're able to have a sense of its scale.

The top view under will highlight the button layout on the S2.

The S2 fits the Leica L mount and has 52 lenses available to buy. Below is a few of the lenses we have in our collection which will work with the S2.

The S2 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that consist of NFC and Bluetooth compatibility can be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You will be able to copy photos and in some cases change settings without connecting physically to the camera.

Certain applications even allow a Liveview and release the shutter if you are not near the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI out, it can be hooked up to an external screen. The majority of cameras enable you to recharge the battery pack through the USB socket.

Leica S2 does not record video. If you are searching for a camera to take only pictures, this is not a concern.

Leica S2 does not include environment sealing so rainy conditions might ruin the camera.

The Leica S2 has a 3" fixed display screen supporting a resolution of 460k dots.

Unfortunately the display screen is not a touch screen. The S2 also has a builtin Top LCD display so you can instantly checkout camera settings.

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The ViewFinder specifications regarding Leica S2 are as follows:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• ViewFinder Coverage 96 percent
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.86x

Viewfinders are rather useful in sunny outdoor conditions which might make the camera display washed out and hard to view.

Leica S2 has the capability to shoot continuously at 2.0 frames/s. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.

Leica S2 boasts external flash support but is lacking built in flash.

Leica S2 boasts both Phase Detect Auto Focus and Contrast Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection focusing is more quicker and accurate when compared to Contrast Detect focusing.

Leica S2 can use manual focus in case it is required in low light situations or you want more exact control on focus.

The battery life on the Leica S2 is built to last for 1000 pictures as per the CIPA requirements making it less when compared to its rivals. The average Pro DSLR camera battery life is 2438. Nikon D3X has got the best (4400) battery life in this type of cameras.

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The following bar chart displays a rundown of the Leica S2 for varying forms of photography. To learn more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Leica S2 gets a score of 75 which is above average, and means the camera is a good choice for portraits. Shooting portraits favors greatly towards sensor dimensions, RAW support together with the capability to use off-camera lighting.

With a reasonable points total of 51, the Leica S2 is somewhat adequate for street photography. A very good street photography camera gives a fine balance of image quality plus portability.

A reasonable sports photography points total of 57 means the Leica S2 is reasonably appropriate for shooting sports. A camera should have very good autofocus and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is really crucial in picking a camera for travel. In general, the Leica S2 gets a subpar 45 for a travelling camera which makes it not good to take on your travels.

For anyone planning to buy a digital camera for landscape photos, the most vital factor will no doubt be image quality. The Leica S2 at it's above average score of 61 as a landscape camera is a fine pick within the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera ought to posses a articulating screen, microphone input and if possible IBIS. Considering all things, the Leica S2 is not good for vlogging as it delivers a subpar score of 9.

If you are in the market for alternatives to the S2, below is a list of the highest ranked cameras that fall within the category of Pro DSLR.

The diagram listed below shows you a bird's eye view of the S2 versus it's top scoring rivals suggested above.

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