S2

• Production era - 2009-2012
• Order nos. - 10801 - S2-P 10802
• Camera type - Digital single-lens reflex camera for use with Leica S lenses.
• Image sensor - low-noise Kodak CCD sensor, resolution - 37.5 megapixels (7,500 x 5,000), size - 45 x 30mm, pixel spacing - 6μm. aspect ratio: 3:2, dynamic range - 12 stops, color depth - 16 bits per pixel, low-pass filter - none (Moiré detection and suppression using digital signal 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 - CompactFlash (up to 64 GB), SD (HC).
• Maximum frame rate - 1.5 images/s, buffer memory: 1 GB (for a minimum sequence of 8 images in DNG format).
• Control monitor - 3-inch TFT with 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 - Metal focal-plane shutter integrated in body - 1 /4000 s to 32 s (B to 120 s), flash sync time - 1 /125 s, optional leaf shutter in selected lenses - 1 /500 s to 8 s, flash synch time - 1 /500 s.
• Flash operation - Metering method - TTL (multi-field, selective, center-weighted), TTL-HSS rapid synchronization up to 1 /4000 s with shutter, Compatibility - 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, MF override, AF memory with AF lock button.
• Viewfinder - High eye-point pentaprism viewfinder, magnification - 0.86 x, viewfinder field - 96%, diopter compensation -3 to +1, focusing screen - matte with cross-hairs (interchangeable).
• Power supply - Li-Ion Akku (7.4 V, 2150 mAh)
• Housing - Die-cast magnesium, size (without lens) - 160 x 120 x 80 mm /6.29 x 4.72 x 3.15 in, weight: 1410 g /49.73 oz (including battery), resistant to dust and dripping /splashing water.
• Scope of supply - Software: Adobe Lightroom, Leica Image Shuttle, battery, charging unit, USB cable, carrying strap.
• Accessories
  • 14488 - SF-58 - Flash Unit
  • 14491 - HDMI Cable S
  • 16000 - Standard focusing screen
  • 16001 - Microprism focusing screen
  • 16002 - Grid focusing screen, showing the “golden ratio” for precise image composition
  • 16003 - Multifunctional grip S
  • 16004 - Neoprene hand strap
  • 16010 - Case S
  • 16011 - Professional charger S - 14429 Battery
  • 16012 - S-Camera Remote Release Cable
  • Lens adapters
    • 16024 - S-Adapter V - Hasselblad V system lenses (introduced August 2011)
    • 16025 - S-Adapter P67 - Pentax 67 system lenses (introduced August 2011)
    • 16026 - S-Adapter M645 - Mamiya 645 system lenses (introduced August 2011)
    • 16030 - S-Adapter H - Hasselblad H system lenses (introduced May 2012)
  • Other - "High-quality filters can be obtained . . . from traditional manufacturers like B+W and Heliopan."
• Designer - Manfred Meinzer (housing 09 Sep 2008 EU)
• Manuals & brochures
  • Leica S2 Brochure.pdf
  • Leica S2 Instructions.pdf
• S Lenses
• S2 Firmware Updates - (see Owner's Area for latest firmware)

Comment

• On the street - $US 22,995 - SP-2 27,995 in 2012 & 2010
• Forum discussion
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• Reviews
  • José Manuel Serrano Esparza
  • David Farkas S2
  • Overgaard's S2 Page
  • Luminous Landscape Impressions [19]
  • Erwin Puts pg. 154 pg. 174 pg. 175 pg. 176 Pt.5
  • Dale Photo's Video Manual
  • Shaun Mclean

Leica S2 Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known S2 cameras

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
-3032249	unknown-	Leica S2	2009	unknown
-3799028	3801226-	Leica S2	2010	2,199+
-3832008	3833130-	Leica S2+S2P	2011	1,123+
-3905032	3905638-	Leica S2	2011	607+
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	2009-2011	3,929+