Leica S2

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S2 Overview
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Model Name:	Leica S2
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	S2
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$22995.00
Street Price:	$27995.00
Date Available:	2009-09-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	49.7 oz (1,410 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Kodak KAF-37500
Total Megapixels:	37.5
Effective Megapixels:	0.0
Sensor Format:	Leica S format
Sensor Size (dia.):	2.13"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Color Filter Type:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, Raw (Adobe .DNG)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:
Movie Audio:	No
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	S-bayonet mount
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Single or continuous, TTL with central cross-hair sensor
Face Detection:	No
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder w/ 0.86x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction
Display
LCD Viewfinder:
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:
Shutter Speed Range:	32 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:
Metering Modes:	Multi-field (five fields), center-weighted integral, 3.5% spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exp Compensation:
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Cabled
Other Connection:	X-sync, SCA3002, remote release
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.4V, 2150mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x 7.4V, 2150mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	Unknown
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Lightroom, Leica Image Shuttle remote control software
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Has 1GB buffer memory and MAESTRO image processor, allowing burst shooting at 1.5 fps for at least eight Raw images. Raw+JPEG mode can optionally store Raw files to CompactFlash and JPEG files to SD card. Has no low-pass filter, with moire instead being removed solely by software. Top panel includes a color Organic LED status display. Die-cast magnesium body is resistant to dust / splashing water.