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Leica S2
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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: | |
| Date Available: | 2009-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 49.7 oz (1,410 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Size: | 6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm) |
| 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 (pixels): | 460,000 |
| 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 / SDHC / SD |
| 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: | 0 |
| 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. |
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