The history of 35-mm photography began almost 100 years ago with the legendary R-Leica. Today, it is the Leica S2, a landmark camera that carries the proud heritage of Leica M cameras into the digital age. The Leica S2 is the world's first digital system camera of its size to be built with a full-frame sensor - a CCD sensor developed specifically for the S2 - that is capable of perfectly capturing the full 35-mm format (24 × 36 mm) in ultra-high resolution. The new S2 - in the familiar, classic, and timeless M design, represents the quintessence of its predecessors based on the consummate technological level of our time. It is the perfect contemporary tool for those who set the highest standards in image quality and are committed to creating images of enduring value.

• Optical Excellence
  The performance of Leica lenses is legendary, and the S lenses are in a class of their own. Peak performance at full aperture and minimum focus are a requirement for all Leica S lenses. All lenses are optimized for the image sensor is the S2. They are devoid of imaging errors, manufactured from the highest-quality glass and metals, and adjusted by hand. Digital correction of optical errors is unnecessary and the image sensor can translate the optical performance into the perfect picture without compromising image quality.
  

• The Ideal Format
  The Leica S format offers ideal composition possibilities. Compared with 35 mm, the depth of field is less for a given aperture, allowing more possibilities for the appealing play of both the sharp and out of focus image areas. Ar the same time, by closing the aperture, you can achieve greater depth of field when needed even under difficult lighting conditions. The creative possibilities are broadened without cutting corners.
• Compact and Handy
  State of the art design methods and highly integrated digital technology make the S2 more como pact than many 35mm cameras despite the larger sensor size. It feels compact; all the controls are located where the photographer expects them to be and the camera and lens interact perfectly.
  
  
• Fast When It Has to Be
  Large sensors are no reason to sacrifice speed and convenience. If required, the specially developed MAESTRO processor can generate JPEG files as quick as a flash for fast data transfer, and supplies 1.5 images a second. The special metal-blade, focal plane shutter provides the shortest exposure time at 1/4000 second. The image sensor's high maximum sensitivity of up to 1250 ISO makes low-noise pictures possible even in low light.
  
  
• Central Shutter or Focal Plane Shutter
  How about both? The S2 offers a fast focal plane shutter; the most important focal length lenses are also available e with a completely new central shutter with exposure times of up to 1/500 of a second. The main switch allows the photographer to choose between the central shutter for fast flash synchronized times or the focal plane shutter with its wider range of exposure times. The S2 is the only digital camera offering this choice in a diversified line of lenses.
  
  
• Fast and Precise Auto-Focusing
  The ultra-fast autofocus system specially developed by Leica for the S2, allows you to master even hectic situations. A central cross-type sensor not only registers the focus quickly, but with extremely high precision. An easilyu accesible AF lock button affords flexibility in the choice of focus; the photographer may manually control the focusing at any time with the focusing ring on the lens.
  
  
• Sturdy and durable
  The S2 does not balk at rough environmental conditions. Camera and lenses are sealed and protected against dust, rain and water. The sturdy, magnesium diecast housing of the camera and the all metal lenses retain integrity even under impact. The S2-P variant with sapphire glass is practically impervious to environmental effects. The S system is designed for a very long service life and will never let its owner down, even after years of hard professional use