• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Medium format 1,350.0mm2
  • 37.5 megapixels
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • Detailed specifications
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:    
Successor:   Leica S3
S2 vs S3
General
Model Number: CL65 S2
Alternate Model Number(s): ST1000  
Camera Format: Compact Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $400.00 $22995.00
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2009-09-30 2009-09-30
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 5.5 oz (156 g) 49.7 oz (1,410 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.9 x 2.4 x 0.7 in.
(100 x 61 x 19 mm)
6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in.
(160 x 120 x 80 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:   Kodak KAF-37500
Effective Megapixels: 12.2 37.5
Sensor Format: 1/2.33 inch Medium format
Sensor size: 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.53 microns 6.00 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a 0.8x
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 3:2
Color Filter Type:   RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:   None
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3),
3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2),
3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9),
3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)
7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG (Exif 2.21) JPEG, Raw (Adobe .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes No
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (30)
1280x720 (15)
640x480 (30)
640x480 (15)
320x240 (60)
320x240 (30)
320x240 (15)
Movie File Format: H.264  
Composite Video Out: Yes No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Leica S bayonet
Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 35 - 175mm  
Focal Length (actual): 6.3 - 31.5mm  
Zoom Ratio: 5.00x  
Aperture Range: f/3.6 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ???  
Integrated ND Filter: No
Normal Focus Range: 80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
 
Macro Focus Range: 5 - 80 cm
2.0 - 31.5 in
 
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes No
Digital Zoom: No
Digital Zoom Values:   n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detection TTL Single or continuous, TTL with central cross-hair sensor
Auto Focus Assist Light? No No
Manual Focus: No Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD Optical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder Type:   High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder w/ 0.86x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   1.08x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):   0.86x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.5 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 1,152,000 dots 460,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display: Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   1250
Minimum ISO (native):   80
ISO Settings: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 4800* (3 mpix or below) Auto, 80-1250
Auto ISO Mode: No No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Manual  
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 8 sec 1/4000 - 32 sec
Bulb Mode: No Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps  
Metering Modes: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot, face detection Multi-field (five fields), center-weighted integral, 3.5% spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No Yes
Shutter Priority: No Yes
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Beauty Shot, Night, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Frame Guide  
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds  
Time Lapse (intervalometer): No  
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes No
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, Slow-sync, Off n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a n/a
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: n/a Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory: MicroSD, MicroSDHC  
Dual Card Slots: No Yes
RAW Capture Support: No Yes
Uncompressed Format:   Raw (Adobe .DNG)
Movie File Format: H.264  
Included Memory: 100.0 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: built-in memory  
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: Yes No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: Yes No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes No
DPOF Compliant: Yes No
Remote Control: No Yes
Remote Control Type:   Cabled
Connections (extended): HDMI connectivity requires optional adapter. X-sync, SCA3002, remote release
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):    
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):    
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):    
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):    
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:    
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary SLB-11A Proprietary 7.4V, 2150mAh
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:   1 x 7.4V, 2150mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): No Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:   Adobe Lightroom, Leica Image Shuttle remote control software
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: LCD has a touch-panel. Built-in GPS receiver used to geotag photos as they're taken. Wi-Fi support only allows access to 802.11b/g networks where verification is not required, and only allows transfer of resized images at a maximum of two megapixel resolution. 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.