Leica X2, announced on May 10, 2012, is a 16MP APS-C compact camera with a fixed 36mm equivalent F2.8 lens. The camera is an updated version of its X1, with the biggest changes being the use of a 16.2MP CMOS sensor and the addition of an accessory socket for adding an optional 1.44M dot ‘Viso-Flex’ electronic viewfinder.
Price | Specs | Release Date | Where to Buy
Leica X2 Price
The price for Leica X2 is $1,995.00
Leica X2 Specifications
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MSRP | $1,995 / £1,575 (inc VAT) |
Body type | |
Body type | Large sensor compact |
Sensor | |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 |
Other resolutions | 4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 1080 |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2, 16:9 |
Effective pixels | 16.2 megapixels |
Sensor photo detectors | 16.5 megapixels |
Sensor size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Image | |
ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 |
White balance presets | 5 |
Custom white balance | Yes (2) |
Image stabilization | No |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard |
File format |
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Optics & Focus | |
Focal length (equiv.) | 36 mm |
Optical zoom | 1× |
Autofocus |
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Digital zoom | No |
Manual focus | Yes |
Normal focus range | 30 cm (11.81″) |
Macro focus range | 30 cm (11.81″) |
Number of focus points | 11 |
Lens mount | Unknown |
Screen / viewfinder | |
Articulated LCD | Fixed |
Screen size | 2.7″ |
Screen dots | 230,000 |
Touch screen | No |
Live view | No |
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) |
Photography features | |
Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec |
Exposure modes |
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Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) |
External flash | Yes (with Leica SF 24D, Leica SF 58 flash units) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
Continuous drive | Yes (3 or 5 fps) |
Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Metering modes |
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Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features | |
Microphone | None |
Speaker | None |
Storage | |
Storage types | SD/SDHC card |
Storage included | 110 MB |
Connectivity | |
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI | Yes |
Wireless | None |
Remote control | No |
Physical | |
Environmentally sealed | No |
Battery | Battery Pack |
Battery description | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 450 |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) |
Dimensions | 124 x 69 x 52 mm (4.88 x 2.72 x 2.05″) |
Other features | |
Orientation sensor | Yes |
GPS | None |
Leica X2 Release Date
The Leica X2 is now available in late July, 2012.
Where to Buy Leica X2
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Amazon | Black | Silver |
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