Leica Camera has unveiled the Leica SOFORT 2, a hybrid instant camera that integrates seamlessly with smartphones and allows direct printing from the camera itself. The release date is November 10, 2023, with a retail price of ¥59,400 (tax included).
This model masterfully unites the warmth of analog with the convenience of digital. Featuring a refined minimalist design, advanced connectivity, and creative functions, it offers both high usability and a stylish, playful character.
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Seamless Integration with the App
By connecting the Leica SOFORT 2 with the dedicated Leica FOTOS app, you can instantly share freshly captured images to social media. Additionally, photos taken with your smartphone or other Leica cameras can be transferred via the app and printed directly from the SOFORT 2.
Leica’s Signature Sophisticated Design
The Leica SOFORT 2 features a design that perfectly balances aesthetics and functionality. Its elegant, lightweight body is ideal for capturing precious moments while traveling. With intuitive controls, you can quickly preserve your memories in photographic form.
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A Creative Shooting Experience
The camera is equipped with 10 film styles and lens effects, allowing you to combine them and fully express your creativity. Film style filters impart a unique atmosphere to your images, while lens effects such as fisheye and double exposure offer a variety of artistic possibilities.
Selective Printing Functionality
The Leica SOFORT 2 introduces a new feature that lets you select which images to print. This allows you to preserve only your favorite shots in physical form, minimizing film waste. By combining the best of analog and digital, this hybrid instant camera elevates the joy of photography to a new dimension.
Key Specifications of the New Model
- Type: Hybrid instant camera (with printing function)
- Image sensor: CMOS, 1/5-inch, 2560 x 1920 pixels (4.9 megapixels)
- Lens: Leica Summar f2/2.4mm (equivalent to approx. 28mm in 35mm format)
- Aperture range: f2–f16 (auto exposure control)
- Printing options: Images stored in internal memory or on a memory card can be printed; up to 50 printed images are saved and can be reprinted at any time; images can also be transferred from mobile devices to the camera via the Leica FOTOS app for printing
- Film packs for Leica instant cameras:
- SOFORT Color Film Pack Warm White: 19677
- SOFORT Color Film Pack Neo Gold: 19678
- SOFORT Color Film Pack Double Warm White: 19679
- Shutter speed: 1/4–1/8000s (auto exposure control)
- Focusing range: 10cm–∞
- Focus mode: AFs
- Rear LCD: 3.0-inch TFT display, 460,000 dots
- Dimensions: approx. 123mm x 86mm x 44mm
- Weight: approx. 320g (excluding film pack, with lens cap attached)
