Leica Camera expands the Leica TL-System with the introduction of the Leica TL2, a camera that integrates design, craftsmanship and the joy of photography. With a full touch screen display, the TL2, an APS-C System camera combines contemporary, minimalist design and connectivity.

The Leica TL-System advances the performance, usability and flexibility of the Leica TL with additional features and design changes. The Leica TL is the only system in its class that combines groundbreaking design, craftsmanship and instinctive use for the most enjoyable and rewarding experience in photography.

The TL-System offers the user an experience that is unforgettably new yet aligned with Leicas longstanding ideology of focusing on the essentials. The expansive system of TL lenses and accessories such as the Visoflex electronic viewfinder, M-Adapter L, R-Adapter L, SF 40 flash and a variety of attractive camera protector and strap options all enhance the shooting experience while providing the user with more avenues for creativity.

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Important Features

• Faster Auto Focus performance with a new 49-point AF system
• Brand new 24 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• Maestro II generation processor
• Expanded ISO range of 100-50,000
• Significantly faster touch and gesture responsiveness/speed
• New electronic shutter function with a maximum shutter speed of 1/40,000s
• Quicker burst shooting with 7 fps via mechanical shutter & 20 fps electronic shutter
• Focus peaking for manual focus aid
• DNG-only mode
• 4K video recording @ 30fps
• Slow-motion video
• Refined and reduced menu UI
• USB Type-C 3.0 port for faster transfers and in-camera battery charging
• HDMI 1.4 port
• Updated design with chamfered edge, new on/off switch and shutter button and larger control dials
• New customizable multifunction button
• Faster start-up time
• Made in Germany

Key Benefits

• Faster performance in all parameters
• Improved image quality in every way, particularly in low-light
• Selection of extraordinary autofocus TL-Lenses, offering a wide range of focal lengths and speeds
• An innovative modern system that also permits access to the legendary M and R lenses via adapters
• Outstanding craftsmanship – unibody aluminum design in black or silver
• Fast, easy and instinctive use with touch screen control
• Easier menu navigation thanks to new UI layout
• Minimalist design with new curving chamfered edges for better handling
• User-friendly and user-customizable menu
• 32 GB built-in storage
• TL-App on Apple App Store and Google Play makes it easy to share pictures via Wi-Fi hotspot feature
• Wide range of additional accessories including flashes, filters, camera protectors and carrying straps available
• Charge on the go with USB-C

LEICA TL2 – MINIMALIST DESIGN & EASE OF USE
The Leica TL2 simplifies photography with its 3.7 high resolution touchscreen and four physical controls. It adapts to any shooting situation and allows the user to switch between automatic and manual modes easily. The easy to use touchscreen which is 8 times faster and more responsive than its predecessor, allows the user to focus and compose a picture simply by touching the screen. With the menu clearly displayed in the newly updated layout, it makes using the camera intuitive and accessible.

LEICA TL2 – MyCamera
One of the unique features of the Leica TL2 is it allows the user to have customizable settings under the MyCamera menu. This allows the user to program the camera according to their photographic needs. These settings can be changed just as easily by long-press touching and dragging on the screen.

LEICA TL – BRILLIANT PICTURES
The Leica TL2 captures sharp, brilliant pictures with high contrast and vivid color while providing fast, precise and virtually silent focusing. The new 24mp image sensor and Maestro II processor elevate the TL2 to a new class of image quality, focusing performance and shooting speed. Now with the addition of 4K video recording, the TL-System has become more versatile than ever.

LEICA TL – SHARING IN A SNAP!
With integrated Wi-Fi, the Leica TL2 allows the photographer to shoot and share pictures and videos via e-mail, Facebook and other social networks. With its wireless transmission, the Leica TL2 makes it possible to send pictures directly from the camera to a smartphone, tablet or computer. For iOS and Android devices, this is possible by downloading the free Leica TL app.

LEICA TL – REMOTE FUNCTION
The remote function of the Leica TL app allows the user to connect a smartphone or tablet to the camera wirelessly and use it as a remote electronic viewfinder for the Leica TL2. This allows the user to set the shutter speed, aperture and activate the shutter release remotely. This added versatility is incredibly helpful for self-timer shots, group portraits and shooting from unusual angles or from a tripod.

LEICA TL – LENSES
Leica TL2 owners have access to the TL-lens portfolio which offers 6 lenses – 3 primes and 3 zooms – in a wide range of focal lengths and aperture speeds. In addition, Leica M and R lenses can be used on the Leica TL2 with an adapter.

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