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Hello everyone, I’ve just listed my Leica S2-P system in the Classifieds — a complete set fully serviced and upgraded by Leica Wetzlar (new CCD sensor, AF recalibration, zero actuations since). It includes the Summarit-S 35mm, Summarit-S 70mm CS, Multifunction Grip, two batteries, and SF 58 flash, all in exceptional condition with full Leica service documentation. Happy to answer any questions directly or arrange a video viewing for serious interest. Best regards, Gilles

Hello! I’m guessing this question was asked dozens or maybe even hundreds of times, but well, here we go again. I have an opportunity to buy used Leica S2 with 120 mm Summarit lens and multifunction handgrip for around 2 200 USD (this money is not my last money, but it will be very disappointing to just loose it for smth that’s going to break on me in less then a year). The body itself looks kinda meh in my opinion. No marks/scratches or dents, but rubber is peeling off in multiple places. The infamous CCD sensor looks intact (I am yet to see it in person and test it, but from pictures looks good enough). I’ve contacted Leica support for information about this camera and they answered that it was made in 2010 and was once in Leica workshop for calibration in the same year. Of course, strong side of S system is colour rendering (to my eye, even after all those years, images from this camera looks on par or even better than most cameras I’v seen). But then you open up new browser tab and ask google about camera and lenses reliability and… well, let’s say you will have a lot of second thoughts to say the least. AF motors breaking down, expensive and unreliable lenses in general, sensor corrosion, no way to tell shutter count number, costly repairs (if you even lucky to find service workshop) and non existent official service for S2 in this day and age. I understand that maybe in terms of reliability, Leica is not that bad in comparison with other brands, maybe Leica users are just more vocal about it, but let’s face it, finding information about Leica’s cameras problems is depressingly easy. So my main question for those of you who have this camera or had it in the past: was it worth it? Now, when we know everything (maybe almost everything) about Leica S system weak sides, would you buy it again? Even knowing that you can’t get service and maintenance anymore, the camera is used and there are no way to know how long it will last, technology itself is dying and getting replaced by mirrorless cameras. Thanks a lot for your inputs and thoughts on this subject. P.S. 80-90% of the time camera will be used for fashion and art photography.

Just realized that the Leica S2 top panel has gone blank, no sign of life. It was fine but haven't used the camera for a while and never really used the top panel for reading adjustments. Anyone had the same problem? Can't find any fix for this. Thanks sv

Here's the story of a photographer who thought Leica was a serious camera company who cares about their trustful customers. My name is Kaïs, french photographer based in Paris, France. I started my Leica journey with a M9, ten years ago, sold and upgraded with a M9-P A Monochrom (version 1) quickly followed him all of them bought brand new. Wanting to get my hands on a "real Leica", I bought a M6 Titanium set with its Summicron 35/1.4. The medium lust was too hard to resist: a S2 with a Summarit 70 joined my stable. Let's add a wide angle to my S system: a brand new Summarit 35. Time has past, I added a M7 (0.58 finder), a Q Titanium, a Monochrom version 2, a M5, an Elmarit 90/2.0, a Summicron 50, a Summarit 35/2.4... We are talking about minimum 44 500€ (including the S007)!!!!! Then, the problems begun: both my M9-P and Monochrom I had a sensor failure (cracked sensor). How come a "pro" camera could have a sensor cracked? During my carreer, I owned a 5DmkII, a D3x, a Df, a 5DmkIV (I'm still using today) that NEVER failed me, NEVER. Anyways, Leica has been kind enough to replace both sensors for free. When the S007 came out, I was tempted to upgrade my aging S2. At my usual Leica dealer, they kindly checked my S2 before it goes on sale and discovered a corroded sensor! Come on! A third failure from a so serious comapany? I must be the unluckiest photographer on earth then. Still, I upgraded to a reconditioned mint grade SOO7, checked by Leica with a one year guarantee. During my second shooting, the 70 started to rattle from time to time, missing focus lock. Of course, my poker face never let any worries showed to my clients. Back home, I uploaded the photos into Capture One and got struck by what I have discovered (picture attached). I thought my memory card failed (I exclusively use hi-speed Sandisk Extreme and Extreme Pro SD). I tried with different cards, same problem. The DNGs are available if requested. I met the people of Leica at Paris Salon de la photo (photoshow) and, after hours of friendly chat, they acknowledged that there was a video card failure. Wait a second. Are we talking about Leica's flagship camera here? The one that is supposed to compete with a Hasselblad HD6-50 or a PhaseOne XF??? A failure after less than 2000 photos taken? Is this german so-called excellence? Since November 8th, 2018 my SOO7 is at the customer service (I hope) and I have NO NEWS from them!!! How come a pro photographer can trust such miserable products????? How come my 2400€ 5DmkIV works like a charm after litteraly thousands and thousands of photos??? How come it takes 10 days max to Canon to fix and upgrade the firmware of their pro camera when I have been waiting 6+ months to get any information from Wetzlar??? I'm over with this overrated brand. Keep on releasing limited edition for rich Qataris and Russians and let the pros (Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Fuji, to name a few) run the photography business. SHAME ON YOU Leica to ignore and disrespect your loyal customers!!! We made you, never forget that. I sent them a letter and I know the drill: they will send me apologies. But I'm not paying for apologies!!! I don't need them!!! I'm paying for equipment that pays my bills and feed me! Today, I'm waiting to get my hands back on my S007 to trade it for a Hasselblad H6D-50c. I am so disappointed by Leica... www.kaisdebali.com