new S2 sensor specifications

[jkristel]

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Hello,

I’m a newbie in the world of Medium Format Leica (but with a long practice of M body). I just order a S2 with the 70 summarit  and I have a few questions.

The dealer told me that body and lens just came back from Leica with a complete check, a new sensor and a new AF motor drive. The camera appears to be in mint condition.

When Leica replace the sensor do they install the same original sensor or a more advanced one (like the one on the Typ 006) ? Is it still made by Kodak ?

I have some SD card but need to acquire a CF card. I understand that Scandisk Extreme pro seem a good choice but is there a limit in term of speed with the S2. The most commun  model is the UDMA7 160 MB/s but I’m not sure it will be compatible.

Thanks

Joseph

[John McMaster]

It will be an S2 sensor same as before.  The S2 (I have an S2-P) does not make use of the fastest cards, but should have no issue with them.

john

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[jkristel]

Thanks John,

Well I guessed I will not spend extra bucks to buy a recent card.

[hartgraef]

A CF card is not necessary. The S 2 has a SD card slot and a CF card slot. 

[John McMaster]

I think the original S2 works best with CF

john

[albertknappmd]

go with the CF cards for the S2...

Albert 😀😀