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Is the Leica S2 good for Street Photography?

Leica S2
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Leica S2 Street Photography Score

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Leica S2 has a score of 49 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street Photography is important for you, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Leica S2 Review

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Leica S2 Street Photography Detailed Analysis
Optical Built-in Viewfinder

Using a viewfinder during a street photography shoot allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Large Medium format (45 x 30 mm) sensor

Large sensor in Leica S2 ensures a good low light image quality compared to smaller sensor, and it also provide shallow depth of field and a nice blurry background when needed.

No Live-view

Live view lets you take photos without using the viewfinder which makes you less obstrusive and this works very well during street photography where you don't want to get people's attention.

No Image Stabilization

An articulated screen gives you the flexibility to shoot in non traditional positions such as waist level, which helps you to be more creative and unobtrusive in the streets.

Large Body

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Leica S2 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld street photography photos. Currently there are native Leica S mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Leica S2.

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Leica S2 Alternatives in Pro DSLR cameras for Street Photography

Nikon D6

Compare S2 vs D6

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #58
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #8

Nikon D6
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 95
Daily
Landscape

Canon 1D X III

Compare S2 vs 1D X MIII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #63
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #9

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 100
Daily
Landscape

Canon 1D X II

Compare S2 vs 1D X MII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #92
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #17

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 94
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D5

Compare S2 vs D5

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #73
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #14

Nikon D5
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 92
Daily
Landscape
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