Leica TL2

Minimalist design meets high-speed performance

Leica TL2
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Leica
Model 18146

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor without low-pass filter
PROCESSOR Maestro II series image processor for high-speed operation
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-based AF system with 49 focus points
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; relies on high-speed contrast detection
VIDEO 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps, MP4 format
STABILIZATION None in-body; relies on OIS in compatible lenses
BURST RATE Up to 20 fps with electronic shutter, 7 fps mechanical
VIEWFINDER Optional Visoflex (Typ 020) electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen with 1.3 million dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI Type D
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot
WEATHER SEALING Solid aluminum unibody construction, no official IP rating
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 250 shots (CIPA) using BP-DC13 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leica TL2

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ~ Limited Accessed via touchscreen menu
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Touchscreen interface
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Top-mounted dials are customizable
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Top-mounted dials are customizable
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Two top-plate dials
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present Two top-plate dials
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ~ Limited Via touchscreen
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via touchscreen

How-to Use Leica TL2

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Leica TL2 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Leica TL2

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-50,000
Autofocus 49-point Contrast AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000s to 30s (up to 1/40,000s electronic)
Burst Rate 20 fps
Video 4K 3840x2160 @ 30p
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optional External
LCD 3.7-inch Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB-C, HDMI
Battery Life 250 shots
Weight 399g
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33 mm