Leica Sofort 2, Black

Leica Sofort 2, Black — Key Specs & Highlights

• Hybrid instant camera: shoot digitally first, then choose what actually gets printed.
• Leica Summar 2.4mm f/2 lens: 28mm full-frame equivalent, with a 10cm macro mode.
• Instant film format: works with Leica's own instant film packs.
• 10 lens styles and 10 film styles: fisheye, double exposure, retro tones and more, 100 combinations in total.
• Built-in storage plus microSD: around 45 images internally, far more on a card.
• Leica FOTOS App via Bluetooth: transfer images, or send phone photos to the camera to print.

Instant photography, without wasting every shot on film

Traditional instant cameras commit the moment a print pops out — there's no undo once the shutter's pressed. The Sofort 2 works differently: it captures digitally first, shows you the result on a 3-inch screen, and only prints once you actually pull the lever and decide a shot's worth keeping on film. It's a small change, but it means you're not burning through a pack of film on a photo that turned out blurry or badly timed.
 

One lens, built for the moment rather than the archive

The Leica Summar 2.4mm f/2 lens gives a 28mm equivalent field of view — wide enough for a group shot without stepping back, and close enough for a decent portrait. A variable aperture down to f/16 and shutter speeds from 1/4 to 1/8000 second are handled automatically, so there's nothing to dial in before you shoot. A macro mode brings the minimum focus distance down to 10cm, useful for anything closer than the lens would normally manage.
 

A hundred ways to shoot the same scene

Ten lens styles — fisheye, soft focus, mirror, double exposure and half-frame among them — sit alongside ten film styles ranging from punchy colour to muted monochrome and a deliberately faded retro look. Mixed and matched, that's 100 combinations available before you've even picked up an external filter or app, which makes the Sofort 2 as much a creative toy as a camera in the traditional sense.
 

Room to shoot more than you'll print

Built-in memory holds around 45 images, and a microSD card slot extends that considerably further if you're shooting through an afternoon rather than a single event. Everything captured digitally can be reviewed on the 3-inch TFT screen before you decide what's worth committing to film, which is really the point of shooting hybrid rather than fully analogue.
 

Bridging the print and the phone

Pair the Sofort 2 with the Leica FOTOS App over Bluetooth and images move both ways: photos taken on the camera transfer to your phone for sharing, while photos already sitting in your phone's gallery — including ones shot on other Leica cameras — can be sent to the Sofort 2 to print. It closes the gap between an instant print and a phone camera roll, rather than treating them as two separate hobbies.
 

What's in the box:

• Leica Sofort 2, Black
• Wrist strap
• USB-C cable
• Quick start guide

Leica Sofort 2, Black — Frequently Asked Questions

Does every photo get printed automatically?

No. The Sofort 2 captures digitally first, so you can review a shot on screen and choose only the ones worth printing.

How many photos can it store?

Around 45 images in built-in memory, or significantly more using a microSD card.

Does it connect to a phone?

Yes, via Bluetooth to the Leica FOTOS App, for transferring photos to your phone or sending phone photos to the camera to print.

What creative effects are available?

10 lens styles and 10 film styles, which can be combined for 100 different looks.

How close can it focus?

Down to 10cm, using the built-in macro mode.