Leica Sofort 2, Red

Leica Sofort 2, Red — 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.

A camera that doesn't ask you to commit to every shot

A classic instant camera makes its decision the moment the shutter fires — the print comes out, good or bad, and that's the exposure spent. The Sofort 2 takes a different approach: it captures the image digitally, shows it to you on a 3-inch screen, and waits for you to pull the print lever before anything touches film. In the bold red finish, it's as much a statement piece on a shelf as it is a camera you'd actually reach for at a party — and either way, it means fewer wasted prints from a shot that didn't quite land.
 

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 to fit a group in without stepping back, and close enough for a decent portrait at arm's length. Aperture and shutter speed are handled automatically — down to f/16 and as fast as 1/8000 second — so there's genuinely nothing to think about before shooting. A built-in macro mode drops the minimum focus distance to 10cm for anything closer than the lens would normally manage.
 

A hundred looks from one small body

Ten lens styles, including fisheye, soft focus, mirror and double exposure, pair with ten film styles running from saturated colour through to a deliberately faded retro tone. Combine them and you've got 100 distinct looks available directly on the camera, no separate app or filter pack required — which turns the Sofort 2 into as much a creative tool as a straightforward point-and-shoot.
 

Enough room to be selective

Around 45 images fit in built-in memory, and a microSD card extends that considerably if you're shooting through a full day rather than a single afternoon. Everything lands on the 3-inch TFT screen first, so you can look through a shot before deciding whether it earns a spot on actual film.
 

Two-way traffic between camera and phone

Bluetooth pairs the Sofort 2 with the Leica FOTOS App, and the connection runs both directions: photos taken on the camera move to your phone for sharing, while photos already in your phone's gallery — including shots from other Leica cameras — can be sent back to the Sofort 2 to print. It's less about replacing your phone camera and more about giving what's already on it a physical form.
 

What's in the box:

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

Leica Sofort 2, Red — 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.