How do you turn a smartphone-photo devotee into a bona fide camera nerd? You give them smartphone-style touchscreen controls on an excellent camera that connects to their mobile for easy sharing. This strategy—compress the complexities of a high-end camera into a smartphone-style interface—has shaped Leica 's playbook for its T-series cameras, the first of which arrived three years ago . Today Leica is announcing the newest member of the touchscreen-bedecked T family, the Leica TL2.

The latest in-depth coverage covering the intersection of technology and culture. WIRED’s award-winning journalism will help you make sense of a world in constant transformation. Join us as we explore the ways technology is changing our lives.

Advertisement