Developed exclusively for digital photography without any compromises. With the size and handling of a 35 mm camera, its performance and quality set standards for medium-format photography. The complete  S-System was developed together with professional photographers - with the goal of offering high quality pictures and effortless operation and handling. The entire system is based on a totally image sensor in  S-Format, 30 x 45 mm in size and the classic  aspect ration of 3 to 2. The large area and integrated design afford optimal picture quality. With 37.5 million pixels, cropping is never a problem, even for large-format prints. The camera is the perfect instrument; the photographer can now focus on taking pictures rather than on the technology. The  S2 components are the very best quality and finely tuned to one another, producing the perfect picture that is naturally sharp and does not require digital correction. The S-lenses combine the legendary  quality with state-of-the-art technology. Decades of expertise acquired by developers, the selection of the highest quality glass and precise manufacturing with extremely fine tolerances distinguishes  from other professional lenses. For the first time in a camera larger than 35 mm format, aspherical lens surfaces are being employed along the entire range of lenses for the highest possible imaging performance. All S-lenses come with an effective large lens hood which is slotted onto the accessories mount during transport, saving space. The most important focal lengths in the S-System are optionally available with or without the  central shutter. The central shutter employs powerful springs as energy accumulators and through its patent-pending, innovative design can attain shutter times of up to 1/500 of a second that are also fully synchronized for flash.