Leica takes to the slopes with the Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition camera

Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition hanging in the air against a wood cabin wall

(Image credit: Leica)

For over a century, Leica has been shaping the world of photography with groundbreaking innovations. Leica shares this spirit with Burton Snowboards. Jake Burton Carpenter, a pioneer of modern snowboarding and founder of Burton Snowboards, dedicated his life to transforming the sport from a backyard hobby into a global phenomenon. He documented his journey and inspirations with his trusted Leica camera, capturing moments with friends and family and pinning them to a corkboard in his kitchen.

To honor his legacy, Leica has collaborated with Burton Snowboards to create the Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition.

This special edition of the Leica Sofort 2 features the exclusive "Jake Blue" design, distinguished by a bold pattern and the Burton logo on the top cover. It also comes with a stylish and functional Burton camera bag.

As a modern instant camera, it seamlessly blends digital convenience with the charm of tangible prints, allowing users to select and print their favorite shots instantly. With integration into the Leica FOTOS App, images taken on a smartphone or another Leica camera can also be printed with ease.

Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition laid out against Burton ski clothing — (Image credit: Leica)

Designed for creative expression, the Leica Sofort2 offers versatile shooting modes—including selfie, landscape, and macro—along with ten lens and film effects to enhance every shot. Its minimalist design and intuitive functionality make it the perfect companion for capturing life's adventures.

The Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition is available globally at Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, and authorized dealers.

The recommended retail price is $599 / £530.

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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and holds a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since his film days using a Nikon F5. He saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still, to this day, the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, the British Equestrian Writers' Association.

He is familiar with and shows great interest in 35mm, medium, and large-format photography, using products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2, shooting Street/Documentary photography as he sees it, usually in Black and White.

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