Leica Unveils Full-Frame Q2

2019.03.08

Today, Leica took the wraps off their latest and most advanced fixed-lens Full-Frame Digital Camera yet, the Q2. This rangerfinder-styled camera boasts several best-in-class specifications.

This new digital camera features a 47 megapixels Full-Frame CMOS sensor paired with a fixed 28mm F/1.7 stabilized prime lens, all in a mid-size body with direct focus, aperture and shutter-speed rings, plus an additional control-dial. The 47 MP sensor has one of the highest resolution on the market and an ISO 50-50000 sensitivity range. Autofocus is performed on-sensor via 225-area Contrast-Detection.

Leica included a really fast processor in the Q2 which allows it to shoot continuously at 10 FPS, for an unspecified number of frames. This is the first Leica to capture Cinema 4K video which is 4096x2160 @ 24 FPS. It also manages 4K Ultra-HD at 30 FPS and 1080p Full-HD at a speedy 120 FPS.

While looking rather similar to its predecessor, the construction of the Q2 has been greatly improved and is now fully weatherproof with IP52 certification to back it up. The body offers plenty of dials and a 3" touchscreen LCD at the rear. Most improved is the new 3.7 megapixels 0.5" EVF which boasts 0.76X magnification with 100% coverage and a built-in Eye-Start Sensor. There is single SDXC memory-card slot at the bottom and a large-capacity battery that delivers 350 shots-per-charge.

The Leica Q2 is ready to ship this week for $5000 USD. Adorama and B&H Photo are accepting orders right now.

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