Leica has recently revealed the Q2. It's a
full-frame compact camera with weatherproofing, higher resolution, and more upgrades
versus the original Q. Leica Q2 uses a magnesium alloy body an a new 47.3MP full-frame
sensor. The sensor has the highest resolution for any camera in this class. It
also has the Maestro II image processor, an ISO range of 50-50000, and can
shoot up to 10 frames per second.
It also uses the Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens
with "optimum picture quality" and "exquisite bokeh
characteristics. The camera also offers a built-in crop function that allows
you to shoot 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm. The camera can also shoot 4K UHD and Cine4K
video.
Behind, the Q2 has a 3.68MP OLED electronic
viewfinder with a high refresh rate that minimizes lag. It has a 3-inch LCD TFT
screen with 1.04MP of resolution. The camera has 1,860mAh Leica BP-SCL4
lithium-ion battery.
Leica also improved its design to make it more
intuitive to use. The camera also has WiFi, Bluetooth LE, optical shake
compensation, 13 stops of dynamic range, 14-bit color depth, stereo mic, SDXC
memory card slot, compatibility with Leica’s FOTOS app, and more.It measures at
130 x 80 x 90.9 mm and weighs at 734 grams with battery.
The camera is priced at US$ 4,995.
