You pay for the name. Leica Q2 was introduced today as a continuity to the Leica Q. The Leica Q2 is an advanced compact camera armed with full-frame 47.3MP CMOS sensor, capable of broad ISO 50-50000 sensitivity and 4K video. Yet it’s not dedicated for filmmakers nor for professional photographers.
Piece of art
Although Y.M.Cinema Magazine is for filmmakers, we have decided to write about the Leica Q2 because it’s an interesting piece of art. Not that we recommend to buy it or to use it for filmmaking tasks, buy Hey, the Leica logo shines and that’s good enough for write up.
As stated by Leica: “With its newly developed, 47.3 megapixel full frame sensor, extremely fast Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens, fast autofocus, innovative OLED technology, and timelessly elegant design, the Leica Q2 elevates the tradition established by its predecessor, the Leica Q.”
47.3MP Full-Frame CMOS – But only 13 stops of Dynamic Range
The Q2 incorporates a high-resolution 47.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor along with an updated Maestro II image processor, which lends more flexible image creation along with smooth color and tonal rendering, a broad 13-stop dynamic range (yes.. you heard right. Only 13- stop of DR). Also, the camera owns fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 wide-angle prime lens and weather sealed construction.
With its newly developed, 47.3 megapixel full frame sensor, extremely fast Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens, fast autofocus, innovative OLED technology, and timelessly elegant design, the Leica Q2 elevates the tradition established by its predecessor, the Leica Q.
Video capabilities
The camera is not a video camera. However, it can shoot 4K 24 fps and up to 120 fps in full HD.
Product Highlights
- 47.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
- Maestro II Image Processor
- Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens
- 3.68MP OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Touchscreen LCD
- DCI 4K24p, UHD 4K30p, Full HD 120p Video
- ISO 50-50000, up to 10-fps Shooting
- 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm Crop Modes
- Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi
- Weather-Sealed Construction
Price: $5000.
Final thoughts
As we wrote above, it’s not a video camera. It’s not meant for filmmakers. You pay for the shiny name and brand. It’s more like a piece of jewelry. If you have some spare money, go for it.
Would you buy the Leica Q2? Let’s us know in the comments section below.
[…] Y.M.Cinema Magazine is all about digital cinema, and indeed we previously wrote about the new Leica Q2 Full Frame. However, these rare cameras are far from being cinema related, but still, we are happy to inform […]
[…] Y.M.Cinema Magazine is all about digital cinema, and indeed we previously wrote about the new Leica Q2 Full Frame. However, these rare cameras are far from being cinema related, but still, we are happy to inform […]