May 21, 2019 ·  The Leica Q2 is a fixed-lens, full-frame camera sporting a new 47.3MP sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm F1.7 Summilux lens. It's styled like a traditional Leica M rangefinder and replaces the hugely popular original Leica Q (Typ 116), launched in 2015. 

Mar 07, 2019 ·  In the Macro range, the Q2 focuses from 6.7 inches (0.17-meter) through about 11.8 inches (0.3-meter), at a maximum f/2.8 aperture. It's a neat design that adds a little bit of versatility to the... 

Review: Leica Q2 Leica's latest camera is a slick throwback with some impressive features and equally impressive drawbacks. 

Feb 09, 2021 ·  The Leica Q (Typ 116), released back in 2016, was a sleeper hit for Leica, when the famed camera company took a risk in introducing something as niche as a fixed-lens, full-frame camera. Fast forward three years and we now have the Q2, with improvements that made the already excellent camera, even better. 

There was a time when the majority of compact cameras used 35mm film. Which means they were full-frame cameras. Making a full-frame digital compact camera is a bit more involved, so they’re not common and they’re quite a bit more expensive. The Leica Q2 is set to retail for £4,250 (over $5000), for example, and the 42Mp Sony RX1R II has an RRP of £3,450/$3,299. So what’s the big deal about a full-frame sensor? Well, it allows the photoreceptors (also referred to as pixels) to be larger than they would be on a smaller sensor. That means that they gather more light so less gain needs to be applied and the image quality is better. Or, in the case of the Leica Q2, it enables more pixels to be squeezed onto the sensor while still enabling each on to gather enough light to produce high-quality images. A larger sensor also gives more scope to restrict depth of field than with a smaller sensor. The downside to using a full-frame sensor is that the lens needs to be capable of producing a lar... 

Mar 07, 2019 ·  In general, the Leica Q2 is a fast mover when it comes to navigating menus and choosing settings. The menus themselves are nice and clear, with no delay as you move through long lists of items. You... 

Nov 20, 2020 ·  The Leica Q2 is designed for photographers who are happy to embrace the limitations and the creative constraints of a fixed focal length lens in exchange for a stripped-down way of seeing and composing images, combined with some of the finest engineering in the camera world. You don’t buy a Leica Q2 to get the most features for your money. 

Jul 29, 2019 ·  The Leica Q2 is an exciting full-frame mirrorless compact camera with a 28mm fixed lens. The Q2 features a a new 47.3 megapixel sensor, 4K video mode recording at 30/24fps, high-resolution OLED viewfinder, dust and water resistance, and focusing speed of 0.15 seconds. Is this the ultimate compact camera? Find out now by reading our in-depth Leica Q2 review, complete with full-size sample ... 

The Leica Q2 Monochrom, like all of Leica’s black-and-white only cameras, is a conversation starter. And with exquisite design and great image quality thrown in for good measure, this is a ... 

Feb 04, 2021 ·  Leica Q2 Monochrom Review The Leica Q2 Monochrom may appear to be quite expensive, but it's unique in offering a 47mp full-frame monochrome sensor, a Leica 28mm f/1.7 lens with OIS and 4K CINE ... 

Nov 10, 2020 ·  Leica Q2 Monochrom: Build and handling. As befits its £4995 price tag, the Q2M is built like a tank, with a metal-shelled body that’s sealed against dust and water to the IP 52 standard. Leica has made a point of paring down the external design, giving a sleek, minimalist look. 

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