Introducing the new Leica Q2

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Leica has launched a new camera, the Leica Q2 compact camera with a full-frame sensor and fixed 28mm f/1.7 lens. This new model in the Leica Q camera line has a higher resolution and an OLED viewfinder. The body is dust and moisture resistant, and the camera is available immediately.

In the video below, Kai W. (Kaiman Wong) tests the Leica Q2 during a running race where you have to carry your own or someone else's wife.

The Leica Q2 has a CMOS sensor with a resolution of 47.3 megapixels and a 4K video function with frame rates of 30 and 24fps. At 1080p resolution, you can film at up to 120fps.

The 28mm f/1.7 lens has optical stabilisation and a built-in leaf shutter. It looks the same as the one on the Leica Q1 from 2015. A new 75mm crop mode has been added to the existing 35mm and 50mm crops. This allows you to simulate a longer focal length by cropping the image.

The appearance of the camera remains unchanged. The Q2 does have better seals, making it resistant to water and dust. The camera also has slightly fewer buttons than its predecessor.

The built-in electronic viewfinder now uses an OLED screen with 3.68 million pixels. The Leica Q1 used an LCD screen for this.

New Leica Q2 accessories

Leica FOTOS APP

• 'Easily Pair': connects Leica FOTOS to the Leica Q2 without menus, via Bluetooth;


• 'Remote Wake up': connects to the Leica Q2 even when it is out of range;


• 'Auto Clock Set': this keeps the date and time of the Leica Q2 synchronised with your smartphone.

Price and where to buy

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