The only full-frame compact camera with a dedicated monochrome sensor – Leica Q2 Monochrom.
Leica Q2 Monochrom was introduced with a newly developed full-frame monochrome sensor and a fixed, fast Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens, fast and precise autofocus and OLED viewfinder technology. The new model not only continues the performance features of the first generation Q2 but also defines new quality standards in black and white photography. (There was another version of Monochrome series, the Leica M10 Monochrom with the M-Mount interchangeable lenses).
The monochrome design of the camera with a new leather covering, matt black paint, grey and white engravings and MONOCHROM lettering on the top is elegant and unobtrusive. The red Leica logo was intentionally omitted on this camera. The Q2 Monochrom comes with a protective sealing against dust and water spray compiling to the IP52 Standard.
Specification overview:-
- 47.3 MP full-frame monochrome sensor
- Fixed Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens
- 4K 30P
- 10 FPS
- ISO sensitivities up to 100,000
- Weatherproof with IP52 Standard
- Digital zoom function up to 75 mm
- OLED viewfinder with a resolution of 3.68 megapixels
The Leica Q2 Monochrom features an exclusively developed 47.3 MP full-frame monochrome sensor that captures both highly-detailed still pictures and 4K video at ISO sensitivities up to 100,000 and, together with its Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens, ensures exceptional imaging performance. The fast initial aperture of f/1.7 guarantees optimum picture quality in even the most challenging lighting situations. The practical locking element for the choice of manual or automatic focusing and simple switching to macro mode with a close focus distance of 17 cm is located on the lens and highlights the greatest possible creative freedom in composing exceptional black-and-white images.
With the extension of the integrated digital zoom function up to 75 mm, users now enjoy even more flexibility for composing their pictures. In addition to the uncropped 28 mm focal length of the camera lens, a crop factor can be chosen to simulate exposures made with focal lengths of 35, 50 or 75 millimetres. The selected crop is displayed as a bright-line frame in the viewfinder and on the rear display panel. The cropped image from the framing selected is saved in JPEG format with correspondingly reduced resolutions of 47.3, 30, 14.7, or 6.6 MP. The uncropped image is always saved simultaneously as a DNG file with the full resolution of 47.3 MP.
The Leica Q2 Monochrom also features an OLED viewfinder with a resolution of 3.68 MP. The high resolution provides complete control over the motif at all times and also leads to considerably improved image depth and higher contrast. In contrast to LCD technology, in which only the whole sectors of the viewing image can be darkened, the brightness of each individual pixel in the viewfinder of the Q2 is adapted. Despite the high resolution, power consumption remains low. The viewfinder is activated as soon as the camera is brought up to the eye and shows the motif reliably and without any perceptible delay at all times.
The autofocus system of the Leica Q2 Monochrom focuses precisely on the subject in less than 0.15 seconds and makes it one of the fastest cameras in its class. Ongoing improvements to the processor from the Maestro family have enabled a higher sequential shooting rate with an impressive 10 frames per second at the full resolution of 47.3 MP that ensures that the truly wonderful moments in life will never be missed. The range of creative options has been further expanded by the new video mode with 4K resolution.
Brilliant, black-and-white video recordings can be made with 4K 30 or 24 fps or, alternatively, in the familiar full HD format with 120, 60, 30 or 24 frames per second. In combination with the Leica FOTOS App, the camera’s integrated Wi-Fi module makes it possible to quickly and easily share pictures via social media, change numerous camera settings from a smartphone or even or even remotely control the shutter release of the Leica Q2 Monochrom. Thanks to Bluetooth LE (Low Energy), a permanent connection is established between camera and smartphone.
In its design, the ‘Made in Germany’ seal of quality guarantees that only the finest and most resilient materials are employed in its construction. The monochrome design of the new Leica Q2 Monochrom and its classically structured leatherette ensure an optimal interplay of form and functionality. Also new is the camera’s uniquely intuitive handling concept. This is complemented by a unique, intuitive operating concept. The menu structure has been streamlined and adapted to the special features of a monochrome camera. Naturally, all colour settings for image and video recording have been omitted and the menu has only been supplemented with settings for tinting black-and-white images (blue, sepia, selenium).
Leica Q2 Monochrom is available beginning 11 Nov 2020, at a recommended retail price of RM26,850 at a Leica Store near you.
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