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ProductCode: leica_q116
Award: silver
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Name: Leica Q (Typ 116)
ShortSpecs:
    - 24 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 28 mm
ReviewScore: 80
URL: /products/leica/compacts/leica_q116
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Leica Q is a high-end full-frame enthusiast compact with a 24MP CMOS sensor with no anti-aliasing filter. It features a 28mm F1.7 ASPH lens with aperture and manual focus rings, as well as a clever distance guide that slides into place when in macro mode. The minimum focus  distance the lens is a mere 17cm. One of the highlights of the camera is its 3.68 million dot electronic viewfinder which, as of its announcement, is the highest resolution EVF on the market. There's also a 3" touchscreen LCD with 1.04M dots available. Both the EVF and LCD have framing guides for shooting at 35mm or 50mm. Other features include 1080/60p video recording, 10 fps continuous shooting, and built-in Wi-Fi. Being a Leica, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the body (made in Germany) is machined from a solid block of aluminum.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Street shooters, photojournalists, event photographers and world travelers who appreciate a well-built camera with good external controls and like the 28mm focal length.
        NotSoGoodFor: Peak action and video shooters, photographers who need ultimate dynamic range flexibility and photographers on a budget.
        Conclusion: The Leica Q is the most affordable full-frame Leica camera to date. Its 24MP sensor is good though not class-leading, and the fixed 28mm F1.7 Summilux lens is superb. The camera is built beautifully and responds rapidly. With the exception of a few software issues and some troublesome noise banding in pushed Raw files, the Leica Q is an excellent camera that you'll want to bring along for documenting the world around you.
    ASIN:
        - B00ZTIHIJY
        - B076VY7ZD3
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV steps)
    Announced: Jun 10, 2015
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Selective single-point
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Touch
        - Face Detection
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes"
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: BP-DC12
    BatteryLifeCIPA: ""
    BodyMaterial: Magnesium alloy
    BodyType: Large sensor compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BoostedISOMinimum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "No"
    BuyingOptions: $5,995.00
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB, Adobe RGB, ECI RGB
    ContinuousDrive: 10.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (2 slots)
    DigitalZoom: Yes (1.2x (35mm equiv), 1.5x (50mm equiv))
    Dimensions: 130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66″)
    DriveModes: ""
    Durability: ""
    EffectivePixels: 24 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Program
        - Aperture priority
        - Shutter priority
        - Manual
    ExternalFlash: Yes (via hot shoe)
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG
        - DNG
    FlashModes: ""
    FlashRange: ""
    FlashXSyncSpeed: 1/500 sec
    FocalLengthEquiv: 28 mm
    FocalLengthMultiplier: 1×
    Format: MPEG-4, H.264
    GPS: None
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: "No"
    ISO: Auto, 100-50000
    ImageParameters: ""
    ImageRatioWh: "3:2"
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: ""
    LensMount: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: $4250
    MacroFocusRange: 17 cm (6.69″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 6000 x 4000
    MaximumAperture: F1.7
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: 1/16000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: "No"
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    Modes: ""
    NormalFocusRange: 30 cm (11.81″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "49"
    OpticalZoom: 1×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: '28mm: 4272 x 2848, 2976 x 1600 x 1200; 35mm: 4800 x 3200, 3424 x 2288, 2384 x 1592, 1280 x 856; 50mm: 3360 x 2240, 2400 x 1600, 1680 x 1120, 896 x 600'
    Processor: Maestro II
    RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone)
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
    ReviewPreview: "80%Silver Award\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Mar 23, 2016"
    SceneModes:
        - Sport
        - Portrait
        - Landscape
        - Night portrait
        - Snow/beach
        - Candlelight
        - Sunset
        - Digiscoping
        - Miniature effect
        - Panorama
        - Timelapse
    ScreenDots: 1,040,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: TFT LCD
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 12 secs)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 26 megapixels
    SensorSize: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
    SensorType: CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: ""
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "Yes"
    TouchScreen: "Yes"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    USBCharging: ""
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: 100%
    ViewfinderMagnification: ""
    ViewfinderResolution: 3,680,000
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "5"
    Wireless: Built-In
    WirelessNotes: 802.11b/g/n