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ProductCode: leica_q2
Award: gold
ImageURL: /files/p/products/leica_q2/497e0b31a6164c6193be329089009c7a.png
Name: Leica Q2
ShortSpecs:
    - 47 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 28 mm
ReviewScore: 84
URL: /products/leica/compacts/leica_q2
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Leica Q2 updates its predecessor with a higher resolution full-frame sensor, splash and dust resistance on par with the SL's and an updated OLED viewfinder. The Q2 offers a 47.3MP full-frame sensor capable of DCI and UHD 4K video recording, and sticks with the stabilized 28mm F1.7 offered on the first Q. Bluetooth LE for easy connectivity has been added, and a higher capacity battery yields a CIPA rating of 370 shots per charge.
    ProductPhotos:
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Street, travel and casual photography as well as landscape photographers that make use of medium wide-angle lenses.
        NotSoGoodFor: Sports and action photographers that require longer focal lengths, and those that require a more robust video feature set.
        Conclusion: The Leica Q2 is nearly as competent as a fixed-lens digital camera can be. It's built very well, it handles very well, it's capable of excellent image quality and it's a joy to use. We wish Leica would address the lackluster JPEGs, but the Raw files are excellent. It all comes at a price, of course, but the Q2 really is a wonderfully engaging photographic tool that will appeal to photographers of all kinds.
    ASIN:
        - B07PPJ915T
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV steps)
    Announced: Mar 7, 2019
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Selective single-point
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Touch
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: BP-SCL4
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "350"
    BodyMaterial: Magnesium alloy
    BodyType: Large sensor compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BoostedISOMinimum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "No"
    BuyingOptions: $4,979.95
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB, Adobe RGB, ECI RGB
    ContinuousDrive: 20.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (1.2x (35mm equiv), 1.5x (50mm equiv), 2x (75mm))
    Dimensions: 130 x 80 x 92 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.62″)
    DriveModes: ""
    Durability: ""
    EffectivePixels: 47 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: Yes (IP52 rated)
    ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Program
        - Aperture priority
        - Shutter priority
        - Manual
    ExternalFlash: Yes (via hotshoe)
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG
        - DNG
    FlashModes: ""
    FlashRange: ""
    FlashXSyncSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    FocalLengthEquiv: 28 mm
    FocalLengthMultiplier: ""
    Format: MPEG-4
    GPS: None
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "No"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, 50-50000
    ImageParameters: ""
    ImageRatioWh: "3:2"
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: ""
    LensMount: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: $4995
    MacroFocusRange: 17 cm (6.69″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 8368 x 5584
    MaximumAperture: F1.7
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: 1/40000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 60 sec
    Modes: ""
    NormalFocusRange: 30 cm (11.81″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "49"
    OpticalZoom: 1×
    OrientationSensor: ""
    OtherResolutions: '28mm: 6000 x 4000, 4272 x 2848 | 35mm: 6704 x 4472, 4800 x 3200, 3424 x 2288 | 50mm: 4688 x 3128, 3360 x 2240, 2400 x 1600 | 75mm: 3136 x 2096, 2240 x 1496, 1600 x 1072'
    Processor: ""
    RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone)
    Resolutions: 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
    ReviewPreview: "84%Gold Award\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        May 21, 2019"
    SceneModes:
        - Sport
        - Portrait
        - Landscape
        - Night portrait
        - Snow/beach
        - Fireworks
        - Candlelight
        - Sunset
        - Digiscoping
        - Miniature effect
        - Panorama
    ScreenDots: 1,040,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: TFT LCD
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 12 secs)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 50 megapixels
    SensorSize: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
    SensorType: CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: ""
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "Yes"
    TouchScreen: "Yes"
    USB: ""
    USBCharging: "No"
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: 100%
    ViewfinderMagnification: 0.76×
    ViewfinderResolution: 3,686,000
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "5"
    Wireless: Built-In
    WirelessNotes: WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy