Leica Q2 Monochrom Digital Camera

Photographers seeking to enhance their artistic imagery with black and white shooting will find what they are looking for in Leica’s Q2 Monochrom Digital Camera.  This Leica Q2 is the first full-frame compact camera created with a state-of-the-art 47.3 MP monochrome sensor.  This innovative sensor produces exceptional black and white images, reminiscent of the historic black and white photography we have come to know and love. The Q2 has incorporated many of the appointed features Lecia is known for all within a compact, lightweight sleek design.

Highlights of the Leica Q2 Monochrom include a built-in powerful Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens that carries an expanded ISO range of 100-100,000 ensuring photographers will be able to capture images and 4K video in all light conditions.  Additional features include high-speed autofocus, 10 fps burst shooting capability, and cutting-edge OLED technology.  Exceptional detail, sharpness, and resolution combined with a powerful range enable the user to photograph top-notch black and white image quality.  The Q2 Monochrom Digital Camera joins Leica’s legendary family of cameras with groundbreaking technology, elegant design, and superior features.

Leica Camera is excited to announce a groundbreaking addition to the storied Leica Monochrom family of cameras. The Leica Q2 Monochrom Digital Camera bridges the gap between technical innovations and modern features to the historic legacy of black & white photography tracing back through Leica's heritage. This is the only camera of its kind: the first full frame compact camera ever to be made with a dedicated monochrome sensor – bringing with it much of the fan-favorite features of the Leica Q2 with welcome refinements to its design and style.

The Leica Q2 Monochrom touts a brand new 47 megapixel full frame monochrome sensor based on its sibling model, the Leica Q2. Amazing sharpness, detail and resolution combines with a higher dynamic range to give photographers the best black & white image quality that is more accessible and approachable than ever before thanks to the easy-to-use, fast auto-focusing Q2 Monochrom. The expanded ISO range of 100-100,000 with the Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. lens enables photographers to capture stills and 4K video in any light, and all the amazing functionality improvements of the Q2 – such as weather sealing and the OLED viewfinder – remain on tap to encourage users to bring the Q2 Monochrom anywhere and tackle any task.

FEATURES:

Outstanding performance in any light - The built-in Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens is distinguished by both the razor-sharp details and exceptionally soft bokeh it renders. As the fastest lens in its segment, it is perfectly suited to the sensor of the Leica Q2 Monochrom, and delivers outstanding results even in the darkest and most difficult light.

Eleven lens elements, including three elaborately constructed aspherical elements, ensure the highest image quality possible so textures and details can be seen like never before in tones and shades of crisp and contrasty black-and-white.

Always in control - To ensure photographers have full control over their compositions, the Leica Q2 Monochrom sports an OLED viewfinder with a resolution of 3.68 megapixels. See each and every bit of depth even within the darkest of black levels to ensure the photo is composed exactly as desired.

An eye sensor automatically activates the viewfinder, which displays the scene or subject with precision, continuity and no detectable lag. 

The diopter wheel on the rear of the camera is elegantly designed with a retractable dial to avoid accidental changes. The Q2 Monochrom’s viewfinder technology provides a better overview, higher contrast and exceedingly clean rendition of the viewfinder image while consuming minimal power for maximum battery life.

Brave any weather and shoot anywhere - Harsh environmental conditions and even the risk of rain will not faze this versatile camera.

Equipped with dust and splash protection (rated IP52), the Leica Q2 Monochrom is always ready to capture that perfect interplay of light and shadow even through equally dramatic weather.

Fast and simple operation - The straightforward operation of the Leica Q2 is renowned and appreciated by photographers around the world. The same perfectly thought-out concept can also be found in the Q2 Monochrom. The physical dials and rear touchscreen provide a simple overview and direct access to the main shooting parameters.

The streamlined menus have also been pared down further thanks to the omission of all color settings. No unnecessary distractions. Just the “decisive moment.”

Extraordinary black and white videos - In combination with the outstanding Leica Summilux, the Leica Q2 Monochrom captures black and white videos imbued with a stunning aesthetic. A dedicated overview menu for video mode delivers ease-of-use and fulfils even the most demanding requirements.

For brilliant, razor-sharp footage, the camera offers 4K and Cine4K modes with respective frame rates of 30 and 24 fps. Videos can also be recorded in full-HD format at 120, 60, 30 or 24 frames per second.

Dedicated to perfection - Superior quality and excellent design are core values of the Leica brand. The Leica Q2 Monochrom is produced in Germany using state-of-the-art construction methods and high-quality components, such as its full magnesium all-metal build.

The result is a unique compact camera that lives up to these intrinsic values in every way, including further down the road through developments of ongoing firmware updates.

Unlock more with Leica FOTOS - The Leica Q2 Monochrom can be connected quickly and easily to an iPad or smartphone via the Leica FOTOS app. This enables photographers to share images instantly and from any location.

Leica FOTOS also allows the camera to be operated via remote control from the mobile device. A seamless integration of Adobe Lightroom supports the subsequent editing and organization of the captured images, even on the go.