Leica has just officially announced the new Leica Q2 Monochrom camera. It is a dedicated black and white camera with a full-frame 47MP sensor and stabilized 28mm F1.7 lens offering a super-high-res electronic viewfinder and touchscreen-based interface in lieu of physical controls. Leica Q2 Monochrom can capture both UHD and DCI 4K video at up to 30 fps. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in. This new camera costs $5995, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Leica Q2 Monochrom:
| Price | ||
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| MSRP | $5,995 pre-order at B&H/ Adorama | |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Large sensor compact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 8368 x 5584 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | |
| Effective pixels | 47 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 50 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100-100000 | |
| Image stabilization | Optical | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 1× | |
| Maximum aperture | F1.7 | |
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (1.2x (35mm equiv), 1.5x (50mm equiv), 2x (75mm)) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Normal focus range | 30 cm (11.81″) | |
| Macro focus range | 17 cm (6.69″) | |
| Number of focus points | 49 | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76× | |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,686,000 | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/40000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | No | |
| External flash | Yes (via hotshoe) | |
| Continuous drive | 20.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| Videography features | ||
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB charging | No | |
| HDMI | No | |
| Microphone port | No | |
| Headphone port | No | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth | |
| Remote control | Yes (via smartphone) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes (IP52 rated) | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | BP-SCL4 | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 350 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.62″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |
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