The Leica Q2 features a brand new 47.3 megapixel full frame sensor, integrated weather sealing throughout the body and built-in Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 lens, a brand new electronic viewfinder, lightning-fast autofocus and burst shooting, 4K video, a revised button layout and refined design.

The Leica Q2's newly developed 47.3 megapixel full frame
sensor boasts the highest resolution in its class. Matched
with the high resolving power of its built-in Summilux lens,
the Leica Q2 goes beyond the conventional use-cases of
a 28 mm focal length via its built-in crop functions for
equivalent focal lengths of 35 mm, 50 mm, and the newly
available 75 mm - bringing with it more possibilities in the
world of portraiture and close-up work. This new sensor
maintains a 30 MP image when cropped to a 35 mm
equivalent frame, even more than the original Leica Q's
maximum of 24 MP at 28 mm. When shooting cropped
DNG files the full sensor image is still recorded, allowing
the user to undo or change the crop during postprocessing.
These newfound heights of resolution and
flexibility, combined with high ISO performance and a fast
aperture make the Leica Q2 the perfect companion for all
areas of street, architectural, landscape, travel,
documentary, reportage and even portrait photography.

The Leica Q2's IP52-certified weather sealing protects
the camera from dust, rain and water spray and
ensures users can photograph under challenging
environmental conditions. The adoption of the BPSCL4
battery from the Leica SL boosts battery life by
30% over the original Leica Q, and its built-in rubber
gasket further helps seal the Q2. This level of
weather-sealing is usually reserved for pro-level
cameras such as the Leica SL and Leica S, putting
the Q2 at that similar level of resilience, and is
especially helpful under challenging environmental
conditions.

The Leica Q2 features a newly developed highresolution
OLED viewfinder, which offers a lag-free
high refresh rate and faster auto-switching between the
rear display and EVF. The high resolution of 3.68
megapixels in the viewfinder provides the clearest
vision of the users composition to perfectly and
accurately frame subjects. OLED panels, known today
for being utilized in the highest quality smartphone and
TV screens on the market, are superior to LCDs as
they control each pixels brightness independently -
this yields a better color depth and quality for a more
pleasing experience every time the camera is raised to
the users eye.

The autofocus system of the Leica Q2 focuses sharply
on the subject within milliseconds, making it one of the
fastest cameras in its class. Improvements to its new
processor from the Maestro II family have enabled a
high continuous burst shooting rate with an impressive
10 frames per second from the mechanical shutter,
even at maximum resolution. The Leica Q2 adds 4K
UHD and Cine4K video recording to its arsenal of
features, with frame rate options across 4K and 1080p.
In combination with the Leica FOTOS App, the cameras
integrated Wi-Fi module makes it possible to quickly and
easily share pictures and video via social media, and
thanks to Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) a permanent
connection can be established between camera and
smartphone. Now users can even remotely wake the
camera and connect any time when in range.

The design of the Leica Q carries forward the Leica tradition of reduction to the essentials. The 'Made in
Germany seal of quality guarantees that only the finest
and most resilient materials are employed in its
construction. The distinctive thumb rest of the new Leica
Q2 and the sophisticated diamond pattern of its leather
trim ensure optimum grip and highlight the symbiosis of
function and form. Also new is the cameras uniquely
intuitive handling concept, following refined design
language cues established from its brethren in the Leica
M10 and Leica CL families - such as the single-stage
On/Off switch, simplified three-button interface on the
rear of the camera and programmable button within the
thumb wheel dial. A new highlight of the Leica Q2 layout
is the push-button diopter compensation dial on the back
of the camera that locks and prevents inadvertent
changes to the users desired setting. Every refinement,
both large and small, pushes Leicas design forward
without losing sight of the core philosophy of the camera.

A comprehensive range of optional accessories is also
available for the Leica Q2. These include matching
camera protector cases and carrying straps in
premium-quality classic black and brown leather, and
more vibrant versions in red and pink. The elegant new
'Ettas line of soft, coated canvas pouches for various
Leica camera models will also be launched at the
same time as the Leica Q2. The pouches will initially
be available in midnight blue, stone gray and red
colorways, with more still to come. The accessory
selection also includes technical equipment for the
Leica Q2 such as the Leica SF 40, SF 60 flash units,
the SF C1 remote flash control unit and an additional
add-on thumb rest and handgrip. All accessories are
functionally designed for easy handling, perfectly
matching the quality and design of the camera and are
manufactured from only the finest materials to ensure
reliability for a lifetime of use.