LEICA Q2 MONOCHROM REPORTER
The Leica Q2 Monochrom Reporter continues a long tradition of Leica cameras specifically designed to meet the challenges of reportage and press photography. Along with its robust exterior, the camera is distinguished by a particularly unobtrusive appearance – enabling the photographer to work without drawing undue attention. For this purpose, the red Leica dot and the coloured engravings were consciously omitted from this product variant.
The design variant of the Leica Q2 is enveloped in a ‘body armour’ made of Kevlar® – a synthetic material known for its exceptional resilience. Over time, exposure to natural UV rays will change the fabric’s colour, until it matches the dark green, highly scratch-resistant finish of the camera body. In addition to these traits, the Leica Q2 Monochrom Reporter offers the same level of protection against dust and water ingress as the serial model.
Q2 Monochrom – the world’s first full-frame digital compact camera to feature a dedicated monochrome sensor.
With its 47.3 megapixel resolution, exceedingly sharp and fast Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. lens, quick and precise autofocus and crisp High-resolution 3.68MP (1280 x 960) OLED viewfinder, the Leica Q2 Monochrom is an intuitive tool for timeless monochrome photography with an inherent focus on the essentials for the modern-day photographer.
The Q2 Monochrom is true to form with its resilient matte-black body and time-honored engravings inlaid in discreet grey and white.
A conscious omission of the classic red Leica logo marks the dedication of the Q2 Monochrom’s commitment to black & white.<
The new specialized sensor of Leica Q2 Monochrom developed exclusively for this camera.produces brilliant, exceptionally sharp images.
Unlike its chromatic counterparts, the monochrome sensor features no color filter array or low-pass filter, – with no interpolation required, only the pure light levels are captured and rendered sharper. The sensor's design features an updated microlens array and omits an optical low-pass filter in order to achieve greater sharpness, resolution, and clarity. Additionally, differentiating itself from typical sensor designs, the Q2 Monochrom sensor omits a color filter array (CFA), which offers the ability to solely record monochromatic imagery using only luminance values for enhanced clarity, depth, and resolution. By removing the CFA, this camera also achieves a higher sensitivity range of ISO 100-100,000 than the color-enabled Q2 camera, along with reduced noise to suit working in difficult lighting conditions and a broad 13-stop dynamic range.
In all standart tehnical specs Monochrom model is based at Q2 model.
The sensor’s 47.3 megapixel resolution which pairs with the Maestro II image processor to deliver a wide dynamic range with notable tonal rendering.
The built-in Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens with its eleven lens elements, including three elaborately constructed aspherical elements 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. Extending its versatility, a dedicated macro focusing position can also be used for working with subjects as close as 40 cm (6.7") away.
Digital zoom provides simulated focal lengths of 35, 50 and 75 mm for the JPEGs while the DNG file of the original image is always preserved at full sensor resolution.
Rear 3.0" 1.04m-dot LCD features a touchscreen design for intuitive navigation and playback, as well as the ability to touch to focus. Built-in Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi permit wireless sharing and remote camera control from a linked mobile device via the Leica FOTOS app.
Lightweight magnesium alloy body is dust and moisture sealed (IP52-rated) for use in harsh environmental conditions.
In combination with the outstanding Leica Summilux, the Leica Q2 Monochrom captures black and white videos imbued with a stunning aesthetic. Q2 supports both DCI 4K24p and UHD 4K30p video recording, along with high-speed Full HD recording at up to 120p.
An optical image stabilization helps to compensate for the effects of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.