Leica Q2

The definitive full-frame compact street camera

Leica Q2
82/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 17
Durability 19
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Leica
Model 19050

Key Features

SENSOR 47.3MP Full-Frame CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR Maestro II series processor for high-speed performance
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-based AF system with face and eye detection
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detection system only
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30fps, C4K at 24fps
STABILIZATION Optical image stabilization (OIS) within the lens
BURST RATE Up to 10 fps with mechanical shutter
VIEWFINDER 3.68MP OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot fixed touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE via Leica FOTOS app
MEMORY CARD Single SD slot, UHS-II compatible
WEATHER SEALING IP52-rated dust and spray water resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 350 shots per charge (BP-SCL4)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leica Q2

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled via menu/lens ring
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present Controlled via rear dial
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Physical ring on lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present Physical dial on top plate
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Leica Q2

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Leica Q2 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Leica Q2

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 47.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 50-50,000
Autofocus Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 60s to 1/2000s (mechanical), up to 1/40000s (electronic)
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 4K 30p
Stabilization Optical (Lens)
Viewfinder 3.68m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.0-inch Fixed Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 350 shots
Weight 718g
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 91.9 mm