47MP Leica Q2 now available in monochrome version
Nov 10, 2020
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Leica Q2 was announced back in spring 2019. The 47.3MP camera has just got its black and white version: the Leica Q2 Monochrom. It brings a newly developed, full-frame monochrome sensor, and its sole purpose is to capture high-quality images and videos in black and white. There are many similarities between the color and the Monochrom model, but there are some improvements as well, so letßs see what you can expect.
Just like the Leica Q2, the Q2 Monochrom also comes paired with the Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens. The sensor is based on the one in Leica Q2, only the color filter array has been omitted. This way, the camera has an improved light gathering potential and increased sharpness in true black and white.
An improvement over the Leica Q2 comes in ISO sensitivity. While the Leica Q2 goes up to ISO 50,000, the Q2 Monochrom doubles that and reaches up to ISO 100,000. The autofocus system locks on in less than 0.15 seconds and makes it one of the fastest cameras in its class.
When it comes to video capabilities, they’re once again very similar to the standard Q2 model. Both cameras shoot DCI 4K24p, UHD 4K30p, and high-speed Full HD at up to 120p.
Okay, let’s see the specs and some more photos:
| Imaging | |
| Pixels | Actual: 50.4 Megapixel |
| Effective: 47.3 Megapixel | |
| Maximum Resolution | 8368 x 5584 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1970-01-01 03:02:00 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame |
| Image File Format | DNG, JPEG |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Digital Zoom | 2.7x Maximum |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Focus Range | 11.81″ to Infinity / 30 cm to Infinity |
| Macro | |
| 6.69″ to Infinity / 17 cm to Infinity | |
| Optical Design | 11 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Filter Size | 49 mm |
| Exposure Control | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 100000 |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter |
| 1/2000 to 60 Seconds | |
| Electronic Shutter | |
| 1/40000 to 1 Second | |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 10 fps at 47.3 MP |
| Self-Timer | 2/12-Second Delay |
| Special Options | Fireworks, Landscape, Miniature Effect, Night Portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Sports, Sunset |
| Video | |
| Recording Modes | H.264/MP4 |
| DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00p | |
| UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00p/29.97p | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/29.97p/59.94p/119.88p | |
| Video Encoding | NTSC |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) |
| Audio File Format | AAC |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 1 |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Monitor | |
| Size | 3.0″ |
| Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot |
| Display Type | Fixed Touchscreen LCD |
| Flash | |
| Built-In Flash | No |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Interface | |
| Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | |
| GPS | No |
| Physical | |
| Battery | 1 x BP-SCL4 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh (Approx. 350 Shots) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.1 x 3.1 x 3.6″ / 130 x 80 x 91.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 lb / 734 g (Body with Battery) |
The Leica Q2 Monochrom is ready for preorders and you can get it for $5,995.
Dunja Djudjic
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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2 responses to “47MP Leica Q2 now available in monochrome version”
$6000? For a monochrome version of a digital camera? Whoa. That’s a lot of $ for a niche product.
It’s pretty reasonable for Leica. To be clear, I’m not saying it’s a reasonable price for the camera. I’m saying it’s reasonable compared to what Leica charges for some of their other cameras, haha.