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Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

The Leica Q2 camera is now officially announced and it's available for pre-order for $4,995.

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The main specifications are:

47.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
Maestro II Image Processor
Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens
3.68MP OLED Electronic Viewfinder
3.0" 1.04m-Dot Touchscreen LCD
DCI 4K24p, UHD 4K30p, Full HD 120p Video
ISO 50-50000, up to 10-fps Shooting
35mm, 50mm, and 75mm Crop Modes
Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi
Weather-Sealed Construction
Weight: 718 grams (with battery)

Mar 08, 2019 at 12:30 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

With the Leica Q2 being announced around march 6th, anyone considering upgrading or getting one of these?
https://leicarumors.com/category/leica-q2/

leaked rumored specs:
47mb
4k
drip and dust proof

Feb 26, 2019 at 01:17 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

I was interested in the original till I shot it and started processing the files. That sensor was noticeably behind current Sony/Nikon/Fuji sensors. Files were fragile, highlights blew easily.

If the Q has a better sensor, not just more res, I'll be very interested.

Feb 26, 2019 at 02:50 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

I wanted to love the current one, but just couldn't get there. Bigger files and more resolution won't temp me either. It was just too wide for me. The focal length & camera size made me move on. Sticking with the RX1R II for the time being.

Feb 26, 2019 at 04:02 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

I think with high mega pixel and weather sealing. with 47M, this make different frame crop such as 35/50/75
truly meaningful.

This seems a very nice single camera setup on the market for users who prefer simple control and better ergonomics with bigger body.

This is definitely a competitive product. I think it will be even more successful than Q that many consider one of better Leica product.

Feb 26, 2019 at 07:37 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

Not at all if it sports a 28mm lens. Now put a 35 or 50mm f/1.4 on there, and it could be interesting - but only if it doesn't weigh the same as a Leica M. The Q is already quite large for a "small" fixed lens camera.

Feb 26, 2019 at 09:33 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

Have been using the current Q for three years. I like the camera the way it is and see no need to change.

Feb 26, 2019 at 12:11 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

Had my Q for quite some time and, Leica does tempt with the the weather sealing and OLED EVF

. But i think my current Q should keep me taking beautiful images.

Feb 26, 2019 at 01:57 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

nehemiahphoto wrote:
I was interested in the original till I shot it and started processing the files. That sensor was noticeably behind current Sony/Nikon/Fuji sensors. Files were fragile, highlights blew easily.

If the Q has a better sensor, not just more res, I'll be very interested.

I don't find the files fragile as long as I don't pull the shadows more than a few stops or grossly over or under-expose the shot. Highlight recovery is not as good as my GFX, but I've never noticed it being an issue as long as I expose the shot well. And even the GFX with it's 14-stops of DR, if you pull the shadows enough the files still look "burnt"/over-processed to me. The only way to really do justice to a very wide dynamic range scene is with ND grads or multiple-exposure blends. Hopefully one day, but not today.

But like you, I am still quite interested an improved sensor, especially with the higher megapixel count. I often find myself preferring f/1.7 at MFD and cropping to 50mm over using the Macro mode, which is limited to f2.8.

Feb 26, 2019 at 03:07 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

highdesertmesa wrote:
I don't find the files fragile as long as I don't pull the shadows more than a few stops or grossly over or under-expose the shot. Highlight recovery is not as good as my GFX, but I've never noticed it being an issue as long as I expose the shot well. And even the GFX with it's 14-stops of DR, if you pull the shadows enough the files still look "burnt"/over-processed to me. The only way to really do justice to a very wide dynamic range scene is with ND grads or multiple-exposure blends. Hopefully one day, but not today.

But...Show more →

Well, it depends on tolerances and what you deem acceptable. And honestly, for some scenes, it really doesn't matter. But I find myself maxing out the DR on my a7r2, and I often can't or don't want to carry a tripod and filters.

But what you can objectively state is the Q has appreciably less usable DR and mailability in post than the competing makers I mentioned. It's not saying anything wild that modern Leica sensors have been behind the makers I mentioned:

http://www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/DXOPDR.htm#Leica%20M10

https://www.dxomark.com/leica-m10-classic-reinvented/

Pushing a file 4/5 stops versus being able to push a file 2/3 stops and getting usable results is a big deal to many shooters.

Feb 26, 2019 at 05:12 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

nehemiahphoto wrote:
Well, it depends on tolerances and what you deem acceptable. And honestly, for some scenes, it really doesn't matter. But I find myself maxing out the DR on my a7r2, and I often can't or don't want to carry a tripod and filters.

But what you can objectively state is the Q has appreciably less usable DR and mailability in post than the competing makers I mentioned. It's not saying anything wild that modern Leica sensors have been behind the makers I mentioned:

http://www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/DXOPDR.htm#Leica%20M10

https://www.dxomark.com/leica-m10-classic-reinvented/

Pushing a file 4/5 stops versus being able to push a file 2/3 stops and getting usable results...Show more →

I appreciate what you're saying, and I will welcome a Q2 with wider dynamic range. I just never found myself blowing the highlights on the Q unless I wasn't paying attention.

Feb 26, 2019 at 08:01 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

highdesertmesa wrote:
I appreciate what you're saying, and I will welcome a Q2 with wider dynamic range. I just never found myself blowing the highlights on the Q unless I wasn't paying attention.

I hear you. On of my favorite cameras in the Sony a900

Feb 26, 2019 at 08:18 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

Waiting for the RX1R III. Not in a hurry.

Feb 26, 2019 at 09:59 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

nehemiahphoto wrote:
I hear you. On of my favorite cameras in the Sony a900

I guess this sensor is the same as the new s1r, though I am not sure if that's a Tower Jazz or Sony sensor or other. Seems the same res as the D850, so maybe if we are lucky we'll get that type of IQ.

An example of the Q dynamic range – a bit over-processed to show the shadow recovery. I don't remember what firmware update it was – 2.0 or later I think – that improved shadow noise and eliminated the banding issue.

As-shot, no adjustments

LEICA Q (Typ 116) 28.0 mm f/1.7 lens 28mm f/1.8 1/2000s 100 ISO -2.0 EV

Processed for max shadow recovery in C1

LEICA Q (Typ 116) 28.0 mm f/1.7 lens 28mm f/1.8 1/2000s 100 ISO -2.0 EV

Feb 27, 2019 at 03:00 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

Are you serious, with an image that under exposed do you really think you can pull back that much and come up with something usable?

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Feb 27, 2019 at 04:06 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

28mm 1.8 is a bit meh. So no.

Feb 27, 2019 at 04:30 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

Looks usable for web to me.

Feb 27, 2019 at 05:09 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

louie champan wrote:
Are serious, with an image that under exposed do you really think you can pull back that much and come up with something usable?

I guess his point was that shadow recovery is possible with the Q and is not limited to 3/4 of IL as stated somewhere in this thread.

Feb 27, 2019 at 06:30 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

pmeheut wrote:
I guess his point was that shadow recovery is possible with the Q and is not limited to 3/4 of IL as stated somewhere in this thread.

Yes, thanks. If the other person had read the thread for context they might have better understood the intent.

Feb 27, 2019 at 03:07 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Pre-order: Leica Q2 ($4,995)

Nice demonstration and perfectly usable imo.

Feb 27, 2019 at 03:17 PM

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