The Q2 gives you two ways to frame images-an eye-level electronic viewfinder and a fixed-touch LCD on the rear. It's a fine trade for most, though-you can get within a few inches of your subject, and the depth of field when focusing that close is razor thin, even at f/2.8. Using the macro focus setting lets you get much closer to your subject, but it cuts the maximum aperture down to f/2.8. It adds some versatility to the relatively wide lens, and the sensor offers enough resolution where you won't miss the cropped-out pixels. If you leave Raw capture on you'll have the ability to open up shots later, in case your frame was a bit too tight. It's especially appealing for documentary and urban street photography, a genre that lends itself to unexpected moments, as it provides a bit more awareness as to what's happening outside the confines of the frame when working at tighter angles. The experience is not unlike working with a Leica M rangefinder, just with an electronic viewfinder instead of an optical one. The viewfinder still shows the full uncropped frame, but adds framing guides to show the cropped view. You can shoot full-frame images at 28mm, or crop your shot to 35mm, 50mm, or 75mm. The Fn button, as well as the unmarked button at the center of the top dial, are configurable.Īnother unmarked button, about halfway between the EVF and rear thumb rest, sets the camera's digital zoom. There's a control dial on the top plate for direct EV adjustment, a four-way directional pad on the rear, and a trio of rear buttons-Fn, Menu, and Play. The lens swaps between manual and autofocus operation with a push and twist of the locking focus control, and there's a macro focus mode available, also via a control ring. It skips a PASM dial in favor of discrete controls for shutter speed and aperture. Classic ControlsĪs you'd expect from a Leica, the Q2 sports fully manual control (when you want it). Still, you can feel confident carrying it at your side, even if you get caught under a rain cloud- IP52 dust and splash protection adds appeal for travelers and explorers. It's small for a full-frame camera, but not pocketable. The Q2 measures 3.2 by 5.1 by 3.6 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.6 pounds. To match the sensor output, all engravings and markings are made in shades of gray, and Leica's famous red dot logo is nowhere to be seen. The metal exterior is finished in matte black, and wrapped in the same style leatherette as the M10 Monochrom. It's a full-frame camera with a fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux lens, housed in a (relatively) compact frame. And, apart from the ability to snap shots in color, the Q2 Monochrom is the exact twin of the Q2, introduced last year.
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