Leica Q2 Monochrom, the new full frame in black and white

Leica has introduced to its product range the new compact full-frame camera Q2 monochrome Q2 monochromewhich, as its name suggests, has a 47.3-megapixel monochrome sensor.

Presented as the“soul of photography”, Leica chooses to launch this monochrome sensor camera so that those who are dedicated to photography can recover the feeling of“painting with light“. For this camera, they have opted for the Summilux 28 f / 1.7 ASPH lens, which delivers sharp images as a result. A lens of eleven elements, three of them aspherical to provide higher quality textures, details and tone in shadows. It also stands out for the smooth and beautiful bokeh it produces.

The monochrome sensor, specially designed for this camera, has no color filters like the chromatic Leica’s. The message is simple, capture pure light, no need for interpolation and focus on light levels. The message is simple, to capture pure light, without the need for interpolation and focusing on light levels. Advantages of this sensor: significantly increased dynamic range, as well as noise reduction in low light situations using 100,000 ISO.

It is a redesign of the Q2 but with the peculiarity of the change and some small external detail. The viewfinder is still a 3.68 megapixel OLED with the sharpness that characterizes the Leica and a simple and simple design and apparently similar but without the red dot, which is usually the trademark of the house. The body is simple, without many details or ergonomic designs, but still a safe, all-terrain camera with which to work in any weather conditions, being perfectly sealed and protected against dust and splashes. Simplicity also in the handling of the camera with the dials for manual adjustments and simple and intuitive access to the menu through the touch screen, now simpler as it does not have color options.

Not only is it available for photography, those who are into video will also enjoy the Leica Q2 Monochrom. It allows recording in 4K and Cine4K at 30 and 24 frames per second, or also at 60 and 120 fps if recording in full-HD.

The new Leica Q2 Monochrom is available now and is priced at 5,637 euros.

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