Superb image quality, Amazing auto and manual focus, Great build quality
EVF lag (sometimes), Fixed LCD screen
The Leica Q2 is one of our favorite compact cameras. so it is no surprise that we really enjoy the Leica Q2 Reporter. Yes, it is expensive – but if you want the absolute best in luxury cameras, without the camera shouting that it is a luxury camera, thi...
Although at one point compact cameras routinely accepted 35mm film, full-frame compact digital cameras are very rare. The Leica Q2 has a high-resolution sensor that puts it on par with Panasonic's flagship Lumix DC-S1R, and although it doesn't quite match...
Pricey, basic video functionality, lacks mic and headphone jacks, Price: $4,995, Info: us.leicacamera.com
There are few fixed lens, full-frame cameras for the Q2 to compete against beyond Sony's RX1R II. Sony's model is not only less expensive, but lighter, with a tilting display and built-in flash. Still, the RX1R II only records full HD video, has a much sl...
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Published: 2019-05-21, Author: Richard , review by: dpreview.com
Street, travel and casual photography as well as landscape photographers that make use of medium wide-angle lenses
Sports and action photographers that require longer focal lengths, and those that require a more robust video feature set
The sheer cost makes it difficult to be completely objective about the Q2. But by Leica's standards, we think it's a comparatively rational choice.Read moreSample galleryPuppies and landscapes and portraits, oh my! Check out our full sample image gallery...
Lens, Weather sealing, Low ISO image quality, Feel in the hand,
It's pricey, but I think that's fair, Autofocus
Before I begin this first impressions about the Leica Q2, I should totally apologize. While others have their reviews ready perhaps, I was fighting off pneumonia and so as of my writing this first impressions I've had the Leica Q2 in my hands for less tha...
Abstract: There's also a new OLED electronic viewfinder. My ability to test it was limited by the venue -- a dimly lit art gallery -- but my initial impression is very positive. It was sharp and showed good color and contrast, given the conditions. I saw no smearin...
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Published: 2019-03-07, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Godox promised the impending arrival of its Profoto A1 competitor late last year at Photokina 2018 and it appears as though it's just around the corner.Yongnuo has shared more details about its Android-powered YN450 mirrorless camera and Cinema5D has ta...
Abstract: Ahead of our full Leica Q2 review, we've published the following articles: Announcement: Leica Q2 Full-frame Compact Camera - 47.3 Megapixels, 28mm Lens, 4K Video March 7, 2019 The Leica Q2 is a new 47 megapixel full-frame mirrorless compact camera...
Superb image quality, Great range of autofocus and manual focus controls, The beautiful feel and engineering
The price (if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it), The LCD panel is fixed, No built-in flash
The Leica Q is one of our favorite compact cameras. and based on our brief hands on we can already feel that that there is a new love in our life. Yes, the Leica Q2 is expensive – but if you want the absolute in luxury cameras, this is it. It is equally...
I'll surely need to spend more time with the Leica Q2. There is a lot about it that I really like. But perhaps my biggest gripes with the camera will be the focusing, the controls, and how they all interact while using the camera. During my short walk aro...
