Detailed Leica Q2 camera specifications leaked online

Leica Q2 camera



Some additional Leica Q2 specifications just leaked online (see previous Q2 rumors/reports):

  • Number of effective pixels 47.3 million pixels full-frame CMOS sensor (total number of pixels: 50.4 million pixels)
  • Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. (11 elements in 9 groups, including three ASPH elements)
  • Digital zoom: 35 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm (as previously reported)
  • 4K video: 30 / 24fps, C4K: 24fps, full HD: 120/60/30 / 24fps
  • ISO speed: 50-50000
  • Shutter speed: 60 to 1/2000 seconds (mechanical shutter), 1 to 1/40000 seconds (electronic shutter), 1/3 step Flash synchronization speed: 1 / 500th second
  • Continuous shooting: 10 frames / second (high), 5 frames / second (middle), 3 frames / second (low)
  • 3.68 million dot organic EVF
  • Rear liquid crystal: 3.0 type 1.04 million dots
  • Number of storable pictures: about 370 pictures
  • Memory card: SD / SDHC / SDXC card (UHS-II compatible)
  • Size: W130 x H80 x D92 mm
  • Weight: 718 g (including battery), 637 g (body only)
  • Battery: BP-SCL 4 – battery already listed online as compatible with the Q2:


The official announcement is expected next week – on March 6th or 7th (depending on your time zone):

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Jason Momoa is working on a special project with Leica Camera


Apparently, Jason Momoa is a big Leica fan and he is working on a special project with Leica Camera:

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Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with Leica L-mount and 60MP Foveon sensor delayed until 2020 (plus new Sigma L-mount lens roadmap)


The Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with Leica L-mount and a 60.9MP Foveon sensor is delayed until 2020. No other information was provided, but Sigma shared their Sigma L-mount lens roadmap:

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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens officially released




The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens is now officially released:

  • L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • Five Aspherical Elements
  • Multi-Layer and AquaDura Coatings
  • Dual Syncro Drive Stepping AF Motor
  • Dust and Moisture-Resistant Design
  • Pre-order links:
USWorldwide
Adorama
B&H
PopFlash
Leica Boutique Palm Beach
Leica Store Soho
Leica Store Miami
Tamarkin
Classic Connection
Ken Hansen
Meister Camera (Germany)
Calumet (Germany)
Leica Store Lisse (Netherlands)
Reddotcameras (UK)
Park Camera (UK)
M&K Kamera (Hong Kong)
Rangefinder (Hong Kong)
f22 (Hong Kong)
Map Camera (Japan)
Leica Boutique Montreal (Canada)

Technical specifications. lens design and full press release:
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Pictures of the new Voigtländer Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount

Voigtländer Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount
Here are the first pictures of the new Voigtländer Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount that was announced yesterday:

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Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens to be released on March 1st?



Nokishita reports that Leica will release their new Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens on March 1st. This lens has been on the SL roadmap since 2016 (see the latest Leica SL lens roadmap).

Additional pictures:

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New Voigtländer Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount announced


Voigtländer announced the development of a new Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount:

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