The new Leica Q compact full frame camera with a Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens is now officially announced. This time we are trying something different here at LeicaRumors – we did not report any rumors in exchange for an early access to the new Q. This was just an experiment and it doesn’t mean we will operate that way in the future. Make sure to check our detailed Leica Q hands-on review that Louis will publish online right after this post, but first here is everything you need to know about the latest Leica camera:
Key points/features
- Full-frame 24 MP CMOS Sensor
- Summilux 28 mm/f1.7 ASPH lens with macro-mode
- Black anodized color
- Touch screen control
- Minimalist design
- Locking function which allows the user to switch between automatic and manual focusing
- Close focusing distance: 17 cm
- Built-in Optical Image Stabilization
- New Leica Maestro II processor
- Digital frame selector (offers focal lengths of 35 and 50 mm), DNG files remain in 28mm
- Integrated Wi-Fi and Leica Q app makes it easy to share pictures
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom included
- Fastest autofocus lens in it’s class
- Integrated 3.68 megapixel electronic viewfinder (EVF)
- Thumb rest
- Live-View and Focus Peaking
- Video recordings in full 1080p HD
- Top plate made of aluminum, body made of magnesium alloy
- Laser engraved lettering and the numbers
- Made in Germany
Price and pre-order options
The US price of the Leica Q camera is $4,250. Shipping should start in the next few days. I will have another post once pre-orders are live at our sponsors:
- B&H
- Adorama
- Amazon
- Leica Store Miami
- Leica Store SF
- Leica Store Palm Beach
- Popflash
- Tamarkin Camera
- Rangefinder (HK)
- Reddotcameras (UK)
Additional Q information after the break:
