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Review of the Leica Q2

Since I bought the Leica Q2 in the summer of 2020, I’d like to give a quick review of its further photographic charms.

What’s Leica Q2?

Official Site: Leica Q2 // Leica Q // Photography - Leica Camera AG

The Leica Q2 is a compact digital camera with a 47.3-megapixel 35mm full-frame sensor. It is the successor to the Leica Q and is dustproof and splashproof. It uses the bright, high-performance Leica Zmilux f/1.7/28mm ASPH. lens, has an OLED electronic viewfinder, and is capable of 4K video recording.

Introducing the new Leica Q2 – a perfect symbiosis of the essentials with innovation, pristine performance with connectivity, and resilience balanced with elegance. With its newly developed, 47.3 megapixel full frame sensor, extremely fast Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens, fast autofocus, innovative OLED technology, and timelessly elegant design, the Leica Q2 elevates the tradition established by its predecessor, the Leica Q.

source: Leica Q2 // Leica Q // Photography - Leica Camera AG

Accessories, what I bought

Prices are for July 2020 at the time of purchase, so there may be price fluctuations now.

Protecting filters for LCD panels ¥3,570
- Deff Professional GLASS for LEICA 東京カメラ部推奨モデル (LEICA 03)
Leica Lens Filters ¥15,400
- Leica Filters E49 UVa II Black
Hard Graft Camera Strap ¥19,658 (Product:¥16600 + Shipping:¥3,058)
- Duotone Camera Strap . Classic – hardgraft

About my impressions

Appearance and state of mind:

The box was too gorgeous, like a little closet.
The form is really cool. It’s massive and simple and cool.
I bought it as a reward, so just putting it in the box makes me excited.

Functionality:

The Leica Q2 is splash-proof and dust-proof, so I feel safe outside.
I think the battery life is good, I can take more than 1000 pictures with it. I heard that it has a big battery for Leica SL.
The official Leica app integration is convenient; the Bluetooth integration is smooth and I can immediately retrieve photos taken with the Q2 from the app to my phone. You can immediately share your photos on the go.

Impressions after using the Camera:

The Leica SUMMILUX lens, which can be set from f/1.7, is bright and I was impressed with how nicely the background blurred out when shooting. I feel like everything becomes more nostalgic.
When I take pictures with the Q2, everything looks more atmospheric, and I feel like I’m getting better at it.
I didn’t read the instruction manual very much, so I didn’t notice the macro mode until later. It’s good to be able to easily take pictures of flowers and such.