Leica

Q2 Monochrom

Name: Leica Q2 Monochrom
Brand: Leica

Leica Q2 Monochrom (2020) Compact camera specs, Full frame (36x24) sensor, $5,995 launch price. Video, stabilization, battery and more.

Compact · Announced 2020-11-10

Launch price $5,995

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Full frame (36x24) sensor
Optical stabilization
734 g

Video modes

1010-bit (no badge: 8-bit; unstated bit depth counts as 8-bit)
LLog
HDRHDR
SStabilized
HL360° horizon lock
cropCropped
Recording limit (minutes)
fwAdded by a firmware update
?Not stated, e.g. S? (stabilization not stated)

Flat video
Resolution	24 fps	30 fps	60 fps	120 fps
4K 16:9		4K 16:9 · 30 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Leica: '4K and Cine4K modes with respective frame rates of 30 and 24 fps'. DPReview lists MP4 H.264/AAC (and swaps the 4K/C4K frame rates: 4096x2160@30p, 3840x2160@24p). Bit depth/bitrate not published in sources found. Source: leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/q/q2-monochrom
C4K 17:9	C4K 17:9 · 24 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated See 4K row note. Source: leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/q/q2-monochrom
1080p 16:9	1080p 16:9 · 24 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Leica: 'full-HD format at 120, 60, 30 or 24 frames per second'. Source: leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/q/q2-monochrom	1080p 16:9 · 30 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Leica: 'full-HD format at 120, 60, 30 or 24 frames per second'. Source: leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/q/q2-monochrom	1080p 16:9 · 60 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Leica: 'full-HD format at 120, 60, 30 or 24 frames per second'. Source: leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/q/q2-monochrom	1080p 16:9 · 120 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Leica: 'full-HD format at 120, 60, 30 or 24 frames per second'. Source: leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/q/q2-monochrom

Caveats

Black-and-white video only; no HDMI and no mic input; 8-bit/Log details unknown.Source
Leica's US Q2 Monochrom URL now redirects to the Q3 Monochrom page (status inferred as discontinued).Source

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	LeicaQ2 Monochrom (current camera)$5,995Check price on Amazon	LeicaQ3$5,995Check price on Amazon	FujifilmX100VI$1,599Check price on Amazon
Announced	2020-11-10	2023-05-25	2024-02-20
Sensor size	Full frame (36x24)	Full frame	APS-C
Stabilization	Optical	Optical	IBIS + Electronic
Horizon leveling	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Waterproof	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Weight	734 g	743 g	521 g
Battery runtime	Not stated	Not stated	45 min

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Specifications

Overview

Category: Compact
Announced: 2020-11-10
Released: Not stated
Status: discontinued
US availability: Not stated
Features: 47MP monochrome sensor
IP52
Digital zoom crops

Sensor & lens

Sensor size: Full frame (36x24)
Sensor resolution: 47.3 MP
Lens (equiv.): 28
Aperture: f/1.7
Field of view: Not stated
Built-in ND: No

Video & photo

Video modes: 4K
C4K
1080p
Max resolution: 4K244096×2160
10-bit Log up to: None
Uncropped 4K: 4K30
Codecs: H.264
4:2:2 chroma: Not stated
Max bitrate: Not stated
Photo resolution: 47.3 MP
RAW photos: DNG

Stabilization

Stabilization: Optical
Horizon lock: Not stated
Horizon leveling: Not stated

Audio

Microphones: Not stated
Mic input: None
Mic input details: none (DPReview: no microphone port)
Direct wireless mic: Not stated
32-bit float audio: No

Build & battery

Waterproof: Not stated
Water and dust rating: Not stated
Drop-proof: Not stated
Weight: 734 g
Dimensions: 130x80x92
Mount: Not stated
Battery runtime: Not stated
Battery capacity: Not stated
Removable battery: Yes
Charging power: Not stated

Screens & storage

Rear screen: 3-inch TFT touch LCD, 1.04M dots, fixed; 3.68M-dot OLED EVF
Front screen: Not stated
Touchscreen: Yes
Memory card: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Internal storage: Not stated

Connectivity

Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth: yes (version not stated)
USB: Not stated
GPS: Not stated
Webcam: Not stated
Livestream: Not stated
HDMI out: No
Timecode: Not stated

Sources

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