Leica Q

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Leica Q (Typ 116)
Overview
MakerLeica
TypeLarge sensor fixed-lens camera
Lens
Lens28 mm equivalent
F-numbersf/1.7 at the widest
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeCMOS Leica MAX 24MP CMOS Sensor, designed by CMOSIS
Sensor size36mm x 24mm (full frame)
Sensor makerSTMicroelectronics, Grenoble
Maximum resolution6000 x 4000 (24 megapixels)(RAW Color Depth:14bits)
Recording mediumSD, SDHC or SDXC memory card
Shutter
Shutter speeds1/16000s to 30s
Continuous shooting10 frames per second
Viewfinder
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processorMaestro II
White balanceYes
General
LCD screen3 inches with 1,040,000 dots
Dimensions130 x 80 x 93mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66 inches)
Weight640g including battery
Made inGermany
Chronology
SuccessorLeica Q2

The Leica Q (Typ 116) is a full-frame fixed-lens camera announced by Leica on June 10, 2015.[1] The Leica Q2 was announced in March 2019.

Leica Q[edit]

Specifications[edit]

  • Lens: Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH.; 11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements[2]
  • Aperture range: f/1.7 - f/16 in 1/3 EV increments
  • Digital zoom values: 1.25x or 1.8x crop modes (35 and 50mm eq.)
  • Autofocus type: Contrast-detect AF: Single zone (adjustable), multi-field (49 zones), face recognition, subject tracking, optional setting/shutter release by touching the monitor; Manual focus with focus peaking and magnification available
  • Viewfinder: EVF: 3.68M-dot eq. LCoS, 100% coverage, 4:3 aspect ratio, +/-3 diopter, eye sensor

Leica Q-P[edit]

The Leica Q-P was announced on 6 November 2018. The Q-P is an update to the original Q but without the Leica's red dot, instead it has the Leica script on the top. The features and technical specifications are similar to the Q, except for a quieter shutter and an improved on/off switch.[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Leica Q is a compact and stylish full-frame camera". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  2. ^ "Leica Q (Typ 116): Digital Photography Review". Digital Photography Review. 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
  3. ^ "Leica Q-P: Digital Photography Review". www.dpreview.com. Retrieved 2019-12-17.

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