Leica Q2 Ghost by Hodinkee

Created in collaboration with horology experts HODINKEE, the Leica Q2 "Ghost" Digital Camera is a limited edition of the venerable compact camera that brings a few unique touches to the device's sleek exterior. Inspired by the legendary Rolex ghost bezel watches, the body is finished in an unobtrusive light gray paint finish that contrasts subtly against the silver dials and lens. It's clad in full-grain cowhide, with a gray color and natural texture, and has been treated with a special coating to protect against damage. A woven carrying strap with a heavy-duty keyring binding comes included. Despite the changes, Q2 Ghost offers the same level of toughness and weather resistance as previous incarnations.

This specialized advanced compact camera is characterized by its updated sensor design and intuitive operation. Revolving around a revised full-frame 47.3MP CMOS sensor and Maestro II image processor, high-resolution stills shooting is possible along with both DCI and UHD 4K video recording. The image processor also contributes to a broad ISO 50-50000 sensitivity range along with quick 10-fps full-resolution continuous shooting. The added resolution also affords a series of unique crop modes which simulate working with longer focal length lenses, including 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm fields of view.

The camera features the same impressive wide-angle prime Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. fixed lens, which has been matched to the sensor design for exceptional resolution and clarity. The lens's design incorporates three aspherical elements and its bright f/1.7 maximum aperture suits working in low-light conditions. Additionally, a macro setting permits working with subjects as close as 6.7" away.

Complementing the imaging and optical assets, the Q2 Ghost remains an especially compact and intuitive camera, well-suited for street and travel photography. Its sleek magnesium alloy body is protected by an Aramid Fiber covering for working in trying environments, and it has adopted the same battery featured in the flagship SL mirrorless camera for longer battery life. A high-resolution 3.68MP OLED electronic viewfinder is featured for fluid and clear eye-level monitoring and a rear 3.0" 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD also affords straightforward playback and settings control. Built-in Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi permit wireless sharing and remote camera control from a linked mobile device via the Leica FOTOS app.

47.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor and Maestro II Processor

Featuring a redeveloped imaging system, the Q2 incorporates a high-resolution 47.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor along with an updated Maestro II image processor, which lends more flexible image creation along with smooth color and tonal rendering, a broad 13-stop dynamic range, low noise, and a wide sensitivity range from ISO 50-50000. Processing capabilities also afford fast shooting performance, up to 10 fps at full-resolution with a mechanical shutter, along with an especially quick 49-area autofocus system. Stills can be recorded as 14-bit DNG files and JPEGs. The added resolution also enables unique digital zoom capabilities to simulate working with different focal length lenses: 30MP images can be created using a 35mm field of view, 15MP images with a 50mm field of view, and 7MP with a 75mm field of view.

In addition to stills, the Q2 features improved video recording with the ability to shoot both DCI 4K24p and UHD 4K30p video, along with high-speed Full HD recording at up to 120p.

Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens

Key to the popularity of the Q-series is the incorporation of a fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 wide-angle prime lens. Blending Leica's optical know-how with a design perfectly matched to the image sensor, this lens incorporates three aspherical elements to control distortion and spherical aberrations for sharp and accurate rendering. Its fast f/1.7 maximum aperture also excels in low-light conditions and offers improved control over depth of field. Extending its versatility, a dedicated macro focusing position can also be used for working with subjects as close as 6.7" away. Additionally, optical image stabilization helps to compensate for the effects of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.

Body Design

Limited Edition of 2000 Units

High-resolution 3.68MP (1280 x 960) OLED electronic viewfinder provides a clear and realistic means for eye-level viewing. Its high refresh rate virtually eliminates lag, and an updated eye sensor provides faster automatic switching between the EVF and the rear LCD.

Rear 3.0" 1.04m-dot LCD features a touchscreen design for intuitive navigation and playback, as well as the ability to touch to focus.

Robust matte green finish is scratch and fingerprint resistant

Adoption of the BP-SCL4 battery, as used with the SL (Typ 601) mirrorless camera, affords an improved 370 shots per charge and the battery's physical design incorporates a rubber gasket to further reinforce the overall weather sealing.

Enhanced haptics, following suit of the M10 and CL-series cameras, emphasize a simpler interface, including a single-stage On/Off button, a three-button rear control set, a programmable button within the thumb-wheel dial, a push-button diopter adjustment, and a distinctive thumb grip.

Mechanical shutter affords flash sync speeds up to 1/500 sec.

Lens features a 49mm filter thread diameter for attaching optional filters.

Accepts one SD-type memory card and supports the UHS II protocol.

Built-in Wi-Fi, when used in conjunction with the Leica FOTOS app for iOS and Android, permits sharing imagery directly to a linked mobile device and enables remote control over the Q2 and remote shooting via a live view image. Additionally, Bluetooth LE helps to maintain a permanent connection between the mobile device and the camera, enabling remote waking of the camera and automatic connection anytime within range.

• Leica Q2 Specs
• Imaging
• Sensor Resolution ... Actual: 50.4 Megapixel
• Effective: 47.3 Megapixel (8368 x 5584)
• Image Sensor ... Full-Frame CMOS
• Image Stabilization ... Optical in Integrated Lens
• Lens
• Focal Length ... 28mm
• Digital Zoom ... 2.7x Maximum
• Maximum Aperture ... f/1.7
• Minimum Aperture ... f/16
• Focus Range ... 11.81" to Infinity / 30 cm to Infinity
• Macro
• 6.69" to Infinity / 17 cm to Infinity
• Optical Design ... 11 Elements in 9 Groups
• Filter Size ... 49 mm (Front)
• Exposure Control
• Shutter Speed ... Mechanical Shutter
• 1/2000 to 60 Seconds
• Electronic Shutter
• 1/40000 to 1 Second
• ISO Sensitivity ... Photo/Video
• 50 to 50,000 in Auto Mode
• Metering Method ... Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot
• Exposure Modes ... Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
• Exposure Compensation ... -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
• White Balance ... Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade
• Continuous Shooting ... Up to 10 fps
• Self-Timer ... 2/12-Second Delay
• Special Options ... Fireworks, Landscape, Miniature Effect, Night Portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Sports, Sunset
• Still Image Capture
• Aspect Ratio ... 3:2
• Image File Format ... DNG, JPEG
• Bit Depth ... 14-Bit
• Video Capture
• Internal Recording Modes ... MP4
• DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98 fps
• UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
• 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
• Recording Limit ... Not Specified by Manufacturer
• Broadcast Output ... NTSC
• IP Streaming ... None
• Built-In Microphone Type ... Stereo
• Audio Recording ... AAC Audio
• Interface
• Media/Memory Card Slot ... Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
• Wireless ... Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Mobile App Compatible ... Yes
• *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
• Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) ... None
• Monitor
• Size ... 3.0"
• Resolution ... 1,040,000 Dot
• Display Type ... Fixed Touchscreen LCD
• Viewfinder
• Type ... Built-In Electronic
• Resolution ... 3,680,000 Dot
• Coverage ... 100%
• Diopter Adjustment ... -4 to +3
• Flash
• Built-In Flash ... No
• External Flash Connection ... Hot Shoe
• General
• Battery Type ... 1 x BP-SCL4 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh (Approx. 370 Shots)
• Dimensions (W x H x D) ... 5.1 x 3.1 x 3.6" / 130 x 80 x 91.9 mm
• Weight ... 1.58 lb / 718 g (With Battery)
• Packaging Info
• Package Weight ... 4.87 lb
• Box Dimensions (LxWxH) ... 9.1 x 8.4 x 6.6"
• Additional Resources
• Guides & Manuals
• Firmware Updates
• v5.0.0, APR '23