![]() ![]() To switch from autofocus to manual focus you depress a small button that's part of the finger rest that protrudes from the focus ring, and then focus as you would with any other manual lens. The lens also has two control rings, both related to focus. It has settings for automatic control (A), as well as detents to shoot at f/1.7, f/1.8, or from f/2 through f/16 at third-stop increments. There's a physical aperture ring at the front. The lens is a modern, autofocus design, but it doesn't really feel like it-in the hand it feels like a classic, mechanical design. A metal lens hood is included it attaches via an external thread. The Q2 sports a 47.3MP sensor, which gives you much more leeway when cropping. The lens is the same optically stabilized 28mm f/1.7 prime used by the first Q and the more premium Q-P ($4,995), both of which use 24MP image sensors. I used the camera in snowfall that resulted in a few inches of accumulation and it came through without any sort of problems. In layman's terms, you shouldn't be concerned about using the Q2 in rainy conditions, but take care during heavy precipitation and don't ever think about submerging it. IP52 protects the camera from water spray coming in at an angle less than 15 degrees from vertical. ![]() Leica has gone the standards route with the Q2, and the camera is certified to IP52 standards. Many cameras claim to be protected against dust and splashes, but don't tell you how well they're sealed. The thumb rest covers one of the camera's buttons, but has a pass-through button so you won't lose any functionality.Įven though it's very similar on the outside, Leica told me that the internals had to be completely redesigned to allow for the seals that add weather protection to this model. Leica sells both a traditional handgrip, that screws into the tripod socket on the bottom, as well as a rear thumb rest. If you want a bit more camera to hold, you have options. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( See how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).)
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