Leica Q2 "Daniel Craig x Greg Williams" (Type No. 4889) Digital Camera, Black and Gold {47.3MP} 19058

Leica Q2 Daniel Craig Edition: 47.3MP full-frame in black and gold

The Q2 is what happens when a 47.3MP full-frame sensor and a fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux lens share the same compact body, IP52-sealed against dust and moisture. The leaf shutter tops out at 1/2000 sec for flash sync and 1/40,000 sec electronically, giving you genuine control over ambient light in harsh conditions. Burst shooting reaches 20 fps, and the 3,686,000-dot EVF at 0.76x magnification gives you a viewing experience that rivals dedicated mirrorless bodies. Digital crop modes simulate 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm equivalents from the full 47.3MP file, so the fixed focal length is less of a constraint than it sounds.

The Summilux optics focus down to 17 cm in macro mode, with optical stabilization and a manual focus clutch that switches from AF to manual without any menu diving. ISO runs from 50 to 50,000. For video, you get 4K/30p and 1080/120p slow motion in MPEG-4. The Daniel Craig x Greg Williams edition wraps all of this in a black and gold finish tied to their collaboration around the No Time to Die production. The Q2 platform is proven at this point, and the hardware underneath the special finish is unchanged: the same optics, the same sensor, the same weather-sealing as the standard model.

There are very few fixed-lens full-frame compacts on the market, and the Q2 is the one with both the resolution and the build to back up its asking price.

Who It's For

Street photographers working in low light get an f/1.7 lens and ISO 50–50,000 in a sealed, pocketable body that draws less attention than a mirrorless kit. Documentary and travel shooters benefit from the IP52 weather sealing and 350-shot CIPA battery life across long days without access to power. Portrait photographers who work at arm's-length distances will find the 17 cm macro range and smooth out-of-focus rendering at f/1.7 useful for tighter environmental portraits. Collectors and working photographers alike will note that the Daniel Craig x Greg Williams finish is a documented limited edition tied to a specific cultural moment, not a cosmetic afterthought.

Key Features

• 47.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor with no low-pass filter
• 28mm f/1.7 Summilux lens with optical stabilization
• 49-point contrast-detection autofocus with manual focus clutch
• Electronic shutter to 1/40,000 sec, leaf shutter syncs at 1/2000 sec
• 20 fps burst and 4K/30p video in MPEG-4
• 3,686,000-dot EVF at 0.76× magnification with 100% coverage
• IP52-rated weather sealing, 734g body
• Crop modes simulating 35mm, 50mm, 75mm equivalents from full-frame file

FAQ

What's the difference between the Daniel Craig edition and the standard Q2?

The finish. This is the standard Q2 platform-47.3MP sensor, 28mm f/1.7 Summilux, IP52 sealing, all the same. The black and gold finish ties to the Daniel Craig x Greg Williams collaboration around No Time to Die, but the optics and hardware are identical.

Can you actually use the crop modes, or are they just digital zoom?

They're genuine crops from the full 47.3MP file. Rotate the macro ring and you get 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm equivalents at full resolution. You lose real estate but not quality-it's a way to get three focal lengths from one fixed lens.

How does the 1/40,000 sec electronic shutter actually help?

You can shoot f/1.7 in bright daylight without ND filters and still nail your exposure. Works with flash too-leaf shutter syncs at 1/2000 sec, so you're not bottlenecked by the ISO floor or needing to stop down.

Is the autofocus good enough for moving subjects?

Fast enough for single acquisition in normal conditions. Continuous AF works but shows hunting and flutter. The manual focus system is better-press the tab to switch without menus, and focus peaking or auto magnification help with precision.

How close can it focus?

30 cm in normal mode. Switch the macro ring and it goes down to 17 cm, though the lens stops at f/2.8 in macro to control aberrations. Don't leave it in macro by accident or you'll wonder why it won't focus normally.

What's the weather sealing actually rated for?

IP52-dust and moisture resistant. Not submersible. It'll handle rain and field work, but it's not a diving camera.

Is 350 shots per charge realistic?

That's the CIPA rating. Real-world varies with IS use and how much you're chimping. Expect to get through a day with moderate shooting if you're mindful. Battery is the BP-SCL4, not USB chargeable.