MECHANICAL PERFECTION. NOTHING ELSE.

You never know when inspiration will strike

The sleek and reliable Leica MP can be operated without batteries for all exposure times, under any weather conditions. No matter what Mother Nature throws at you, your Leica is ready to go.

The best things come in small packages

The Leica MP has been pared down to the essentials. Without an electronic shutter, it will stay quietly out of the way, leaving crucial decisions up to you, the photographer.

Control over your creativity

The Leica MP does not try to think on its own. Instead, its selective TTL metering system provides data support which can aid you in selecting ideal exposure parameters.

Enduring

The Leica MP is built for long life and lasting value. This is guaranteed by Leica’s commitment to using only the finest materials and the highest precision manufacturing techniques. Time and time again, the Leica MP has proven its dependability under the most averse conditions.

Maximum strength minimalism

The Leica MP’s strong body – crafted exclusively in metal – will withstand the worst conditions without fail, and batteries are only needed for metering. In fact, skilled photographers can ignore the electronics completely. Uncompromising dependability for all occasions.

Empowering

By definition, photography is writing with light, and the Leica MP enables the photographer to master even the most difficult lighting situations. The camera offers you complete creative control; its selective TTL metering system merely offers supporting data to help you choose the ideal exposure parameters.

Individualism that improves with age

The Leica MP is available in two different body finishes: silver chrome and black paint. After years of hard use, when a bit of bright brass begins to show through, it’s a sure sign to savvy photographers that the camera and its owner have shared many memorable experiences.

Understated

Most professionals love the red Leica dot on their cameras, but for the sake of maintaining a low profile, the Leica MP was manufactured without this iconic emblem. Of course, knowledgeable owners and aficionados can identify a Leica anywhere without the need for special branding. The Leica inscription on the top deck is identification enough.

Camera Type

Analogue

Camera System

M System

Colour

Black

Specifications

  • Camera type:

    35mm digital compact camera, fixed prime lens

  • Lens:

    Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH., 11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements

  • Digital zoom:

    28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm

  • Image stabilization:

    Optical compensation system for photo and video recordings

  • Aperture range:

    1.7 to 16 in 1⁄3 EV increments

  • Image sensor/resolution:

    Full frame black-and-white CMOS sensor, 50.4/47.3 million pixels (total/effective), without color and low-pass filter

  • Dynamic range:

    13 aperture stops for basic ISO 200

  • Photo file formats

    Selectable: DNG, DNG + JPEG, JPEG

  • Video recording formats:

    MP4 (C4K / 4K / FullHD), MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16-Bit,AAC)

  • Video resolution/frame rate:

    4K: 30 oder 24 B/s, C4K: 24 B/s, Full-HD: 24, 30, 60 oder 120 B/s

  • Audio recording format:

    AAC

  • Microphone:

    Stereo

  • Speaker:

    Mono

  • Storage media:

    SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. Recommendation: UHS II memory cards

  • ISO settings:

    Automatic, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 6400, ISO 12500, ISO 25000, ISO 50000, ISO 100000

  • JPG settings:

    Contrast, sharpness (5 steps each) Color tint: Sepia, blue, selen (2 steps each – low / high) / OFF

  • Focusing

    30 cm to ∞, with macro setting from 17 cm

  • Focus Setting:

    Automatic (autofocus) or manual focusing, option of magnifying function and edge marking (focus peaking) available for manual setting

  • Autofocus modes:

    Contrast-based autofocus system

  • Autofocus metering modes:

    Single zone (225 fields), multi-field, face recognition

  • Exposure modes:

    Automatic program, aperture priority, shutter speed priority and manual setting

  • Scene modes:

    Automatic, sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature effect, panorama and HDR

  • Exposure metering modes:

    Multi-segment, center-weighted, spot

  • Exposure compensation:

    ± 3 EV in 1/3-EV increments

  • Automatic exposure bracketing:

    3 or 5 exposures in steps of up to 3 EV, can be set in 1⁄3 EV increments

  • Shutter type:

    Choice of mechanical, electronic or hybrid

  • Shutter speeds:

    60 s to 1⁄2000 s with mechanical shutter, 1 s to 1⁄40000 s with electronic shutter, in 1/3 increments, flash synchronization up to 1⁄500 s, linear flash with all shutter speeds faster than 1⁄500 s (with HSS-capable SCA 3002 flash units)

  • Continuous shooting:

    Choice of 10/5/3 fps (H/M/L)

  • Self-timer delay:

    2 or 12 seconds

  • OLED viewfinder Resolution:

    Resolution: 1280 × 960 pixels x 3 colors (=3.68 MP), image field: approx. 100%, aspect ratio: 4:3, eye distance: 21mm adjustable -4 – +3 diopters, with eye sensor for automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor

  • Monitor screen:

    3″ TFT LCD monitor screen with approx. 1,040,000 image dot; touch control capability

  • WLAN:

    IEEE 802.11b/g/n compliant (standard WLAN protocol), channels 1-11, encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA™/WPA2™ encryption; access mode: infrastructure mode

  • Bluetooth:

    Bluetooth LE

  • Power supply:

    Leica BP-SCL4 lithium-ion battery, rated voltage: 7.2V, capacity: 1860 mAh

  • Charger:

    Rated voltage 8.4 V; capacity at least 1860 mAh (according to CIPA standard): ca. 400 exposures; charging time: approx. 180 min.; battery charger: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.25 A, with adapters

  • Exposures per battery charge:

    Approx. 350 (according to CIPA-standard)

  • Body:

    Robust, lightweight magnesium alloy construction

  • Lens filter thread:

    E49 (49mm)

  • Dimensions (WxHxD):

    Approx. 130 × 80 × 91.9 mm (5.12 × 3.15 × 3.62 in)

  • Weight:

    Approx. 734/652 g / 25.3/22.5 oz. (without/with battery)

What's in the Box

  • Q2 Monochrom
  • Battery BP-SCL 4
  • Carrying Strap
  • Lens Hood
  • Lens Cover
  • Hot Shoe Cover
  • Charger & Cables
  • Quick Start Guide