Stefan Simbade
The Leica Q2 camera was put to the test recently at The Comedy Store, a popular stand-up comedy club located on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. This full-frame camera merges modern technology with classic design and boasts a 47.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3-inch touchscreen display, and a fast 28mm f/1.7 lens. The camera’s features include manual controls, mechanical shutter with variable speeds, an ISO range of 100-50,000, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Leica Q2’s image quality is impressive with sharp images and a wide dynamic range that delivers excellent tonal range. The autofocus system is quick and accurate, and low-light performance is striking. The camera is easy to use with intuitive controls, and the touchscreen display simplifies navigation through menus.
Leica Q2 camera specifications
- 47.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
- 3-inch touchscreen display
- 28mm f/1.7 lens
- Mechanical shutter with speeds from 30-second to 1/2000th of a second
- ISO range of 100-50,000
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections
Pros and Cons of the Leica Q2 camera
Pros:
- Excellent image quality
- Fast autofocus system
- Great low-light performance
- Intuitive controls and touchscreen display
Cons:
- No built-in weather sealing
Resources to learn more about the Leica Q2 camera
- The Phoblographer
- DP Review
- Imaging Resource
- Digital Camera World
- B&H
- EOSHD
- CNET
- TechRadar
- The Verge
- Digital Photographer
The Comedy Store is a famous comedy club, founded in 1972 by comedians Budd Friedman and Rudy De Luca, and has hosted some of the world’s biggest comedic talents, including Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, and Jerry Seinfeld. The club is known for its legendary “roast battles,” where comedians engage in a witty war of words. Additionally, the Comedy Store has been featured in movies and television shows, hosted celebrity events, and more.
Fun facts about The Comedy Store:
- The club was featured in the classic comedy film “The Hangover.”
- The Comedy Store has hosted many famous comedians, including The Comedy Store Players, founded by Paul Reubens (aka Pee-Wee Herman) and Phil Hartman.
- The club has been used as a filming location for numerous television shows and movies.
- The Comedy Store was the site of the first-ever stand-up comedy special for HBO, featuring Richard Pryor in 1977.
- The club has hosted a variety of celebrity events, including the Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy and the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump.
