In Focus

Back in black

The new Leica Q-P offers an understated take on Leica’s classic full-frame compact

Another month, another new version of the Leica Q. Last issue we looked at the attractive but quite attention-grabbing Khaki Edition – but the Q-P is much less likely to turn heads.

Leica’s classic red dot logo has been replaced by the word ‘Leica’ in an elegant script engraving on the top plate, and the camera boasts a hard-wearing matt-black paint finish – both of which are less likely to draw attention to the fact that you’re carrying £4,100 worth of kit. The ‘finest’ brown leather carrying strap may be more of a giveaway. Under its inky skin, the Q-P