I am listing out the accessories that you may consider if you already got a Leica Q2.
Leica Q2 is producing much larger RAW & JPEG files comparing to the original Q. It is with a 47.3MP sensor. Each shot will generate 80 megabytes of RAW DNG and 10 megabytes of JPEG files. It means the camera needs a high-speed memory card. It is to handle smooth continuous shot writing and quick export in Lightroom. If you don’t want to lose any photos, SanDisk is the only brand I would trust.
Sandisk Extreme Pro 128GB SDXC UHS-II is probably the only option that fits Q2 well. It can store around 1,200 photos and provide the speed Q2 requires.
Lightroom, GET it if you haven’t. It is to do post-production of RAW files.
Processing 80 megabytes of the RAW file is a tough job. It requires good CPU speed, a decent amount of memory, high-speed storage, and a reasonable VGA processor to process the data.
If you are a Mac user, I would recommend at least MacBook Pro 13 with i7 & 16GB memory. It is a bit heavy and I am hoping it can be a bit lighter for my traveling.
If you are a PC user, ASUS ZenBook 14 UX434FLC is a very powerful and budget laptop. It comes with i7 (4 core / 8 threads), 16GB RAM, and discrete graphics MX250. It is only 2.7lb and costs around $1,200 compared to MacBook Pro 13’s $3,000. I am using it myself and am super happy with its ability. I would strongly recommend it if you are a PC user.
Most laptops nowadays don’t come with SD card readers anymore. A multi-function USB-C adapter would be very handy during traveling. Anker USB-C Hub 5-in-1 would be a good choice for both MacBook or PC users. This provides a high-speed passthrough to charge your MacBook and export photos at the same time. Unfortunately, the ASUS ZenBook 14 UX434FLC that I recommended above doesn’t support USB-C charging yet which is the only thing that I feel is missing.
Of course, you need a bag to carry it around. ONA – The Bowery is the perfect size for it. It also provides enough room for a wallet, power bank, and extra batteries and memory cards.
It takes around 3.5 hours to get a battery full charge or 1 hour to get an 80% charge. I would suggest getting at least one extra battery (Leica BP-SCL4) if you are taking more than 300 photos per day. The remote Bluetooth feature does drain noticeable power.