Leica Q2 Reporter

As part of the Celebration of Photography in Wetzlar, Leica Camera announced new product variants of the Leica Q2 and Leica Q2 Monochrom: the Leica Q2 Reporter and Leica Q2 Monochrom Reporter are particularly robust variants of Leica’s full-frame compact cameras, designed to offer maximum precision and reliability even in the most adverse conditions.

With these two new releases, the company continues a long tradition of cameras that are specifically geared towards the challenging working environments of reportage and press photographers. Instead of the traditional leather trim, both models feature a protective ‘body armour’ made of Kevlar, a synthetic material also used in the production of bullet-proof vests. This increased protection is complemented by a toned-down, matte finish in dark green, achieved with a specialist paint with particularly scratch and abrasion resistant properties.

The Kevlar trim, characterised by a distinctive weave pattern, protects the camera against mechanical, chemical and thermal hazards. While the fabric is initially almost black, its tone will gradually change through exposure to natural UV light, until it closely matches the camera’s paint finish. The Kevlar fibres become slightly more raised over time, which further improves the photographer’s grip on the camera.

The Leica Q2 Reporter and Leica Q2 Monochrom Reporter have been consciously designed to look unobtrusive. The red Leica logo on the front has been omitted, as has the engraving on the top panel. The engravings on the operating elements are discreetly inlaid, so that neither their purpose nor the camera’s true value are immediately apparent.

The Leica Q2 Reporter will be available at specialist retailers from December 9, 2021, priced at € 5550. This will be followed by the launch of the Leica Q2 Monochrom Reporter in March 2022; just 350 units of the Q2 Monochrom Reporter will be available worldwide, priced at € 5950.

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