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https://leicarumors.com/2021/10/06/new-leica-q2-reporter-limited-edition-camera-to-be-announced-soon-with-scratch-resistant-finish-and-kevlar-trim.aspx/

Could be interesting.  I wonder if this is the camera @Steven was referring to in an earlier post?

If true, let's hope Leica don't spoil it by including a useless Globe Trotter suitcase as an excuse to charge a huge premium.

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I really liked the concept and esthetics of the Reporter M10-P.  Almost bought one.

But unless Leica have rectified the Kevlar cladding fraying problems described here, it will be a hard pass for me: 

 


I'm not spending $5k + to buy a high end camera that comes apart like a wool sweater under normal use.

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On 10/7/2021 at 9:00 AM, Kreeshp said:

I really liked the concept and esthetics of the Reporter M10-P.  Almost bought one.

But unless Leica have rectified the Kevlar cladding fraying problems described here, it will be a hard pass for me: 

 


I'm not spending $5k + to buy a high end camera that comes apart like a wool sweater under normal use.

 

Hopefully Leica took notice of the kevlar cladding issue and will apply some sort of treatment to the surface this time.

At least the Q2 is a fixed lens with no concern over the Kevlar fibers getting onto the sensor.

I personally would rather have a Q2-P Safari that has the Q-P matte textured paint in the Safari color. That would be something to behold.

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Q2R and Q2MR announced:

https://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-Q/Leica-Q2-Reporter

A little disappointed that the lens is not the green color.

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The Monochrom Reporter was a bit unexpected — the Kevlar cladding and a small inscription are the only differentiators from the regular edition. So the Q2MR’s Kevlar will eventually turn a faded green but the body will be the same black.

 

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5 hours ago, hdmesa said:

...The Monochrom Reporter was a bit unexpected — the Kevlar cladding and a small inscription are the only differentiators from the regular edition. So the Q2MR’s Kevlar will eventually turn a faded green but the body will be the same black.

 

My reading comprehension was not so great. Monochrom version is also a green body.

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14 hours ago, hdmesa said:

Zero so far. Seems more like a teaser announcement than a traditional one.

LFI email this morning mentions a price of EUR 5,550 for the Q2 and EUR 5,950 for the Q2M, so only a small premium (by Leica standards) over the base model.  Also says the Monochrom will be limited to 350 units worldwide; no mention of Q2 numbers.

The M10 Reporter sold out pretty quickly, so this could be quite a popular special edition.

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