T25UFO Posted October 7, 2021 Share #1 Posted October 7, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 7, 2021 Posted October 7, 2021 Hi T25UFO, Take a look here Q2 Reporter Edition. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Herr Barnack Posted October 7, 2021 Share #2 Posted October 7, 2021 You are on to Leica's tricks! The M10P Reporter is a stunning camera - if the upcoming Q2 is finished the same, it will be a beauty. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreeshp Posted October 7, 2021 Share #3 Posted October 7, 2021 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted October 9, 2021 Share #4 Posted October 9, 2021 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted November 5, 2021 Share #5 Posted November 5, 2021 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. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 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. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/325160-q2-reporter-edition/?do=findComment&comment=4307660'>More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted November 5, 2021 Makes more sense than a Daniel Craig edition. Shame it doesn't come with a 35mm lens - that would have been really interesting. Still think the Monochrom version looks better in all black. Any news on prices? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted November 5, 2021 Share #7 Posted November 5, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, T25UFO said: ...Any news on prices? Zero so far. Seems more like a teaser announcement than a traditional one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffry Abt Posted November 5, 2021 Share #8 Posted November 5, 2021 ...a beautiful version of a great camera! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted November 5, 2021 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2021 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted November 6, 2021 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. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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