LUF Admin Posted December 9, 2021 Share #1 Posted December 9, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leica had already introduced the Leica Q2 Reporter variant at the beginning of November, and now the Kevlar-armored Leica Q2 is available in stores for € 5590. 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! Leica Q2 Reporter: Ultra-robust product variant with Kevlar armour Wetzlar, 9th December 2021. On November 4, as part of the Celebration of Photography in Wetzlar, Leica Camera AG announced a product variant of the full-frame compact camera Leica Q2, available as of now. The Leica Q2 Reporter continues a long tradition of Leica cameras that are specifically geared towards the challenging working environments of reportage and press photographers – offering maximum precision and reliability even in the most adverse conditions. Instead of the traditional leather trim, the Leica Q2 Reporter is equipped with a ‘body armour’ made of Kevlar, a synthetic material widely used in the production of high-grade protective clothing. This is perfectly complemented by the camera’s matte-green finish, achieved with a particularly scratch and abrasion resistant paint. The result is an exterior that is both hard- wearing and discreet. The Kevlar trim, which is characterised by a distinctive weave pattern, effectively protects the camera against mechanical, chemical and thermal hazards. Although the fabric is initially near black, exposure to natural UV rays will gradually change its tone, until it closely matches the camera’s paint finish. In addition, the Kevlar fibres become slightly more raised over time, which further improves the photographer’s grip on the camera. The camera’s overall design shows that a strong emphasis has been placed on an unobtrusive appearance: the red Leica logo on the front has been omitted; the engravings and operating elements are discreetly inlaid, so that neither their purpose – nor the camera’s true value – are immediately apparent. The Leica Q2 Reporter is now available at specialist retailers. 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Leica Q2 Reporter: Ultra-robust product variant with Kevlar armour Wetzlar, 9th December 2021. On November 4, as part of the Celebration of Photography in Wetzlar, Leica Camera AG announced a product variant of the full-frame compact camera Leica Q2, available as of now. The Leica Q2 Reporter continues a long tradition of Leica cameras that are specifically geared towards the challenging working environments of reportage and press photographers – offering maximum precision and reliability even in the most adverse conditions. Instead of the traditional leather trim, the Leica Q2 Reporter is equipped with a ‘body armour’ made of Kevlar, a synthetic material widely used in the production of high-grade protective clothing. This is perfectly complemented by the camera’s matte-green finish, achieved with a particularly scratch and abrasion resistant paint. The result is an exterior that is both hard- wearing and discreet. The Kevlar trim, which is characterised by a distinctive weave pattern, effectively protects the camera against mechanical, chemical and thermal hazards. Although the fabric is initially near black, exposure to natural UV rays will gradually change its tone, until it closely matches the camera’s paint finish. In addition, the Kevlar fibres become slightly more raised over time, which further improves the photographer’s grip on the camera. The camera’s overall design shows that a strong emphasis has been placed on an unobtrusive appearance: the red Leica logo on the front has been omitted; the engravings and operating elements are discreetly inlaid, so that neither their purpose – nor the camera’s true value – are immediately apparent. The Leica Q2 Reporter is now available at specialist retailers. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/327329-now-available-leica-q2-reporter-ultra-robust-product-variant-with-kevlar-armour/?do=findComment&comment=4329004'>More sharing options...
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CatWorthy Posted December 9, 2021 Share #2 Posted December 9, 2021 May I suggest you use a different word rather than "variant" when referring to this camera? 😅 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenTanaka Posted December 9, 2021 Share #3 Posted December 9, 2021 If I was buying mine new I might very well bite on this. I really doubt the Kevlar finish will stop any bullets but its plaid texture might actually be a bit grippier when wet than the grain of the standard body wrap. (And lord knows this camera can use all the grip it can get!) Still, more inconspicuous...really? Nothing says "inconspicuous" like carrying a green plaid camera around! 🤣 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted December 9, 2021 Share #4 Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, KenTanaka said: If I was buying mine new I might very well bite on this. I really doubt the Kevlar finish will stop any bullets but its plaid texture might actually be a bit grippier when wet than the grain of the standard body wrap. (And lord knows this camera can use all the grip it can get!) Still, more inconspicuous...really? Nothing says "inconspicuous" like carrying a green plaid camera around! 🤣 Hah. If it's like the M10 Reporter, the Kevlar cladding is matte black in real life, and there is no sheen or reflection like is shown in those renderings. I sold the regular Q2 right away because I couldn't get past the semi-gloss black finish that easily shows fingerprints and smudges. This edition is going to be perfect, and mine should be here tomorrow. For those that are familiar with my report of the M10 Reporter's Kevlar cladding getting "rough" or "fuzzy" with use, seems like Leica is framing this as a feature rather than a defect It's not going to bother me on the Q2 because the cladding is tucked in at the edges permanently, whereas the M10's Kevlar had an exposed cut where the baseplate came off, and that edge would get somewhat frayed with use. In any case, the Kevlar cladding is extremely grippy – feels like it literally grips at your fingerprints – the closest thing I can think of to describe the grip texture would be a soft-feeling steel wool pad. 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! Edited December 9, 2021 by hdmesa 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/327329-now-available-leica-q2-reporter-ultra-robust-product-variant-with-kevlar-armour/?do=findComment&comment=4329251'>More sharing options...
nwphil Posted December 9, 2021 Share #5 Posted December 9, 2021 not sold about this shade of green. The monochrome should have remained all black imo, but it's not like I am in the market for special editions anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted December 9, 2021 Share #6 Posted December 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, nwphil said: not sold about this shade of green. The monochrome should have remained all black imo, but it's not like I am in the market for special editions anyway The Kevlar fades to green after enough exposure to UV light, so it wouldn't stay all-black. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted December 9, 2021 Share #7 Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) This is a great looking camera - if it was a Monochrom Reporter, I'd want one. I'm going to stick with my plain old Q2, though. Edited December 9, 2021 by Herr Barnack 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
overexposed Posted December 10, 2021 Share #8 Posted December 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Herr Barnack said: This is a great looking camera - if it was a Monochrom Reporter, I'd want one. I'm going to stick with my plain old Q2, though. i read somewhere else the Q2 reporter monochrom comes early next year 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted December 10, 2021 Share #9 Posted December 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, overexposed said: i read somewhere else the Q2 reporter monochrom comes early next year March 2022 per Leica's webpage for the Q2/Q2M Reporter. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwphil Posted December 10, 2021 Share #10 Posted December 10, 2021 5 hours ago, hdmesa said: The Kevlar fades to green after enough exposure to UV light, so it wouldn't stay all-black. that's news to me - who knew that Leica designers could be that smart😜 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexS Posted December 10, 2021 Share #11 Posted December 10, 2021 This one fits beautiful in the Q2 protector..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted December 10, 2021 Share #12 Posted December 10, 2021 Not sure I like the idea of a material with a texture like wire wool that raises after use and wear. I would worry about tiny debris penetrating my skin, as sometimes happens with wire wool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandLeica Posted December 10, 2021 Share #13 Posted December 10, 2021 16 hours ago, CatWorthy said: May I suggest you use a different word rather than "variant" when referring to this camera? 😅 Just was well this Q 'variant' has a Summilux lens and not one ending in 'Cron'! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorsk81 Posted December 10, 2021 Share #14 Posted December 10, 2021 Mine arrived yesterday. Definitely feeling has nothing to do with wire wool. Nothing penetrate in the skin. 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! 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/327329-now-available-leica-q2-reporter-ultra-robust-product-variant-with-kevlar-armour/?do=findComment&comment=4329740'>More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted December 10, 2021 Share #15 Posted December 10, 2021 6 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: Not sure I like the idea of a material with a texture like wire wool that raises after use and wear. I would worry about tiny debris penetrating my skin, as sometimes happens with wire wool. It's fabric, and it's soft. It just has an insane gripping ability, and wire wool is the only thing I could think of that grabs at your fingertips like that. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted December 10, 2021 Share #16 Posted December 10, 2021 6 hours ago, LexS said: This one fits beautiful in the Q2 protector..... I wouldn't use a case on it since that will make the Kevlar fade at different rates – like a bad tan line 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted December 10, 2021 Share #17 Posted December 10, 2021 vor 18 Minuten schrieb dorsk81: Mine arrived yesterday. Definitely feeling has nothing to do with wire wool. Nothing penetrate in the skin. 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! How you like it having it in hands in "real". does the color look like on the images. Does this look like the military green Ms or different? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorsk81 Posted December 10, 2021 Share #18 Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, tom0511 said: How you like it having it in hands in "real". does the color look like on the images. Does this look like the military green Ms or different? Color is exactly as on my picture, sort of military green. In hands the feeling is pretty soft and grippy. Edited December 10, 2021 by dorsk81 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenTanaka Posted December 10, 2021 Share #19 Posted December 10, 2021 Thank you for posting the photo. It gives us a much better idea of how this camera -actually- looks and of the texture of that Kevlar cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted December 11, 2021 Share #20 Posted December 11, 2021 17 hours ago, KenTanaka said: Thank you for posting the photo. It gives us a much better idea of how this camera -actually- looks and of the texture of that Kevlar cover. Something interesting is the green paint has more texture to it than the M10 Reporter I had. It’s a really good match to the grip of the Kevlar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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