Huss Posted September 21, 2022 Share #21 Posted September 21, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 24 minutes ago, Stuart Richardson said: Seal has been a big Leica user and supporter for years, and taken part in Leica events. I will grant that it seems very out of left field if you aren’t aware of that fact, however. "Crazy" was one of Seal's biggest hits... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 Hi Huss, Take a look here Special Model Leica Q2 "Dawn" by Seal. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
grahamc Posted September 22, 2022 Share #22 Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Simone_DF said: OMG, this manages to be even more ugly and tacky than the atrocious M10 Lenny Kravitz edition! I feel that Seal may need to buy all 500 of these. That’s one for every time he repeated the line “kissed by a rose” during a 20min jam rendition I was unfortunate enough to witness 5 hours ago, earleygallery said: I think the problem with this one is that others will naturally think you are a massive fan of his music. True. That’d be embarrassing Edited September 22, 2022 by grahamc 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted September 22, 2022 Share #23 Posted September 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Stuart Richardson said: Seal has been a big Leica user and supporter for years, and taken part in Leica events. Yah, Seal opened for Leica at the 2012 photokina. I think he might have been a forum poster briefly around that time as well - Andreas would know. https://www.fdtimes.com/2012/09/17/seal-and-leica/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted September 22, 2022 Share #24 Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) I think Leica missed an opportunity to better weather Seal the special edition (sorry, couldn't resist)... Edited September 22, 2022 by logan2z 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted September 22, 2022 Share #25 Posted September 22, 2022 What’s the premium for this leatherette? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2022 Share #26 Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, rramesh said: What’s the premium for this leatherette? In the UK £500, USA $200. Not sure in your neck of the woods. Edited September 22, 2022 by OThomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 22, 2022 Share #27 Posted September 22, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 7 hours ago, adan said: Yah, Seal opened for Leica at the 2012 photokina. I think he might have been a forum poster briefly around that time as well - Andreas would know. https://www.fdtimes.com/2012/09/17/seal-and-leica/ He certainly was on here - can't remember is user name and if he still is here, but I do remember is very ranty post in response to some people's comments about Leica using 'celebs' for promotion. Something along the lines of Leica being a product for rich people and if anyone has a problem with that they should do one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 22, 2022 Share #28 Posted September 22, 2022 9 hours ago, adan said: Yah, Seal opened for Leica at the 2012 photokina. I think he might have been a forum poster briefly around that time as well - Andreas would know. https://www.fdtimes.com/2012/09/17/seal-and-leica/ He was a member here at around that time and I saw him at that event in Koln. He was good. (X1 photo) 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! 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/336735-special-model-leica-q2-dawn-by-seal/?do=findComment&comment=4514235'>More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted September 22, 2022 Share #29 Posted September 22, 2022 On 9/21/2022 at 10:47 AM, OThomas said: Me too, as did probably everyone on Leica’s mailing list. I did not receive that email Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2022 Share #30 Posted September 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, prk60091 said: I did not receive that email That’s why I said … Quote probably everyone Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted September 23, 2022 Share #31 Posted September 23, 2022 On 9/21/2022 at 11:56 PM, Overgaard said: Tough crown. I actually think the Reporter, the Dawn and the Greg Williams are all three nicely made special editions. The 007 edition I think it a bit kitch. The 007 is now being offered for 11000 euro secondhand, unused, in a leica shop. Now, I don’t know how much was the price new, but if it is the same as Greg’s and Seals, it might have been a good investment Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted September 25, 2022 Share #32 Posted September 25, 2022 (edited) https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/go-faster.html "Any peripheral and pointless device which is added to a product to make it appear to perform better." Edited September 25, 2022 by viramati Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkA Posted September 25, 2022 Share #33 Posted September 25, 2022 I hope one day Leica will create a special edition for a female photographer, who made its way through the tough field of reportage photography. There is currently a trend of acknowledging photographers who are mostly photographing their own celebrity life. While they do this very well, Andy Summers really captured the life of The Police well and set the stage for Lenny and Seal, they also benefited a lot from their status in getting their work seen. But I think that may be the direction that Leica wants to position its products. Somewhere in between art, fashion, music, movies and the celebrities. There are a lot of Leica photographing celebrities, like Brad Pitt, Thomas Kretschmann, Dakota Fanning, etc. I wish the next special edition would go to a female photographer (I don't think their is even a female celebrity special edition yet) who tells new, amazing visual stories through a camera and who has built a career on that. D!RK Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef Posted September 25, 2022 Share #34 Posted September 25, 2022 On 9/21/2022 at 4:28 PM, OThomas said: You’d be lucky to see one in the flesh, so to speak. If you’re not already aboard the band wagon you’ve probably missed it. I’d just stick to the non-special limited edition Q2, apart from the £500 extra tartness it wouldn’t be any different. On 9/21/2022 at 2:27 PM, LUF Admin said: 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 Camera introduces a Leica Q2 special edition model: The Leica Q2 "Dawn" by Seal is limited to 500 pieces, will cost € 6,350 and is available now. Leica Camera Debuts Special Edition Camera in Collaboration with Seal Inspired by iconic song lyrics, Leica Q2 “Dawn” by Seal embodies the visual poetry of light. Wetzlar, 21st September 2022. Leica Camera AG unveils the Leica Q2 “Dawn” special edition camera set, designed by Seal, singer, Grammy award-winner and photographer. Paying homage to the soulful lyrics of Seal’s songs, the special edition set celebrates the human connection in the art of making a photograph, shining light on the subjects of a frame – while painting unique perspectives for the artist behind the lens. The Leica Q2 “Dawn” camera’s exquisite, Japanese woven fabric covering is crafted to ensure each of the 500 cameras in the edition is one of a kind. Drawing inspiration from the golden glow of sunrise and the dance between light and shadow, this set is further accentuated by an exclusive scarf, featuring Seal’s handwritten lyrics. The Japanese term “komorebi” inspired the covering of the special edition, describing the transparency and interplay of light which occurs when sunlight falls through the tree canopy. The fabric covering, produced by the Japanese brand Hosoo, is marked as a milestone in the art of weaving, with an innovative process using black thread (93 percent polyester) and gold- coloured Japanese paper (7 percent washi).In tune with his music, Seal’s photography evokes emotion, shining light on the beauty and humanity of the moment – aligning with the aesthetic philosophy of the limited edition set. The limited edition scarf featured in the Q2 “Dawn” by Seal set is designed by multimedia artist Annina Roescheisen, who interprets Seal’s lyrics through gold elements on a black background, further exemplifying the impact of light emerging through darkness. The scarf was developed by New York fashion label rag & bone, and produced in Italy. A white variation of the scarf, sold separately from the camera set, will be available in select Leica Stores. The set is accompanied by a rope strap, adorned with the handwritten lyric “you became the light on the dark side of me” taken from the song Kiss from a Rose. In addition to the unique iridescent fabric, the Q2 “Dawn” by Seal camera features a black Leica logo, Seal’s engraved signature, and the edition number. The launch of the edition is marked by Seal’s photography exhibition at the Leica Gallery Los Angeles, on view from 21st September to 31st October 2022. Also featured in the exhibition are works by Annina Roescheisen. The technical features of the Q2 “Dawn” by Seal are identical to the serial production model, with a 47.3 megapixel, full-frame sensor and the fast Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. lens. The Leica Q2’s sensor allows a dynamic range of 14 f-stops (at ISO 100) and a colour depth of 14 bits. The camera stores the images in DNG and/or JPEG format, the 4K videos with 30 or 24 frames per second (fps), Cinema 4K films with 24 fps, and full HD recordings with up to 120 fps. Using the digital zoom, photographers are able to extend the 28 mm focal length (47 megapixels) to 35 mm (30 MP), 50 mm (15 MP) and 75 mm (7 MP). The Q2 “Dawn” by Seal is limited to 500 units. It is available worldwide at Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store and authorized dealers. Has it come to this?? Honestly.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef Posted September 25, 2022 Share #35 Posted September 25, 2022 7 hours ago, viramati said: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/go-faster.html "Any peripheral and pointless device which is added to a product to make it appear to perform better." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted September 26, 2022 Share #36 Posted September 26, 2022 I quite like the scarf 🙂 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted September 27, 2022 Share #37 Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) 🙄 The Seaal Q2 is about as high speed, low drag as a 100 pound blacksmith's anvil. Edited September 27, 2022 by Herr Barnack Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted September 27, 2022 Share #38 Posted September 27, 2022 On 9/25/2022 at 3:19 PM, DirkA said: I hope one day Leica will create a special edition for a female photographer, who made its way through the tough field of reportage photography. There is currently a trend of acknowledging photographers who are mostly photographing their own celebrity life. While they do this very well, Andy Summers really captured the life of The Police well and set the stage for Lenny and Seal, they also benefited a lot from their status in getting their work seen. But I think that may be the direction that Leica wants to position its products. Somewhere in between art, fashion, music, movies and the celebrities. There are a lot of Leica photographing celebrities, like Brad Pitt, Thomas Kretschmann, Dakota Fanning, etc. I wish the next special edition would go to a female photographer (I don't think their is even a female celebrity special edition yet) who tells new, amazing visual stories through a camera and who has built a career on that. D!RK We need a QEII edition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAG Posted September 27, 2022 Share #39 Posted September 27, 2022 It strikes me that there are broadly two types of people who have Leica cameras: Those who use the camera knowing that they have a well built, high spec, flexible camera; and, Those who have been told that it is expensive and want to show off their latest fashion accessory to whoever they think is important to them. Oh, and it also pictures as well. To me, a camera with a black body (shows up less in reflections and is less conspicuous) that is small but highly functional is what I need and have. I didn't want the neck strap to have Leica written on it so I don't use it. The only thing that tells anybody what 'brand' it is, is the red dot. To most people, they don't know what that is and that suits me fine. To those who do, We can engage in a conversation that is really photography for photographers (bores my wife sh***ess). Somebody who needs to have something fancy and non-functional on the outside isn't really giving photography a very high priority. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted September 27, 2022 Share #40 Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, LocalHero1953 said: We need a QEII edition. We really don't. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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