LUF Admin Posted March 30, 2023 Share #1 Posted March 30, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leica is introducing a new special edition with the Leica Q2 | Disney "100 Years of Wonder ". Limited to 500 sets, it will be on sale from April and is expected to cost €6,200. Small punch line - on our own behalf. Exactly 10 years ago (April 1, 2013), we already predicted the cooperation between Leica and Disney: https://web.archive.org/web/20130404030556/http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-news/2013/04/leica-camera-sold-us-company/ Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Wonder” 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! For over 100 years, Leica has been developing precise optical instruments which have revolutionised the world of imaging many times over. The perfect choice for creative people, particularly those who work with images. And therefore, the perfect collaboration for Walt Disney, who 100 years ago started to bring his vision and passion to animated filmmaking. Disney has been creating sophisticated cartoon storyboards using Leica (then called Leitz) cameras and projectors since the very early days of animation. To mark the anniversary of the film studios, Disney and Leica are now unveiling the closely guarded secret of their groundbreaking collaboration – the special limited-edition Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Wonder”. Disney dramatically changed the techniques of animated filmmaking thanks to the innovative Leica instruments of the time – and did so with such lasting effect that the term “Leica Reel” was coined during this period. “Leica Reels” are made from animated stills run on 35mm film projections. In this advanced process, the preliminary artwork is aligned with a soundtrack using combined techniques to get a very precise sense of the pace of a sequence. The design applied to the special edition of the Leica Q2 camera dates back to a model sheet created in 1937 by one of Walt Disney Studio’s noted animators, Don Towsley. In addition, a Mickey Mouse print adorns the camera’s top plate. The special edition also includes a protective dust bag with matching original Disney graphics and a special rope strap. The Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Wonder” reveals an evocative imagination right at first glance: it is adorned with a very special material reminiscent of the tracing paper on which Disney’s creators penciled scenes and characters, which not only gives the camera a sophisticated aesthetic but also makes it even more interesting for amateur collectors. The special edition is limited to 500 sets worldwide and will be available globally at Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store and authorised dealers starting in April 2023. The recommended retail price will be 6,200 EUR incl. VAT. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! For over 100 years, Leica has been developing precise optical instruments which have revolutionised the world of imaging many times over. The perfect choice for creative people, particularly those who work with images. And therefore, the perfect collaboration for Walt Disney, who 100 years ago started to bring his vision and passion to animated filmmaking. Disney has been creating sophisticated cartoon storyboards using Leica (then called Leitz) cameras and projectors since the very early days of animation. To mark the anniversary of the film studios, Disney and Leica are now unveiling the closely guarded secret of their groundbreaking collaboration – the special limited-edition Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Wonder”. Disney dramatically changed the techniques of animated filmmaking thanks to the innovative Leica instruments of the time – and did so with such lasting effect that the term “Leica Reel” was coined during this period. “Leica Reels” are made from animated stills run on 35mm film projections. In this advanced process, the preliminary artwork is aligned with a soundtrack using combined techniques to get a very precise sense of the pace of a sequence. The design applied to the special edition of the Leica Q2 camera dates back to a model sheet created in 1937 by one of Walt Disney Studio’s noted animators, Don Towsley. In addition, a Mickey Mouse print adorns the camera’s top plate. The special edition also includes a protective dust bag with matching original Disney graphics and a special rope strap. The Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Wonder” reveals an evocative imagination right at first glance: it is adorned with a very special material reminiscent of the tracing paper on which Disney’s creators penciled scenes and characters, which not only gives the camera a sophisticated aesthetic but also makes it even more interesting for amateur collectors. The special edition is limited to 500 sets worldwide and will be available globally at Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store and authorised dealers starting in April 2023. The recommended retail price will be 6,200 EUR incl. VAT. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/374853-leica-q2-special-edition-disney-%E2%80%9C100-years-of-wonder%E2%80%9D/?do=findComment&comment=4739698'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 Hi LUF Admin, Take a look here Leica Q2 Special Edition: Disney “100 Years of Wonder”. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
AnikiMu Posted March 30, 2023 Share #2 Posted March 30, 2023 Nooooooooooo 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted March 30, 2023 Share #3 Posted March 30, 2023 Note the date!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeica Posted March 30, 2023 Share #4 Posted March 30, 2023 We'll have to wait until 2028 for the Steamboat Willie Centenary edition. This was Mickey's first screen appearance. William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted March 30, 2023 Share #5 Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Matlock said: Note the date!!! Available for pre-order 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! 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/374853-leica-q2-special-edition-disney-%E2%80%9C100-years-of-wonder%E2%80%9D/?do=findComment&comment=4739829'>More sharing options...
Huss Posted March 30, 2023 Share #6 Posted March 30, 2023 Why no Leica Hello Kitty? An official Hello Kitty Leica? That would sell like crazy in Asian countries. Not joking. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrell Gallery Posted March 30, 2023 Share #7 Posted March 30, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Meanwhile there are Germans laughing at people who pay more for this. 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted March 30, 2023 Share #8 Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) What's comical is joining the wait list... I can only imagine that the guys who come up with these LE ideas are partially paid in very high quality weed. Edited March 30, 2023 by Le Chef 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henning Posted March 30, 2023 Share #9 Posted March 30, 2023 Will Leica Miami be allowed to carry this? 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted March 30, 2023 Share #10 Posted March 30, 2023 I’m disappointed: being named Olaf, a “frozen” edition is what I hoped for… ⛄️ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigiPro Posted March 31, 2023 Share #11 Posted March 31, 2023 4 hours ago, henning said: Will Leica Miami be allowed to carry this? Already on their website. But we won’t get into the whole Florida thing 😆 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted March 31, 2023 Share #12 Posted March 31, 2023 15 hours ago, Huss said: Why no Leica Hello Kitty? An official Hello Kitty Leica? That would sell like crazy in Asian countries. Not joking. You're late, it was released in 2014. Leica + Hello Kitty + Playboy collaboration. 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! 1 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/374853-leica-q2-special-edition-disney-%E2%80%9C100-years-of-wonder%E2%80%9D/?do=findComment&comment=4740271'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 31, 2023 Share #13 Posted March 31, 2023 20 hours ago, LUF Admin said: Small punch line - on our own behalf. Exactly 10 years ago (April 1, 2013), we already predicted the cooperation between Leica and Disney: 🤣🤣 Close to the date again... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvE Posted March 31, 2023 Share #14 Posted March 31, 2023 15 hours ago, henning said: Will Leica Miami be allowed to carry this? I'm pretty sure that Ron de "Sanctimonious" will forbid it... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUF Admin Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share #15 Posted March 31, 2023 Can we please keep all political aspects aside? Thank you! 2 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted March 31, 2023 Share #16 Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) I want my Leicas in black paint whether it's glossy like the M10-R bp or matte like the finish on the M11. The silver versions are okay, along with Safari and Reporter versions. I don't want damn cartoon characters drawn on my cameras. I guess I'm just freaking weird. 🙄 Edited March 31, 2023 by Herr Barnack 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 31, 2023 Share #17 Posted March 31, 2023 Nobody is forcing you to buy a Mickey Mouse camera. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiefbergen Posted March 31, 2023 Share #18 Posted March 31, 2023 Highly embarrassing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 31, 2023 Share #19 Posted March 31, 2023 Not really. The use of duct and gaffer’s tape is a respected Leica custom. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ba Erv Posted March 31, 2023 Share #20 Posted March 31, 2023 I'm holding out for the Hello Kitty M11. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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