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Leica Q2 Reporter: Ultra-robust product variant with Kevlar armour

Posted on December 09, 2021 - By Leica
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Leica Q2 Reporter: Ultra-robust product variant with Kevlar armour
Leica Q2 Reporter: Ultra-robust product variant with Kevlar armour
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.

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Leica Q2 Reporter: Ultra-robust product variant with Kevlar armour><br

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.

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Leica Q2 Reporter: Ultra-robust product variant with Kevlar armour><br

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.

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The Leica Q2 Reporter is now available at specialist retailers.
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