Leica Launches Camera With Kevlar ‘Body Armor’ To Protect Against Hazards
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Leica has finally launched the highly-anticipated Q2 Reporter, a new camera that boasts a customized exterior able to withstand the rugged terrains explored by reporters and photojournalists.
While the camera is functionally identical to the standard Q2, the model has a Kevlar “body armor” in place of its usual leather trim, “offering maximum precision and reliability even in the most adverse conditions.”
The black kevlar, which is said to protect the camera from mechanical, chemical, or thermal hazards, is paired with a matte army green finish which is both scratch and abrasion resistant.
“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 fibers become slightly more raised over time, which further improves the photographer’s grip on the camera,” says Leica.
According to PetaPixel, the Q2 reporter features a 47.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with a fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens—the same as what’s used in the standard edition of the camera.
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Plus, 30-megapixel images can be captured with a 35mm field of view, 15-megapixel images with a 50mm field of view, and 7-megapixel images with a 75mm field of view.
Similar to the other models in its collection, the camera is powered by Leica’s Maestro II image processor, which is known for its smooth color and tonal rendering, 13-stop dynamic range, minimal noise, and ISO range of 50 to 50,000.
High-speed photographers will be glad to know it can shoot up to 10 frames per second at full resolution, using a contrast-based 49-area autofocus and mechanical shutter.
If you’re more interested in its video capabilities, the camera allows for DCI 4K at up to 24 frames per second, UHD 4K at up to 30 frames per second, and Full HD at up to 120 frames per second for crisp, high-definition shots.
The Leica Q2 Reporter will retail at US$5,995, with a monochrome version expected for March 2022.
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[via PetaPixel, images via Leica]
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