When Leica Met Bond

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There’s something quite special about being invited to a red carpet event in the heart of London. Even more so when it’s in celebration of one of the most eagerly anticipated films to date. Originally slated to release in November 2019, the departure of Danny Boyle and emergence of Covid-19 meant Bond fans around the world had to wait the best part of two years for Daniel Craig’s last outing as the famed 007. The best things, as the old adage goes, come to those who wait, and the time has finally arrived. To celebrate, Leica Camera have unveiled a new ‘007 Edition’ Q2.

Jeremy Hackett photographed by Luke Alland at the Leica x 007 event in London.

The camera, limited to 250 pieces, exudes the same understated elegance associated with Mr. Bond, and is marked by Leica’s signature minimalist design. The special edition Q2 features the iconic 007 logo on the deck cap, and the famous gun barrel design on the lens cap. Each camera is individually numbered, making this Q2 a collector’s item and then some.