Leica pays homage to two Hollywood greats with the limited-edition Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams.
Say what you like about the many men who have played James Bond through the decades – no one had quite the impact on the franchise as Daniel Craig. The grit, the steely determination, the school boy charm all came together to breath life into what was becoming an increasingly slapstickish spy, surrounded by an equally unbelievable cast of would-be heroes and villains.
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Now, as Craig’s chapter of the James Bond saga draws to an end – and many a tear has been shed since that announcement – Germany camera brand Leica pays tribute to his contribution to Hollywood, as well as that of photographer Greg Williams with the limited-edition Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams.
The exclusive edition has been created in close collaboration with award-winning actor Craig and renowned British photographer Greg Williams, acclaimed for capturing iconic Hollywood moments in his authentic style. Greg has photographed Daniel Craig’s Bond since he first stepped into the role, creating behind-the-scenes books and special shoots as well as many of the Daniel Craig film posters. Both Craig and Williams have a common passion for photography and are both avid fans of the Leica brand, making this an obvious collaboration for the pair.
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While the Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams corresponds technically to the Leica Q2, subtle accents stand it apart, including engravings on the camera and lens in gold paint, and, in a first, the name and sequential serial number, which has been laser engraved under the glass cover of the camera display. Another very particular feature concerns the traditional Leica logo: on the Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams, the red dot with Leica lettering has been replaced with a black dot and gold lettering for the first time ever, making the camera uniquely distinctive.
The Q2’s carrier strap is made of top-quality, vegetable-dyed Nappa leather that is embossed with the Leica logo and has eyelets that are gilded. The same leather, embossed with an elegant diamond pattern, is also used for the camera covering.
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Limited to just 750 units, each camera, with accessories, comes in a specially designed, hinged-lid presentation box with gold lettering and a black silk lining.
We know Bond would approve.
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