This Leica Q in Carbon Fiber Is One of the Brand's Rarest Special Editions Yet
Exclusive to the Japanese market as well.
Leica’s highly coveted cameras are well regarded as the perfect “capture the defining moment” camera, while mixing in luxury, sophistication and ease of use into the mix. Enter the Leica Q Carbon Special Edition, which was released in Japan on November 23. The leatherette camera wrap around the standard Q Typ 116 has been replaced by an eye-catching strip of “real soft carbon” — as translated — which is a special processed textile that requires the intricate weave and geometry of fiber for maximum durability. Camera spec-wise, nothing has changed off the Typ 116; the system still features a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, a 28mm Summilux ASPH lens at f/1.7, built-in EVF, touch screen rear panel and more.
Limited to only 30 units in Japan exclusively, the Leica Q Carbon Special Edition retails for ¥658,800 JPY (or approximately $5,800 USD) at select retailers including Isetan Shinjuku.
