snr

Do any UHHers have experience with the Leica Q series auto-focus point and shoot? Help me make an educated decision to avoid an expensive mistake. Thanks!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Checkout:
https://craigmod.com/sputnik/leica_q/

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yes, that would be an expensive mistake. Try some reviews and comparisons.

(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

This camera was mentioned on this forum within the past couple of weeks ago. And the OP had a link with a lengthy review on the camera. And I mean it was indeed lengthy. I read half and quit reading. The high price is a factor too. Expensive, $4000+ is not affordable to many. Including me. But, we all know that Leica cameras are among the most expensive. For me, I'll have to settle for Panasonic/Lumix or Sony Compacts. They do very well, and are affordable. But if you can afford this Leica, buy it. But I don't think you'll see results that are far superior than other top brand cameras that cost far less. Good luck.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Yes, buy a Sony A6300 and take the $2500 you would have saved and go on a vacation. I have trouble imagining how a point and shoot camera is really worth $4200. It might be a $800 camera with $3400 in profit.

snr

Thanks for the referral. Reading the authors list of "quibbles" at the article's end tells me for $4,500 it shouldn't have those shortcomings. The fixed focal length, non-changeable, 28mm lens seriously limits my options.

snr

Thanks for the referral. The author's list of "quibbles" at article's end left me w/ the pinion that for $4,500 it shouldn't those shortcomings. 28mm fixed focal length, non-interchangeable lens seriously limits my options. You've helped me avoid an expensive mistake. Regards!

snr

Very well put. I appreciate your candor.

snr

Yes, I'm considering the Panasonic Lumix ZS100. It has a Leica zoom versus the Q's fixed 28mm lens. It shoots 4K UHD video and can be had for $700 w/ a 3 year warranty. Thanks for the referral to those other models. Regards!

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

I'm not looking for a Leica but I was curious so I read your link. Wow maybe I am looking for a Leica :) Great link!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

But it looks like the A6300 is a step above the Leica. It has interchangeable lenses!

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

Maybe it's worth another look. The 28 mm f 1.7 lens is not limiting- it's great for travel, most landscapes, street photography, cityscapes, etc. It's a fast lens which makes it a great low light lens. It's quite light and compact- easy to throw it in a small bag and carry all day/night. Not having to carry a bagful of lenses could be very liberating.

It records in Jpeg and DNG.

The camera is FULL FRAME- not a 1" or smaller sensor. Those that are comparing it to the Sony RX series and Panasonic with the small sensors are comparing apples to oranges. This is not a "point and shoot" camera. You are not limited to program mode!

Depending on what you want it for, it could be the perfect companion. If you were doing wildlife or birds you probably wouldn't be looking at this camera in the first place.

To me the most limiting factor is that it is not weather sealed. But that might not be a factor for you. It didn't seem to cause a problem for the first reviewer that had it in the field for 6 months under less than desirable conditions.

The second most limiting factor is the price. But if I had the funds I would seriously consider picking it up. Since you were considering it, I would assume (perhaps incorrectly) that you have the funds :)

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

It seems that the Sony RX1R is closer in design and, unfortunately, price. But there is something appealing to the simplicity of the design. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1190330-REG/sony_dscrx1rm2_b_cyber_shot_dsc_rx1r_ii_digital.html

William Royer Loc: Kansas

You are asking a question that has intrigued me for a while. I've never had the opportunity even to see the Q 'in the flesh', much less test it; but have read every review I can find on it. Am still seriously considering it. Aside from the price, the key stumbling blocks for me continues to be the limited flexibility because of fixed 28mm lens. That's not my usual 'go to' length, usually preferring longer or shorter. (Plus, I think all the zillion iPhone camera's in the world have that same perspective, and that bothers me a bit.) If the Q had greater resolution than 24mm, it'd be better for cropping to get a shorter perspective when desired; but, it doesn't. But, having said all that if I were still traveling extensively on business or other non-photography-specific purposes , it sounds like a fine camera and it'd be at the top of my list (or, better yet, an M10 with 2 lenses -- one on the camera and one in the pocket!). Just my $.02.

orguy

I have had the Q for 1-1/2 years. I've carried it all over the world and I love it. I came from using a Nikon DSLR with a few lenses and now use the Q exclusively as my travel and goto camera. It is light and portable - it is the best camera because it is the one that goes with me. I carry it far more than I did the Nikon kit for this reason. It is a JOY to use as all the reviews say - gives photography a newfound pleasure. The IQ is superb. Is the 28mm limiting? In a way, but I can say as a bottom line I get more and much better shots than I used to with the Nikon and all it's supposed flexibility. For street photography (see face focus) it is simply incredible - will bring out the HCB in you! I never use the Nikon stuff anymore, thoroughly am happy with the purchase. Yes, re-read the https://craigmod.com/sputnik/leica_q/ article. He sums it up well. Weather sealing? Never been a problem for me, go to the Leica forum and read that it is actually a very tough camera. HTH!