Adding Leica Q3 to my Nikon Lineup
Oct 4, 2023 10:45:03 #
Robertl594 wrote:
I hear you very well. Will be a very different experience for me. As a great friend and photographer said to me, if you don’t have it, you can’t use it. 😂
If I were coerced into working with a single FL with no possible alternate choices, the 28/1.7 on the Q3 would be rather appealing.
Obviously, not one FL does everything but 28 or 35 has always proven to be the very most useful general purpose choice (see attached).
This tiny 25mm is called the Snapshot Skopar, actually engraved as such right into the metal.
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Oct 4, 2023 12:23:33 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
I have not personally used any of the Leica cameras. I had an opportunity during a workshop in Death Valley so see some images produced by the Q2 Monochrome kit. They were astounding. It has peaked my interest in a monochrome only camera.
Oct 4, 2023 12:56:02 #
I have been thinking bout doing this very thing, so I will look forward to your experience with the Q3
Oct 4, 2023 13:30:36 #
Miamark
Loc: Florida
I think that you will enjoy the Q3. I used to be a Nikon user for over fifty years, I shoot with a Leica M10R, and primarily use a 35mm summicron. If you shoot street photography, the Q3 is a great choice. A major advantage of the Q3 is that it has autofocus, which the M Cameras lack. As I get older, autofocus would be a great help to me. I look forward to seeing some of your pix from the new camera. You cannot beat Leica optics.
Oct 4, 2023 19:22:47 #
The Q3 is a photo kit in the box. The 60+ meg censor allows the Q3 to present three different frame lines to simulate other lenses. Sure, they only use portions of the sensor but still large enough for bigger prints. Query Q3 on you tube and you’ll have enough “expert” opinions to make your heD swirl. Thumb rest makes sense, so does the half case. Top off your purchases with the $1000’oberwerth leather case made for the Q3 and you’re good for two or three years until the Q4.
Oct 4, 2023 21:40:53 #
Robertl594 wrote:
Good point however, the Q3 is a fixed lens. Can't remove it. That's why I'm buying it.
It’s a “fixed” lens on a 60 MP camera and you can electronically “zoom” (i.e., crop) from 28mm to 35, 50, 75 or 90mm. Even at 90mm there’s still plenty of pixels tp play with.
That’s why it’s my preferred travel camera. A single, high quality Leica lens with lots of versatility.
Oct 4, 2023 23:56:39 #
Miamark
Loc: Florida
jwreed50 wrote:
It’s a “fixed” lens on a 60 MP camera and you can electronically “zoom” (i.e., crop) from 28mm to 35, 50, 75 or 90mm. Even at 90mm there’s still plenty of pixels tp play with.
That’s why it’s my preferred travel camera. A single, high quality Leica lens with lots of versatility.
That’s why it’s my preferred travel camera. A single, high quality Leica lens with lots of versatility.
A very good source for Leica information is the Red Dot Forum on YouTube. David Farkas and Josh Lehrer of the Leica Store in Miami have excellent presentations without a sales pitch. You can find information about the Q3 and other Leica cameras on their channel. Keep in mind that when you electronically “zoom”, you are just cropping the frame and not getting the true perspective of a 35, 50, 75 or 90 mm lens. That said, the Q cameras are great. If you were to buy an M11 or M10R as I did (used) you would have a larger hole in your wallet if you were to try to duplicate those focal lengths. (I only shoot with a 35 and a 90 on my M10R). Enjoy the camera and share your pictures with us.
Oct 5, 2023 06:48:21 #
Tdearing
Loc: Rockport, TX
You are going to have so much fun with your new photographic weapon out there, please share some of your captures with the class.
Oct 5, 2023 07:04:00 #
Robertl594 wrote:
I have been a Nikonite for over 50 years with one ... (show quote)
My "PhotoBudget" is very different to yours, but I recently swapped all my Panny kit for a Leica D-Lux 109, which has a 3xZoom fixed lens. and although the sensor is 17mpx, the optical 3xZoom makes up for lack of pixels. I've been a M4/3 photographer for 15 years, and this Leica lets me continue to shoot in that format. So far I have no regrets for the refreshing change (i.e. one camera in wax-jack pocket). The lens is magic - as i'm certain yours will be, and I think you'll soon be leaving the Nikons at home.
Best, Del.
Oct 5, 2023 08:20:37 #
It's interesting that nobody commented on my "pet peeve" with the point of focus moving around. It's the only thing I don't like about the Q2M...
Is there a fix that I don't know about?
Is there a fix that I don't know about?
Oct 5, 2023 08:30:34 #
I've got almost all of the Nikons (227) and i hope to find a Leica inexpensive to put in the case!! 
Oct 5, 2023 09:56:39 #
I order one from B$H 4 months ago and I am still on the wait list. Where did you find one available?
Oct 5, 2023 11:22:50 #
tradio wrote:
It's interesting that nobody commented on my "pet peeve" with the point of focus moving around. It's the only thing I don't like about the Q2M...
Is there a fix that I don't know about?
Is there a fix that I don't know about?
I don’t know of any. I looked at the Q2M manual on line and couldn’t find anything. Sorry.
Have you contacted Leica USA about suggestions?
Oct 5, 2023 11:42:32 #
tradio wrote:
It's interesting that nobody commented on my "pet peeve" with the point of focus moving around. It's the only thing I don't like about the Q2M...
Is there a fix that I don't know about?
Is there a fix that I don't know about?
I just found this https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4599773 Reading through the comments, it seems that you double tap the rear screen to center.
Oct 5, 2023 13:18:12 #
Mac wrote:
I just found this https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4599773 Reading through the comments, it seems that you double tap the rear screen to center.
Yep, that will center it but if you carry the camera around while it's on, the four way arrow wheel will get bumped and it moves the center focus point. If you don't check it, you'll find your focus is somewhere other than where you want it.
It would be nice to disable the rotator wheel so your focus point doesn't get jostled off center.
I just thought there would be more Q users complaining about this...
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