Q3

TLDR version: I own both. Buy the Q3 43, it costs more but that’s because it’s much, much better. I wanted a decent quality, carry everywhere camera - better image quality and better ergonomics than an iPhone but lighter than a Z8 with lens. I’d previously had an X100T, but had never really got on w

Two things really. in a world where everything is made to the cheapest possible standards, everything breaks quickly, everything is getting smaller etc, I always seek out proper, made to last, well built items. I just love the robustness, weight, quality and care taken on Leica cameras. the experien

To be fair, the S9 didn't get the love it deserved. It's really an amazing camera, not perfect, but still amazing. I mean, it's really small, and on the video side, with a dummy battery in room temperature around 22 °C, I could record 1h20 in 6k open gate. Considering the size of the camera and the

It is technically cheaper than the Q3, but for a bit more money you'd get a Leica. Say what you want about them, but they are definitely a luxury brand with luxury build quality, looks and a certain brand cachet. And Leica glass. And Leica color science.

Check out what used cameras Map and Kitamura Camera have on offer. I wouldn’t buy at the Leica official store in Tokyo as it’s a pricey place. I travel often with a Q2 and thing the size is quite good for every day carry. Also the weather sealing is helpful / reassuring for travel. The big sensor is

I have a Q3 43 and an X100V (and had a X100F). The X100 I will happy take to party and snap away (flash or no flash), not worrying about what happens to the camera. It is great at what it does, with the best natural skin tones of any camera I have owned and used (and that is a lot!). I don't use the

I had the Q3 43 for about two weeks and really wanted to love it, but it ended up overlapping too much with my Sony A7CR + 35mm GM. The Q3 43 is beautiful and the files are great, but the Sony often felt faster, more flexible, and honestly sometimes even like the better tool for the same kind of pho

Sorry to hear about your unemployment. However, congrats on the new camera. The Q3 28 is amazing. Welcome to the Leica cult.

X100vi is nice but it’s limited to f3 depth of field in full frame equivalent, feels more plasticky. Autofocus is just ok. You can mimic their film sims post process if you shoot raw. If you want set it and forget it autofocus and 35mm look at the Sony rx1riii. If you want better sensor go m10r or m

Leica still uses the exact same lens on the Q3. That's kinda all you need to know. The body attached to it is very capable and still feels premium by today's standards. The color is frankly exceptional. Still my favorite color science in any camera I've ever used. Downsides are there too though. It'