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Why you maybe shouldn't buy a Leica Q3.

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A few weeks back I made a video about the newly released Leica Q3 and I told you that I picked one up myself. In today's video I want to explain to you why I did it and I want to give you my opinion why you maybe shouldn't get one. Nothing wrong with the camera but don't get one for the wrong reasons.

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20 Comments

@artphototech 3 years ago (edited)

I have no business watching this video with my peasant-like budget 😅

@A1000Truths 3 years ago

Love the Q2 Reporter. Won’t be upgrading any time soon.

@Muchtoobizy 2 years ago

I will upgrade my Q2 for a Q3 when I can get one, mainly for the improved AF and low-light performance. However that chunky, protruding flip screen looks terrible. Fuji nailed flip screen design with the beautiful flush one on the X100v and Leica should have followed suit,

@autistic_bruv 3 years ago

1:34 instantly recognized Saint Petersburg and Vosstaniya sqaure bus stop on Nevsky prospekt :)

@SunshineHB 3 years ago (edited)

I’m still in love with my Q2. I waited until it was fully developed firmware wise and also available used, before upgrading from the original Q. I’m sure I’ll upgrade to the 3, in about 3 years from now. Btw, I have shot about 100000 photos between both cameras and they both still work. I have owned several M bodies as well and lenses from the 70s and have never had anything Leica branded break. You get what you pay for.

@victorcarmelo8606 3 years ago

Understandable personal view from a Pro photographer like yourself. As a hobby still photography I would be paying a huge amount of money for the video upgrade of the Q3 for little or no use ever. So my Q2 and I will enjoy a long future together, I hope! Thanks for the video, enjoyable as always.

@iLLWiLL173 3 years ago

I absolutely love my Q2 monochrome and the only reason I thought about switching was because of the autofocus...but when I thought about it more I realized I never had an issue with the AF on my Q2M...I've never had any issues with it period.(Knock on wood👊....I sincerely hope to keep my Q2M until I die and pass it down to my kids lol

@mauricerijnders3507 3 years ago

Love the image quality on the Q3. Absolutely stunning. Cropping no issue ✨👌🏼
Mine had bugs as well, freezing and weird behavior 🫣

@Yokaputza 3 years ago (edited)

Q 116 User here. I bought a used, completely refurbished this year Q instead of the Q2 or Q3 and I feel good about it. I tried the 3 out but it seemed not only for the screen, but in general the quality and the haptic of the materials didn't match what I was used from the original Q. It seems that Leica had to downgrade in this terms. The buttons felt plastic-ish "cheap". I think the original Q will actually - over time - will go up in value like a air cooled Porsche. Great video, very honest and authentic. - btw I am actually looking into getting a Q2 Mono as a companion for street photography alongside the Q.

@GastonShutters 3 years ago

Thanks for the great video.
This is my personal feedback
I own the Q2 and sold it and got the Q3. The upgrades on the Q3 are not light in my opinion. The screen is one of the things that won’t me over. Throwing myself on the floor to get a shot is no longer needed. The faster AF is much better and I get to mail almost every shot. Being able to charge the camera is something that makes packing when traveling a lot better. I have forgot the charger in my Q2 during a trip which render my camera unusable. Better DR is always welcome. I just wish they didn’t bump the resolution that much more. But again storage is not much of a problem these days. I say that if you have the budget and you own non of them go with the Q3 but like you said the Q2 use is a great deal and I might pick a monochrome Q2.

Thank you again.

@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel 3 years ago

I have a M11 and honestly I would not buy a Leica anymore because of all the unreliability. the M11 does not run without freezes until now and when I hear that the Q3 also has such freezes I would slowly really take distance from leica.

@koobs4549 3 years ago

I’ve been wanting an X100V but can’t bring myself to pay over MSRP for a used one. I decided not to wait anymore, I have a bunch of Canon gear that I’m not shooting. It’s time to trade it in & pick up a Q2 now that the prices are coming down.

@savrah 3 years ago

I just purchased q3 and been using it for few days. The user experience and quality is topnotch. And makes my fuji x100f looking like a toy…overall this is a super premium piece of tech, get it if you can afford, you wont regret.

@Missmydogs 3 years ago

I love my Q2, the primary attraction of Q3 is the tilt screen to shoot lower position which I shoot a lot. The other new features are fine but not must have.

@bushbeatnik4480 2 years ago

I am going to go out asap and buy another Q2 while they are still around and just park the box in a closet so when my daily driver Q2 dies, I will have another one new and ready to go. Prolly should by an M11 though. I am sure the 12 will have a flippy screen as well and video LOL. Maybe you get a free watch with purchase? RIP Leica. Thankfully my M6 from 91 still works after all these years of abuse.. actually the rangefinder need re-calibrating....again. Thanks for the vid

@stanb.5261 3 years ago

I picked up a Ex Cond Q for half price (only way i could afford) and absolutely love using it... Although truth be told, if I had to pick between it and my GR, the latter would win out. The Q
is a joy to use and has (slightly) better image quality, but the GR is just indispensable in everyday situations, and then some!

@mikefoster6018 1 year ago (edited)

Reviews suggest it seems to have some odd quirks. Maximum 1/2000 shutter speed (which could force narrow aperture in bright weather), no back button autofocus option, a lot of electronic rolling shutter, no phase detect therefore middling continuous autofocus etc.

@JeffJacquesmd 3 years ago

I have the Q2 and deeply enjoy using it, i'll consider upgrading to the Q3 Reporter or Q3-P
Very good overview and comparison
Cheers

@RS-Amsterdam 3 years ago

Hi Robin, good video though ...
I shoot a Q too (P), bought mine when the Q2 was already available but I see no need for the extra MP's and I shoot in the dark and I rather have better low light performance.
24 MP is more than enough, claims that it would be easier for editing is all BS, what's there to edit, just take better pictures.
So up-till now I agree with you.
However, the sensor of the Q3 is so much better, but I stick to the fact that 60 MP is far beyond what you need.
Now with that new sensor you can switch to 36 MP and 18 MP, and that is NOT a crop, the pixel are rearranged and setting it to 36 MP gives the best results and gives you another stop of dynamic range.
Mathphotographer from Zurich has some great videos explaining the power of the sensor with examples and calculations for the die hards and how to set up your Q3 for the best experience.
Sorry to say but I am going to swap my Q-P for a Q3 soon.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts

@JS-shim 3 years ago

I upgraded from the Q2. I am finding the AF only a minor upgrade. My major issue is the way the picture in the live view changes when the shutter is half depressed. The exposure suddenly becomes completely different. This is noticeable in dark environments. I will reserve my judgement until the firmware upgrades come through. For Q2 owners I would suggest wait until a Q4.