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Leica Q3 : Specifications and Opinions

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Leica Q3

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Boulangerie

sent on May 26, 2024

Pros: File quality, sensor, ergonomics, ease of use, lens, autofocus, use with flash

Cons: A "freeze" every now and then. A certain slowness in starting and starting from standby

Opinion: The qualities of the camera are known and punctually verified: construction, ergonomics, ease of use, lens, menu, app (not only for the Q3), autofocus, tilting screen (for me), very silent mechanical shutter. The first thing that struck me about the Q3, however, the one that made me say "wow", was the workability of the DNG files, or the sensor: spectacular. Recovery of shadows, highlights, noise quality, colors, microcontrast. A pleasure to open files in Camera Raw (which unfortunately does not have the correction of the Summilux 1.7, but with the Summilux M it is fine for distortion). I use it, mostly, at 36 mega and I feel very good. The other aspect I want to emphasize is the use with the flash: being a camera with a central mechanical shutter you can do interesting things at high shutter speeds without the need for hss. For my type of photography, the combination with the LightPix Labs M20, or Q20 II, is great. Also with the latest firmware 2.03 the autofocus (I come from years of Sony) has improved even if I have used it occasionally. Out of about 3,000 shots taken in five months three times I had the problem of the camera blocking which was solved by extracting and putting the battery back on after waiting about ten seconds, Certainly the 28 mm must be evaluated very well (in doubt I recommend a ride of a few months with a Ricoh GR III); You can also cut in post but the focal length is demanding about the composition but permissive working in hyperfocal. Putting its qualities together, the Q3 is a unique tool, provided that Sony, already having the sensor at home, does not decide to make an RX1R III.

Mike2000

sent on February 03, 2024

Pros: Viewfinder, LCD, AF, Sensor, Design

Cons: AF can be improved, viewfinder that shoots a lot in low light

Opinion: As the owner of many Leica M and the first Q, this is certainly a big step forward for the whole ecosystem. Nothing new on the lens front that is always excellent from every point of view, despite the fact that it is still the usual 24mm digitally corrected to about 28mm, much faster AF than the previous one (inherited from Panasonic S5II) but still far behind Sony, so to speak. On the other hand, this kind of camera should be enjoyed for its relatively slow nature that helps to weigh each shot. EVF and LCD viewfinder improved a lot but as soon as the light is low everything becomes jerky (the 120fps, when set manually, is obtained only in broad daylight otherwise in low light conditions it can even reach 10fps at a glance). With new firmware (2.01) AF and power-on time has been improved. In general I am very satisfied, being used to the pros and cons of this object which, if used in the right way, turns the cons into further advantages. The sensor, apparently derived from Sony, is excellent in every respect and the stabilizer has been improved compared to Q and Q2, but not yet reaching the levels of Sony and company. The battery drops quickly in "normal" use but guarantees those claimed 350/400 shots (always take two). The USBC charge is excellent, for me the wireless one is not useful as well as the inexpensively expensive accessories to be able to take advantage of it. With the original charger, the charge takes place in an exaggeratedly slow way: I hope everything will benefit the life of the batteries themselves, given the cost of 180e each. If a certain type of photography is what you love (reportage, ambient portrait, street photography) this is a possible definitive camera and the typical Leica user experience is always there.

Gianluca Mazzeschi

sent on June 09, 2023

Pros: Robustness, focus, colors, easy handling.

Cons: Nobody apart from the price

Opinion: I had the opportunity to try it for an hour thanks to the Leica Store in Florence, it was love at first contact. The camera body returns a feeling of robustness and quality. The summilux 28mm 1.7 now has no secrets, it is an exceptional optics, beautiful colors and no chromatic aberration. The 60 Megapixels are really many, maybe too many for my type of use. The tilting screen goes a bit out of the style of the brand, but it is really comfortable and allows shooting from new points of view for a Leica, like ground height. The buttons behind are minimal but there is everything you need, compared to Q2 they have all been moved to the right so as to use only one hand to photograph and manage the controls. They did a really good job, but the Leica quality is charged.

Eugenio Fieni

sent on June 01, 2023

Pros: SL viewfinder, new sensor and processor, dual focusing system, possibility to choose between three file sizes, wileres charging, excellent tilting monitor.

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: I was among the first to have the Q2e also to have the Q3, I absolutely do not regret the Q2 (beautiful), I shot a whole day with the Q3 for Burano and I was really enthusiastic, I think its new handle makes it very ergonomic, in addition to allowing fast charging, the connection with Leica Fotos has also improved. I will take it with me on all my trips, I will test it well, but for now, I am very happy to have it. Value for money, great.

Wilier86

sent on May 30, 2023

Pros: None in my opinion compared to q2

Cons: tilting screen

Opinion: Tested for an hour at the Leica Store. As a Q2 owner I can tell you that I did not find any improvement to justify the switch. Indeed I can tell you that from the point of view of design, the tilting screen is an eyesore I did not like. They added wireless charging, let's say that in my opinion it does not serve much, they put an increased battery, but the battery of the Q2 was already enough. In conclusion, after seeing the files in the evening on the PC, I can say that in my situation it makes no sense to change, I prefer the Q2 in everything, which in my opinion is splendid.

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