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  1. This doesn't move the needle at all, still perfectly happy with my ultra-reliable M10-P.
  2. Honestly I was underwhelmed with the Q3 as well when I handled it at the Leica Store. For me AF-C is still unusable. It's probably on the same level as the second generation of A7's and 2 tiers below the current Fuji's. (currently, Sony > Canon/Nikon >> Fuji >> Q3) I trust accurate AF-S more than unreliable AF-C, and for that I'm OK with my Q2 Reporter.
  3. Congrats, the Q2 reporter is the best looking Q imho.
  4. There's no need to make snarky comments. I was simply agreeing with your choice of shooting with the SL2-S. I gave no advice.
  5. The SL2-S and Q3 are using the same generation sensor with BSI technology. There won't be any miracles --- the 24MP sensor will outperform the 60MP sensor quite comfortably. There would have to be another breakthrough in sensor tech for high resolution + high ISO performance to be realized.
  6. That makes sense, and I agree that a lower resolution sensor specialized in low light (ie SL2-S or monochrome) would be the better tool for your photography. The Q series are evolving with cropability (which equates to versatility) as the priority, and will continue the path of higher resolution sensors. I wouldn't be surprised if the Q4 came with a 100MP sensor with 135mm frame lines.
  7. My eyesight has also deteriorated over the years, and now I only use the M10-P with a 35mm lens during the day outdoors. When stopped down to F4+ critical focus is not an issue. I have a Q2 when I need to go out in darker settings. I thought about switching to the SL2-S but I'm quite confident I would not take that behemoth of a camera outdoors.
  8. Well for the vast majority of gear hoarders or professional photographers, yes. For most hobbyists, it is perfectly fine as an one camera solution. In fact, there was a time I shot with just the Q for over a year, and I only had a M10 and 35mm for a couple years as well. If I was smarter, I'd just rent a Sony A1 + 16-35 or 70-200 for the limited times I shoot with it per year. That would make much more financial sense to be completely honest. So to your original point, if I could only have one camera, it would be the Q. Everything else is complimentary.
  9. I am the complete opposite. I consider the Q to be my main camera and I own all my other cameras to compliment the Q.
  10. Curious, in what kind of situation do you use ISO 25,000? Astro?
  11. Thanks, good to know that the difference is quite small in real world use.
  12. Right, comparison at ISO 6400 would make a bit more sense. Both photos in the comparison are unusable imo.
  13. Well if the Q3 shares a similar sensor with the M11, it will perform about a stop better than the Q2 in low light. I wouldn't consider that 'miles ahead' but better nonetheless.
  14. The Q2 Ghost looks stunning as well. I also like the Q2 Reporter and Q-P if going for the more stealth look. But I prefer the retro look and all my Leica's are silver.
  15. No, I made the mistake once of upgrading to the Q2 and returning back to the original Q. There are a few points that make me prefer the original. 1. What separated the Q from other fixed lens cameras (RX1, X100, GR) is it's simplicity and great haptics. I feel the Q3 is trying to do too much. It became bigger, heavier and clumsier as a result. I have other cameras that can do even more, and with the size/weight gap decreased, I think I prefer the other cameras that offer better ergonomics and much better versatility. 2. The original 24MP sensor created the most unique images with grit as opposed to the more clinical/digital looking images of the high MP sensors. Again, I have other cameras like the A7IVR for those type of images. And the 24MP sensor performed better than the Q2's 47MP sensor in low-light. I'm not sure about the Q3 but it probably performs even worse in low light with more MP. 3. I have the silver Q which is the best looking Q 😁
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