wda Posted February 14, 2016 Share #41 Posted February 14, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Great review. Still thinking to replace my 240 for a Q. My 246 and a Q could be a perfect couple. I always set one of my Leica user profiles to Mono and get excellent results after processing Raw files in LR and in Nik SEP. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 Hi wda, Take a look here The Leica Q — A six month field test. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
midn8 Posted February 14, 2016 Share #42 Posted February 14, 2016 Awesome review! Thank you! Have you ever had issues like clicking/ flexing of the Q's rear LCD many people reported about? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted February 14, 2016 Share #43 Posted February 14, 2016 I thought I would write a review Then I read your one and I won't bother - pretty much what id say 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmod Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share #44 Posted February 15, 2016 Awesome review! Thank you! Have you ever had issues like clicking/ flexing of the Q's rear LCD many people reported about? Thankfully, nope. C Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmod Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share #45 Posted February 15, 2016 BTW — I'm continuing a dribbling of new shots that didn't make it into the Field Test over on my Instagram account: http://instagram.com/craigmod Follow along if you're curious. Thanks, C Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted February 15, 2016 Share #46 Posted February 15, 2016 Great read, thank you for posting. I love your cover photograph which typifies the region perfectly. Regards, Tom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jvansmit Posted February 16, 2016 Share #47 Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) It's so refreshing to read a review by a photographer who travels, writes and takes great photos ! I've yet to meet a Q user who doesn't use black tape: the microphone holes, the diopter wheel, the red logo, and in my case, the all-too-easy to turn exposure comp dial as well. My Q has been on a repair holiday in Germany since mid December so I've recently been using the new Fuji X70. Sadly, it's a dog by comparison to the Q. Edited February 16, 2016 by jvansmit 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmod Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share #48 Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) To the many many many of you who asked about my camera strap — I found it! But ... they're sold out. Still maybe you can send them an email and bug them to make a few more. It's produced by a company in Japan called Ulysses and is called the CLASSICO DRITTO: http://www.ulysses-photo.com/product/28 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited February 16, 2016 by cmod Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256745-the-leica-q-%E2%80%94%C2%A0a-six-month-field-test/?do=findComment&comment=2990348'>More sharing options...
plasticman Posted February 16, 2016 Share #49 Posted February 16, 2016 Very seductive and beautifully illustrated review. Even made me want to buy a digital Leica again - something I thought would never happen. Thanks (I think). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmod Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share #50 Posted February 17, 2016 Looks like the straps will be available again from next week — http://www.ulysses-photo.com/phone/product/28 Here's the response I just got from Ulysses: "As you told us, we have started to get many contacts by your readers asking Classico Dritto strap. We are planning to sell the strap in some colours from next week. The reason we have been stopped selling the strap is a new ring was under development. The previous rings don't fit to a few cameras with tiny eyelet holes, as Fujifilm X-Pro2. We visited your website and are very happy to see your well matured Dritto. Thank you!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted February 17, 2016 Share #51 Posted February 17, 2016 ...........My Q has been on a repair holiday in Germany since mid December so I've recently been using the new Fuji X70. Sadly, it's a dog by comparison to the Q. What was the problem with your Q? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyalf Posted February 19, 2016 Share #52 Posted February 19, 2016 Thank you so much for a absolutely great review! I dont have the Q, and in particular your insight on MF was valuable information not so easy found elsewhere. One small issue, the number of references to iPhone / Apple feelt as a peble in my shoe. Its annoying, and for me the iPhone is an exact oposite of a quality photo tool. Could anyone please share information on dust on sensor? My M is easy to celan. My X1 has a lot of dust/spots, and cannot be cleaned without sending to Leica. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillpix Posted February 19, 2016 Share #53 Posted February 19, 2016 Excellent review! I have only just purchased my Q and your review cements the fact it was the right decision if you want the perfect travel camera. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jvansmit Posted February 19, 2016 Share #54 Posted February 19, 2016 What was the problem with your Q? Here.....http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/255271-leica-q-warranty-invalidated-due-to-impact-damage/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticmoz Posted February 20, 2016 Share #55 Posted February 20, 2016 Fantastic article, just the way in which it was written was very inviting for someone who isn't intimately familiar with the Leica world. On the downside, it cost me a few thousand dollars... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmod Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share #56 Posted February 24, 2016 Quick update — the company that made my strap just added new stock (previously sold out): http://www.ulysses-photo.com/phone/product/28 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astropap Posted February 27, 2016 Share #57 Posted February 27, 2016 Outstanding article and gorgeous photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmak817 Posted February 27, 2016 Share #58 Posted February 27, 2016 Great review. Still thinking to replace my 240 for a Q. My 246 and a Q could be a perfect couple. I am haunted by a sentence in Thorsten Overgaard's review of the Leica Q; it fits with your "perfect couple" concept" "The Leica M is for creating photographs, the Leica Q is for capturing events and stuff." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindstrom Posted February 27, 2016 Share #59 Posted February 27, 2016 That's a load of bull.. it's got more romantic M-background than reality. Nothing stopping you from creating with Q. The big differences between M and Q are: 1) auto va manual focus (though Q has nice mf option as well) 2) with M can change lenses, so can add little creative freedom 3) RF has it's own view method, since it's no TTL and also has room outside framelines But besides lens options, the other 2 are more about way of working and don't effect outcome if you know how to use your Q. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprintmedley Posted March 12, 2016 Share #60 Posted March 12, 2016 Wonderful review and exemplary pictures. I really identify with the absence of need for the touch screen (annoying) and the on/off switch issue - I shot for 2 hours on continuous mode without knowing it!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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