Thought processes of others from someone who has owned both an M and a Q and wants back into the Leica world

[Richard Link]

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1 hour ago, pamelamcguire said:

I just did the same today.  I've had a Q and traded it in for a Q2 (still on the wait list).  Processing about 1,000 photos from Vietnam and Cambodia in Capture One, I realized how much I dislike the distortion of the 28mm Q lens.  It's a great camera, don't get me wrong, but I really prefer to shoot with a 35mm or 50mm.  I have zero experience with a RF, but have been assured by the dealer (Camera West) that I'll get the hang of it.  The more deliberative, thoughtful approach to photography is appealing.

I don't think you will have any trouble getting used to the rangefinder provided you aren't trying to track moving objects with focus and trying to keep a shallow depth of field. Remember that you can narrow your aperture and just shoot with hyperlocal settings if you aren't requiring shallow depth of field. 

I just got my M10 and 50 lux this week and I have to say that the images are just mind-blowing. A lot more impressive, in my opinion, than what I was getting from the Q. Of course, that's also a function of the different focal length and better subject separation. The Q can certainly take marvelous pictures well beyond the capabilities of most of us mere mortal photographers but the shots I'm getting from the M10 + 50 seem more special to me. Good luck with your new camera. 

[Paulus]

vor 5 Stunden schrieb pamelamcguire:

I just did the same today.  I've had a Q and traded it in for a Q2 (still on the wait list).  Processing about 1,000 photos from Vietnam and Cambodia in Capture One, I realized how much I dislike the distortion of the 28mm Q lens.  It's a great camera, don't get me wrong, but I really prefer to shoot with a 35mm or 50mm.  I have zero experience with a RF, but have been assured by the dealer (Camera West) that I'll get the hang of it.  The more deliberative, thoughtful approach to photography is appealing.

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[Rhyman]

I just complete a review comparing the M10 to the new Leica Q2. You can read the review here.

Bottom line, quoting from my summary in the review: 

What are my impressions after 5 weeks of shooting with the Leica Q2 compared to years of shooting with the Leica M10? If it is just me, and there is not rapids and harsh weather then my vote goes to the Leica M10. It is still my favorite camera in the world. If there is bad weather, or if there are novice photographers, or if there is simply no space for extra lenses then I would unhesitatingly bring the Leica Q2. The Q2 will never replace my M10, but it is an excellent camera.

To be fair, comparing a Leica Q2 to an Leica M10 is like comparing a new Tesla to a vintage Ferrari. A Tesla is quiet and drives itself. A Ferrari has manual steering, brakes and transmission. Ferrari driving engages all your senses and you are immersed in the sounds and sensations of being a driver. There is no doubt you are driving a Ferrari. In a Tesla you can relax. You can literally check your emails as the car quietly drives itself down the road. They are both great cars but very very different.

The Leica Q2 design makes shooting easy and automatic while also being a fantastic manual camera. I enjoyed shooting the Leica Q2 primarily in manual mode. I would manually set shutter speed, ISO, aperture while manually focusing. This feels quite close to my Leica M10. The manual focus was extremely accurate and the EVF was simple and natural to use. My wife always shot the Q2 in automatic mode.

The single best feature of the Leica Q2 is simplicity. The Leica Q2 makes it possible for my wife and I to enjoy photography together. Something that we never never did before.

I will not give up my Leica M10. I love it. But the Leica Q2 has features the Leica M10 doesn’t have. I see myself taking only the Leica Q2 on trips where minimal size and weight are important. I’ll take the Q2 on raft trips or use it in difficult weather when I would leave the M10 home. And of course, Cheryl easily uses the Q2 with great success.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Leica was introduced in 2017. Maybe "less than couple years of shooting"? :).

[Mr.Q]

I sold my M10 and M10-P as my eyesight deteriorated and my photography became more about focusing over composing. I replaced it with a X1D which yields better results.

As for the Q/Q2, I think it is the best digital Leica to date.