dancook Posted February 7, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I'd love to see any Q2M high ISO samples (12.5k+), but in particular I'd like to see how it performs outside in the day at ISO 12.5k/25k/50k This might mean shooting at F8, 1/2000th or more... Interested in the ISO noise in good light as well as poor. Edited February 7, 2021 by dancook Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 Hi dancook, Take a look here Q2M - High ISO samples?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
scroy Posted February 7, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 7, 2021 ISO 12.5K, F/1.7, 1/250s. 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! 1 1 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/317767-q2m-high-iso-samples/?do=findComment&comment=4135894'>More sharing options...
scroy Posted February 7, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 7, 2021 ISO 25K, F/1.7, 1/250s. 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! 1 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/317767-q2m-high-iso-samples/?do=findComment&comment=4135895'>More sharing options...
PhotoCruiser Posted February 8, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 8, 2021 Wow, that looks great and noise seems to be reduced! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted February 8, 2021 Yes they are encouraging, thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted February 8, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2021 Dan, Sean Reid has multiple reviews which show high ISO and noise performance of the Q2M. My takeaway is these two aspects are among the biggest advantages of a Q2M. Pretty darn stunning and very close, but slightly behind the M10M. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted February 8, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 9 minutes ago, Leica Guy said: Dan, Sean Reid has multiple reviews which show high ISO and noise performance of the Q2M. My takeaway is these two aspects are among the biggest advantages of a Q2M. Pretty darn stunning and very close, but slightly behind the M10M. Now I am wavering again! I'm very interesting in the M10M and was ready to settle on the Q2M.. but you just told me the grass could be a little greener ! Maybe it's time for me to stop being so stingy (I mean i have no income at the moment) and actually get a sub to Reid. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted February 8, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, dancook said: Now I am wavering again! I'm very interesting in the M10M and was ready to settle on the Q2M.. but you just told me the grass could be a little greener ! Maybe it's time for me to stop being so stingy (I mean i have no income at the moment) and actually get a sub to Reid. Definitely a first world problem. Sorry for adding to your struggle. IMHO it comes down to a choice of the simplicity and elegance of the Q2M body, AF, fixed lens versus the more versatile and MF M10M which is also far more expensive especially if you have to purchase lenses. The AF on the Q2M is a dominant factor for me and my 70 year old eyes. The technical difference is pretty small and both cameras perform much superior to the regular Q2 as far as high ISO and noise performance. I too am camera poor these days so I’m not buying anything. The Q2M is the most attractive to me if I was in the market. Good luck. Multiple glasses of good Scotch will help the decision bubble to the surface. 😁 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scroy Posted February 8, 2021 Share #9 Posted February 8, 2021 From the RedDot Forum YouTube session last Saturday - David Farkas mentioned that the Q2M is good to about ISO25K, M10M to ISO32K. The Q2M I had was a loaner, and the experience has me severely tempted to pick up one when travel opens up later in the year. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted February 8, 2021 Share #10 Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, dancook said: Now I am wavering again! I'm very interesting in the M10M and was ready to settle on the Q2M.. but you just told me the grass could be a little greener ! Maybe it's time for me to stop being so stingy (I mean i have no income at the moment) and actually get a sub to Reid. Something to consider between the M10M and Q2M is with the Q2M, the corners for landscape are impossible to bring to complete sharpness due to the massive software distortion correction required by the Q/Q2/Q2M lens. I think this is particularly noticeable on the Q2M even compared to the Q2 simply because the center of the frame on the monochrome sensor is so insanely sharp – GFX 100 level sharp – that it really make the corners feel weak by comparison. Of course pixel-peeping corner sharpness sticklers are not the Q2M's target market, but it's something to keep in mind. If I were buying a monochrome sensor and landscape prints at large sizes was important to me, I would think an M10M with any current Leica 28mm (outside of that small retro f/5.6 one) would be better. For me, the biggest drawback for M is the poor minimum focus distance and the biggest strength (that results in more unique photos) of the Q2M is the macro function. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) I am settling back on the Q2M, I already love the Q series - and I think it will be a good fit for my needs - and now I'm very excited to be out with this camera I don't have during a time when I can't go out Just watching this, I'm sold I want this experience.. Edited February 8, 2021 by dancook Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted February 23, 2021 The first photos I decided to take with the Q2M ISO 100,000 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! ISO 100,000 by Daniel Cook, on Flickr ISO 100,000 with Topaz Denoise ISO 100,000 + Topaz DeNoise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr ISO 5000 outdoors ISO 5000 outdoors by Daniel Cook, on Flickr ISO 32000 indoors ISO 32000 by Daniel Cook, on Flickr ISO 50000 indoors ISO 50,000 by Daniel Cook, on Flickr 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ISO 100,000 by Daniel Cook, on Flickr ISO 100,000 with Topaz Denoise ISO 100,000 + Topaz DeNoise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr ISO 5000 outdoors ISO 5000 outdoors by Daniel Cook, on Flickr ISO 32000 indoors ISO 32000 by Daniel Cook, on Flickr ISO 50000 indoors ISO 50,000 by Daniel Cook, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/317767-q2m-high-iso-samples/?do=findComment&comment=4147357'>More sharing options...
dancook Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted February 23, 2021 This test is far from scientific but.. Sony A9 24MP, Hasselblad 907X 50MP and Leica Q2M 47MP all at 25k 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! Sony A9 25k by Daniel Cook, on Flickr Hasselblad 907X 25k by Daniel Cook, on Flickr Leica Q2M 25k by Daniel Cook, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Sony A9 25k by Daniel Cook, on Flickr Hasselblad 907X 25k by Daniel Cook, on Flickr Leica Q2M 25k by Daniel Cook, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/317767-q2m-high-iso-samples/?do=findComment&comment=4147395'>More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 23, 2021 Share #14 Posted February 23, 2021 Related comparison in case you missed.. https://www.reddotforum.com/content/2021/02/bw-iso-showdown-2021-leica-q2-monochrom-vs-m10-monochrom-vs-q2-vs-m10-r/ Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Dahl Posted February 27, 2021 Share #15 Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/23/2021 at 3:35 PM, dancook said: This test is far from scientific but.. Sony A9 24MP, Hasselblad 907X 50MP and Leica Q2M 47MP all at 25k 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! Sony A9 25k by Daniel Cook, on Flickr Hasselblad 907X 25k by Daniel Cook, on Flickr Leica Q2M 25k by Daniel Cook, on Flickr Hard to see the big difference on my screen. What is your own assessment? and have you tried corner sharpness as one talked about. Wil it be a problem for landscape photography? tak 👍🏻 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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