ben446 Posted January 13, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 13, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Now that the M11 is out is it too soon to postulate on possible Q3 specs. This is what I would guess so far as being the same as the M11: 1) Bottom (M11 type battery over card slot) (If they could move the latch away from the tripod socket that would be great) 2) USB C port (with plug / cover of some kind) 3) Same sensor as M11 with 3 resolution modes but maybe slightly reconfigured. 4) 14 - 15 stops of dynamic range 5) Internal storage I would further predict that the lens and body would remain pretty much the same. Maybe: 6) Make the crop button a real button with full customization capabilities 7) build in a thumb grip like the M And of course all the great Q2 firmware suggestions that have been curated on this site and any advancements in autofocus and face detection. Thoughts? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Herr Barnack Posted January 14, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) Any thoughts on when the Q3 might appear? A 60mp BSI sensor Q3 would be an image making monster of a camera, as the M11 is. Edited January 14, 2022 by Herr Barnack 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted January 14, 2022 Share #3 Posted January 14, 2022 50 minutes ago, Herr Barnack said: Any thoughts on when the Q3 might appear? A 60mp BSI sensor Q3 would be an image making monster of a camera, as the M11 is. Steven has seen the Q3 in development and said was a very long way from being ready. No timeframe, but I was getting late 2023 vibes 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwphil Posted January 14, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) will they make it a 35mm? or offer two "flavors"? I would jump onto a color 24mm( 21mm without blinking twice) 60 mp for sure....but I am not in the mainstream Edited January 14, 2022 by nwphil 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobra Posted January 16, 2022 Share #5 Posted January 16, 2022 Lots of good suggestions; thanks for the thread and the replies so far! While I like the idea of a 35mm, the 35mm "crop" of the Q2 does such a good job as is that I would rather a 50mm. Now THAT would really be a great 2 camera setup. The 50mm could now cover off a 75mm length very well also, giving great focal coverage from 28 to 75 (with both cameras). To me that would add portraiture and mild telephoto work to the great wide angle setup of the Q2. Am I in the minority with this, or would others see 50mm as a huge value also? Thanks, Brad 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwphil Posted January 16, 2022 Share #6 Posted January 16, 2022 Does Leica has enough technology, knowledge, and lens manufacturing expertise to make a Q2 body and sensor style with either a 24mm, 35 or 50mm? Imagine a world where instead having to decide between special editions that are just cosmetic, one could indeed pick the most suitable lens for preferred photography style....stop with the gimmicks and gives the real thing Leica 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted January 16, 2022 Share #7 Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I would love to welcome a Q3 with 40mm lens. 28mm is too limited for me, while 40mm is the golden alternative. Edited January 16, 2022 by Gobert 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonL Posted January 16, 2022 Share #8 Posted January 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Gobert said: I would love to welcome a Q3 with 40mm lens. 28mm is too limited for me, while 40mm is the golden alternative. Follow in the Ricoh footsteps of bringing a 40mm fixed lens camera to the market, whilst still having the same camera and a 28mm. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted January 16, 2022 Share #9 Posted January 16, 2022 I would expect a Q2-P rather than a Q3 in the near future. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted January 16, 2022 Share #10 Posted January 16, 2022 On 1/14/2022 at 3:43 AM, Herr Barnack said: Any thoughts on when the Q3 might appear? A 60mp BSI sensor Q3 would be an image making monster of a camera, as the M11 is. Given the usual Leica 4 years release cycle, I'd say around 2023, and by that time, who knows, we may get a completely different sensor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 16, 2022 Share #11 Posted January 16, 2022 Leica Rumours has published a clip from a video that could be read to imply new S, SL and Q cameras this year. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonL Posted January 16, 2022 Share #12 Posted January 16, 2022 46 minutes ago, padam said: I would expect a Q2-P rather than a Q3 in the near future. If the Q is on a 4 year cycle then we could expect the Q2-P later in the year and a Q3 in 2023. The Q-P was only released 5 months before the Q2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelu2010 Posted January 16, 2022 Share #13 Posted January 16, 2022 I would love to see a Q3/M. we can use all M lenses and the autofocus is a retro focus. It works with all m lenses. so there would be a fixed lens line for the people that love that. Maybe 28,50,70 versions. And then there’s the Q3 with interchangeable lenses. And the other thing I wish is a Handgrip with Audio in , out and usbc connectivity. the wheel from the m11 and sl2 , so we can use it as fn button. Ibis and backlit sensor. full read out sensor. kind regards Peter 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted January 16, 2022 Share #14 Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: Leica Rumours has published a clip from a video that could be read to imply new S, SL and Q cameras this year. More likely S3 Monochrom, SL2 Monochrom, and Q2-P. Edited January 16, 2022 by hdmesa 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted January 16, 2022 Share #15 Posted January 16, 2022 4 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: Leica Rumours has published a clip from a video that could be read to imply new S, SL and Q cameras this year. Given Leica Rumours recent record, this probably means that it won’t happen 😂 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 16, 2022 Share #16 Posted January 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, T25UFO said: Given Leica Rumours recent record, this probably means that it won’t happen 😂 The evidence doesn't depend on Leica Rumors - it's a Leica video they show a clip from. You can interpret it as you wish, but the implication of 3 cameras this year is at least understandable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beewee Posted January 17, 2022 Share #17 Posted January 17, 2022 This just dropped on Leica Rumors: https://leicarumors.com/2022/01/16/is-that-the-rumored-leica-q3-camera.aspx/ 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! 3 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/328438-leica-q3-predictions-ruminations/?do=findComment&comment=4358650'>More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted January 17, 2022 Share #18 Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, beewee said: This just dropped on Leica Rumors: https://leicarumors.com/2022/01/16/is-that-the-rumored-leica-q3-camera.aspx/ 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! I WANT IT NOW 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
acg69 Posted January 17, 2022 Share #19 Posted January 17, 2022 Dear Leica God - I have been a good boy all this past year and didn't buy any photo gear. PLEASE bring me this camera and while you are at it, make the lens a 35 and I promise I will quit nagging about the digital zoom implementation (btw, you dropped the ball there on th Q/Q2 but you have a chance to fix it the third time around, but let's not digress here). A screen that is flipping (any way, don't mind really) and a 35 mm f/2 or better and I promise I will keep it and pass it on to my children. Oh, and I will never ask for anything else, ever again! So there! 2 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted January 17, 2022 Share #20 Posted January 17, 2022 That looks like a tiltable screen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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