Q2 and travels to Scotland

[Alan J]

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Hello, I have a new to me Q2 and considering taking it on a Scotland Photo Tour in summer of 2023

Have never been to Scotland. Any advice on a single lens camera such as the Q2 for this trip?

Edited December 19, 2022 by Alan J

[Le Chef]

I recently took my Q2 on a three week trip around Britain. With one exception (when I wanted to shoot wider in a cathedral) I never once regretted my choice. I’ve posted a number of images from that trip here so you can see what it’s capable of.

[Marc B-C]

The Q2 is the only true camera I take with me on my travels anywhere, globally (I do take an iPhone too). It is very freeing not to carry bags of kit with me nowadays.

Have a look in the Q2 photographs thread if you need reassurance. There is also a good Flickr group for Q2 photographs too.

Edited December 19, 2022 by Marc B-C

[LocalHero1953]

2 hours ago, Alan J said:

Hello, I have a new to me Q2 and considering taking it on a Scotland Photo Tour in summer of 2023

Have never been to Scotland. Any advice on a single lens camera such as the Q2 for this trip?

Scotland's a big place and includes big cities and wilderness. Where do you expect to go and what sort of things do you like shooting?

But like @Marc B-Cthe Q2 is my only travel camera (apart from a Barnack......and a 5x4, with tripod, film holders....). I just accept there are somethings I will not get photos of (golden eagles on a distant ledge, deer in a far corrie, Nessie in the pouring rain - but then Nessie only appears when there's no one around with the right camera, or competent to use it).

[Olaf_ZG]

Personally I think it will not work. Due to fog, you wouldn’t see much 😎, but then, that’s not the camera’s fault.

[Olaf_ZG]

On the serious side, for me it would not work as I would use the opportunity for long exposure photography. So I would carry one more camera next to the Q.

[hofo100]

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Some food for thought. Been this spring to Glencoe for a long weekend of photography. Did not bring my Q and shot my SL with lenses from 16mm to 280mm. From my favorite photos (https://express.adobe.com/page/nDVk4lQHUHzWW/ ) around only 23% were shot with focal length between 24mm and 32mm, as per a quick analysis in Lightroom. To my taste, especially in big landscapes I do prefer longer focal length. A complete different scenario is if you are much more into city travel photography, where I have done some trips only with my Q. Therefore, in my view, it is very much dependent of what you want to shoot to decide, if an "only Q2" approach is not something you might regret once arriving on location... 

[Alan J]

Guess that I should clarify that most of my photography would involve coastlines, castles, and the wider landscape in general. Fewer if any people, street or interior building shots. Thank you to all that have provided valuable insight and thoughts.

 

[M11 for me]

28mm is a wonderful Focal Length. Just do it.

Landscape you might do with 35 or 50mm. But when you have only 28mm its perfect too.

And then there is that little button on the back of your Q2. Just do not hesitate to use it. It gives you the satisfaction that you have 35 and 50m as well. Even 75mm. And when looking at your images on an iPad then you are fully fine anyway.

[marcus01432]

Holy crapers. Go. But unless you are teetotaller, why not take a distillery tour and throw in a couple of breweries for fun?

[Alan J]

Pub, grub, & distillery tours are on the list!

[Farrell Gallery]

It's how you train yourself to master a focal length....and you have one of the best ones at your disposal. Simplify, shoot, and have fun. 

[Don N.]

I use my Q2 for travel, but also carry a Sony RX100-3 as a backup.  This is an older RX100 but is extremely sharp, so I don't hesitate to use it at the 70mm end if the situation warrants.

[beauport]

When taking a trip to Edinburgh I wrestled with which cameras to take, a DSLR kit, the Q or both.  Fortunately I chose the Q.  Light, unobtrusive and so easy to use.  A few images from the trip.    Yes, they do wear kilts in Scotland!

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[Alan J]

The photos and information is most helpful. Thank you!

Wondering if you ever got to use the Q2 out along the coast areas and results?

 

 

Edited December 29, 2022 by Alan J

[Le Chef]

54 minutes ago, Alan J said:

The photos and information is most helpful. Thank you!

Wondering if you ever got to use the Q2 out along the coast areas and results?

 

 

I would strongly suggest reviewing images from LFI and from this forum to see what the Q2 can do with landscapes, coastal and otherwise. There are literally 100’s across both locations. If none of them capture your eye then I suggest trying another camera.