Leica Q3 ?

[beewee]

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9 hours ago, Del_Pierro said:

I agree - I tried the Q3 on the launch event and couldn't believe how bad the AF-experience is in the current state. It was pumping like the Q2, was not faster and just introduced rectangles on faces and bodies all over the place. I hoped for a tilt screen (check) on the Q3 and better af experience. I didn't expect the Q3 to be on par with my 6 years old Sony A9 but that speed and experience is so much worse is really disappointing. That even the new processor is not able to keep the EVF quality at 120 hz is also bad news. 

I already sold the Q2 since I didn't expect this so I will wait for firmware updates to see if the Q3 will improve, otherwise I might be done with the Q series for the moment. 

 

I’ve heard reviewers mention erratic AF behavior before the Q3 launch. I’m hopeful that this will be improved once Leica has a chance to tune and refine the AF algorithm. It wouldn’t surprise me if the launch was delayed because they needed more time to improve the AF from where it was leading up to the launch.

[wlaidlaw]

1 hour ago, beewee said:

I’ve heard reviewers mention erratic AF behavior before the Q3 launch. I’m hopeful that this will be improved once Leica has a chance to tune and refine the AF algorithm. It wouldn’t surprise me if the launch was delayed because they needed more time to improve the AF from where it was leading up to the launch.

Think back to how poor the SL model 610 was on release. I expect the same progression for the Q3. After having had a Contax G1 and G2 any other AF system seems good. 

Wilson

 

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[reynoldsyoung]

On 5/27/2023 at 11:23 AM, wlaidlaw said:

All credit to Phase One. I downloaded the update today to C1.23, where I had only acquired the software yesterday and there is a profile for the Q3 in there. Big change from when the SL came out, when it took nine months to get a profile on C1 and that was only after a forum member lent them his personal camera. 

Wilson

Hey, Wilson...where to you find the Q3 profile in C1?  Lost!  Ha!

[Stephen_C]

5 minutes ago, reynoldsyoung said:

where to you find the Q3 profile in C1?

Go to the Style tab, look under Base Characteristics and then ICC Profile.

Stephen

[reynoldsyoung]

Thanks so much (again), Stephen!!  Generic or ProStandard you think?

[Stephen_C]

55 minutes ago, reynoldsyoung said:

Generic or ProStandard you think?

I am currently using ProStandard but have not yet had the opportunity of taking a lot of photos. I'll stick with that and just see how it goes when I get the chance to do some landscape photography next week.

Stephen

[wlaidlaw]

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4 hours ago, reynoldsyoung said:

Hey, Wilson...where to you find the Q3 profile in C1?  Lost!  Ha!

Here:

 

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!

PS I don't see much difference between Pro Standard and Generic. Maybe this is work in progress.

Wilson

Edited May 30 by wlaidlaw

[wlaidlaw]

I am pleasantly surprised at how crisp the 90mm 6MP crop images are but I suppose thinking back, I was perfectly happy with the low ISO images taken with my Digilux 2 at 5MP and the noise level of the Q3 is way lower. I have printed my M8 10MP pictures to 24" x 36" using the Epson RIP engine for their 7990 printer (the Topaz Gigapixel Resize program of its day) and there was no perceptible pixellation. 

Wilson

[reynoldsyoung]

3 hours ago, wlaidlaw said:

Here:

 

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!

PS I don't see much difference between Pro Standard and Generic. Maybe this is work in progress.

Wilson

Again, Stephen and Wilson....thanks so much!  I will go with ProStandard for now.  Let me know if you see from results a need to change to Generic.  YOU guys are the best!!

Edited May 30 by reynoldsyoung

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Lloyd Chambers is not a fan of the 28 sharpness on the Q and other items.

https://diglloyd.com/blog/2023/20230524_2100-LeicaQ3.html