paul chiu Posted June 10, 2023 Share #141 Posted June 10, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 6/7/2023 at 4:32 PM, Steven said: I just sold mine to Gorlitz in Germany, so it will pop up soon (20% above retail) for sale. No used Leica Q3 yet here in the USA. At least from what I see at authorized Leica US dealers. Nothing on EBAY either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SirBlunder Posted June 11, 2023 Share #142 Posted June 11, 2023 Lots of fair points but, as I think somebody else pointed out... the bottom line is that you need to find a reviewer that you trust. There are a thousand ways to discount a reviewer's opinion (most obvious being that, theoretically, Leica might "cut off" a beta-reviewer who doesn't recommend their product, and said reviewer, again theoretically, might be afraid of losing either some income via YouTube views or the undeniably cool privilege of secretly getting new merch before it's released to the masses). Similarly, somebody who bought the camera with their own $ (vs. getting it for free) obviously has some confirmation bias. I actually find negative reviews to be the most interesting to watch. One example that comes to mind is Samuel Streetlife's "watch this before you buy the q2" video (linked below). I ended up buying a Q2 anyway (😅) but this video was valuable and interesting nonetheless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlunder Posted June 11, 2023 Share #143 Posted June 11, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 9:56 AM, nick h said: I still would like a separate 75mm version of a Q (Qt - for telephoto - or different letter) and then there is a proper combo that one can shoot with to get the job done properly. I just can't use digital zoom with losing resolution. Certainly not for a client when working. A 28mm and a 75mm would be great. A number of pro photographers I have come across using Q or Q2s have agreed with me on this and said they would love one. Then they wouldn't have to lug around a Nikon, Canon etc. with a longer lens. (I use a Nikon with a 85mm f1.4). Whilst two cameras is a bit of a hassle, it does mean that there is the consistency of image quality, and size and weight advantages. Any thoughts, anyone? Curious, for those that use any of the Q's in a "pro" (i.e. paid) setting, how much does it bother you only having one SD card slot and no internal memory? Obviously it's extremely unlikely (has never happened to me since I've had my Q2) but, theoretically, you may find after a wedding (or other "not happening again" event) that your SD card was corrupted or broken, in which case your client will be devastated. At that point it's not even about the money. Of course, having two SD card slots (like in basically all the other brands' "pro" cameras) makes the "very unlikely" situation more of a "virtually impossible" situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted June 11, 2023 Share #144 Posted June 11, 2023 6 hours ago, SirBlunder said: Similarly, somebody who bought the camera with their own $ (vs. getting it for free) obviously has some confirmation bias. Not if they buy gear to review. There is a huge difference between actual independent reviewing (not using the patronage of manufacturers) and people who buy a camera, then post their thoughts about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted June 11, 2023 Share #145 Posted June 11, 2023 Like zis? https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/all-reviews/hi-fi-reviews/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikep996 Posted June 11, 2023 Share #146 Posted June 11, 2023 "The only thing influencing me to buy photo stuff is this site. I guess that makes @LUF Adminan influencer…" Websites like this are about exchanging info/opinions, etc as opposed to "influencers," who are bloggers with sites established specifically to promulgate the 'owner's" recommendations/generate income. On websites like this one you get a variety of views on just about every subject. On a blog you get the views of the blogger, who, in some cases, has little actual knowledge of a subject but has an opinion anyway. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted June 11, 2023 Share #147 Posted June 11, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 11 hours ago, SirBlunder said: Curious, for those that use any of the Q's in a "pro" (i.e. paid) setting, how much does it bother you only having one SD card slot and no internal memory? Obviously it's extremely unlikely (has never happened to me since I've had my Q2) but, theoretically, you may find after a wedding (or other "not happening again" event) that your SD card was corrupted or broken, in which case your client will be devastated. At that point it's not even about the money. Of course, having two SD card slots (like in basically all the other brands' "pro" cameras) makes the "very unlikely" situation more of a "virtually impossible" situation. I’m not a pro anymore, but when I was, there were always two bodies. With film the risk was the same: if one roll went wrong you lost that part. So, with two bodies (not necessarily another Q) and smaller cards one reduces the risk. That said, I never had any card failing on me (use sandisk), but will also never cull down in camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cogito Posted June 13, 2023 Share #148 Posted June 13, 2023 On 6/11/2023 at 9:21 AM, Olaf_ZG said: I’m not a pro anymore, but when I was, there were always two bodies. With film the risk was the same: if one roll went wrong you lost that part. So, with two bodies (not necessarily another Q) and smaller cards one reduces the risk. That said, I never had any card failing on me (use sandisk), but will also never cull down in camera. I once had a Sandisk CF card fail on me, took a week and a few thousand $, but the work was recovered (little profit on that job) since then I shoot pro jobs with redundant media. I don’t blame Sandisk, was just a matter of time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aram Langhans Posted June 15, 2023 Share #149 Posted June 15, 2023 Does anyone know if you can export your user profiles from the Q2 and import them into a Q3 instead of remaking them all? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted June 15, 2023 Share #150 Posted June 15, 2023 On 6/11/2023 at 2:21 PM, Mikep996 said: "The only thing influencing me to buy photo stuff is this site. I guess that makes @LUF Adminan influencer…" Websites like this are about exchanging info/opinions, etc as opposed to "influencers," who are bloggers with sites established specifically to promulgate the 'owner's" recommendations/generate income. On websites like this one you get a variety of views on just about every subject. On a blog you get the views of the blogger, who, in some cases, has little actual knowledge of a subject but has an opinion anyway. That would never be the case here.......... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted June 15, 2023 Share #151 Posted June 15, 2023 vor 6 Stunden schrieb Aram Langhans: Does anyone know if you can export your user profiles from the Q2 and import them into a Q3 instead of remaking them all? The Q3 has quite a different menu structure compared to the Q2. So taking over the profiles will not work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgh Posted June 15, 2023 Share #152 Posted June 15, 2023 On 6/11/2023 at 10:28 AM, Al Brown said: The only card that hasn't failed is the one about to. Yea I guess we all need a stable of back up cars too. How do so many people get through life with only one? 16 years of professional digital work here - the one time a card messed up for me was on an early nikon D1H when I pulled it out too soon. IE user error. Not saying one of my cards won't ever fail, but like, life has always been fine relying on one card. One card slot has never bothered me - so much so that when I have two card slots I tend to use the second as overflow. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share #153 Posted June 16, 2023 On 6/11/2023 at 2:43 AM, SirBlunder said: Curious, for those that use any of the Q's in a "pro" (i.e. paid) setting, how much does it bother you only having one SD card slot and no internal memory? Obviously it's extremely unlikely (has never happened to me since I've had my Q2) but, theoretically, you may find after a wedding (or other "not happening again" event) that your SD card was corrupted or broken, in which case your client will be devastated. At that point it's not even about the money. Of course, having two SD card slots (like in basically all the other brands' "pro" cameras) makes the "very unlikely" situation more of a "virtually impossible" situation. I've never had an SD card fail either - on the other hand I have had a camera go bonkers at a wedding - all looked fine when shooting, but the camera sent about 60 corrupted DNG files to both SD cards - right in the middle of the ceremony. . . . so I wouldn't say having two SD card slots made problems 'virtually impossible'! Best Jono 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igster Posted June 16, 2023 Share #154 Posted June 16, 2023 Been shooting for about 20 years now. I’ve never once had any issues with a card. Same for all my other photography friends. Obviously, it does happen, as some users have mentioned, but I think it’s in the extreme minority. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasT Posted June 17, 2023 Share #155 Posted June 17, 2023 On 6/15/2023 at 3:21 AM, Aram Langhans said: Does anyone know if you can export your user profiles from the Q2 and import them into a Q3 instead of remaking them all? Unfortunately…not possible. I tried…had to redo entire setup which was very time consuming as I use all available profiles. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlunder Posted June 17, 2023 Share #156 Posted June 17, 2023 On 6/16/2023 at 7:09 AM, jonoslack said: I've never had an SD card fail either - on the other hand I have had a camera go bonkers at a wedding - all looked fine when shooting, but the camera sent about 60 corrupted DNG files to both SD cards - right in the middle of the ceremony. . . . so I wouldn't say having two SD card slots made problems 'virtually impossible'! Best Jono While you’re right… the situation I’m describing is having the CARD fail. What’s “virtually impossible” is TWO cards failing independently of one another. But point well taken! Many things can (and do) go wrong. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aram Langhans Posted June 17, 2023 Share #157 Posted June 17, 2023 11 hours ago, NicholasT said: Unfortunately…not possible. I tried…had to redo entire setup which was very time consuming as I use all available profiles. Thanks. Definitive proof. That is one trick I will NOT try when I get my Q3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwag Posted June 21, 2023 Share #158 Posted June 21, 2023 Always love reading your thoughts. mine arrived Saturday and after owning the q and q2 the quirks i have with it is noticeable longer start-up time which suuuuuuucks because i use it on weddings. That was the real power of my previous q2 it was a really fast point and shoot camera. Hopefully they can fix it an update. To me the focus looks on par with the q2 and im really baffled bbecause it hunts almost as much as the q2 did or im am doing something wrong so please correct me if so iso seems a lot better. As are the evf and lvd screen. On par with my sl2s no internal memory is such a shame as i thought this was the new way to go with the smaller bodies. all in all a marginally update in my honest opinion 🤷♂️ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDE-Photo Posted June 25, 2023 Share #159 Posted June 25, 2023 Am 24.6.2023 um 13:42 schrieb AussieQ: I ordered my Q3. First time Leica owner, its $500 more than a new Q2 here in Australia, why would I even bother going Q2 for that difference! you can get a used one for a better price 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted June 26, 2023 Share #160 Posted June 26, 2023 Yep, the key to cost saving is to find a good used Q2, probably from someone upgrading to the Q3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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