Leica Q4 - wish list

[zlatkob]

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4 hours ago, steve edmunds said:

I have come to realise i am totally out of step with most Leica/camera people and that the Q2 is the last Q to appeal to me and the M262 the last M both of which i own.

I find these what do we want in the Q4 0r M12 threads depressing frankly.

You are not out of step at all. Lots of people are happily using older cameras. However, time does not stop. Time inevitably brings change, maybe something better or worse. This type of thread attracts people who have thoughts about what changes should or shouldn't happen.

[F-train]

I agree. Leica’s are relatively immune to digital rot.

I think it is also quite curious that we write a wish list of 12 pages for the next model of our €6500 camera’s…

I will not buy it. I am very happy with my Q2M and Q343. And of course my M3.

[Photoman61]

What the Q4 needs is a sensor that is properly paired with a processor which can eliminate rolling shutter issues, giving us back a usable electronic shutter like we enjoy in the Q2 series up to 1/40000th of a second. The Q3 had several upgrades but we lost the ES !!!!! The M12 needs this as well !!!

[FrozenInTime]

19 hours ago, Photoman61 said:

What the Q4 needs is a sensor that is properly paired with a processor which can eliminate rolling shutter issues, giving us back a usable electronic shutter like we enjoy in the Q2 series up to 1/40000th of a second. The Q3 had several upgrades but we lost the ES !!!!! The M12 needs this as well !!!

The Sony 60 Mpixel sensor has hamstrung a whole generation of Leica cameras; time for something that speeds up sensor readout, and moves away from chasing a medium format look. 

[robb]

I’d vote faster sensor readout and a revised apo 28 lens.

[Daniel C.1975]

vor 7 Stunden schrieb robb:

I’d vote faster sensor readout and a revised apo 28 lens.

Agreed and honestly, this is the only thing I can think of (including ‚zero‘-blackout time) when it comes to potential improvements. Otherwise, the Q3 is as good a camera of its kind as I can think of.

But it wouldn’t be a reason to pay the upgrade fee for me, at least not immediately  

[keithlaban.co.uk]

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A Q4 with a wide-angle Vario could see me reaching for my wallet.

[businessasusual]

I'd love to see a f2.8 zoom in a Q camera.  Vlux's are no more and they are so underrated. Not the zoom capacity of a Vlux but 28-70 would be fab. (and then a mono version)

[Le Chef]

14 hours ago, businessasusual said:

I'd love to see a f2.8 zoom in a Q camera.  Vlux's are no more and they are so underrated. Not the zoom capacity of a Vlux but 28-70 would be fab. (and then a mono version)

If you do, take a look at the new L-mount 28-70 f/2.8. Now put that on the front of a Q body, and you have what you're asking for.

[businessasusual]

1 hour ago, Le Chef said:

If you do, take a look at the new L-mount 28-70 f/2.8. Now put that on the front of a Q body, and you have what you're asking for.

You mean size, right?  I have the SL2 and don’t want any of those lenses - they are too big. Struggling with the SL 50 - so don’t want to add further weight to my camera bag. My walk arounds are starting to feel like an army reconnaissance experience. 🤣