keithlaban.co.uk Posted June 18 Share #301 Posted June 18 Advertisement (gone after registration) Where's the DOWNVOTE option here when we really need it? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pgh Posted June 18 Share #302 Posted June 18 1 hour ago, Al Brown said: Reddit works perfectly without such gatekeepers and answers many, no, it answers most questions related to photography AND allows joking, sarcasm and fun. However, the system stays firmly balanced with a great DOWNVOTE option where the community itself, not gatekeepers, sorts out the good from the trolling. The degree to which Reddit works is dependent on the moderators for a specific sub. In general, “works perfectly” is the most optimistic take I’ve seen - I actually laughed out loud when I read that. Sorry. As for the Hassy forum, the dude has his reason I suppose - whatever that is. As it’s his forum, his prerogative. But I’ll give you that it’s low yield. Just not enough devoted users. To get back on topic, I would take an X2D over a Q anything and twice on Sundays. The Q series is great, and for whatever reason I just don’t enjoy using them all that much when I’ve tried it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve edmunds Posted June 18 Share #303 Posted June 18 i would go with whatever is smallest and could easily be used without ever messing about with a touch screen. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ne314satel Posted June 19 Share #304 Posted June 19 On 6/17/2025 at 3:54 PM, Smogg said: For example, I was refused there for political reasons. They probably decided that I chose which country to be born in. As was correctly said above, it's because of the Russian IP address. I had an account there and I was banned a couple of years ago after the war started, when I lived in Moscow. Now I live in Poland and created a new account there without any problems. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinj Posted June 19 Share #305 Posted June 19 (edited) To OP's question: this is not as simple as A or B. Depends on the use case. Highest performance by size / weight, Q3 any day. Once in a lifetime trip where photography is a key goal, X2D with XCD 38 / 90. I would likely add Q3 43 here as well for hikes where weight must be minimized. Real world examples: My Santorini visit, X2D was instrumental in capturing images the way I like them. I neither have the time nor the logistical appetite to replicate another trip to this magical place, hence I go with the best I have. For my Athens street walk, Q3 28 or 43 would have more than sufficied. Yellowstone in Winter: again, one of those trips where I can't go on a whim (distance, weather, logistics). So X2D with 3 XCD lenses. Panasonic G9 with 50-200 + tele conv for wildlife. Q3 stayed home. Worked very well. I will say though, it is becoming very hard to not make a case for Q3 43 as the only camera to carry for most of my use cases. Edited June 19 by ravinj 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted June 22 Share #306 Posted June 22 Somehow, it seems I traded my Q for a 907… 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzajl Posted June 22 Share #307 Posted June 22 Advertisement (gone after registration) 28 minutes ago, Olaf_ZG said: Somehow, it seems I traded my Q for a 907… I'm looking forward to seeing the marvels you create with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted June 22 Share #308 Posted June 22 3 minutes ago, Dazzajl said: I'm looking forward to seeing the marvels you create with it. Can’t show them here… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzajl Posted June 22 Share #309 Posted June 22 17 minutes ago, Olaf_ZG said: Can’t show them here… Well if you're showing them somewhere, you best tell me where! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted June 22 Share #310 Posted June 22 47 minutes ago, Olaf_ZG said: Can’t show them here… The DPReview MF forum may be the best place to show them. James Rhodes shared there some stunning images shot with 907x. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted June 23 Share #311 Posted June 23 On 6/22/2025 at 6:08 PM, Olaf_ZG said: Somehow, it seems I traded my Q for a 907… I sold the Q, but the deal with the 907 didn’t went through…. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantist Posted June 23 Share #312 Posted June 23 (edited) Hello ! Went from a M-P 240 plus 4 lenses, to X2D with XCD 2,5/90V, last february. Same price, nearly 100 € as a gap. Shall add a 2,5/25V, plus polarizing filter, in a while. I think it is not accurate, mainly useless to compare, Only overcome the use of each gear is quite different, in order to feel easy in front of the scene. The main point to decide which one is the clue ? The size and the quality of the files due to the purpose, especially for professional inducement. I was happy with DNG and Capture One. I think that the format .3FR is not the easiest but really successful in 16 bits. Phocus is a fully technical software, not disturbed with fancy facilities, powerful for demanding photographers. The results are amazing. Had to pull out my old booklets and sheets to update my knowledge on light and gamma. My conclusion is that X2D really fits in a photo studio, ideal for public issues, but not fast enough for street coverages, patently devoted to Leica. The files hereattached are about 1/5 part of the original... 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! Edited June 23 by Dantist Excuse my french, not accuracy with english. But I try my best :) 5 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/378031-q2q3-or-hasselblad-x2d-which-do-you-choose/?do=findComment&comment=5822778'>More sharing options...
Mikep996 Posted June 24 Share #313 Posted June 24 (edited) I'm not a much of a street photography fan but went out on a gloomy rainy day to do some shooting with the X2D/38mm lens and it seemed perfectly OK in that use as far as I could tell. What I really liked was the ability to shot at iso 64/narrow lens apertures to get some motion blur in folks walking past while maintaining perfectly sharp stationary objects due to the stabilization at one second exposures. But If my only use was street photography, and had to choose one of the two, I'd probably select the Q3 over the X2D. Edited June 24 by Mikep996 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxfordian Posted June 25 Share #314 Posted June 25 I Looked at the X2D v Q3 and for me it was like trying to compare Apples and Oranges, I would happily have both the Q3 as a small lightweight easy to carry camera that will cover most of my needs then using the X2D with a small selection of lenses to cover what the Q3 doesn't cover. My thought process today would be to contemplate giving up my SL2 plus lenses and move to the X2D plus lenses, but the cost of such a move is prohibitive so unless the lottery numbers fall in my favour I'll be sticking to what I have. The X2D would be a lovely camera to photograph with but I simply don't have the funds to go down that route - if anyone is feeling generous and would like to gift me one........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLAUMAX Posted June 25 Share #315 Posted June 25 I decided to keep my Hasselblad X1DII and to add a Q3 instead of upgrading my X1DII to X2D. Despite having a stabilization, which is a big plus, the X2D is still a relatively slow camera which lacks a GPS. Il also like the fact that it is possible to limit the file resolution on the Q3 to 36Mpix, which is more than enough for me in many cases. With a GPS, a slightly faster AF and the possibility to reduce resolution, I would certainly have bought a X2D instead of a Q3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luetz Posted June 25 Share #316 Posted June 25 56 minutes ago, Oxfordian said: I Looked at the X2D v Q3 and for me it was like trying to compare Apples and Oranges, Bingo!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted June 25 Share #317 Posted June 25 I think there is just something special to the x2d files, specially how good and rich they come out of the camera, also skin tones and overall color. Now if I want something small I carry a DLUX-8, never thought I would like it so much - but for me it works much better than a fixed focal length camera. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted June 30 Share #318 Posted June 30 In the end, I sold my Q43. It was a great camera, but it will be replaced with an old (ccd) M. I will use the money to buy into the hasselblad X system, but that will not be a replacement for the Q. The Q is a great point and shoot camera, to me, this is not my aim of the x system as it will be mostly on a tripod. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted June 30 Share #319 Posted June 30 11 minutes ago, Olaf_ZG said: In the end, I sold my Q43. It was a great camera, but it will be replaced with an old (ccd) M. I will use the money to buy into the hasselblad X system, but that will not be a replacement for the Q. The Q is a great point and shoot camera, to me, this is not my aim of the x system as it will be mostly on a tripod. Why do you consider Q a point-and-shoot camera? What prevents you from using it as an X system camera and on a tripod? I never considered or used Q as a point-and-shoot camera. I use it the same way that I would use my X2D with a 38mm or an M11 with a 28mm (all handheld). Q3's LPC is quite an advantage when traveling, but I am missing X2D's aspect ratio implementation (especially XPan and how it is shown in image review). The significant difference is the native aspect ratio, and I am torn between 4:3 and 3:2. I prefer 4:3 for vertical images and 3:2 for horizontal photos. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted July 1 Share #320 Posted July 1 7 hours ago, SrMi said: Why do you consider Q a point-and-shoot camera? What prevents you from using it as an X system camera and on a tripod? I never considered or used Q as a point-and-shoot camera. I use it the same way that I would use my X2D with a 38mm or an M11 with a 28mm (all handheld). Q3's LPC is quite an advantage when traveling, but I am missing X2D's aspect ratio implementation (especially XPan and how it is shown in image review). The significant difference is the native aspect ratio, and I am torn between 4:3 and 3:2. I prefer 4:3 for vertical images and 3:2 for horizontal photos. The Q, or may be all Leica’s, can’t do long exposure as I want, so therefore no need to put it on a tripod. PnS wasn’t meant badly, it was more meant in the sense that I would take it when photography isn’t the main objective, as I would have done with a PnS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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