Q3 Street Photography Autofocus Experiences?

[LeicaRoy]

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I have had good success with my Q3 using body focus, AFC, and flipped out screen with touch release enabled in case I wnt to use it (esp when many people are around). This has really improved my street success rate as it is a very stealthy technique.

On my Q-P I use zone focus;

[dnease]

On 2/7/2024 at 2:20 AM, LeicaRoy said:

I have had good success with my Q3 using body focus, AFC, and flipped out screen with touch release enabled in case I wnt to use it (esp when many people are around). This has really improved my street success rate as it is a very stealthy technique.

On my Q-P I use zone focus;

This is exactly what convinced me to trade my Q2 for the Q3. I tested a Q3 at the DC Leica Store out on the street using these settings and was very impressed with the results. Very much looking forward to using this when I head to Europe for vacation in 2 weeks.

[algrove]

No one seems to mention shutter speed, but I use 1/500 minimum to make sure I freeze the subject. Slower if I want intentional blur.

[JaeR]

On 5/21/2024 at 8:16 AM, algrove said:

No one seems to mention shutter speed, but I use 1/500 minimum to make sure I freeze the subject. Slower if I want intentional blur.

F5.6 and 1/500s is my sweet spot when it comes to the Autofocus.