q 3 nueva

[e3yc]

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Hello friends, tomorrow I will receive the Leica Q3, what to do the first steps?
aperture priority shooting
jpg or raw?
thank you

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The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[David Wien]

Congratulations!

Change the battery.

RTFM at least three times.

Shoot both jpg and raw, until you know the answer to that question. The Q3 often tends to over expose, but by shooting raw you can correct that in post. DPP4 is not bad, and is free, though there are better paid programs.

Try fully automatic until you figure out how it makes its decisions!

If worried about your own ability to set the exposure, use bracketing until you get the hang of it.

Digital film is free, so practice a lot on shots you dont need to keep.

Have fun. Dont piss the cat off!

Post your results here, please!

David

 

[Sharpshooter]

When it arrives make sure you charge the battery fully before playing with the camera.

Meanwhile watch these tonight…

https://youtu.be/DPdS1LhUrEY?si=uj0Jok8LTS-kXZPP

https://youtu.be/-kygz9b6Wus?si=TCZfA9W1Kk3SK7ey

https://youtu.be/Ly5OAvPiBMI?si=HGWAc0XOf5uh2niF

…and you should be good to go.

Enjoy your new camera in good health.

[e3yc]

gracias, saludos desde santander/spain

 

[Le Chef]

RTFM is the #1 priority while you charge the battery.

[bobtodrick]

9 minutes ago, Le Chef said:

RTFM is the #1 priority while you charge the battery.

I’m going to have this imprinted on the invoice of every camera we sell 😂😂

[luetz]

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Northern Spain(San Sebastian} brings back wonderful memories.  The Q3 is a "very capable performer" that satisfies my needs and more...The previous advice will assist with the "unpack and set-up" stage.  Take your time to enjoy the capabilities of the Q3.

Look forward to seeing your images on the forum..

 

 

[e3yc]

Hace 13 horas, Luetz dijo:

El norte de España (San Sebastián) me trae maravillosos recuerdos. El Q3 es un "rendimiento muy capaz" que satisface mis necesidades y más... Los consejos anteriores ayudarán con la etapa de "desempacar y configurar". Tómese su tiempo para disfrutar de las capacidades del Q3.

Esperamos ver sus imágenes en el foro.

 

 

no importa, , es Santander, no San Sebastián, compro protector de lente ?

[jaapv]

This is an international forum, please stick to English...

[David Wien]

1 hour ago, e3yc said:

compro protector de lente ?

Siempre uso un "protector de lentes"; pero muchos otros aquí no lo hacen. 😀

David

Edited April 16, 2024 by David Wien

[stuny]

Just in case you don't understand what RTFM means, it urges you, in crude terms, to read the manual.

[Le Chef]

¡LEMM!

[luetz]

4 hours ago, e3yc said:

no importa, , es Santander, no San Sebastián, compro protector de lente ?

Costly risk if the lens get's damaged due to lack of Protector lens.  I use the original "Leica" 13035.