Urge for a Q-D

[LocalHero1953]

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28 minutes ago, Mr Perceptive said:

Not point deleting the rear screen when you shoot through an EVF - unlike a true rangefinder

You're arguing by reasoning. But there is no 'reason' involved in a -D of any variety.

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[bobtodrick]

Next thing you know people will ask Leica to copy this…digital but only takes 27 photos before you have to download…but wait, you can’t download for 24 hours…to give you a film experience 

https://gizmodo.com/reusable-disposable-digital-camera-kodak-fujifilm-flash-1850495216#:~:text=Gadgets-,Kodak Vibes%3A This Disposable-Style Digital Camera Makes You Wait,see how they turn out.

[NERICSSON]

1 hour ago, bobtodrick said:

Next thing you know people will ask Leica to copy this…digital but only takes 27 photos before you have to download…but wait, you can’t download for 24 hours…to give you a film experience 

https://gizmodo.com/reusable-disposable-digital-camera-kodak-fujifilm-flash-1850495216#:~:text=Gadgets-,Kodak Vibes%3A This Disposable-Style Digital Camera Makes You Wait,see how they turn out.

Or but a really tiny SD card 😁

[mhasman]

Hm... might be good commercial product idea - Q3 screen cap. Rectangular, sitting tight, with same as body leatherette pattern. 

[SingingSnapper]

Seriously?  Don't want to use video? Then don't!  The choice is  yours.  

[bobtodrick]

41 minutes ago, SingingSnapper said:

Seriously?  Don't want to use video? Then don't!  The choice is  yours.  

Yeah, I don't get this.

Lots of people use video.  I don't.  So guess what...I don't!!!

[Simone_DF]

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all cameras with a flip screen can be turned into a -D variant by flipping the screen on its back. I keep my S5II this way when not in use for extra protection. 

[Camaro5]

A Q3 without a screen would be like an M11-D with auto-focus and a fixed lens.  I don't use video either but it doesn't bother me that the Q3 has it.  One of the features of the tilt screen is to get lower shots.  I use that all the time for automotive work.  Without the screen you would be losing one of the best features of the camera.  

I could never understand the whole "chimping" thing either.  I fail to see anything wrong with reviewing a shot if you want to, especially in challenging lighting situations.  Sometimes if you take a photo of somebody they like to see it.  I think there are more advantages to having a screen than not having it.  If you don't want to use it, just turn it off.  

[student]

On 9/20/2024 at 8:09 AM, Camaro5 said:

A Q3 without a screen would be like an M11-D with auto-focus and a fixed lens.  I don't use video either but it doesn't bother me that the Q3 has it.  One of the features of the tilt screen is to get lower shots.  I use that all the time for automotive work.  Without the screen you would be losing one of the best features of the camera.  

I could never understand the whole "chimping" thing either.  I fail to see anything wrong with reviewing a shot if you want to, especially in challenging lighting situations.  Sometimes if you take a photo of somebody they like to see it.  I think there are more advantages to having a screen than not having it.  If you don't want to use it, just turn it off.  

What you say is called "common sense"; this business of getting an electronic camera to somehow give the look and feel of a film camera by further complicating the whole process of photography is an entirely different field of study of the myriad ways of how human minds can work

[bobtodrick]

1 hour ago, Quarterpounder said:

What about a Q-D 43 3.6 Reporter Monochrom?

Now you’re talking 😂😂