Long awaited: Leica Q3 43 with APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH.

[cirke]

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ok thanks, its a good law but they should write it clearly on Leica Store

[ramarren]

The Q3 43 looks sweet, and I'd love one—particularly a Monochrom version—but I'm not in the market to spend $7000 for Yet-Another-Camera at this time. My solution, expedited 11 or so years ago, was to find one of the lovely SMC-Pentax-L 43mm f/1.9 Special lenses and use it on my Leica M bodies, film and digital.  

Such a setup may not have all the bells and whistles of the Q line, but I doubt there's really much to argue about with respect to overall image qualities.

[T25UFO]

41 minutes ago, Simone_DF said:

It’s an European law. Mandatory USB-C port in all devices like smartphones, laptops and cameras, and no battery charger to reduce electronic waste footprint. 
Your laptop or smartphone charger is more than enough to charge your camera. If you need more, then an external battery charger can be purchased 

If it is EU law, and I’m not disputing, why does the M11 Mono (which has a USB C port) come with a charger?

[RobW0]

15 minutes ago, T25UFO said:

If it is EU law, and I’m not disputing, why does the M11 Mono (which has a USB C port) come with a charger?

I guess the question would be, what was the start date of this regulation and are devices that came out before that date exempt?

[StyxTravel]

@T25UFO I think it’s to do with the model’s release date. The M11-D and Q3-43 are the latest, post deadline models and will have no charger. The M11-P and Q3 are pre deadline and will continue to have a charger. 
I think it’s the same principle with Apple, who were dragged kicking and screaming to use USB-C on iPhones released after Summer 2023 and no chargers were included in the retail box. 

[Simone_DF]

14 minutes ago, T25UFO said:

If it is EU law, and I’m not disputing, why does the M11 Mono (which has a USB C port) come with a charger?

Because, just like the Q3 which also came with a charger, these cameras were released in the first half of 2023. 
The SL3, released a few months ago, has no charger either.

For the law, see here

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20220930IPR41928/long-awaited-common-charger-for-mobile-devices-will-be-a-reality-in-2024

[RobW0]

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I think the last Leica camera released with a charger might be the M11-P, announced on October 26, 2023. 

[chasincayce]

5 hours ago, DavidVGL said:

I ordered at B&H 2 hours ago (approx. 10:30AM) and was told that the first shipment (in) is expected Oct 6. I do not know where I stand on the pre-order list.

mine just shipped, delivery tomorrow. ordered around same time as you 

[NZDavid]

Funnily enough, my first "real" camera in the 70s was an Olympus 35RC, which a sported a 43.5mm lens. It's a brilliant focal length and very versatile. Now, though, I mostly use the 35 with the M10.

The ongoing success of the Q line shows how the classic Leica design, with the emphasis on simple analog controls and high quality results, continues to be a winning formula.

Would I get one? Not sure, or even when they might be available here. Also, I may prefer something more compact for travel. But fantastic to see another new Leica camera, the first for a while.

[JimD]

46 minutes ago, chasincayce said:

mine just shipped, delivery tomorrow. ordered around same time as you 

I ordered mine today at 8 am CST from B and H.  At 2:30 pm they said it shipped and will be delivered this Saturday.  I live in the Chicago area.

[My1stLeicaCam]

I do not have a photo when I did the test accidentally. 
I was at the 43 launch last night in Singapore.

Wanted to do a street shot comparison, just to see the difference. 

Set a Q3 28 & a Q3 43 to f2, speed 1/125s. 
Tap focus on the same object. 
The 43 is having a 5000 iso vs 4000 on the 28. I was expecting same iso value. 

Anyone knows why and maybe can do this test?

Edited September 26, 2024 by My1stLeicaCam

[cirke]

What is the base ISO ? Is it 50 ?

[egrossman]

2 hours ago, chasincayce said:

mine just shipped, delivery tomorrow. ordered around same time as you 

I ordered mine from B&H at 8:30AM PT and it also shipped arriving tomorrow. Managed to sell my Q3 earlier today; sometimes things just work out.

 

[DavidVGL]

2 hours ago, chasincayce said:

mine just shipped, delivery tomorrow. ordered around same time as you 

While finishing dinner B&H also sent me  tracking advice that the camera will be here tomorrow. Nice news for dessert. They obviously have/had stock and I'm pretty sure that they want to get as much as possible out the door before Rosh Hashanah begins Tuesday pm.

[Jeff S]

1 hour ago, My1stLeicaCam said:

I do not have a photo when I did the test accidentally. 
I was at the 43 launch last night in Singapore.

Wanted to do a street shot comparison, just to see the difference. 

Set a Q3 28 & a Q3 43 to f2, speed 1/125s. 
Tap focus on the same object. 
The 43 is having a 5000 iso vs 4000 on the 28. I was expecting same iso value. 

Anyone knows why and maybe can do this test?

Auto ISO? Metering pattern setting? Changing light?  

Jeff

Edited September 27, 2024 by Jeff S

[RobW0]

1 hour ago, My1stLeicaCam said:

I do not have a photo when I did the test accidentally. 
I was at the 43 launch last night in Singapore.

Wanted to do a street shot comparison, just to see the difference. 

Set a Q3 28 & a Q3 43 to f2, speed 1/125s. 
Tap focus on the same object. 
The 43 is having a 5000 iso vs 4000 on the 28. I was expecting same iso value. 

Anyone knows why and maybe can do this test?

If you are not moving your feet the 28 is going to have a different view than the 43. 

[rouge_homme]

12 hours ago, LUF Admin said:

The menu structure of the SL3 has been adopted

Does this mean the interface is the same as the SL3, with the icons and customisation? 
 

From the initial reviews on YouTube, it seems to look like the original Q3.

Edited September 27, 2024 by rouge_homme
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[farnz]

2 hours ago, cirke said:

What is the base ISO ? Is it 50 ?

Base ISO is 100 but it can be pulled to ISO 50 if you're okay with a slight potential loss in IQ.

Pete.

[ellisson]

I debated back and forth whether to get the 28mm or 43mm version of the Q3.   My own shooting enjoyment - not work - was the factor that pushed me to the 28mm Q3.  I shoot 28 sometimes, 35mm the most, and sometimes 50mm when traveling, on the street, inside buildings, or for landscapes.  Probably 25%, 50% and 25% breakdown for these focal lengths.  So for 75% of my shooting, 39 or more megapixels is plenty.  And 19 MP at 50 will do just fine.  

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[Matt Stevens]

13 hours ago, chasincayce said:

Anyone order from B&H and get a shipping time estimate? 

Was 99% of the way to pre-order from the Leica website but didn't and now it's out of stock. 

I met someone today (to purchase his Q3) who ordered a Q3 43 from B&H today and is receiving it tomorrow. I thought hard about buy one this morning as well from B&H, but I remained dedicated to buying Leicas used. 

Edited September 27, 2024 by Matt Stevens