Leicaboy Norway Posted October 22 Share #1  Posted October 22 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey guys. I wanted to create a thread for user reviews of the new Leica Q3 43. I tried to create a template so the reviews can be compared to each other and maybe if people want to, this could be a "sticky" in the Q forum.  Leica Q3 43 user review:  Usage: Time owned Main use (street/travel/famili etc.) Pros: [List your top 3]  Cons: [List your top 2]  Notable features: Image quality AF performance EVF experience Handling Other  Real world experience [Brief paragraph about your actual use]  Worth the price? Yes/No  Rating: X/10  Sample images: [2-3 photos with basic EXIF]       Edited October 22 by Leicaboy Norway 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leicaboy Norway Posted October 22 Author Share #2  Posted October 22 I'll go first!  Leica Q3 43 user review:  Usage: Time owned: 1-2 weeks. Main use street, family, travel, outdoors. Pros: Portability 60 mpx sensor Very capabel APO lens  Cons: Leica Q series in general isn't as fun to use for me as it is practical, or as fun to use as an M camera. Price Stuck to one focal length  Notable features: Image quality: superb AF performance: worse than I thought. I thought the phase detection would be more of a game changer than it is. EVF experience: very good Handling: superb, easy and intuitive to use. Other: I love the new Leica looks, shooting chrome and getting the jpegs (and dngs) insanely quick on my phone if I want to / need to bypass computer.  Real world experience So far I've used it as a street camera and taking various images of my family.  Worth the price? Depends. Are the Leica APO lenses worth $6000+ ? If they are, this is definetly worth $8000 since you get a smaller APO lens and a 60 mpx camera hand assembled by Leica in Germany. I think for most people though, it would not be worth it. That being said, a Sony RX1R mark 3 if it comes out, will not be under $6000 (I think) either.  Rating: 8/10  Sample images: coming later! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DII3G Posted October 22 Share #3  Posted October 22 (edited)  Leica Q3 43 user review:  Usage: 2 weeks At the moment for everything Pros: The lens is a beast (ultra sharp and contrasty) Weather sealed Tilt screen 3D Pop is awesome  Cons: As a M user still struggling with the autofocus but that’s my fault Build quality not as good as a M (still high end) Not so enjoyable to shoot like a M EVF is disappointing compared to SL  Notable features:     The sensor is outstanding Image quality very good Close focus is great  Real world experience [Brief paragraph about your actual use]  Worth the price? Depending on your expeditions  Rating: 8/10  Sample images: 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 October 22 by DII3G 7 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/414300-leica-q3-43-user-reviews/?do=findComment&comment=5669501'>More sharing options...
ajmarton1 Posted October 22 Share #4  Posted October 22 (edited) 5 hours ago, Leicaboy Norway said: Leica Q3 43 user review:  Usage: 2 weeks Street / Travel Pros: 1. Size/weight 2. Quality/speed of lens 3. User interface  Cons: 1. AF is not fast or intelligent 2. Do not like the filter/macro conflict.  Notable features: Image quality / file size AF performance - not that great.  Eye detection is really wonky compared to my other mirrorless cameras.  EVF experience - works fine Handling - user interface is great Other - love the size and weight.   Real world experience The Q3 43 is not that different from the Q3 in operation and user experience.  The lens is sharper and longer minimizing the loss of resolution if you use the crop feature.  I have and I don't feel that it's much of a loss in light of the versatility.  The camera is light and small making it convenient and comfortable for a day of walking around.  Easy to pack away for trips.  It's my go to camera.  I am taking it with me on my upcoming trip to Provence, France.  I used the Q3 exclusively in April for a 2 week trip to Paris and it was wonderful.  Especially in low light.   Worth the price? Yes/No - It's a Leica - what can I say.   Rating: X/10: 9/10 because the AF / AF intelligence for eye detection is not up to current standards.   Sample images: Picture taken at Beverly Hills Art Festival, 10.19.2024  https://share.icloud.com/photos/03ddurdvA8LEo4oZ3wiSQyQHQ [2-3 photos with basic EXIF]       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 October 22 by ajmarton1 4 3 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/414300-leica-q3-43-user-reviews/?do=findComment&comment=5669789'>More sharing options...
Leicaboy Norway Posted October 27 Author Share #5  Posted October 27 Great to see more reiews. I wish more would join. The pentax forum has that nice review database. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieC Posted October 27 Share #6  Posted October 27 (edited) Q3 43 User Review Usage: 2 Weeks Family, travel Pros Size Image detail Close focus ability Ease of use Cons Filter issue No internal memory EVF could be better No lossless compressed RAW option  Notable Features Image quality DoF controllability Quality of bokeh Close focussing ability Real World Experience This is my first Leica and the first time, in a long time, that I have not had an interchangeable lens. I needed a change of style and wanted to think about the image more rather than the equipment that I should use to capture the shot.  I believe that the Q3 will help me do that, but there will be, an enjoyable, learning curve for me. I had settled on buying a Q3 but just a few days before I made the purchase the Q3 43 was announced, I swithered over which model to choose, both are great cameras and I believe that I have chosen the model that suits my style of photography the best but only time will tell!     Edited October 27 by CharlieC Images not uploading correctly 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieC Posted October 27 Share #7  Posted October 27 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 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 October 27 by CharlieC Images not uploading correctly 3 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/414300-leica-q3-43-user-reviews/?do=findComment&comment=5676289'>More sharing options...
Leicaboy Norway Posted October 29 Author Share #8  Posted October 29 On 10/27/2024 at 11:17 PM, CharlieC said: 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! That's a very good macro shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieC Posted October 30 Share #9 Â Posted October 30 23 hours ago, Leicaboy Norway said: That's a very good macro shot! Thank you for your kind comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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