-MR- Posted February 24 Share #1 Posted February 24 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Assuming a civil war or a zombie apocalypse breaks out and you are a reporter on the front lines, would you choose the Leica Q3, or would you rather go for a Nikon Z9 or Canon R1 or SL3? How do you realistically assess the reliability and dependability of the Leica Q3 in extreme situations (aside from the short battery life)? Thank you. 🌻 Edited February 24 by -MR- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PhotoCruiser Posted February 24 Share #2 Posted February 24 The 28mm Q series, for weight, size and environmental sealing. On the Zombie front you will need to carry a lot of gear to defend your self or run from them so i would choose the smallest and lightest camera. No lenses to change avoid that dust and dirt enter, and the stampedes from big groups of zombies will rise a lot of dust. Given the most likely lack of power during a Zomby apocalypse a film camera would be the better choice but poses a problem with developing the film. But if you survive you can develop them later and eventually scan them. Diapositives are/where once much cheaper than negative film. Chris 2 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted February 24 Share #3 Posted February 24 Given the lack of power and unavailability of processing chemicals, I would buy a drawing pad and pencil and trust in the speed of my arm to record an image. 3 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoCruiser Posted February 24 Share #4 Posted February 24 That would not work for me at all as my painting skills are near nil... We may should add also what else i would carry, and of the first things who comes in my mind is a solar charger to alleviate the power problem. Not only to charge the Q's battery, also to have a working flashlight what comes always handy. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 24 Share #5 Posted February 24 Assuming I am a reporter, I would expect some sort of support in the field wrt to equipment backup. I would probably opt for an M10 and an M6 as they could share lenses. The digital and analog choice covers many situations. Lenses would probably be 15mm, 35mm and 75mm. Changing lenses under stress is part of the job. A bit of dust and dirt can be dealt with in post. Processing of film is up to the employer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 24 Share #6 Posted February 24 What - Wide angle or even normal? Do you really want to be that close to them? Worse case: Q3 43 (light weight) and crop like crazy. Alternatively: SL3 and extremely long Sigma lens. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryrock Posted February 24 Share #7 Posted February 24 Advertisement (gone after registration) Are you high? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-MR- Posted February 24 Author Share #8 Posted February 24 (edited) Does eyetracking even works with deformed eyes? Some zombies could have "abnormal eyes". But seriously: I am simply interested in how robust and reliable you consider the Leica Q3 to be, even in extreme situations. Would it be a dependable instrument in crisis situations, or is it too prone to failure and too delicate? Edited February 24 by -MR- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbdumont Posted February 24 Share #9 Posted February 24 I love this thread 🤣 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted February 24 Share #10 Posted February 24 Mo Yi, a Chinese photographer, strapped a camera to his back, pointing backwards, and triggered it at random with a cable release while walking the streets. You need a system like that to take shots of zombies while running away. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 24 Share #11 Posted February 24 (edited) 9 hours ago, -MR- said: Assuming a civil war or a zombie apocalypse breaks out and you are a reporter on the front lines, would you choose the Leica Q3, or would you rather go for a Nikon Z9 or Canon R1? The Q3. All the Nikons and Canons would already be in the hands of the Zombies. Philip. Edited February 24 by pippy 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted February 24 Share #12 Posted February 24 I don't see much point or purpose in documenting the zombie apocalypse. I'd rather have a semi-auto 12 gauge shotgun and an unlimited supply of ammo (double tap). ...and if I am to photograph a war, I'd certainly prefer a couple of Nikon mirrorless bodies (maybe Z8 or Z6iii or even the new Z50ii but not the Z9) and a handful of carefully selected lenses. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted February 24 Share #13 Posted February 24 I do believe the Q would be up to its task, it’s very durable. But, I would not only use 43mm, so both f/l would be with me. There is a duch photographer, eddy van wessel, covering the current war in Ukraine. Mostly Leica or film equipment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24 Share #14 Posted February 24 I don't really care about the camera but I would get my wife to take the photos. I'd stay safe in my bunker, ready to do the processing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RQ44 Posted February 24 Share #15 Posted February 24 The Q3 aside from being an exceptionally good camera with garbage battery life also doubles as a great close quarters weapon. The unit is black block of cerebral destruction should you hit the zombie's head hard enough. I would keep the Leica. Any other brand wont cut it. If you are going to war with zombies you need to go in class, have the goods to prove your worth. Nothing beats entering the battlefield with a CMD ( Camera of Mass Destruction ) and the red dot alone will give your enemies the dreaded thought of knowing they will soon meet their maker. Even when the bloodshed begins, the weather sealing will allow you forge through the masses without any regard for liquid intrusion. When you finally reach the safe haven of Bravo camp, the high ranking officers there will respect you more ..........cause you are shootin a Leica. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted February 24 Share #16 Posted February 24 (edited) A Z apocalypse would almost certainly shut down the power grid, so only BW film makes sense. Like the young, aspiring war photographer in Civil War, with her FE2 and traveling developer kit. Besides, the BW film aesthetic would suit the subject much better. And in an emergency encounter one could smash heads with the camera without great financial loss. C’mon guys, this is serious; think it through. Edited February 24 by johnwolf 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaR Posted February 24 Share #17 Posted February 24 (edited) I think I'd go the drone route, myself. Get some sweet aerial shots of the zombie hordes from a remote location. If I had to get close, it would be the Q3 43 for the cropping ability. I love my M cameras but maybe the silent leaf shutter of the Q series would come in handy! Edited February 24 by JoshuaR 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjroroek Posted February 25 Share #18 Posted February 25 I would chose the most expensive ones. As known, zombies have a good tast for quality and when you throw a Leica into a group of zombies they start fighting eachother and you can walk away without running 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskkyle Posted February 25 Share #19 Posted February 25 (edited) Everyone knows the only thing zombies respect is a well swung cricket bat. You’ll need both hands. So I’d go with a GoPro on a head strap. As a last line of defence I’ll allow you something very heavy like an S3 with a sturdy strap to swing over your head. Edited February 25 by ruskkyle 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmschuh Posted February 25 Share #20 Posted February 25 In a zombie apocalypse, you don't have to be able to run away faster than the zombie, just faster than the other victims who are also running away. I can certainly do this better with a lightweight camera like a Leica Q3 than with heavy, debris-like equipment. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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