Q2M works great with flash. had it out just yesterday in the streets with a small flashq off camera flash. Expose for the background and just bring a bit light on your subject. Works really great
I think a Monochrom CL is a superb idea. A mono sensor would really have an advantage over a colour one shooting in B&W in the smaller format. I'd be in there without hesitation.
I bought the original Q in the QM form. I didn't think the Q2 was worth doing since I wanted an interchangeable lens camera. So now I own the SL2. I saw the M monochrome and Q2 monochrome models and loved the concept of monochrome only.. Now if there were an SL2 monochrome model using the Q2 monochrome sensor I would be delighted to buy one. I have all the lenses I need mostly f/1.4 so I could use the camera in all lighting situations. It seems to me the next move for Leica to introduce monochrome in the SL2
Thanks for the video! Regarding the crop/zoom feature of the Q2M - if you are cropped into say 50mm, does the camera then only "look" within that crop area for focusing and metering etc or is it still using the full frame? It just appears to me that this would be one "advantage" to this mode (e.g. to focus on a region of faces within a larger crowd, or to exclude the sun from both the captured frame and also its impact on the metering). I've watched a few reviews but have not heard any mention of his this works. Thanks
Hi Neil The crop applies to the jpeg only, but not the DNG. You will see the cropped DNG images when you first open the image in Lightroom but you can 'cancel' the crop. However, I am not sure if the cropped area becomes the new metered area. I shall find out... but I suspect not. You could always use spot metering or small field.
@@LeicaCameraAustralia thank you. Yes, I understand about the raw still being the full uncropped image. It would be more important for me regarding autofocus though (to exclude area outside of the crop might be a nice feature). Tnx
@@NeilSlater you can use spot metering but other mode will take into account the whole frame regardless of the crop mode as well my advise is to stop down if you plan to crop just to utilize the lens fully f4-5.6 where this lens shines 1.7 is incredible as well don’t get my wrong regardless the iso capabilities of this camera is mind boggling same like M10M . 99% of the time iso is on auto for me, exposure compensation all day long with Zoom button customized to AE lock and happy shooting 🙌👍
Leica Australia - I have purchased Q2M recently and there is a problem with hot pixels at ISO 800 (sometimes even 400) and higher. From what I gathered online this is a common problem apparently with this camera. I saw somebody post that there is going to be a firmware addressing it (pixel remapping) - can you confirm that info about upcoming firmware?
I have no experience of this problem myself, and have no information to share about forthcoming firmware updates, if any. Sorry. I suggest you contact your dealer if you have issues with the camera. As a temporary fix, may I suggest looking at Capture One Pro 21? It has a dedicated hot pixel removal tool which works very well.
@@LeicaCameraAustralia that is how I am dealing with the issue right now :) at the dealer they want to ship camera for a replacement but I saw multiple stories of people doing that and then having an exact same problem with the replacement. I guess I will keep holding my fingers crossed for the firmware update because I absolutely love the camera and it would be a shame if Leica doesn't address this problem
i have this camera and i'd like to see more than a street photography perspective. can this be used in the studio, can this be used in a professional setting and compete with a sony or a canon or nikon . i didn't buy this camera to be limited to just the streets
The Q2 can be used for anything. Its fixed 28mm lens means it might not be suited to some photography genres (wildlife for example) but that's no different to any other camera with a 28mm lens. See my video about using the Q here: ruclips.net/video/DSOpX5kvd1w/видео.html
My heart says tri-x 400. These Leica monochromes are the coolest digital cameras, but I’m never going to enjoy them more than my good old M6 with Tri-x (or double-X).
Why David? It is true that fuji offers good products (X100V for example), but this object has an absolutely fantastic design quality with results, at incredible high iso and it is FF. Sure the price is exaggerated, but it's a Leica and that's their policy. A chance greeting from Italy and sorry for my English
The scale is accurate but hard to read and interpret. But more importantly, the DoF scales are the same as from film days - like on M lenses. With such a high res sensor you have less DoF and thus the scales appear inaccurate. Rule of thumb - use the f5.6 scale or similar but set f16. That will give you roughly the expected DoF.
'Burst mode' is fast shooting ie 20fps - do you mean a B (Bulb) setting? If so, then 60 secs is the longest it will do according to the published tech specs. However, it seems it will do 120 seconds as well - at least that option was available when I used it.
With respect to Leica, I really think Knox could take a great photo with any camera. He just has a good eye, which at the end of the day is what separates a great pic from an ordinary one. The camera itself will never create a great image.
@@LeicaCameraAustralia It certainly helps a bit but we've all bought into the manufacturer's hype, rather than trying to improve ourselves. The truth of the matter is, like in any discipline, there are very very few people with the talent and skill to create stunning images and no amount of tech will change that. We all want to be seen as 'great' and 'masters' and see tech as the route, when in fact we are the only real route. And mostly you've either got it or you haven't. Also, we've all bought into the mantra that anybody can be anything they want as long as they want it enough. But that mantra is fake news. It's mainly raw talent bolstered with hard work, dedication and experience.
wow 120sec exposure!!!! WOOOOWWWWW , but my nikon has bulb mode :( WOOOOW just leica can produce camera with 120sec exposure WOWWWWOWWWOWOWOWOW :))))) totally rubbish
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Thanks a lot for the interview with Knox! He is a true master of photo-art and his work is very inspiring!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is some of the very best work I've seen from the Q2M. Well done.
Fantastic work all round, Knox: what a champion!
Enjoyed this, it was good to have an insight in Knox
Glad you enjoyed it.
I have just ordered a Q2M, and very excited...
This is some great work , great composition.
Many thanks!
Great video,conversation and images.A Q2m wont improve my photography but it certainly wont impede it.I am very tempted.Stay safe.
Go for it!
Q2M works great with flash. had it out just yesterday in the streets with a small flashq off camera flash. Expose for the background and just bring a bit light on your subject. Works really great
Thanks for the info!
I think a Monochrom CL is a superb idea. A mono sensor would really have an advantage over a colour one shooting in B&W in the smaller format. I'd be in there without hesitation.
Probably undermine the M and the Q. However if it did happen you would so much and would compliment by&W film photography.
Id agree. I’d get one
I bought the original Q in the QM form. I didn't think the Q2 was worth doing since I wanted
an interchangeable lens camera. So now I own the SL2. I saw the M monochrome and Q2 monochrome models and loved the concept of monochrome only.. Now if there were an
SL2 monochrome model using the Q2 monochrome sensor I would be delighted to buy one.
I have all the lenses I need mostly f/1.4 so I could use the camera in all lighting situations.
It seems to me the next move for Leica to introduce monochrome in the SL2
You are not the only one to ask for this!
always good to see another local shooting the same scene. Good interview and keep it up Knox!
Glad you enjoyed it.
My gawd, this was amazing.
wow that f16 with 1 second portrait was crazy!!!
Thanks for the video! Regarding the crop/zoom feature of the Q2M - if you are cropped into say 50mm, does the camera then only "look" within that crop area for focusing and metering etc or is it still using the full frame? It just appears to me that this would be one "advantage" to this mode (e.g. to focus on a region of faces within a larger crowd, or to exclude the sun from both the captured frame and also its impact on the metering). I've watched a few reviews but have not heard any mention of his this works. Thanks
Hi Neil
The crop applies to the jpeg only, but not the DNG. You will see the cropped DNG images when you first open the image in Lightroom but you can 'cancel' the crop. However, I am not sure if the cropped area becomes the new metered area. I shall find out... but I suspect not. You could always use spot metering or small field.
@@LeicaCameraAustralia thank you. Yes, I understand about the raw still being the full uncropped image. It would be more important for me regarding autofocus though (to exclude area outside of the crop might be a nice feature). Tnx
@@NeilSlater you can use spot metering but other mode will take into account the whole frame regardless of the crop mode as well my advise is to stop down if you plan to crop just to utilize the lens fully f4-5.6 where this lens shines 1.7 is incredible as well don’t get my wrong regardless the iso capabilities of this camera is mind boggling same like M10M . 99% of the time iso is on auto for me, exposure compensation all day long with Zoom button customized to AE lock and happy shooting 🙌👍
Wonderful photos. He used a red filter often which I like but I’m confused why Leica isn’t offering an official one for the Q2 Monochrom?
There are color filters from Leica available.
I honestly don't know why there is no Red filter in the range - POL, ND16, Orange, Yellow and Green as far as I know. I will ask and find out.
When you shoot regular Q2 in monochrome mode, is it sharper than when shot in color mode?
No, same sharpness. You need a dedicated B+W camera to get that extra crispness. That said, the Q2 is amazingly sharp anyway.
Leica Australia - I have purchased Q2M recently and there is a problem with hot pixels at ISO 800 (sometimes even 400) and higher. From what I gathered online this is a common problem apparently with this camera. I saw somebody post that there is going to be a firmware addressing it (pixel remapping) - can you confirm that info about upcoming firmware?
I have no experience of this problem myself, and have no information to share about forthcoming firmware updates, if any. Sorry.
I suggest you contact your dealer if you have issues with the camera.
As a temporary fix, may I suggest looking at Capture One Pro 21? It has a dedicated hot pixel removal tool which works very well.
@@LeicaCameraAustralia that is how I am dealing with the issue right now :) at the dealer they want to ship camera for a replacement but I saw multiple stories of people doing that and then having an exact same problem with the replacement. I guess I will keep holding my fingers crossed for the firmware update because I absolutely love the camera and it would be a shame if Leica doesn't address this problem
@@walthornik The update is available now, hopefully you've seen it.
@@Tom_RUclips_stole_my_handle yes I got it immediately when it came out and it fixes the problem!
i have this camera and i'd like to see more than a street photography perspective. can this be used in the studio, can this be used in a professional setting and compete with a sony or a canon or nikon . i didn't buy this camera to be limited to just the streets
The Q2 can be used for anything. Its fixed 28mm lens means it might not be suited to some photography genres (wildlife for example) but that's no different to any other camera with a 28mm lens. See my video about using the Q here: ruclips.net/video/DSOpX5kvd1w/видео.html
My heart says yes, my head says Fuji!
My heart says tri-x 400. These Leica monochromes are the coolest digital cameras, but I’m never going to enjoy them more than my good old M6 with Tri-x (or double-X).
Hang on the the M6! They are getting very valuable at the moment.
@@LeicaCameraAustralia yes so much so I can buy an m240 or q instead!
Why David? It is true that fuji offers good products (X100V for example), but this object has an absolutely fantastic design quality with results, at incredible high iso and it is FF. Sure the price is exaggerated, but it's a Leica and that's their policy. A chance greeting from Italy and sorry for my English
I want the q2 monochrome for personal stuff.... but im scared I'll never be good enough to justify the price tag
You will become better as you’re using it more often.
Great video!
Thanks!
The distance scale is not accurate... It's very frustrating for zone focusing.
The scale is accurate but hard to read and interpret. But more importantly, the DoF scales are the same as from film days - like on M lenses. With such a high res sensor you have less DoF and thus the scales appear inaccurate. Rule of thumb - use the f5.6 scale or similar but set f16. That will give you roughly the expected DoF.
@@LeicaCameraAustralia thank you!
Does the Q2 M have a Burst Mode or is 120 secs the max?
'Burst mode' is fast shooting ie 20fps - do you mean a B (Bulb) setting? If so, then 60 secs is the longest it will do according to the published tech specs. However, it seems it will do 120 seconds as well - at least that option was available when I used it.
@@LeicaCameraAustralia Thanks for the reply. My bad I meant Bulb mode. Sounds like 120 is the max
I haven't done proper photography in years. This looks like the thing that could bring be back in. Why?!!
Interesting
i love it
Thanks!
With respect to Leica, I really think Knox could take a great photo with any camera. He just has a good eye, which at the end of the day is what separates a great pic from an ordinary one. The camera itself will never create a great image.
The right camera can make it easier though...
@@LeicaCameraAustralia It certainly helps a bit but we've all bought into the manufacturer's hype, rather than trying to improve ourselves. The truth of the matter is, like in any discipline, there are very very few people with the talent and skill to create stunning images and no amount of tech will change that. We all want to be seen as 'great' and 'masters' and see tech as the route, when in fact we are the only real route. And mostly you've either got it or you haven't. Also, we've all bought into the mantra that anybody can be anything they want as long as they want it enough. But that mantra is fake news. It's mainly raw talent bolstered with hard work, dedication and experience.
Agree with you. Its the same as an average guitarist buying a Gretsch white falcon vs an amazing guitarist playing with a $150 dollar guitar.
@@harris- True
wow 120sec exposure!!!! WOOOOWWWWW , but my nikon has bulb mode :( WOOOOW just leica can produce camera with 120sec exposure WOWWWWOWWWOWOWOWOW
:))))) totally rubbish
Wow a Moron totally rubbish
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Took. All the Leica. Information in excellent but images awful