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- Is the Leica Q worth it in 2022? 6 Reasons why I bought the Q vs Leica CL, SL, M cameras
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Short video highlighting Leica Q strengths: Leica Q vs Leica CL, Leica Q vs Leica SL, Leica Q vs Leica M camera. Leica Q wedding photography, Leica Q portraits / 28mm portraits, and Leica Q Lightroom presets all covered.
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Welcome to the world of Leica! :) Yes a great camera for sure
I was fortunate to be an early Q owner. The camera is extremely capable, but I wound up back using M’s for two reasons: first, I prefer the OVF vs. even the excellent Q EVF, and when the 28/1.4 M lens was released, I saw even better image quality. I caution you not to do a side by side comparison with that lens for the sake of your pocketbook. As for selling the CL, keeping every camera you enjoy is a perilous path. Trust me, I know.
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Great comparisons Matt! I look forward to and enjoy all your videos. I've learned so much! :0)
Thanks Lucy! :)
Welcome to the Q tribe!!🙏🏿 I have both Q2s and I am rarely disappointed with image quality and ease of use. Based on personal experience you won’t be disappointed! Cheers
Thanks for the welcome! I’m exited to get started.
A lucid and refreshing, standout presentation, unlike copious faffing too often in promotions by others.
Thanks Jeffrey! Much appreciated.
My old Q becomes a more and more everyday camera to me. Outstanding quality combined with simple UI. It can‘t get better for me …
Thanks Thomas! I'm late to the Q party but really enjoying it so far! (More Q vids to follow!)
Great vídeo, Matt! Really enjoyed this format!! 👌
Thanks!
Congrats You will love it ... I had one and sold it when I went to the CL because of you 🙂
A fast, light and very well made gear is going to be a plus in your hands ... Can't wait to see your street photos (and others) with this new bad boy !
Thanks Jerome, you're not the first person to write " I had one and sold it when I went to the CL because of you 🙂" lol. (The CL is still great). Thanks I will try to get some nice work with the Q! (Paris in the colder months could look great with a Q I bet... Hmm) :)
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I am considering buying a Q. I've watched a bunch of videos to help with the decision and this video is the most helpful I have seen. Thank you!
Thanks James, much appreciated! Great camera!
The wedding deal was the ultimate enthusiast's 'win win'. Love it.
Thanks Richard! Yes! I sold a camera to fund the other half
The Q was my gateway camera into the Leica brand. I love it and I still use it quite often. I now use it in conjunction with two M cameras (that I use with a selection of fast M lenses) and it fits in nicely to cover the 28mm focal length. As you have said, it’s like having a really good 28mm lens with a very nice camera attached to it, although its macro capability and other features make the Q a lot more than that.
The Q and the M system cameras are great for landscape and travel photography, which is what I use them for. The Q seems to be a really versatile camera, given that so many street and reportage photographers regard it as their ‘go-to’ camera that is perfect for their needs. Wedding photographers also love it for its low light capability and its ability to facilitate candid shots judging by your comments.
I think my next camera will be the Q2M because I love monochrome and I am blown away by the image quality. That is some way off though
Thanks Neil! Q+M is a strong combo! I'll see if I can test a Q2M one day vs Q so stay tuned!
I recently sold all my Fujifilm gear and bought the Q3, as I also wanted a 1 camera and 1 body system. Best decision ever. I don’t know how to increase the shutter speed though to beyond 2000. Great video!
Congrats! Check the online manual for settings
Innit amazing how when the gear fits your reality and it just feels awesome!!!
Thanks Brian! Yes! It just ..works!
Oh dear . A Q has been at the back of my mind for a while .Three film M`s ,a CL and an SL2S is what I currently use . Shot various Richo GRD `s for years so like the 28 F/L . A integrated lens would also be useful here on the windy/sandy North West coast. Great review covering all the salient points with that all important emphasis on the practical issues .Thank you (I think :) )
Hey Michael, sorry if I just cost you money! ..but yes they are a lot of fun! :)
When someone commended pointless, usually the youtuber dont respond. You gain my respect for having a high EQ in response. Well done and have a good day.
Thanks!
He he! Welcome to the Q club Matt.
Thanks Ken! Can’t wait to get more involved ha. More vids to come.
Great video! Thank you.
Thanks Paul!
Respect! This is very helpful and Timeless. Even D/C'd Leica models are worth saving
Thanks Mark!
Nice, never really looked into the Q but looks awesome!
Thanks Thomas, it was a surprise to me too! Haha
I now bring two cameras in festivity settings, a Q2 for capturing fast paced actions and an M10-D with a 50mm f1 for carefully shot portrait images. I think it is a good combination.
Nice Aswin! I think my wedding setup will be similar. My last wedding was SL + 50 f0.95
this is what I was thinking of doing! nice
Have a Q. Love it. But for weddings be super careful with the buffer. Its really really bad. Except from that, superb camera with good value
Thanks Tobias! Noted. I won’t machine gun the weddings so hopefully I’ll be fine.
Good for you! Your reasons were
excellent, especailly the need for speed at weddings. I'tend to keep
the CL because so many M or R lenses can be used...but if the issue
is that the autofocus isn't smooth
I understand. Congratulations!
Thanks and yes the CL and SL are great with MF lenses ..perfect for my portraits!
As an owner of M, SL and Q (apart from many other brands) have to admit that the Q became my favorite! Enjoy!
Hey thanks Jonas! It's really fun to use isn't it! More vids to come once i've used it more!
Hi Matt I began with the Leica Q and seeing your videos I then bought the CL for longer lenses and a zoom for travel. I recommend you to keep the CL. Personally I love it with the 56mm from sigma. It s a pity Leica decided to stop it . I think it s really an underestimated camera and thx again to you for making me discover it.
Thanks Phil, no problem. Yes the CL is excellent. The Q will be used less but will be great for my wedding shoots where I want that shallow DOF low light look/ ability. CL wins for travel for sure.
Love the Q but still keeping my CL. The only “con” of the CL is the smaller sensor, but I can change lens. The 2 complement each other perfectly.
And instead of buying a Q2 and crop in, when I want longer focal length, I just use the CL with Leica R mount 50mm, 90mm.
That said, if I had the money, would I buy the Q2: heck yeah!
Love your channel, keep up the great work!
Thanks! I love that the CL and Q share the same batteries. My thoughts exactly.. use the CL for more reach/ travel and SL for shallow DOF shots less wide to match Q - wedding 2nd body etc.
🙏 Ai, ai, ai, you got me thinking again about my Leica x. Its on my list to sell ( like the cl and the M8),
And ofcourse thinking about the Q.
I recognise your enthousiasm for a new camera and then finding the right argument to buy it. Somehow it always adds up 😁😁😁
Haha sorry to cause trouble! :)
Matt, I considered selling my Q when I purchased the Q2 Monochrom (having the Q and its fond memories made the Q2M purchase a no brainer). I had to keep the Q, it was my first Leica after all. I think I've become a Summilux junkie!
Hey Bill, great to see you hear. Yes I can see the Summilux addiction being real! :)
Sold my Q about 6 months ago. It IS an amazing camera. I kinda miss it. The image it produces are special, better than the CL imo. All down to the amazing lens. Although…I realised I hardly ever wanted to shoot 28mm, so sold the camera.
Macro with a 28mm lens? I’m not sure…I never used it.
Q with a 35 or 50 would be my all time dream camera.
Thanks Chris, yes the Q only makes sense for 28mm use. I'll see what I can do with mine and share in future vids.
The Q will go down as a classic. The lens is outstanding. If it was 35 or 50 I would keep mine. I didn’t find my Q auto focus much different to the CL. I just focus and recompose. Getting my SL today and hoping for Q type image quality. A 35 or 50 Q would be an instant buy for me. Maybe I’ll rebuy the Q one day. I took it to Finland, Mozambique and South Africa. Got amazing images from it, but even then struggled with the 28mm only factor.
Matt, Clear, precise, excellent video. This post of yours, with over 21,000 views as of July 2022, was the reason I subscribed. Your spoiler alert grabbed my attention right away. I like that you do not use distracting music, that you are modest, and that you had helpful specifics like using 1/500th of a second on the Q with compatible flash film. Also, showing BW instead of color on the display (clients getting color) is another helpful idea. Thanks so much Matt. Now a loyal subscriber.
Thanks so much Jim! I appreciate your feedback and i'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yes this is one of my most popular videos in recent times. I guess there are a lot of Q lovers out there! (I showed the Q again in last night's video against the Q2M!)
Use my Q-P to document my sons early life. It is amazing capturing the entire scene with the 28mm. For my other work the SL2 is my workhorse.
Nice setup! I can't wait to use my Q camera more. I gave the SL2 some love in last night's video too!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom yea I saw that. Great content and much needed in the Leica world.
Great video Matt, appreciate your insight! I shoot more with a 50mm / 85mm. Shooting a 28mm may be difficult for me. I need to have a distance away from my subjects. Nice to know you offer presets for each Lecia I’m interested in.
Thanks Duane! Yes after now owning a Q I can't believe Leica have not made a 50mm version. It would be soooo good! :) Yes presets available on the blog if you ever need them - MrLeica.com
If I didn't already love my Ricoh GRIII, I will check the Q-P for sure (the bad high ISO of the Q2 are a no go for me) ! But the one I really want is the Q2 Mono (and it will complement my Sigma fp and GRIII so well). 😍
Nice thinking!
In and getting the points across. Thanks for no faff .
Thanks John!
Another wonderful video. Thank you. I continue to struggle as to whether the Q2 or the Q2 monochrome is what I want (I want both).
Thanks! I prefer the RGB sensors but many love the Q2M!
I like the way your latest videos are "confirming" my own choices. I have a Q and a CL and really like them both. I’m grateful for your points of comparison, which give me lots of helpful hints. I’m just getting used to the ins and outs of both of these cameras, and I think they’re here to stay in my 'arsenal'. For good.
Thanks Peter! I'm glad we are agreeing on things. I can only report my own experiences but i'm glad you can relate!
Thanks Matt for the informative video. I have a Q2 and I am loving it so much that I abandoned my leica M . It is fast compact light and I love shooting wide + the macro option is a bounce, BUT as you mentioned in the video such a great camera needs a newer faster computer with a better display which I don’t have and that slowdowns my work flow so much. I start copying the pictures go have food then come back to the computer to edit. I can’t downgrade to Q since I bought my Q2 new but I need to invest in a better computer. You should have done this video before I bought my Q 2 😅
Thanks Mohammad, sorry to hear about your computer issues but great to hear your enjoy the Q2!
Some years ago, I dumped my Leica M240 for a Q and never looked back. The Q gives you that Creamy and Dreamy Leica look with much less effort. I don't believe I will ever sell or update the original Q. Cheers.
Thanks, yes I’m loving the Q so far too!
Thanks... another great video.
Thanks Pasquale!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Matt, am I right to assume that I can use my CL lenses on a SL body? Thank you
@@pverdicchio yes but you can only use the SL crop mode with CL lenses
I own a Q and will never sell it (Chose Q over Q2 cause I don't need the high MP, rather have better low light performance and ..... also chose for the Q-P over the normal Q)
Now what surprises me the most is .... WHY DIDN'T YOU BUY A Q2 MONOCHROME , cause then you would experience real B/W photography .
The Q2 MONO has more micro contrast cause there is no color filter array and due to that fact, is where that Summilux really shines cause that lens by itself is razor sharp !
Thanks RS, The Q-P is nice! I looked at them but went for cheaper Q. I need colour option for clients hence no mono cameras so far.
You will definitely love it ✨👌🏼
When using it for b&w mainly and you want to upgrade in a few years (when prices drop after the Q3's come out) you can better buy the Q2 monochrom instead of the regular Q2 that Peter MC G is using. The low light performance and crop possibilities of these are out of this world 😎😃
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the Monochromatic q2 is very good... but failing to appreciate the excellent colors that the q2 offers with its sumilux lens is a shame...
@@mrcondorazo Yes, luckily we have options 😊 The files from the collar Q2 are really magnificent 👌🏼
I had a sony rx1r prior, which is like a like q but 35mm f2. And never again if not weather sealed. There is no way to clean the sensor when there is dust, and it's not a matter of if, but when you get dust on that sensor. To clean it you gotta send it in for repair which costs a lot!
Thanks good tip. I’ll only be using it in safe conditions.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom good luck. All I did was put it in my bag and a large piece of lint somehow got into the camera and unto the sensor.
@@Baronic eek that’s really annoying, sorry to hear.
Lots of folk tape up the microphone holes on the top and back of the original Q to prevent dust getting in. Apparently the earlier Q models were quite prone to dust on the sensor. I really like using my Q for little video clips (despite everyone saying it's rubbish for this!) and stopped taping the ports up so I didn't miss the sound on the videos. My Q developed a weird delamination of the EVF recently so something to watch out for. Leica Mayfair repaired it very quickly and I thought very reasonably priced. Good luck with it, I love mine and couldn't be persuaded with a CL even through your excellent and informative videos 😁👍🏻
Yes, yes, yes to autofocus. I had the A7M III out today with the SONY 24 - 240 zoom. Get the zoom right, press the button, done. Correctly exposed and focused, I can rip off a stream of photos if I wish and the color and image are good. Plus IBIS. Powerful arguments to stray from RFF cameras. I suppose I could play golf with a croquet mallet and make live standing up in a hammock, but I don't. I understand the move to a Q.
Haha thanks Zoltan! :)
Seems like you’ll get the best of all worlds with the full set of Leica cameras
Yes but perhaps not the best use of money for most people. I have them instead of a house :) ..but i'm happy!
7m 48s mind blown.... didnt think of doing that!
Great! I hoped it might help someone!
Shallow depth of field has never been an issue for me. I usually like to have more depth for layering compositions. Bokeh feels like an amateurish way to achieve a contrast of depth once you get good at layering.
You'll love the CL then. I shoot M43 too and small cameras are the way forward if don't need shallow DOF.
I think Leica did something very smart with the Q/Q2 choosing to ship it with a fast 28mm lens. They probably did not sell that many fast 28mm M lenses anyway - mainly because 28mm is a horrible experience on modern day Leica M bodies with their default 0.72 viewfinder magnification. For people with glasses there is no way you can see the 28mm frame lines on an M (it's hard with 35mm already!). And let's be honest. It's older men who typically have the disposable income to purchase expensive Leica cameras to indulge in a luxury hobby. And older men tend to wear glasses. Me included.
I got a used 28mm Elmarit for my M. I hardly use it. Because it's so difficult to frame. I would have to put on contact lenses for that setup.
If I wanted a 28mm, I would go with a Q/Q2. It's a no-brainer.
Matt, I've read a lot about the horrible green tint on the out of camera JPGs from the original Q. Did they fix that with firmware? Or is that still an issue?
Thanks TW. I do remember greenish files from 2019/2020 but i've not noticed it yet this time. Time will tell.
Makes perfect sense to me.
Thanks Don!
Love it Matt great vid and cracking photos cheers. I'm a wannabe leica owner, I had the Fuji X100 series, recently gave the F to my old dad. I love that camera, love fixed lens cameras on the whole. Leica to me at this point in time are out of my price range, saying that if I stop buying old cameras, film, chemicals, stop eating chocolate, stop paying through the nose for diesel and van repairs, even sell my chubby arse at the local prison for a year, maybe just maybe I could afford a broken leica. Right I'm off to watch that McKinnon video then off to he local slammer.
Haha thanks Paul! I used my house deposit money for mine :) ..and sold a few things.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom priorities mate 😂❤️❤️📷❤️ I’m pretty sure I don’t need a Leica but ya only live once photography has been my passion and work my whole life so before I’m worm fodder I’ll shoot a Leica.
great channel, can you do more with the cl and the q2 or q please
Thanks Carlos! I have a lot of vids on the CL as had it a lot time. I will do more on the Q for sure, stay tuned! :)
I really enjoyed my Leica Q2 Monochrome. The Q2 is what I would go for if I want a color version of the camera. The high resolution sensor allows me have multiple cropping options in case I need to crop in instead of having the 28mm field of view. To be honest, the 50mm field of view is more of my fav. Hope Leica can make the Q3 with a 50mm lens :)
Thanks Wei! Yes 50mm Q would be soo good! If you want to be part of my Q2M project please contact me via MrLeica.Com (I’ll ask you to send me a selection of RAW files and give you free presets in return and share a few photos linked to you on the blog). :)
Matt Osborne Okay! We’ll do!
Hi! Did you see that Godox have made the XProii trigger specifically for Leica? Looks awesome
Thanks, yes! I will try to get one to review.
Thanks for the video. If I may ask, how did you do the renaming of the files in the Q? I can’t find this option in my menu system.
Thanks Mike. Yes strangely you can change the name in all cameras except the Q so my plan to change the naming for mine never happened sadly.
Nice one Matt, good to see you’re keeping an open mind and are even prepared to ditch manual focus if it helps you do a better job.
I’ve been thinking of switching to AF for events/weddings, but on Sony there are a couple of M-mount autofocus adapters e.g. Fotodiox Pro Pronto, which turn M lenses into AF lenses. One reviewer (Matt Grainger) said he was getting a 90% hit rate if memory serves. Using dumb adapters to M-mount one can also use the AF-adapter old film lenses from other brands and use them with autofocus as well.
This will open up the world of vintage lenses using AF which will give a completely different look to the average wedding/events photographer.
I’ve also been thinking of incorporating a smaller setup, but using the Sony A7c (also full-frame) and using it as a backup or even as a walkabout camera when travelling. It too can use the AF M-mount adapter.
Thanks Anthony and great idea for Sony shooters!
Qristal clear ;-) Thanks !
Ha thanks Thierry!
Your video is so timely for me. I'm deciding between a 28mm Summicron for my M10R or instead getting a Q and a 28mm Elmarit 2.8 as the prices are similar. The Leica Q would allow me to have a macro and low light capability while the small 28/2.8 would be a perfect compliment to the M10R for fast daylight outdoor street photography. You are making lean towards the latter option. I would not sell the CL at all. I originally sold a Q to trade for a CL and I didn't regret the decision. Now that I'm looking for a 28mm lens, having the 28mm summilux 1.7 with the digital body attached to it isn't a bad idea.
Thanks. I would get the Q (but you know if you've owned one).. a big 28mm on M10R will make it far less fun to use vs. small Elmarit + Q.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom After much consideration, I purchased the 28mm Summicron for the better low light performance. I took some amazing shots with the M10R. I may still get a used Q because at the current market prices, they are an amazing value.
@@globalawareness1816 Congrats! I think you’ll love either but the M10R gives you higher res. Yes I think Q offer great value now. I’ll do more videos.
Awesome video as always! Can you compair the Q to the voiigtlander 28mm ultron on a SL or M240 at some point? for those of us who can't afford a Q ;)
Yep and I can go one better.. something is coming to me in the post (not a £6k lens though sadly haha). I'll have to sell another organ to fund the full cost I think.. i'm running out haha
I had three lenses with my MP, and only really used one.
If it happened to be the 28mm you know what i'm going to say! :)
would love to see a Q wedding video from you
Thanks! I have multiple wedding bookings this summer so I can share a few Q higlights after those
If you love 28mm exclusively and want a travel camera, the Q is excellent. Otherwise, get a CL or, if you want full frame, sigma FP, IMO. I love 28mm but I could never give up my other focal lengths.
I think the CL is still my travel cameras as sometimes I like longer lenses. Maybe the Q for the darker months. Q is mostly for my weddings and a few portraits for fun.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom sounds good! Check out the sigma fp, it’s amazing!
My first Leica was a Q, bought in 2018. In 2017 I had bought a Fuji X100 F, but became progressively annoyed eith it because of the softness of the lens and the terrible ISO performance. It was a great decision, not only in those respects but in the simplicity and the fidelity of the color, and the body stabilization. I still keep it and use it as my personal camera, and some images end up systematically in my work projects.
Thanks Irene! I mention the X100 in my next video :)
There is something about the Q that is so appealing. 24MP is more than enough (You may recall I still primarily use an Leica M8).
The lens does look somewhat bulky compared to the M setup. However if they made a 35 or 40mm Q model I would probably have to seriously consider it.
I definitely have too many cameras, however but my Leicas will never be sold
Thanks Paul, yes I used to shoot weddings with the M8 so I had to nail the compo as not much space for cropping a 10MP file :) Yes the Q has really impressed me.
If the was a 40mm version it would already be around my neck. Please Leica!
The Leica Q is my dream camera.
It is very nice!
Only reason I’d never buy any of the current Q models is that EVF. It’s an accident waiting to happen. It needs to SL porthole design rather than that wide open piece of plastic/glass that can easily get scratched and damaged. I’ve read a few people having to send them in for a €300 repair for just that issue.
Plus it’s not sealed and others have complained of dust on the sensor.
Other than that it’s a winner
Thanks for the tips. I think dust enters via mic ports
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Yes I heard covering them on a little gaffs tape should minimise this. The lens is outstanding. I’d love the monchrom q2 but the EVF is a deal breaker. I’d have it wrecked no matter how careful I try to be. It really could be great with that SL/M style EVF - if so I’d be on it in a heartbeat
Very cool camera! I kinda want a Q2 for the weather sealing and stabilised sensor, but I'm not a big fan of the 28mm focal length. I wish my CL had weather sealing :-)
Thanks! The Q has IBIS too, just no sealing. Yes I like 28mm so looking forward to seeing what I can do!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Yeah, I would probably get a Q if it had weather sealing! Even if it is 28mm :-)
@@thedondeluxe6941 you need the Q2 then :)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I'm afraid so! :-)
Its absolutely a "valid" camera in this day and age, and for me will be for many many years to come if not forever as long as it is still around. I think it will be one of those classic models that will have a following( and already has to some degree) like the lion Df and D700 and leica M9 and the Fuji X100 etc. I had two of them, and the first was a Titanium i sold to buy into some fuji gear several years ago. I always kind of regretted it and fast forward a few years i wanted one again and decided to sell all my fuji gear.
I was shooting weddings and work with my Nikon system, but my Fuji setup was for my own traveling and day to day shooting. The same thing i had my Q for, just documenting things in my everyday life.
So when i looked around for another Q i saw that they had the Q-P out, and that ticked all my boxes even more. They had changed the shutter button/switch that som had a problem with and you got another original battery, as well as being the best looking leica i had seen to date. It was just perfect for me at least.
But the Q2 was also out, so i had to go back and forth over what my priority was an also weigh in the cost of course.
I never had any issues with dust or moisture ruining my other Q and it seemed very sturdy, no problems at all. Sure i never shot in pouring rain, but i seldom do with any camera, and it could handle a light drizzle for sure if you kept it a bit safe.
Other than that the other pros of the Q2 was more like cons for me. I was not keen on more pixels, it always felt 16-24 was the sweet spot for what's needed and what my computer could handle.
It was slightly bigger which already the Q was as big as i wanted a everyday camera to be, so that was a con for me with the Q2. Also i heard many stating that it was not as good in low light as the Q was, and also that the images looked a bit more digital on the Q2 a bit too perfect. And that was also a con for me. I rather have character and "analog" look to my files than a perfectly sharp and digital look( not saying the Q2 has that completely...just comparing the two and from what i have heard other users say).
So, i decided on the Q-P and could not be happier with it. I made some of my favorite pictures ever with that and my other Q, and for me its just the perfect documentary camera. Its not perfect for portraiture or sport or other genres, but it can do SO much and is so versatile and fun to shoot with. You can take great landscapes and nature shots( with the little macro) and the colors are amazing. Also the character of the Lux lens gives it that incredible look.
I used it on a wedding once in a barn, and i also had the D4 and DF ( Nikon) with me, the lighting was horrific only candlelights and dim flashbulbs here and there. But the Q was the most usable files over all from that scenario. And the Df/D4 are known for those kind of capabilities.
So in wedding scenarios its amazing for all the candids etc.
So...the weird part i i sold it for getting an M240 and an M4 in the end lol. And i stil have the M240 with a couple of lenses. I love that kit now....but it took me a long while to get over the thought of not having my Q-P. And i still think its one of my favorite cameras ever. I would buy one in a heartbeat if i had the money.
So, congratulations Matt on your Q, enjoy it as long as it lasts :)
Regards Martin.
Thanks Martin, I love your story! You should be on our Patreon Zoom calls with camera chat like that! :) I gave the Q series another mention in last night's video vs M, SL, CL :)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom hehe yeh im a bit long winded at times, but some gear and stories just get me going lol. Thanks ! will look it up :)
Have a good summer, happy shooting :)
/Regards Martin.
I've got two M10's and also had a Q2. Sold the Q2 since it had me quit using the M's entirely. It's just so much better for quick shots. 24mm fixed lens (it's not really 28 actually) worked great for me, and honestly what's the point in manual exposure and focus when automatically it's always perfect and so much faster? Might get the Q2 again at some point ...
Yes some people get the Qs for this..then others then get the Ms to slow down or to use a variety of nice lenses
Hi, Matt.
I really appreciate your uncompromised no surrendering to taboos, speech
What has quality, works well and fits your needs is good, period.
There are a lot of things in this world that, despite being of great quality, are always depreciate because that brand has better and more apreciated models, which, at the very least, is a waste of good equipment that is thrown into the under-dog league.
I greatly appreciate seeing in your videos the lucidity and logic of giving the right emphasis to this type of equipment.
Does Leica have bad equipment? Or do they have some who are amazing and others who are "just" very good?
It is not because of my other very renowned Leica equipment, that I do not appreciate the excellent performance of the Z2X in the 35mm or D-lux 7 in digital, and enjoy every time I use them. In fact, I have already compared this with the twin Lumix LX100 II and undoubtedly the result is different, one has and the other does not have the Leica magic and excellence.
Thank you Matt
Thanks Ricardo! I don't think Leica make bad items (honest opinion)(but some collab projects may have resulted in less than usual Leica quality). (Early Leica R3/R4s etc as a few examples).
I'll keep my CL until it dies. Have not come across anything better, yet ( for my needs). The Q is great but I like to change lenses, the image quality is on par and I have no problems with the AF so far. I'll keep an eye on the Q when my CL runs out of life. Leica has left the APSC world.
The CL is great if you like changes lenses (like me!) and a great size. I tihnk it will look after you for many years to come!
As much as I love my Leica SL and CL, I'd still be shooting pro Nikon had I not retired from weddings. The Z9 has uncanny eye-detect. Understand why the Canon wedding shooter got you thinking.
Thanks JK!
hank you for the informative video.
I've been using the Leica Q2 reporter for a few weeks.
I'm actually the 50mm photographer but since digital cameras are sensitive, even if you never change or unscrew the lens and the sensor still attracts dust, I bought the Q2 reporter which is dust and water resistant..
The camera is sensational, but sometimes buildings lean towards the center of the frame or animal/human proportions aren't exactly right. I know that this is due to my lack of experience and not to the Q2.
So I would like to ask you to explain to me
how to avoid distortions of proportions and perspective(s),
Thanks very much!
Hi, sorry just catching up with comments.. for distortion just watch you angles. You can see the distortion in the VF so just adjust the camera angle before taking the photo to minimise.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for answer and explantation. Helps a lot!
Great, Thank You very much!
comparisons, which this or that and the next big vibe... never ends....solution/ sell them all and just buy a point and shoot will come the day....
The Q is the Leica P&S :)
hi matt, what if you could only live with one camera and one lens that you currently have, which one would you choose?
Ideally a 50mm Q! ..but that doesn't exist so SL + a fast 50 (as a portrait man).. Q as a wedding or travel guy
Matt - have you tried a teleconverter on the Q? I’m thinking of putting one on the Q3.
Hi Simon, sorry I’ve not
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom If the q3 doesn’t work out i’m definitely getting the SL3 - just have to think about which lens will be my first. i was thinking an old m mount lens on adapter.
I'm struggling with the auto focus of Leica Q. It slips to Manual even if I choose AF. Not sure what am I doing wrong. Would be great to have some advice. Thanks.
Sorry to hear. Is it ‘clicked in’ on the lens of that bit slips?
Reminds me of the size of the Leica IIIa and the Canon IVsb.
Thanks John, a bit fatter than the iii + lenses
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I really like the Canon IVsb as it can use an electronic flash. The fast Canon ltm lenses are great too.
In love with the Q2 Monochrom, but too much invested in other gear, and errrr... €€€€€€€€€€
Thanks Harry, yes it's a slippery slope! I've be living in a field in a tent soon! :)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 🤣
what do you think about the cl and the sigma 56 1.4
I know people like the DC lenses on the CL. I've not tried but the DG lenses are sharp (bigger - I used on CL and SL)
Important note, if you are left eye dominant and don't have small hands you end up with your thumb in your right eye or the bridge of your nose with any of the Qs. So I cant use them.
Thanks Adam, yes, same is true for M cameras. I'm right eye luckily otherwise they probably wouldn't work for me
I use Ms they're a bit bigger so my thumb is just right of my glasses.
Matt, I've been enjoying your videos and have learned quite a bit from them. I want to mention that at about 1:30 in the video you state that the f/2.8 lens becomes an f/4 because of the crop sensor. I don't believe this is correct, from other sources I've seen and read. While the field of view certainly changes when mounted on the smaller sensor, the light gathering capability of the lens does not change, since the lens does not care what it is mounted on. I don't believe the lens loses a stop of light based on what it is mounted on. I welcome your thoughts, however.
HI Steve, thanks. Yes sorry to say the wrong thing. The light gathering does not change only the DOF. (Video guys like M43 as you get more in focus without having to stop down as much).
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks, Matt. I have a similar Leica collection to yours and all of your videos help me improve. Regards and thanks from another Leica fan.
@@sfbroome thanks Steve, great to hear!
Hi Matt.
Great video.
I do see that your presets are for Leica Q.
Will there be any new presets available in the future , for the Q2 ? Due this model has larger files, as well as better dynamic range.
I would assume that there will be some differences, for the purpose of comparing the files.
Thank you in advance !
Sincerely
John T.
Hi John, thanks! Yes i'd like to retest the Q2 this summer now that I own the Q so I can give my view and i'll probably make presets after that. Stay tuned!
Hi Matt..I love you’re Leica videos, and I have a Q and SL..I am interested in Q and SL presets if you have them for sale, regards from me, John Houston
Hi John, thanks. Yes there are links to presets under almost all of the 300 videos i've posted. If not visit MrLeica.com
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom , thanks..preset’s purchased ☺️
Ho sentito che la Q/Q2 avrebbero problemi di micromosso… ti risulta? Grazie.
No it’s not a problem but be seen
If speed was the objective, why not sell the SL and get the SL2-S instead of having all the money tied up in two old 2015 cameras?
Thanks Chuck, Great point, it's the AF point not being centred in the CL and SL that drives me nuts. I'm not shooting motorsport so speed is OK. Q just works.
I've been on the fence about Leica for a while now. My Sony camera is vastly superior in all performance metrics, so when I look at it that way, it's easy to just laugh it off. But there's an allure that I believe comes from the fact that I miss the 20th century, and the Leica M10 is exactly what 1950's engineers would build if modern digital camera technology suddenly dropped in their laps. So far, I've been able to resist the Leica temptress.
Thanks.. it’s only a matter of time! ;). ..Yes Leica can be like a breath of fresh air compared to the latest and greatest ..purely as they have so few features!
Do you still shoot film, or these days you prefer to shoot digital,because of Leica SL (and now Leica Q)?
Hi Nick, I still shoots film but digital instant photos make it much easier and faster to make a video on a camera. I have a backlog of undeveloped film I still need to do (feels like unproductive time now doing film stuff when every minute counts towards making vids, blogs etc. the T2 is the last film camera I did, I still need to do lots of others waiting and some photowalks all shot on film in different cities. All that to come!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thank you for answering my question.I appreciate that.
@@nickcr3919 thanks Nick, I still try to answer every comment!
Point 4 Hmmmmmm ;-) Still like you of course 🙂
Ha thanks Eric!
Never!
Not with a 28mm lens. Put a 35 on one and we can talk (I shoot mostly 50mm). :-)
(I know people crop to 35 and 50, but it’s not really the same, is it?)
For me no, I would never buy a 28mm camera to crop to use as 50mm cam. Makes no sense. Why they haven't made a Q50 is beyond me. It would be the ultimate HCB modern day shooter camera (or Q35 for you!) :)
leica q have a fast Af.. the only downside its not for everybody since its only 28mm
Thanks Michael, yes a 50mm Q would be a great addition!
really considering selling my m6 ttl to get the Q2.
With the price of film I’d say yes, or get a Q and a cheaper film body - Leica iiif or r7 etc :)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I know right. Prices of films are crazy. Thinking the Q or the Q2 would be a better companion to my M10 and 50lux.
@@giolee1274 for sure! Next wedding I’ll use Q & SL/Lux I think
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom cool. Congrats again on the Q. Also, the Peter M. video on the Q2 also had me thinking LOL 😅
@@giolee1274 I loved his reaction as a non M shooter and the Q gives identical photos and some say even better colours
I have to laugh when you Leica guys casually say "you get a free camera when you pay $8k for the lens". We sold our unreliable Leica rigs after we got nil support from them when $20,000 worth of their top of the line digital gear kept letting us down shooting a major 'Castles of Europe' travelling assignment. We went Fuji and will never go back!
Thanks yes another viewer said they had a bad experience and will never go back too. Sorry to hear it.
That 28mm is going to get old fast with all the portrait work you do. I had a Q2 and it was great for environmental portraits.
Thanks Mario! Yes the Q is mostly for my weddings but i'll try it for everything in the meantime!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom It’s a wonderful camera that takes brilliant pictures. I’m sure you’ll love it.
Sounds like you need a fast shooting autofocus Slr with a fast zoom lens. That is where you are headed. However, you could quit your gear head mentality and learn how to shoot two M cameras with 2 lens at a wedding. and get great results. How fast you can shoot multiple photos does not equal how good your photographs are. The quality of your photographs depends mostly on the quality of your eyes:your ability to see, compose and shoot. Your portrait photography does nothing to develop decisive moment photography needed at a wedding. . A great example Bresson. Really !!!
Thanks John! Yes model stuff is very controlled and as perfect as I can make it (up for debate I’m sure ha) and weddings is ‘run and gun’ as they call it. Minimal control and yes all about the moment. I’ve shot 2 M bodies for weddings for a long time M8/M9 then later M8/M240 then M240/CL then SL/M240 as I bought newer bodies with better high iso. I like Ms for wides and SL for prime primes (50 f1 etc) and longer. Works well but sometimes when subject is walking and I’m moving too if I want to shoot at a fast aperture AF would be nice rather than higher f stop and zone focusing and often using off camera flash. Maybe it’s just an excuse to try another camera to test but I loved the close focus ability in particular. 0.7m on the M drives me nuts! Over the years I use close focus lenses like DR and 2.8 Elmar with Goggles but then once subject more than 1m need to swap camera. I used Voigtlander lenses at 0.5m with live view (35 1.2) and lots of gear to try to get around it. I’m hoping the Q will mean use less kit and enjoy the day. Yes M are not designed to be shot close or pin sharp but I need the camera that lets me create the images in my head not limit myself to what famous photographers did. As I shoot film too I’ve tried SLR plus AF lenses, too slow so went back to M3! (Nikon F4/5). And agree shooting 4000 crappy images on a wedding day doesn’t help anyone. Clients have always been happy but I’m always looking to improve. (I said the Paul guy was nice and shot fast, I didn’t say I envied his images. It was a completely different style to mine). Less precise. Cheers.
My point is that you need to practice decisive moment photography in a forum other than just weddings if you want to get really good with a Leica M camera. Your portrait photography does not give you that practice. You have to shoot many events to learn how to anticipate a photo opportunity about to happen. A fast camera is not the answer at weddings. A fast eye is the answer
@@johnelder7449 thanks John, great point.
Thank you so much for abstaining from bullshit and B Roll that most RUclips photographers insist on contaminating content with.
It’s SO vain and annoying.
Thanks Joe! I'm not cool enough for all that so I try to share useful info and opinions instead :)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom they aren’t cool enough either!
Hmmmm. I am all in on simplification. Maybe sell my M10 for a Q?
Only if you use mostly 28mm
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I am a 50mm fan and prefer film and my M3. I will stick with my gear.
@@jameslabeck6407 I need to post an updated M3 video soon to give it some love. My favourite film camera!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom it really is a gem
Nope. We can't be friends anymore. You crossed the line....
:)
haha sorry! :)
Leica is these days just a name only , made by Panasonic and sold as Leica , after testing the Panasonic version and the Leica version of different models of cameras over sometime now we could not see a difference in the end result.
Thanks Gavin, yes if you see my other videos, once edited I can get the same images from my Lumix S5 and Leica SL but unedited Leica wins and enjoyment factor of using the camera, Leica wins. (as someone owning 3 Lumix + Leicas)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom we could see no difference our side , is there anyway I am able to see both files much appreciated
I went to a Leica store to buy a Q2, but I wasn’t impressed with the camera build quality compared to a Leica M11 or CL. The CL felt more solid in the hand, I was looking forward to a CL2. RIP CL. 😢 I might still buy a used CL, but it’s good to know that you felt the AF performance was limited on that camera.
For now, instead of a Q2, I bought a Ricoh GR3, which seems to fit my needs more. I’m still not used to 28mm, so I’m glad I didn’t spend big with the Q2 unless I love 28mm.
Wait? ... you thought the Q2 build quality was not great? then you buy a GR3?? GR3 is a good camera but just a crappy piece of plastic tbh... The Q2 is incredibly well made and has the same build quality as an m10 in my opinion. (never held M11) Both the Q and Q2 are incredibly cameras and really well built.
@@monjue4459 ya, I’m surprised that no one really mentions how light and hollow the Q2 feels in the hand. Leica might have made it that way to keep it light. It’s about the same size of a M body with a big lens on it, but a bit lighter. I’m a long time Leica user, so I’m just stating my impressions about the Q2.
The Ricoh GR3 is a compact magnesium body camera. It’s not plastic. But I prefer to use mine as an everyday carry and travel camera. The Q2 isn’t as travel friendly as the GR, because the Q2 is not a small camera.
@@JP1050x Good points for sure... I have both the q2 and gr3.. for some reason i thought it felt plasticky.. I'll have to have another look!
@@monjue4459 I’m more of a 35-50mm shooter, so I have to think a lot about spending $6000 for a fixed 28mm camera. However, I do have some nice fast 28mm lenses that I don’t use. So far, I like the GR3, but I often need to crop to get the look that I want. So, spending $1000 for the GR3 to test out a fixed 28 worked better for me. However, I shoot my small Olympus XA4 for travel. And my GR3 seems like a nice digital partner to my XA4. I’ll probably pick up a CL, for the killer 23/2 & 35/1.4 lenses.
Thanks, i'm not sure the GR3 feels better than a Q/Q2.. I've held it. Yes it's amazingly small but not solid. Q does feel light for it's size which might make you think cheap.
Every thought about Leika should start with a simple statement, it cost too much to be a good option for anything. That's it!
Haha thanks Michele, and second sentence BUT is you spend your hard earned cash you'll probably enjoy it!
Really? I tried several times 28 mm for portrait and it was a ness
Without sounding like i'm something special (i'm not) once you get the hang of 28mm you can use it to your advantage for portraits. I'll maybe do a 28mm portraits vid once shot the Q more so have samples.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom this would be nice, maybe I'm missing something.