I have a Q2 and a SL2-S and I love the simplicity of both cameras. I lost my passion for photography and with Fuji I found it again, but the Q2 made me curious. So now I am in the Leica world and I don't regret it at all. After reading and watching so many opinions on cameras, I was a little worried if I would miss all this functions and a "perfect" autofocus, but I have learned you don't need all of this. For me, all this makes my experience noisy. With a Leica there is just the camera, you and your subject. That's the beauty of it :) And on top of it, it's the best image quality.
I agree, 99% of all settings are mostly waste 😅 I think the Leica Q gets you as close as possible to shooting on an analog camera. And that's why I enjoy it. I've been curious about the SL house for a couple years. Been thinking about having it as my main work setup. But it is pricey to since you will need at least 2 lenses with it. Do you like it?
@@Michael_Odelberth try the evf on the SL2 or 2s and you will fall in love. With M lenses it’s amazing. But it sends you down a deep hole if you are not already in the M mount world. SL lenses are amazing but you know the price. Sigma/Panasonic L mount lenses are pretty good.
Hello Michael, I fully agree, the Leica Q is a Great camera. You gave a perfect description. After 6 years I am still happy with it. The 28mm lens is just perfect for me. I take Raw/DNG pictures so that I can develop them further in LR if necessary. Many thanks for sharing your lovely images with us all. Greatings, take care, Roger.😉
Thank you for watching Roger! 😃 Same here I edit all the DNG images in Lightroom. But I actually also found the JPEGs very good to transfer directly to your iPhone and simply edit them quickly there. Great results from little effort 👌
I’ve had my Q since it came out and it reconnected me to everything I’ve always loved about making images. I shoot almost exclusively in monochrome but am glad to have the color capability when I need it. I carry my Q with me everywhere and never want to part with it.
Yeah its a great way into the leica brand and photography. I started taking more photos when I got the Q, then started shooting film on the Leica M5 and just recently I got the Leica SL as well.
@@Michael_Odelberth It's just a wee bit shorter in length than the M10 maybe 0.5"-0.75" about the same width and height and feels the same weight as the M10 with the Voigtlander 35/2 Ultron II mounted. They both share space in a Wotancraft 7L Pilot bag along with 2 other M lenses.
@@mwales2112 Yeah I haven't used any of the Digital M cameras myself. But I shoot mostly on my Leica M5 which is a bit heavy, so in terms of size I like the Leica Q more.
One camera I regret selling. Thought I was going to buy a Q2 for the weather sealing, but ended up with a Q2M. No regrets there, but I've been thinking of picking up a less expensive Q for color.
Yeah you usually get a better deal buying not the latest model. Since you still getting the Leica colours. Especially if you don’t care about the latest specs.
The Leica Q (Typ 116), the one he uses here, has 24 mp. The lens is 28 mm / f1.7, which I use most of the time wide open. The lens can be focused manually end with AF incl. eye focus etc. The lens also has a Macro modus and image stabilisation. The lens is a stunner. For the price of the lens only (for M cameras, which means, without AF, Image Stabilisation and Macro mode) you get the complete Q. The Q is a no-brainer for anyone who wants to take pictures, instead of thinking about how to take the picture.
I'm currently in the market in getting a nice used one...and came across this video. Thank you for putting this together.
Glad to hear! Thanks 😃 i Think buying a used one is a great choice.
I have a Q2 and a SL2-S and I love the simplicity of both cameras. I lost my passion for photography and with Fuji I found it again, but the Q2 made me curious. So now I am in the Leica world and I don't regret it at all. After reading and watching so many opinions on cameras, I was a little worried if I would miss all this functions and a "perfect" autofocus, but I have learned you don't need all of this. For me, all this makes my experience noisy. With a Leica there is just the camera, you and your subject. That's the beauty of it :)
And on top of it, it's the best image quality.
I agree, 99% of all settings are mostly waste 😅
I think the Leica Q gets you as close as possible to shooting on an analog camera. And that's why I enjoy it.
I've been curious about the SL house for a couple years. Been thinking about having it as my main work setup. But it is pricey to since you will need at least 2 lenses with it. Do you like it?
@@Michael_Odelberth try the evf on the SL2 or 2s and you will fall in love. With M lenses it’s amazing. But it sends you down a deep hole if you are not already in the M mount world. SL lenses are amazing but you know the price. Sigma/Panasonic L mount lenses are pretty good.
@@janromo9753 The electronic viewfinder on the SL body? Can you have M lenses on the SL?
@@Michael_Odelberth yes, search in on youtube, quite a few vids about it…
@@Michael_Odelberth and btw, nice vids just discovered you channel yesterday with you leica q vid. Keep them coming 👏
Hello Michael, I fully agree, the Leica Q is a Great camera. You gave a perfect description. After 6 years I am still happy with it. The 28mm lens is just perfect for me. I take Raw/DNG pictures so that I can develop them further in LR if necessary. Many thanks for sharing your lovely images with us all. Greatings, take care, Roger.😉
Thank you for watching Roger! 😃 Same here I edit all the DNG images in Lightroom. But I actually also found the JPEGs very good to transfer directly to your iPhone and simply edit them quickly there. Great results from little effort 👌
Really enjoy watching your videos!!
Thank you! Much appreciated it. More videos coming on the channel!
Nice review. I just took it back out again after not using for few years. Quality of pictures is very nice as you said
Its a great feeling everytine you are firing it up. We should all use our cameras more!
I’ve had my Q since it came out and it reconnected me to everything I’ve always loved about making images. I shoot almost exclusively in monochrome but am glad to have the color capability when I need it. I carry my Q with me everywhere and never want to part with it.
Yeah its a great way into the leica brand and photography. I started taking more photos when I got the Q, then started shooting film on the Leica M5 and just recently I got the Leica SL as well.
Have you ever had a problem with dust on the sensor with the Q version when using it outdoors? I have read complaints about this issue.
No havent experienced that. Don’t know how dust would come in there since you can’t change lens.
Good idea! @alexstrasser1924 😃
How it makes you feel, so true about the best things in life
As an M shooter for years I'm thinking about adding a used Q to pair with my M.. Thanks
Sounds good! Its a great compliment
@@Michael_Odelberth It was delivered Saturday and shot it the rest of the weekend and I'm amazed by it and very happy with the images...
Awesome! Yeah I assume its similar to your M Camera, just that this is easier to bring and you will use it more often 😀@@mwales2112
@@Michael_Odelberth It's just a wee bit shorter in length than the M10 maybe 0.5"-0.75" about the same width and height and feels the same weight as the M10 with the Voigtlander 35/2 Ultron II mounted. They both share space in a Wotancraft 7L Pilot bag along with 2 other M lenses.
@@mwales2112 Yeah I haven't used any of the Digital M cameras myself. But I shoot mostly on my Leica M5 which is a bit heavy, so in terms of size I like the Leica Q more.
One camera I regret selling. Thought I was going to buy a Q2 for the weather sealing, but ended up with a Q2M. No regrets there, but I've been thinking of picking up a less expensive Q for color.
Yeah you usually get a better deal buying not the latest model. Since you still getting the Leica colours. Especially if you don’t care about the latest specs.
I have a Q3 43 and really want the Q2M now.
Thanks for sharing, does it Af? & how many Megapixels?
Thanks! Yes it has autofocus. Megapixel - maybe 22? To be honest I have no idea 😄
The Leica Q (Typ 116), the one he uses here, has 24 mp. The lens is 28 mm / f1.7, which I use most of the time wide open. The lens can be focused manually end with AF incl. eye focus etc. The lens also has a Macro modus and image stabilisation. The lens is a stunner. For the price of the lens only (for M cameras, which means, without AF, Image Stabilisation and Macro mode) you get the complete Q. The Q is a no-brainer for anyone who wants to take pictures, instead of thinking about how to take the picture.
@@thomasgoetze what he said ☝️😄
I Agree mate!
Cool look at the Q, thanks mate ! (It’s the Leica that is almost (!) within reach !! )
Its a great entry camera to the Leica brand. Why not buy a used one?
Love the q
Its a great camera!!
If you had to choose between xt1+23 f1.4 R for 800e and Leica Q for 2000,what would you pick?
Leica Q
Gerat Video
Thanks!