The Leica Q3 review - The Only Camera I would ever need
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- The New Leica Q3 is an incredible camera. But for someone that shoots primarily on a Leica Q2 Monochrom, how do monochrome images hold up?
Is the Q3 good enough for the black and white photographer?
Is it the ultimate street photography camera?
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proper slow paced product story, yet so engaging ! Totally against 'cut every 2,5 seconds to feed the brain ' philosophy. I like it a lot!
Thanks so much. So pleased you enjoyed it
I like the video too, but he literally cuts every 2.5s 😂
It kind of triggering and jerky, but the content is worth it.
This philosophy is against physiology - it is proven humans are having issues remembering things happening quickly like short scenes less than 5-10 seconds. That’s why you get out from cinema after you watched a marvel movie and cannot remember anything. Plus there is no chance to build up viable character.
And no baseball cap and no naff music!! Brill!
Of all the Q3 reviews so far, yours is the most useful and informative. I have the original Q and it still does the job for me.
Thanks so much! The original Q will never get old! It’s still amazing
Same here - have the original Q and use it extensively. It is simply brilliant and goes with me everywhere, but I do cheat a bit at times - depending on what I am doing I might, in addition, take an M10 with a 50 mm Summilux or a Nikon D810 with longer lenses.
Paul, amazing video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Of course, as well your photography.
Thanks so much for watching the video. I really appreciate it
Absolutely gorgeous images! Thank you for the beautiful video, you certainly have the eye and the knowledge to create wonderful long lasting images.
Thanks so much
Liked your presentation style. The camera’s features were presented, directly without hyperbole, supported with examples. Worth watching more than once to insure nuances were not missed. Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching the video. I appreciate it so much
What is a hyperbole
You Sir, are amazing. Love your work AND your videos. Always inspiring! Please keep up the great work.
Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate your kind words!
Beautiful photos. Great video. Thank you!
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching
Beautiful photography. Thanks for your review.
Thanks for watching!
I have watched several reviews of the Q3, and all of them dove straight into the camera's technical features, which is useful to be sure. You, however, spoke on a personal level about your connection to the camera and to photography. I truly enjoyed hearing a review from that perspective. I managed to purchase the Q3, and even though I've used it very little thus far, I can already tell I am going to really enjoy this camera. I can already tell I will dive into this camera just to see where it will take me, just for the joy of it. Thank you for your perspective on this wonderful camera!
Thanks so much for watching the video. I’m so pleased you have a camera you are going to enjoy using
Thank you for a great video with thoughtful ideas and reflections.
Thanks so much
I love the way your portraits look. Would love to see a video of you processing them. From your mononchrome and from colour files. A video on how to maximise your mononchrome files? Love your videos. Thanks.
Thanks so much for watching the videos. I will see what I can do about a video on my processing
Q user here, with a Q3 order pending delivery. Would also love to see more on your post-processing, especially mimicking the Q2 Monochrom look with the Q3.
Great review . Thoughtful, minimalist like the camera and incredibly useful. Beautifully done.
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it
Very well presented! A great camera meets a great photographer! Thanks very much!
Thanks so much for your kind words
Excellent video. Appreciate your insights.
Thanks so much for watching
Passion bleeds in your video mate. Congratulations on your work and having such an amazing camera!. Cheers!
Thanks so much . I appreciate it
Merci pour vos vidéos, vos photos sont sublimes!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it
I was waiting for your video Paul. I had been contemplating purchasing the M11M and one lens (as mentioned on another of your videos) but ultimately got my hands on the Q3 earlier today. I'm excited to get into the Leica world! Thanks for your video!
The Q3 gives you the tool to achieve almost anything photographically.
I very much enjoyed your intro and review of the Q3, Paul!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it
The problem is while travelling. I travel to more rough countries and areas where you definitely don't want a camera that's worth more than a year salary over there. I've got cameras stolen etc and was really happy I did not have a Leica by then. Still got great images and felt more secure in my mind knowing I'm not carrying a fortune.
Fair point!! It can be a worry
Another great video Paul , thanks again
Thanks so much for watching
Got mine in order and waiting... Subbed to your channel. Loved the video and the nostalgia of this review.
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing
Hi Paul, great video, I just ordered one Q3 as I already wanted to order a Q2, but then the Q3 was released and I like the 28mm and the tilting screen and the idea to crop into a 60MP frame inside the camera. I just shot since the last 6month with the Fujifilm X100V and the 23mm (35mm equivalent) limits me as I could not always step backwards. As well there is some magic around the brand Leica and I want once in my life to own one. Now my dream comes true. Next week I turn back to Germany and will hold in my hands. It was delivered yesterday and I’m quiet curious if the magic will influence my work. I follow your channel and stay in touch. All the best Peter
Absolutely fantastic!! You will love the camera! Get to know it and make it sing
I'm most at home with a 'normal' lens, so have resisted the Q & Q2. Your laid back chat does have me contemplating the Q3. Thanks, I think!
Ha haaa! It’s all about sometimes sticking with one focal length
Great video Paul and fantastic portraiture. I have the QP which I love and going to stick with that. Just ordered a 28mm lens for my Leica II though and looking forward to doing some street photography and portraits with some Ilford FP4 plus later in the month
It all comes down to what you enjoy using the most. I think film can make you a better digital photographer and digital can make you a better film photographer
Thanks you so much. Your photos are so beautiful ✨
Thanks so much for your kind words
Beautiful captures❤ the best man who knows what he is doing. All others will find something to blame rather than showing so beautiful shots
Thanks so much
Nice job Paul! Great review!
Thanks so much. I really appreciate it
As always... love your content! Go on...
Thanks so much
Fantastic video. Super glad that I came across your channel. Brilliant work mate. While I wish it came in 40mm the only thing I really fancy is the reporter edition. Wanted to get it but figured that the 3 was right around the corner. Love the features in Q3. Cheers again and I’m going to sub
I still think the Q and Q2 are incredible cameras too. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing
Great review! I really loved the pacing of it.
Thanks so much
Great video with useful and insightful thoughts and experiences. I would like to see the Q3 run through it's paces of ISO and night shoots. Let's see what this new processor can do!
I’m so used to a monochrome sensor these days that it’s hard for me to know what is bad and what is good at high iso on a colour camera
Great photos, really inspiring!
Thanks so much for watching the video
Great video, mate. Love your monochrome art!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it
Great review....Great work too!
Thanks so much
Your photos inspire me Paul My Q3 is on its way to the Sttaes found 0ne in the Netherlands
Thanks again Paul! I’m picking up my Q3 tomorrow - just in time :)
Awesome!!!
Great review - thanks!
Thanks so much for watching
Great pictures, by a great photographer on a great camera. My Q2 made me love photography. I will be a Q person for life and I believe the upgrade is worth it as there are numerous extra features. In car terms, this is a completely new model, rather than a facelift.
Fantastic!!! And thanks for watching the videos
I hope the Q3 is going strong in a couple of year when I retire…using Q2 now and want another bump up. Lovely video, well paced, and informative. I appreciate that…so many are too fast, or pushing products too much. Well done! And my photo teacher emphasized decades ago…get in close…don’t be a voyeur with a zoom lens!
Thank you for your amazing work
Thanks so much for watching the video
Thank you for this - it's decision time coming up soon for me
I did it!
nice review, amazing photos
Thanks so much
Beautiful review. Beautiful camera. Photography 👌🏽☀️
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it
Wonderful video, Paul! (The reader comments below are also well written and helpful.) I've been thinking over the last day about what the Q2 gives me in my portraits and could not find anything (so far) in the Q3 that would make me switch. Sure, the flip screen might be a nice thing to have at times (definitely for a street photographer)... but my subjects KNOW they are being photographed so there is no need to 'sneak' a shot. lol 47mp also sits at the absolute sweet spot for resolution as well.... 60mp (I get that with a Canon 5DSR) simply adds more time retouching skin blemishes and pores in the type of work I do. The focusing on the Q2 is perfectly fine and the recent eye tracking software upgrade solves any lingering frustrations! Cheers, mate!
Thanks so much. I think for slow moving subjects, especially portraits there’s maybe not that much to upgrade for. I did find the medium DNG file setting handy at a wedding though
After this amazing review, I am sure I will preorder Q3 😍
Love your work and video style! A video on the JPEGs and new Leica Look simulations would be fantastic!
Thanks so much. I really should shoot some colour on it
Another great video, for now I stay with my q2m, I don’t miss flip out screen. It’s the first time I See your tattoos!! That skull is sick 👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks so much. Yeah for monochrome shooters there is still a reason to stay with the Q2M
I loved the way you reviewed this. You have a new sub!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it
Great honest review Peter, looking forward to picking up my Q3 tomorrow. Shot Nikon, Fuji 7 canon and feel i just miss that go to camera with a flip screen & wider view after selling my fuji gear years ago, deffo love that crop feature :)
So pleased you are fortunate enough to get your hands on one!! Have fun!!
Agreed 100% with your take on 28mm vs 50mm. I love my Q2 and i use it everywhere bc of its versatility. I don’t know if it would be used as a daily camera if it was 50mm
It’s tricky as I find myself with my back against the wall so many times even with a 28mm. I couldn’t just have a 50mm although I do love that focal length
Honestly, I loved your portraits like one million!! It made me want to go out and shoot
Thanks so much
A good and informative video. I'm a Q2 owner along with a Canon 5Ds. I have owned a Q and now the Q2, both of which moved me away from the Canon, not because the Canon is a bad camera, far from it, but like you say the Leica makes you want to take pictures. Your Video makes a lot of sense to me and I'm now more excited about getting the Q3, which is on order, infact I'm also thinking of selling the Canon and sundry lenses to get myself a Q2 mono as well. I look forward to watching more of your videos...... keep up the good work.
The Q2M still never leaves my side! It’s very hard to beat. Thanks so much for your kind comments. I hope future videos are equally enjoyable for you
Looks like a nice camera. Love the images on the wall too 👍
Thanks so much
This is a wonderful and informative review. I enjoy your presentation style and passion for this craft. Thank you (new subscriber).
Great Video as usual.
I’d love to hear the stories about your tattoos.
Thanks so much
thanx for a very helpful review
Thanks so much
I own a q2m as well and it’s by far my most used camera. I think the improvements here are great but I’m sticking with what I have for now. Great video!
Me too
agreed, 60 megapixels alone would change my work flow and computer set up.
These cameras are a huge game changer and they will help you become a better photographer.
I have just received my Q3 and have owned a Q2 monochrom for some years now. These cameras are without a doubt my all-time favorites, an absolute joy to use, with image quality that blows you away, and a superb build quality that no other brand offers.
My Canon R5 and it's pro range lenses, Fuji Xpro 3 and it's pro lenses or the pro-Nikons I have owned in the past do not remotely compare to the joy of the user experience of these cameras or the image quality they produce.
If you write these cameras off because you think they are just 'rich kids toys', or are 'unnecessary'....you're doing yourself no favors and are missing out on something truly amazing.
Absolutely agreed!!!!
Great Video Paul... I really enjoyed our one on one classes as well. I trust you are well..
Hi Albert, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah I enjoyed the sessions too!!
Haven’t used a Q. I’ve been on the M system for over a decade. The Q2 monochrome I would love to try. Great video mate
Thanks so much for watching
Excellent presentation.
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate you watching
I would like to see a portrait of several individuals side-by-side with the Q3. The wide angle distortion of people or other objects on the same plane has been my main problem with the Q2. Thanks for the great review. I am tempted except for the 28mm.
Thanks so much! I personally love how a 28mm lens pulls you in to a portrait
First visit to the channel. Subscribed. I own the Q3 and endorse everything you say. If I have one wish it’s for better battery life
My wish as well...but it looks like having a spare battery is the only solution. 🙁
I have been using the Q-P and Q2-M for a few years. I think I will hold off until there is an upgrade on the Q lens. Thanks for the informative video.
Thanks so much for watching. I’d also be happy with your camera combo.
Very seldom do I miss not having a tilting screen on my Q2. I have come to the conclusion that it it is due to the focal length giving such a wide field of view that in many cases you just have to point in a general direction and trust the autofocus or manually zone focus to just point and shoot.
I agree also that once you get used to something with a camera you find ways around any shortfalls such as no flip screen
Nice work Paul!
Thanks so much. I appreciate you watching the video
Would have preferred a 35mm but 28mm is fine for me. If Leica comes out with a nifty fifty version I’d buy that to go along with the 28. Easier to carry two fairly light weight cameras then change lenses when your walking around.
Great review love the calmness and patient quality you have.
Thanks so much for watching the video. Yeah I do like a 35mm focal length too
I think a 28mm is too wide. It distorts the subjects 'to fit'. Even if you crop, you'd be doing it on a stretched image.
What a fantastic video, I really love your content, just got email telling me my back ordered Q3 was on its way, should have it tomorrow….
Fantastic!!! You will love it!
Can’t believe you only have 5k subs. Researching this camera and saw your review pop up - I thought you would have 100k+ subs. Keep going!
Thanks Connor, it’s a fairly new channel really that I never really intended for anything else other than to show my photos big on a tv. But I’m into it now! Ha haa
You can crop in a 28mm to 50mm but you can't zoom out a 50mm fixed lens & not always you can just step even few steps back. But you can always (mostly) take few steps ahead. 28mm is perfection.
Love your portraits 😍👏
Thanks so much for watching. I agree. When it comes to fixed lens cameras they have to go for the most versatile focal length
Get both 😅
Yes but compression is different, native 50mm is different than 28 thats been cropped to 50
@@brunob8827 compression is not caused by focal length. It's caused by distance to subject. Just search a video called focal length doesn't matter and it will show up.
@@brunob8827 the compression is the same, it's the depth of field that changes, understanding is only an optical effect; there is no change in compression or perspective
Very good video! Just did the upgrade from the Q2 to the Q3 and it is so much better, even though I loved the Q2
Thanks so much for your kind comments! I really appreciate it
Thanks as always Paul for this excellent review with the Q3. You've hit all the points I wanted to hear and done it in your own initimable way. I sold my Q2 awhile ago in anticipation of the Q3 as I had a good offer but was worried I'd regret it later. This checked all the boxes I needed for my future camera and it could possibly replace my M11 which the Q2 couldn't. Too many choices is not good for me so if this gives me the higher resolution for cropping, better AF, and more flexibility with the screen and charging options, it may very well be my one and only.
It’s definitely the right camera for a lot of people this one
Well reasoned.
Not sure why I haven’t come across your videos before? A fellow Cumbrian Q2 monochrom shooter! Great video - does what it says on the tin - I may have to add the Q3 to my stable (might have to get a bigger stable). Off to binge your other content 👏👏
Thanks so much for watching the videos!! Glad you found me
Your work is excellent
Thanks so much. I really appreciate it
I will be swapping my Q2 for a Q3 as soon as possible because of the sensor. Not for all those lovely 60mp but because it’s a triple resolution, pixel binning BSI sensor. Being able to resolve at 18mp but still using the full back lit sensor will make it an incredible camera for low light shooting
I’m glad you’re continuing with the Q series of cameras. I don’t know how they can improve things from here though
Actually the 36mp medium is the sweet spot - see math photographer TH-cam. That’s how I’ll shoot mine when and if I ever get it.
I'm pretty sure it's the same sensor that's in the Sony A7RIV and A7RV.
Wow your film making skills are sublime. The pacing, atmospheric sounds filtering in and out, beautifully shot talking head & you articulate so beautifully (lovely accent helps!)
Subscribed. Leica Q3 on the way, hopefully doesn’t take months and months.
as an aside, your work that you showed throughout is absolutely spectacular.
Thanks for watching. I wish I could take credit for the film making on this one. I have a guy called Adam do some of my videos now and again who has a video business called AJR visuals.
What a great video of an excellent product. I really like how it wasnt a must buy promo. Id definitely hit the subscribe button and look forward to more content..A very relaxing watch. Thank you for sharing your day with us.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate you watching the videos
Agree with each one of our thoughts.
As someone that comes from the film area, it took me a long time to find a camera that feel correct.
My only critique to this camera is the weight. I wish it would be more compact like the discontinued Leica CL.
The CL is still a great camera too
Great video Paul
Th ask so much!! I really appreciate it
Thanks for wonderful videos and the excellent commentary.. i want to see your thoughts how you approach the image in your mind to frame it and you process it to the print
Thanks so much for watching. I will be doing a lot more hands on going through my process on future videos
Hey Paul, great video. Thank you! Question for you - I have a Q2, but am considering upgrading mainly for the better ISO performance and the improved AF. Would you consider that worth it?
The improved AF is definitely a huge difference. The noise performance is maybe slightly improved. I guess it depends how much you will get for your Q2.
so nice pics , congrats
Thanks so much
Another great video, Paul! I love your approach, and your production value is superb. I’ve pre-ordered the Q3, but I just can’t bring myself to part with my Q2M just yet. Thanks again for sharing your passion with us. Cheers!
See how you go with just shooting the Q3 for a while before you sell the Q2M
You are getting some nice shallow depth of field with those portraits considering the focal length. I`m currently sl2s ,246 and a CL with lenses. Thinking of hacking the CL compact set in for a Q .Thanks for the review .
Yeah at 1.7 you can get some really great shallow depth of field for separation
Love the video!!! I've had my heart set on a Q2 Monochrom, but after this video you completely have me considering this Q3! I just know when I buy it they will announce the Q3 monochrom 🤦🤦🤦
Still a bit away from a Q3 Monochrom yet I would think!!
I like the look of your portraits. Can you do a video on how you achieve the background separation with a 28-mm lens and how you get the strong tonalities despite shooting in what seems natural light.
Thanks so much! Noted for future videos
Thank you very much. As I approach 80 years of age, I want to continue shooting high quality photos with less gear/fewer lenses. This will be my second Leica (last one, 15 years ago). This one should serve me well as the only camera I will need!
Fantastic!!!! So glad you are enjoying photography and Leica cameras
I second that .I`m early seventies and have been shooting Leica for 25 years .I`ve thinned out the herd but a Q sounds the ideal camera for most of what I do. I`ve shot 28mm for a few years using Richo and find the FL very flexible .
i have the q2 thinking of picking up the q2m.. i was a nikon shooter for over 50 years for newspapers but love my q2 but also would love the monochrome… love your videos( i’m elderly and enjoy irritating my kid by having a camera that costs more than her car- LOL… spending her inheritance happily! wondering if the weatherproof is as good on the q3 with the extra ports and floppy screen… but gotta love Leica ❤️ ( drat a different battery $ of course now but finally a stay on lens cap)
I mean the battery is the same size and fits and works in the Q2M and SL! I didn’t realise it was different.
Great video, thanks, I've all my gear at Fuji, maybe I'll would switch for the Q3, a beautiful camera.
Thanks so much. Fuji has its place. I still use a Fuji XE4 for telephoto type shots
Great Video! (it's my first i saw from you) beautiful camera.
Greetings from Germany
Thanks so much for watching. My channel is fairly new compared to the usual ones. I’ve been a photographer however for decades
@@paulreidphotography Yeah i thought so! You seem very confident in your craft.
Brilliant portraits and great reflections on focal length! The Leica is out of my range but I can always pretend while using my trusty old Olympus E-M5 (with tilt screen) and Panasonic Leica Summilux 15 mm F1.7 lens.
I mean Leica is a want really rather than a need. They’re lovely to use and it took me a long time to afford one.
"The Only Camera I would ever need" until of course the Q4 😉
Nice video Paul 👍
Maybe not the only camera you want!!
First thing I've seen with out and I really enjoyed it, terrific presentation and some absolutely beautiful photos! Only critique I might have is that you should perhaps include some more of those photos in the video even though it was great seeing that photo wall.
I agree with wide angle portraits intimacy, they are far more interesting IMO and some of my better ones or the best ones have been with wider angle lenses. The Q3 is for sure on my list and might just be the next thing to get rather than another lens for my Lumix S1R.
Hope you will get a lot more subscribers, you deserve it! One new with me at least 🙂
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. I hope to make some more videos that you will enjoy
Looking forward to it 🙂
well, I might not have seen Henri Cartier-Bresson take photos, but I'm watching You, Paul ❤️ Thank You.
Thanks so much for your kind words
Nice one. Thanks.
Thanks so much for watching
Nice video and photos as always. I wish you showed us some color photos as well, It is the Q3 afterall
Yeah I know what you mean although I don’t shoot much colour at all
well done! Share more of the photos from your locations, e.g. the train station. i would love to see both color and b&w! Thanks
The train station didn’t give me many keepers to be honest. Too much pressure being on video! Ha haaa
@@paulreidphotography understand!
Great video and this has me thinking it might be time for my FIRST Leica... curious what you use/do to print your black and white images you show in the wall shot in the video? Cheers.
Those prints are just cheap photo prints from photobox
Such a cool review .. we’ll done, all I needed to know in order to make a decision Q2/Q3. All I need now is a decent printer or lab in order to get pictures on my walls again instead of on a hard drive
So glad you enjoyed the video
best q3 review so far
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it