Thank you for the feedback! It's well appreciated. You're right, I could've doch much more here. But I just wanted to unpack my three Items and thought I'd though in a quick recording. :)
I have been very vocal about not ‘upgrading’ from the iPhone 15 Pro max, to the 16 Pro and had many reasons for not doing so but… I was so disappointed with the 15 Pro max as I had many issues with it (if had been able too, I’d have gone back to the 13 Pro I used to have) with dreadful call reception, or the lack off more correctly, and the quality of images from the cameras I decided I would not upgrade. But, yesterday, I went into the Apple Store in Glasgow and traded in the 15 Pro max as the trade-in was too good to ignore… and bought the 16 Pro: and not the max. Why the 16 Pro? Well, now that it has the 120mm equivalent lens, the reason I bought the 15 Pro max, was now available on the smaller Pro phone. I also hope the known issues with the 15 Pro models have been dealt with too… I definitely had a ‘Friday model’ with my one (one sided calls, poor reception, etc) so time will tell on that. 🏴
Sounds like a reasonable choice to me. :) I was surprised as well when they offered me a surprising amount for my old 12 Pro! The 6"3 16 Pro is so much better for everyday life :D The Max models are just sooo big xD So congrats to your new Phone :) Have a good one!
Thank you! :)) I used manual focus. I had to close the aperture a lot because I didn't have an ND. The Autofocus would have been pumping a lot. The camera "sees" better with open aperture. With eye detection you can film yourself fairly well. But more complex things are a little to much to handle for the Q3 I guess. :) But It needs further testing from my side.
@@dasignarts yes. I shot a slow mo in 4k 60 in manual and it looked beautiful. All wide open. I think if you go around the limitations you can make really lovely video with this.
I have an M10 and a Q2 and love both, but I do agree that a Q is probably better for everyday use for the autofocus and video capabilities. I do love using the M10, though, and will never sell it.
The edit is fabulous...found this very ispiring to me...I have to choose between Zeiss 55 mm 1.8 and Samyang 50 mm 1.4 mkII..but I think you helped me make a decision...thank you so much for this wonderful review.
You're welcome! And thank you :)) I have no experience with the Samyang, but even after switching back to Canon, I sometimes miss the 55 1.8 Zeiss. Have a great week!
@@devlincook5741 Good to hear that. :) Yep, the thumbgrip is good to have. I love having one. At first I go to third-party option, but it didn’t quite fit. Then I got the original. Works great, although overpriced for what it is.^^
@@dasignartshahaha I was the same, looked at all the 3rd party options but when I was in the Leica store getting a battery I tried the OG and it’s just so well made and light! Had to get it 😣
I'm really glad you demonstrated shooting (pew pew pew). Teasing, but I really love the re-enactments, too. You're a fun guy to watch. AND I like your perspective on things.
Yup, that about covers it. I've also shot the Q and M side by side quite a bit, I concur with every single point in here. I'd also add that anyone considering this dilemma, remember his context. I ultimately went with the M for myself because I don't need some of the things he mentioned. Likewise, I do need different focal lengths. When I was after something more like what he talks about here- such as a night out with family/friends or especially vacations- the Q was what I grabbed every single time. One kinda side note... we aren't dead in the water with the M by any means. It's just that our relationship with the moment will change. With the M we need to disconnect from the moment further in order to capture it. Not all the time- I do often shoot tons of great photos by just zone focusing with my family. But certainly there are many times where we have to slow it down and concentrate to get the shot. Perfect for meditative photography, less perfect when we're with friends and family. Worth noting: bliss when the two combine and we capture the moment precisely and exactly how it felt. Less "kid running maniacally," more "kid seeing something for the very first time." Anyway. Great video! Should be really helpful for people on the fence.
Wow! What a nice summary! Thank you. I also got quite a lot really nice photos with zone focus. If you really develop the craft of manually focussing, it gets sooo fast as well. And I love how you describe the change of the moment with the M10...that it sometimes pulles us further out of the moment than the Q. Reading this sounded like a poem to me just now. :)) Have a great one buddy!
Currently struggling with choosing my next camera(s). Both of my kids just graduated from HS and are now going to college. I no longer need to be the family//team photographer for soccer, lacrosse, and all things that come along with small kids and teenagers. It is now my turn to once again 100% take photos for me, which means travel, street and protests (I love going to protests/rallys even for subjects I don’t agree with, to take pictures). My choice is either a new M11 or a used M10 and q3. Your video was very helpful. Thanks!
I'm happy to hear that it's helpful! :) I'd probably go with the M10 and Q3 if I'd make that choice. The M11 is really nice. However the M10 is still really similar in it's experience. In you case I'd probably go to a Leica Store and just have the Cameras in your hands, click the buttons, take some snaps and see if the M11 is so much nicer for you that you'd skip the M10 and Q3.
@@dasignarts that’s what I am doing right now. I had the q2 a few years ago but it didn’t fit the “dad” photographer thing. I have used the m10 previously and just got an m11 rental delivered yesterday (for 4 days). The m11 is really a stunningly beautiful camera, but I am finding myself using the patch and LV about 50/50 so far. My brain needs some retraining to rely on the RF for focus. The response is much appreciated, and I think your suggestion is spot on.
@@squiddah So cool! Happy to hear that. Great choice to rent the M11. :) The retraining to learn the rangefinder is also such a cool process. I found myself nailing the focus at 1.4 without looking down to the camera. Just pulling focus blindly and it works surprisingly often! Developing the motor ability in your hands is quite satisfying. ^_^ Please let me know your conclusion when it's time.
Great video and it’s the same experience I have, just as a family father of two small kids 😊 Since mine are still small I often hold one in one arm and then the rangefinder is out. Every other system with AF works in that case better, specially if they are small and compact like the X100VI. And when I have chances to take pictures of my kids with my Leica M cameras, they often run so quickly into the minimum focus distance - therefore here also no picture 😅 Great job and keep going - Grüße aus der Nachbarschaft und dir einen schönen Tag 😊
I have also two small kids and used the Leica M10 with the 35 1.4. Of course lots of moments I will miss. But in summary at the end of the year, when i start a photo book and look at the pictures. There are so wonderful shots of quiet moments, e.g. the kids are in a day dream or playing just by itself. There are no pictures of running kids and action but more intimate moments. With a fast camera i will miss these moments I think, because with the M10 i see different. But the Q2 is still on my list 😂 Grüße vom Bodensee!
@@tombube49 yes totally agree with you! Specially these intimate moments, when I’m able to capture them with my M6 wide open are just beautiful ☺️ But since they growing up so fast and they are energetic kids, I also want to capture these kinds of energy and therefore I use the other camera systems - that’s how I justify my camera collection and my wife only shakes her head, but she appreciates the extra image quality compared to smartphones 😅😃 Grüße zurück aus der Stuttgarter Gegend ✌️
Ja moin! :)) Toootally! In that case AF is really welcomed. The X100VI is lovely for that. And I totally see the close focus issue with the M. The little ones are so quick to come close haha Grüße gehen raus!!
@@tombube49 Totally agree on seeing differently with the M10. The photos just have this little edge in composition, since you're forced to work harder for the photo. Really satisfying nailing the shot. :) Bin gespannt, wie eine Q2 für dich funktioniert. :)) Grüße aus Berlin!
Hey friend :) Comparison is the thief of joy. If photography is fun for you, that‘s mostly all you need. I became good because it‘s just fun for me to snap around and learn more and more about the camera and composition and such. If you keep doing it, you‘ll naturally improve :) Just keep having fun with it. Have a good one! 😁
Thank you! Yep, I have it on my Website for sale. :) I have planned to talk about it on the Channel soon. Are you the one who bought it last night? I was surprised getting the Notification in my emails :)
@@dasignarts To be honest mostly the looks of the camera and the fact i sometimes use the LCD to frame up my photo when i want to be a bit more discreet and the huge SL EVF blocks a lot of the LCD screen. Also the rangefinder box making me able to see outside the frame seems amazing for street photography. But ill probably rent the M10 first to see if i actually like it as much as i think i will. Your amazing photos sure motivated me to get one even more!
Ich find die Lowlight Performance voll okay. :) Ich hab sie auf Auto-ISO bis 6400 und finde die Bilder auf dem Wert auch klasse. :) Aber ich mag es wirklich gerne, wenn da grain ist. Meistens mache ich noch mehr rein, auch wenn's schon so ein hoher ISO wert ist. hehe Aber ist ein cooler Punkt für das volle Review. Nehm ich mal mit! Danke :)
Yeaahhh...the Wobble is crazy with the 15-35mm... I guess Canon won't fix this anymore since the Camera is getting older now. In this case I just embraced it. haha But it would be great to be able to turn off the IBIS and just leave the Lens stabilisation on. And yep, love the results I get with the Q3 :))
Great video! Kinda miss my Q3 now that I have sold it 3 months ago. Right now I mainly shoot on X100VI if I want AF and in parallel the Leica M9/M6. Would love to see how you edit your Q3 images - they look awesome! Abo da gelassen und Grüße aus dem Süden und schönes WE! :)
Oh wie nice! ^_^ Danke! Why did you sell your Q3? I think the X100VI is soo cool and it's performance and output is stellar as well! I like that it's even slimmer and lighter than the Q3. A friend of mine has the X100F. Really lovely Camera. :) And I'd argue that you can get almost the same results with the two cameras. Depending on the type of shoot of course, but in generell it should be pretty similar. I thought about making a Video of how I edit the photos. Thanks for the encouragement here. :)
Thanks a lot! :) It's my own preset. I pretty much only use 2 Presets for everything I do. One Black and White preset, that I got for free from some wedding photographers for signing up to their Newsletter and my color preset I use on just everything. :)
Great shots!! Looked like a fun shoot. I've never loved this lens in use but you seem to have mastered it. I'm hoping and praying Canon comes out with a rf 35mm f1.4L or better very soon.
Thank you! It was 😁 Doing such a shoot being friends has uns much more at ease :) Yep! The 35 1.8 has some little quirks. But it‘s giving great, reliable results! I do notice the difference coming from the Sigma 35 1.4 Art. But I wanted an RF lens & it‘s also really light. :)) And I mean Clients won‘t really notice the difference. 😁
@@dmytrohryshyn Ahh!! Yeah, that was really nice! Wireless flashes are so handy. 😁
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I just recently sold my a7iii, and i'm thinking about switching to leica. It's daunting to think about moving into a very different system and workflow, for so much more money. Maybe now it's not the time, but the day will come. Loved your channel and your work btw, keep creating!
Hey thank you for the encouragement!! Means a lot :) Do you tend to switch to the Leica SL System? Or Leica M System? Personally I use my M10 or (by now) Q3 for Everyday Work. My Main Cameras for actual Client Work are two Canon R6 and a few RF Lenses. I just love the speed and reliability of the Autofocus of these Canons so much! And I love the files as well. :))
Hey thank you for the kind words!! It was for us as well! It lives well im my memory and rewatching the shoot myself is a great reminder of the nice times. :) Getting a little nostalgic here haha Have a great week!
@@dasignarts :Your most welcome. you guys have to make another vid like that. Id Love to see you guys collab like that again. Once again both of you are Amazing. Have a wonderful weekend!!
