Is this $6000 camera worth it? Leica Q3 Review

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The Leica Q3 is one of the best and most sought after point & shoot street photography cameras, but is it actually worth the price?
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Комментарии : 67

@rubelukeable 2 месяца назад

Have had the Q, Q2, and now have the Q3. Love it for what it is. It makes me want to go out and take pictures more than any other camera I've ever owned/used. It's that simple!! If you can justify the cost, buy it.. Great review.

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

Clearly the camera for you! I’m glad you have such a great camera that you love and encourages you to capture photos! Thanks for watching!

@YoramPomer Месяц назад

Ignore the price, ignore anything that you would like to have different in the Q. There is no other lens in the world that produces such a detailed resolution with an aperture of 1.7 plus macro in this compact size. This is the big story here. All 3 camera generation Q/Q2/Q3 share the same lens because it delivers stunning results. If you search the Leica RU-vid channel, you could even see how they calculate for each lens the max resolution that can be supported before there is a need to enhance the lens optics. It’s a great explanation for those that want to get more technical.

@juliancanalesphoto 2 месяца назад

Damn Marc this is one of your best bro!! This camera is 100% a pipe dream for me, but hopefully one day I'll be able to afford it! Banger fr man!

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much Julian!!!! Ahhh I’m super proud of how this one came out. I look forward to when you get to try one out for yourself! Thanks for watching my dude ❤️

@MarcSteiner99 2 месяца назад

Great video Marc!

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!

@LeePierre 2 месяца назад

With a Leica resale or residual value needs to be factored in when comparing to other brands. Though x100 resale values are also nice nowadays 😂

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

That is also super true! They hold their value insanely well!

@guyconway9302 11 дней назад

Good and thoughtful video. I love mine. It is a sublime tool to use. It also makes me a photographer again; not rattling of shots but, caring again about composition and all elements of image construction. Just like when I started so many years ago on an OM10!

@PapeSan Месяц назад

Great review

@and1baumann 18 дней назад

I got mine last September and I absolutely love it. I agree with most of your findings but I personally find the battery to be more than sufficient (ofc this is subjective and based on photography habits/use). Nice video

@benoitpiret9065 2 месяца назад

gread vid brother! excellent content and prod. I have a Q3. I think for me its the simplicity, IQ and small for factor. weather resistant and build quality too. I toss the camera around all the time. its fully scratched but I know its build like a tank. When you get over the price you realize that you dont need to really baby that camera either. its reliable.

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

Oh it is DEF built like a tank. I baby all my gear, but I know that cam can take a beating and come out just fine. Can count on it to survive anything. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

@frankgaglione8222 2 месяца назад

In my opinion nothing renders imagery the way Leica glass / sensors do. I outgrew my Fujis and got hooked on the Leica "feel". It is insanely expensive but a creative tool in a class of its own

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

The glass is truly wonderful. Insanely good optical quality that definitely resolves the insane 60 megapixel sensor. Loved using it

@broccalvin7173 Месяц назад

I was finally able to afford a Leica Q and now it’s hard to pickup my Fuji cameras. Yesterday me and my wife where looking at side by side photos i took of the same objects and it’s not even close.

@Phat-rj3jo Месяц назад

It’s not the sensors, Leica doesn’t make sensors nor did they made film. It’s those magical lens!

@frankgaglione8222 Месяц назад

They do create the color science for the sensor which creates that part of the look.

@Phat-rj3jo Месяц назад

@@frankgaglione8222 yeah but Leica look didn’t originate from sensor, like I said, they didn’t make film, the so Leica look has more to do with the lens.

@marcgilles4520 2 месяца назад

Almost dropped my phone, when this video popped up on my feed. MTS with a Leica Q3 review, I’m here for it.

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

🥹🥹🥹 this brought a smile to my face. Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching!

@anamariacocina Месяц назад

Reseña exquisita para el oído y la vista. Gracias por tu excelencia

@craigkoch4585 23 дня назад

Nice job! Thank you

@irfanchaudhry8269 2 месяца назад

Great breakdown of the Q3 - like many this is a camera beyond my wallet but I appreciate the thought and the build quality that goes into making a precision instrument. If you get the opportunity check out the Nikon Zf; I think you might like it, as a quality instrument that is a joy to use at a price that is open to more people.

@MarcTaraz Месяц назад

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! If I get the opportunity to try the ZF I’ll be sure to create something!

@drc4563 Месяц назад

Great video. How do you find the “wide 28mm” (yes I know you can crop at this resolution) . For me it’s this vs Fuji X100Vi for my travel/street camera. Which one?

@MarcTaraz Месяц назад

Im actually working on a comparison video between the two, so stay tuned for that! It really just depends. Personally I feel like 28mm is too wide for everyday use, I do prefer the 35mm equivalent of the Fuji. However, that being said, the 28mm 1.7 full frame lens is absolutely better than the Fuji, better low light, better bokeh. It really comes down to personal preference, (and dollars ahah)

@1349Floyd 28 дней назад

good job - thank you for sharing,

@christhomson2208 Месяц назад

Good one Mark🎉

@raksh9 Месяц назад

This is beautifully put together. Really tight editing and overall storytelling.

@MarcTaraz Месяц назад

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed!

@gaming-fuel6250 6 дней назад

comment for the algorithm ...nice video .- love it

@walkingmanvideo9455 Месяц назад

Dude, it’s a Leica camera. Nobody hates Leica cameras aside from the people who can’t afford one. I love my Q3

@animegeek6118 Месяц назад

Regardless if you can afford it or not their cameras are not worth the cost. They are only bought for bragging rights about having deep pockets. In the real world people know these cameras are a friggin ripoff. They basically want 1000 dollars per every 10mp. They are the equivalent to buying an overpriced suit.

@gabrielle_706 2 месяца назад

This whole video is so beautiful and satisfying to watch and listen to 😌😍

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

Thank you 🥹 really poured my heart into this one

@marqusee 2 месяца назад

Im happy I got a Q2 and didnt shell out for a Q3. But I still juggle between my a7c2, a7s3, and Q2.

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

All goood choices, a good struggle to have haha

@robertrowles4948 2 месяца назад

Were you using zone auto focus? In single point the focus locks wherever you place it and DOESN’T jump about. It’s also worth considering that a Fuji medium format is substantially bigger and heavier to cart around. That said, your initial views are spot on.

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

Was trying different AF modes, but got sick of it switching around. Single point was my favorite of all the modes I tried

@t87h21 Месяц назад

This camera has changed a lot for me. It's not as fast as my Sony a7IV, the autofocus isn't as good either and my f1.4 GM lenses do a good job. With the camera you are slower but more conscious. You can feel the high-quality workmanship and it's fun to pick up and use. Already on the display you can see an image that cannot be surpassed in terms of sharpness and dynamics. When you take the first pictures with the camera you notice that something is different, no cell phone picture or Sony picture offers me this 3D representation and the deep black, the pictures put you exactly in the situation as you perceived it.

@Racsophoto 25 дней назад

Nice video and good exercise. Let me add my 50 cents here with something few speak about for the Q3: it seems to lack on something basic on Fujifilm and means a lot to me: profile allowing to lock minimum shutter speed when doing street photography. Example, manual aperture ring, auto shutter speed and auto iso but shutter speed cannot go lower that 1/250 and ISO cannot go higher than 6400. That way, shutter and iso operate dynamically while I switch aperture. This may seem wild but it’s amazing for street photography where the light conditions change very fast and this way I get always the proper exposure.

@dmille6 Месяц назад

got mine last sept.. i really wanted to hate it.. i shot a fuji x100V for years.. i had 30 days to return for full refund.. by week 2 I was in love. its super expensive.. there are other cameras (sony acr) and a fraction of the cost that are very similar.. but something about the Leica Q lens.. it has a look.. it has some charm.. and the interface.. minimal buttons.. its just nice to shoot. the 24mm lens is limiting in some situations.. and there are times I wish it was 35.. but overall.. its a really special and unique camera that gives amazing results.. no one needs one.. but if you can get one.. you'll love it.

@MarcoMarkovich 20 дней назад

Yes same, that lens.

@halvorevensen1840 10 дней назад

RX1R II all the way sir! And I "downgraded" from the Q2, X100VI :P

@randomcomentator Месяц назад

28mm is the perfect focal length that utilizes the full frame sensor. 35mm would ruin the Q.

@strongboyfriend Месяц назад

My dream camera 🤍❤️

@dgoullet1 2 месяца назад

Try the M system

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

I’d love to get my hands on one and test them out!

@wreagfe Месяц назад

The common wisdom is, it's not the camera but the person that makes great pictures. Well, I'm not THAT good as the Q3 allows me to shoot. Is it worth the price? Yes. And no. It totally depends on what you value and what your budget is.

@Coldgecko Месяц назад

You chose both -- I have a Sony A7R5 and a Q3. If I am serious and paid -- out comes the Sony. If I want to walk around and pick up a lighter compact camera -- then comes the Leica. No serious photographer buys a Leica Q3 - Or any Leica for production unless you want to share in the good feeling of a great built product with lineage. Sony, Canon or Nikon are for production.

@meat_loves_wasabi Месяц назад

I love my A7R5 performance and Snappy AF… but after getting the Q3 my A7R5 is mostly being kept in the Hotel safe.. I m just a casual street photographer and really appreciate the lighter Q3 and the user experience… but if i had to choose only one I would still pick the A7R5 for its versatility

@Kraken54321 Месяц назад

Pair your A7R5 with the compact primes. Way better than this overpriced camera.

@johnlee5307 17 дней назад

people compare a Leica to a Rolex but while the Rolex doesn't tell time better or is built to be more durable than a cheap quartz seiko watch and is purely a cosmetic status symbol the Leica actually performs on par with the best cameras for still image acquisition and has unmatched build quality. I would much rather spend 6k on a Leica then 12K on a Rolex submariner. Just get a Omega seamaster for 4K and you still have 2K left over.

@ditruter 2 месяца назад

A pleasure to use... but worth $6000 or sell all your gear to buy it? That's the question.

@gregscott2330 2 месяца назад

Luxury is designed to keep you poor

@theomerbarak 2 месяца назад

Did it, and yes. 100%

@MarcTaraz 2 месяца назад

Personally not for me, but I see why people love it. Great camera and super fun!

@uwejansch4235 26 дней назад

auto focus when lucky and so often not working

@slothsarecool 16 дней назад

It’s a great camera but compared to the M cameras it’s clunky and kinda ugly IMO. Leica nails the experience, no other company matches them that way, which is odd considering most old film cameras are a joy

@corner559 Месяц назад

I would agree with your review. For $6,000 Leica needs to do much better. I tried the camera out at the Leica dealer but gave it a hard pass. The only thing I would disagree with you on is the focal length. It's the sweet spot for me.

@umberto8383 9 дней назад

😴😴😴😴😴

@macjim 19 дней назад

You will be assimilated

@dakotaxu4792 2 месяца назад

One card slot? Mediocre battery life? EVF resolution not on par? Autofocus issues? But Leica made sure the price was premium…….. it’s probably still a great camera considering all the other benefits….. and yes you’re not buying a Leica for the specs… you’re buying a Leica to show off, just like a Rolex.

@tamasdragon 2 месяца назад

To show off? Really? Superb optical quality. Evf in use is on par with the Canon R5. Battery life is good, you have to fully charge it 3-4 times before it reaches true full capacity. Autofocus is on lar with Fuji. There's room for improvement, but it is an amazing camera.

@dakotaxu4792 2 месяца назад

I’m getting the Leica M11 P with the Leica Noctilux 50mm 0.09