Thank you Carlo, good information. The Leica Q3 is now enroute to me.

I have the SL2-S and the Q. Trying to vlog with the SL was too difficult for me on na few levels. However, I am hopeful that the Q3 works for me. I have been doing a bunch of tests. Also, I really like the new zoom mic that is onboard, but records to itself. Great match for the Q until this "dongle" that allows a mic to plug in happens. Cheers man!

Leica plans to do USB C - audio in cable. Fingers crossed.

Thank you for the 5-day, extensive review, well done! I have a Q2 and just love it. See no compleling reason to switch to the Q3. Not really a video person, so flippy screen is okay but... And to hear it is not substantially better than the SL2 just cements that decision to remain pat with the Q2. The resolution of the Q2 satisfies pretty much all my photo requirements and I am pretty certain we will see more firmware updates for the Q2 now that the Q3 has been released. Will there be plenty of people that updgrade, absolutely, if nothing else but FOMO and bragging rights. Thanks again!

really enjoyed this style of video to review the camera! solid photos as always too

Why would you "stick the Q3 on f16 & go and shoot"? How about f2 at twilight and shoot some 3/4 length portraits with subject in it's environment. So we can see Leica's capability of differential focus. Or at least close working distance. Your all focused images (akin to f64 group) could have been captured on a "me" phone. Apart from that quite informative. All the best Dmr

You can probably plug-in the Røde VideoMic GO II directly, as it's a usb-c mic for computers and iPhones.

By Day 4 you finally figured out that you basically can't move when shooting video with the Q3. Which honestly is fine. I don't think most people in the market for this camera will vlog with it. I record all my audio externally anyway so that's not a big deal for me. Looks like a fantastic everyday camera, especially if stills are the priority.

Very much enjoyed the style of the video! Just want to point out that you do indeed get the compression and depth of field of a 35/50/75/90mm or whatever focal length when you crop to the same dimensions as the equivalent lens. It is a common misconseption that DOF and perspective change with focal length. Here is a simple way to prove it to yourself: A zoom is probably the easiest but you can switch primes too. Using a tripod, keep the same aperture and focus point, shoot a frame at each end of the zoom range, then crop the wide angle shot to same as the telephoto frame and voila, you will see they look the same. The real reason we change lenses is to maintain resolution for a given perspective. I think this is quite important when one is considering something like the Q3, which, because of its high resolution sensor provides very useable 35mm and 50mm crops. You essentially have Q2 resolution at 35mm and M9 resolution at 50mm. And depending on your final use, even the 75mm and 90mm can be useful. I have been a full time photographer for decades. Twenty years ago I was making and selling beautiful 40x26 inch prints from my 11MP Canon 1Ds. Granted it took a lot of time and precision and using custom interpolation with little room for cropping but I was able to do it. I probably shouldn't be pointing this out as I'm on a waiting list for a Q3 and as all those folks clamoring for a Q with a 35mm or 50mm lens figure this out, the waiting lists will get longer 😂

Really useful, thanks. That lack of audio outpot is a real bummer. I howe they work out how to use the USB C for this!

Leica should add pano crop … could be the perfect digital xpan

Your pictures were lovely mate! I miss SF

Thank you for your real life test on Leica Q3. I am curious about what sd card speed you were using for 8K video. Is V60 fast enough?

Did you use a gimbal for video too? Didn’t see any footage yet

I’m curious what makes the SL2-S a better video camera than the Q3? (Besides the audio input and focus-follow, the SL2-S is bulkier and heavy). Rumors are the Q3 will get a firmware update to use the USB port for an external mic.

Thanks for the informative video. Would using a gimbal and/or tripod for 4k and 8k shots get rid of the rolling shutter effect?

Is it Oberwerth Q3 bag?

Was interested in the Q3 - now I'm not . Thanks for showing it's flaws so well.

the focal length, IBIS (or lack of), screen, and perhaps no mic input (?) definitely make this less than ideal for a vlog style video camera. its undeniably an amazing photography tool and good travel camera for documentary purposes. as you demonstrated, either too casual/untrained use or fast-paced/action use are not the strong suits. great video, Carlo

Just curious how goes the 1080 video look, rolling shutter, I occasionally take short clips for social media so I don’t even need 4k?

Carlo, what are the odds I could get a Q3 at the SF boutique anytime soon?

You must be pretty brave to walk around SF at night with a Leica.

Is the OIS video still shaky if set to On and not Auto?

Where can I buy one in San Francisco?

Had the Q2. Sold it in anticipation of the Q3 being a better hybrid camera. Disappointed at the lack of mic input, the rolling shutter and the overall stabilization for video in the Q3. I think I will wait for the next iteration three years from now!

Why would you shoot at f16? It is the worst possible image, no bokeh, and tons of diffraction from the high res sensor and closed down lens, an iPhone outperforms this at these settings. Notice this guy always also tests lenses closed down, and anything above f10 is a crime on high res sensors, makes everything soft on high res sensors due to diffraction: www.youtube.com/@christopherfrost

Still photography only.

Get a Leica if you just getting into photography or upgrading from a smart phone as a good starting base 😂…. Good for photos ..video is just a side feature…Legit Like your user review though

Didn’t Leica know that other camera manufacturers make fully articulating screens?