Bobby, you run one of those channels that one always wants to check when something new is released. The reason is simple: you don't sell anything, you honestly talk about the pros and cons of any piece of gear. Thanks for this one. I'll stick with my Ms and will wait for the SL3 (2024).
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That’s my aim with every video I do. SL3 should be awesome
@louis53527 ай бұрын
Just got the Q3. I sold my Q2 and Q2 Monochrom and also had the Q1. I shoot photos and could care less about video so all your positives point my way. Thanks for your input.
@btonelli7 ай бұрын
Congrats! Yes if only photography is your main concern I think this is a good camera
@paulrwallace Жыл бұрын
Always been my favorite reviewer for Leica cameras and lenses. Thank you for your honest review, and for the best example photos I have seen for the Q3 so far! I just returned from Japan and Central Asia, and my digital CL is still my favorite for travel but will need to consider the Q3 for future trips.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 really appreciate the kind words
@whitewalker9622 Жыл бұрын
I just love the 3 dimesionality in the Leica pictures
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Yes same.
@Janihonkalaxxx Жыл бұрын
What 3 dimesionality?😂😂😂😂 that 3d is only in brains, and same thing does all cameras if you can take photos and have right lens.. real 3d is different thing then😂😂😂 that leica 3d is only story, like a unicorn😂😂
@paulrwallace Жыл бұрын
@@Janihonkalaxxx Not true. There is an apparent dimensionality in the photos, but not limited to Leica rangefinder lenses -- I see this clearly in Zeiss, Voigtlander, and others too. However, more than other brands, the dimensionality and feeling of structure to objects in photos is evident in Leica autofocus lenses (e.g., very much in the Summilux-TL 35 f/1.4 ASPH) and the Q's lens.
@GeoffGrant2010 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good comments! My first time watching you. I subscribed!
@JoeGiz64 Жыл бұрын
@@Janihonkalaxxx I call BS. The subjects just pop! Leica Q3 does it right. The nay sayers just prob cant afford one 🥴
@mcmasterphoto Жыл бұрын
Great review! I ended up buying a Q3, no regrets… I am actually blown away by the JPEGs this camera produces. I am a RAW shooter, but now, I'm finding the JPEG's that come out of the camera are acceptable for viewing and sharing purposes. I am eager to try the video capabilities of the Q3. .
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Congrats!! JPEGs are great out of camera
@christianwoldsgaard9505 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Bobby for a great Q3 introduction.I'm now joining the Leica family and guess I've been lucky ordered mine last Friday and Monday it's on its way from Denmark to Greenland 🤩📷👨👩👧👦
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Congratulations and enjoy the Q3!
@valentinogrimaldi2103 Жыл бұрын
I'm in love with this "camera" and I thank you for posting this. I do not need video features but I can clearly see rolling shutter issues, (quite common in this kind of systems, ok) but I did'nt expect that much.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes the rolling shutter is definitely an issue. Seems Leica wasn’t sure to go full video mode on this or not. Hopefully if they use this tech in future cameras like the next version of the SL series, it’s better than this
@stuartshook3614 Жыл бұрын
First time viewer! Great review and beautiful shots. Thank you! Liked and subscribed.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@mobasti_7262 Жыл бұрын
Nice! You are the first one who is honest showing the non edit picture❤ thank you?
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@MichealSeaghdha Жыл бұрын
That was a very knowledgeable, seemingly unbiased and thorough review and you get bonus points from me for not talking about the frankly ludicrous crop/zoom mode, which (correct me if I'm wrong) seems mostly aimed at photographers who aren't entirely sold on the 28mm focal length or the basic principle of a fixed lens camera body. I've never used Leica, but if I ever bought one of its products this would probably be it, because 28mm is probably my favourite length and the body itself is a work of art. Incidentally, you got beautiful colours from all your images and to be honest, much of the other stuff I've seen on KZfaq to my eye could just as easily have been taken with Sony or Panasonic. If there is an online source of photos that proves there is such a thing as the 'Leica look' I'd love to know where it is to help get me off the fence. But in any case, thank you for your excellent video.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the kind words. The crop mode is to give users more flexibility especially with the 28mm focal length and 60MP but not a feature I would use all the time since the raw files are still intact. The leica look has more to do with the lens than anything. Color is subjective. For me I did do some edits minus the shots I mentioned weren’t edited in the video. The files are easy to work with and why I also enjoy using Leica especially for their colors.
@jacobh5817 Жыл бұрын
Color of the digital M cameras has always been different to the SL and Q range. It was Leicas goal for the M range to have a filmic color that would be a natural next step after the film cameras. For the other ranges they opted for a more ‘digital’ look. Having said that, there is a kind of watershed between the M10-range and the M11-range where the M11 tends more to digital (more magenta, cooler and less yellow/green warm) tones. By the way, I always use the Otect Q-Cap lenscap for my Q2M. Perfect fit and easier to carry in your pocket when not mounted. Highly recommended.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
For me I feel the M11 feels slightly more film like with the magenta shift but understand your thoughts as well. Yes I think Leica realised they need to improve the cap and this one sticks on well
@walkingmanvideo9455 Жыл бұрын
Well, I did it. I just dropped the cash on a backorder for the Q3. Bobby, your video hugely made the decision very easy.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Congrats! Glad I could help
@PROWATCHES Жыл бұрын
Excellent stills and video footage
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@calvinchiu3862 Жыл бұрын
Hello Bobby killer review as always! I think Im going to wait for the SL3 but the Q3 looks super impressive!
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The SL3 should be fantastic!
@yuichichi Жыл бұрын
My favorite place and my favorite camera in one video. What more can I ask for? ❤
@Fleet42 Жыл бұрын
Great job as usual Bobby! I’m waiting for the SL3 to pair with my M11 and the Leica glass! Loved my q2 when I had it and honestly I think this is an upgrade but save 2k and get used q2.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Many are waiting for the SL3 for sure
@KibbitUpIt Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful camera!
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Indeed
@jamielonghurst6373 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your commentary! I managed to get in an order for the Q3 this morning before it went on a waitlist. I am so excited to get this camera! I will be using it almost exclusively for travel photography and as a walk-around camera. I'm wondering if you shot any photos in black and white and, if so, what you thought of the image quality compared to the Q2 Monochrom. If so, any observations would be appreciated! I look forward to future videos and have subscribed to your channel.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the subscription! I didn’t try it with BW unfortunately it will prob do so when final firmware is available
@DonaldHawk Жыл бұрын
Pre-ordered but agree on disappointment in memory card. But wanting to have a small camera with me out weighs everything else.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
There are more pros than cons that’s for sure. Congrats on the order. You will enjoy it
@ezekielkok1848 Жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for sharing. Gotta let go of some of my cams to possibly fund this.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I understand how you feel haha
@ghas4151 Жыл бұрын
A little disappointed they were unable to make the rear LCD flush with the body, but then you’re fighting against thermal performance when using the higher quality video features. I love the rest of it.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s a juggle. Aesthetics or usability. I think when you get it in your hand you will like the rear display more than what I looks like in photos and video
@jameslenney Жыл бұрын
Jesse, it looks so beautiful.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Indeed
@shahzebnasir4692 Жыл бұрын
Your photos were soooo good! Leica should pay you because those made me want to get one of these!
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 much appreciated
@kangkenty6442 Жыл бұрын
good video! i guess i will keep my Q2 and wait for Q4 in 5 years then!
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Q2 is still a great camera
@jimwelsh844 Жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you. USB c probably can accommodate an after market microphone
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I tried but so far nothing but in the future this is what they said could happen
@gentleman0678 Жыл бұрын
Man oh man!!! This gives me hope for the SL line!!! They Might just the z9 a run for its money. Looks like leica is listening. We got profoto compatibility now this!
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Yes they are and I can’t wait to see what comes into the future SL cameras
@Photojouralist123 Жыл бұрын
Yes Bobby, same questions for the price of this Q3 no mic or Headphone jack. No internal storage , and No CF express. For the small upgrades the price is just to much. I've had the Q I paid Rm16k, Q2 Rm 22k and now this puppy is Rm 30K that's insane ! Phase detect everyone has that a flippy screen no big deal. I'm invited to the Q3 launch next week I'll bring it up. Thanks buddy.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Speaking to the product manager some things will he updated to further push the functionality especially with mics
@frankiacone6642 Жыл бұрын
I am on the 5 list, Bobby. Preorders all of them they are saying months or a year for available;lity
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Don’t think it’s that long. In SG they are saying a few weeks until the next shipment
@frankiacone6642 Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli maybe I order one from Singapore. Do you have any dealers that ship to US
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
@@frankiacone6642 I can check and let you know. Alternatively can check with Leica Wetzlar store as well
@frankiacone6642 Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli thank you Bobby
@jaegerschtulmann Жыл бұрын
The 8k video looked great but as soon as you started panning rolling shutter was quite pronounced. Photos are incredible, that Sony 60mp sensor is pure fire!
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Yes I tried to stabilise it better but it was more of the user fault vs camera in this case
@agrnbrg Жыл бұрын
Waiting to get delivery. They need to make the charge grip compatible to the Arca Swiss
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Understand. Would be a good option
@ArminHirmer Жыл бұрын
As much as I love all the upgrades in the Q3, perspective control and more, I feel that with the external design they fall short. The flap on the left is just ugly, the floppy screen too. And I think the D pad on the Q2 looks (even if a little too small) more refined. Now the Q looks like almost every other camera. And how many people requested the cable shutter thread?
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Perhaps for the Q4 will change some things up I’m guessing
@Burritosarebetterthantacos7 ай бұрын
I had a Q and have missed it after letting it go. I’d be hard pressed to drop 6-7k on a fixed lens camera but I do get it if you have the means.
@btonelli6 ай бұрын
Indeed
@stefanusj Жыл бұрын
You always create an awesome video revoew, but I think you should tone down your clarity or HDR process in your post processing in your picture, bobby.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks. The lens I was using is the Z 28mm f2.8 and it’s very sharp. Almost too sharp for vid as I only adjust exposure
@RobertFalconer1967 Жыл бұрын
Meaningful update for the Q series. But... A single SD card slot? Kinda befuddled by that choice.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Yes. Was hoping for CF Express type B
@stuhunter Жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always, Bobby. Curious, is there a crop in any of the video modes? I don't mean the user selectable crop but a crop on the sensor that can't be avoided in say 4k60 etc.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I didn’t notice it if there was to be honest. It looks to be full width of the sensor
@stuhunter Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli appreciate the info. Cheers!
@Vartan297 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Wish they’d drop video altogether and reduce the price 😂
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I personally like the video aspect, but needs to improve on audio and AF a bit more
@walkingmanvideo9455 Жыл бұрын
Nice work Bobby. Hey I must ask, is there a way you could make some raw footage available for download? I want to have a look in the editor?
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately since it’s pre-production firmware that I was using I’m not allowed to share footage or photographs. Apologies
@JoelWolfsonPhoto Жыл бұрын
Great video Bobby! First one of yours I've seen. Just subscribed. I'm wondering if your pre-production sample was able to show you depth-of-field while in AF? The demo one I tried at the Leica store wouldn't do it though the Q2 does. I've only seen one reviewer mention this (apparently it only shows DOF in MF) so wondering if it was just an oversight on Leica's part? ...and may be fixed with a firmware update? I figure with 5 days of shooting, you may have run across this. Thanks for the informative and balanced video!
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the kind words. I believe it only shows in MF. There was a recent update to the Q3 but I no longer have it with me to test unfortunately
@JoelWolfsonPhoto Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli Thanks for the reply! I understand you no longer have the loaner. Thanks for the heads up on the recent update. I put a call in to Leica support so will find out eventually :) Look forward to your next Leica video
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
@@JoelWolfsonPhoto my pleasure. I’ll also ask Leica as well
@JoelWolfsonPhoto Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli 😊Thx
@JoelWolfsonPhoto Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli I just found a voicemail from Leica support. The tech person said it "should" work regardless if AF or MF, as in previous models. But also implied that whether you have P-A-S-M or P-A-S engaged, that it may be affected. I can see using P-A-S without manual preview if using strobes so your viewfinder doesn't go dark but that's manual EXPOSURE, not manual FOCUS. At the end of his message, he said he doesn't yet have his Q3. So in the end it still seems unclear. 🤷♂...but thought I'd pass it along.
@EsotericNY Жыл бұрын
Nice vid. You weren't just in Kyoto, but Nara, as well. Was just over there myself (testing out a Canon R5 + 28-70mm f/2)
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Nice setup! 28-70 is awesome
@Burritosarebetterthantacos7 ай бұрын
I have this setup and can’t imagine it for travel😮
@lesterlefton7895 Жыл бұрын
Went and tried out the camera at a Leica store. Lovely. Well made. An object of desire. I would buy one if it were 35 or40 or 50mm. 28 is just two wide for me. I would wind up cropping the hell out if everything, thus the 60 megapixels really becomes a 36 or 24 megapixel camera.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Understand. I think a 35 would be a great addition to the Q lineup.
@hdm-nm Жыл бұрын
CFexpress cards probably generate too much heat, but internal storage would have been great. Heck, make the internal storage 1TB capacity and drop the SD card completely.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
I would take that too! 😊
@MrFloris Жыл бұрын
I still do not know if I should get this Leica q3 or Sony a7 iv + lens and gear
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Hmm tough choice. One adds versatility with changing lenses and one is more compact. Image quality Leica. Lens choice Sony. Price Sony. Lust factor Leica 😊
@MrFloris Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli thank you
@galenfong4377 Жыл бұрын
Hi Bobby, how is the noise performance of the Q3? For Q2, noise over ISO 3200 is horrible. Is the ISO 6400 on Q3 usable, without using any de-noise software? Thanks 🙏🏼
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s usable. Noise performance is better than before
@galenfong4377 Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli Thanks 🙏🏼
@professionalpotato4764 Жыл бұрын
@@galenfong4377 Probably worse if your tolerance is low. It uses the same sensor as the A7R4/5. Above 3200 on those bodies things start get rough. If you can't tolerate 3200 on a 45mp sensor, you won't tolerate 2000 on a 60mp sensor.
@galenfong4377 Жыл бұрын
@@professionalpotato4764 Currently I am using Sony A7R3 and Leica M10R. Both are 40+ MP. I found that ISO 6400 on both camera are usable. Recently I loaned the Q2. I found that the noise level of some ISO 4000 images are horrible. I think the BSI Sensor and the new processor of the Q3 may improve the noise level.
@professionalpotato4764 Жыл бұрын
@@galenfong4377 Oh, didn't know the Q2 isn't BSI.
@nariza7 Жыл бұрын
Is there any crop with 4k 60p video?
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
No
@nariza7 Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli thank you for confirming!
@2071photo Жыл бұрын
Cf express b would be awesome but with how hot they get I see why they haven’t made the switch yet.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
From my understanding and experiences the cards don’t get hot unless we tax them but even then they can withstand more heat than a UHS II card especially when recording 8K. Reality is other camera companies use them successfully. Leica even with the SL2 and SL2-S omitted them unlike Panasonic with the S1R which had a slot for XQD / CF Express. Their reasoning at the time was consistency with other Leica cameras. End result is buffering took a big hit.
@paulchiu Жыл бұрын
Did you fly with the Q3 and had to use pixel remapping? HDR use?
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Yes I flew with the Q3. Pixel remapping? No. HDR no
@chengo51 Жыл бұрын
When you chose the 90mm frame, does it zoom in the viewfinder and the screen ?
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
You see frame lines
@chengo51 Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli So it doesn't show the crop full screen, bad new !
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
@@chengo51 let me confirm tonight. Again pre-production firmware
@chengo51 Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli You see without this possibility, the differents frames are useless and this Q3 is then just a very good fixed lens camera which reduces considerably its versatility and interest. To me that would have been the first thing I would have checked. Funny enough, I have watched few reviews and none mention it. When you come from the film era you are used to full frame your picture, at the time we couldn't afford part of it nor could we take 10 pictures in a row because you were not good enough to properly frame your subject.
@vytranstore Жыл бұрын
Waiting for answer!
@leepaul11076 ай бұрын
the negative side on the video mode is without stabilization.
@btonelli6 ай бұрын
Yes would be nice to have better stabilisation
@gurugamer8632 Жыл бұрын
Will there be a Q3 Titanium?
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
I’m sure there will be some limited editions in the future
@TheKimNeeper Жыл бұрын
Hey, shouldn't shoot 25p for YT, as computer screens run 60p, so 25 looks jaggy when panning, 30p and 60p does not...
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Understand. Tried the 30p on my latest vid to see how it plays.
@allena3430 Жыл бұрын
No internal storage is a crime 😂 Well I guess it is reserved for the M lineup now
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Haha guess we can’t have it all 😂
@nariza7 Жыл бұрын
How’s the ois in video when handholding and shooting 4K 60p? Would you say it’s too shaky?
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Yes a bit. The camera is very light and thus there will be shake. I had to add some stabilisation in my editing to reduce shake
@nariza7 Жыл бұрын
@btonelli ah I see. Thank you for the quick response!
@nariza7 Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli ah one more question. Was your OIS set to auto or just on when you were recording video? Assuming that theres an auto option
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
@@nariza7 I don’t recall to be honest. It was on that’s all I know
@dylandigby1776 Жыл бұрын
Sigma fp L with a DPL attachment for storage absolutely smokes this
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Hmm disagree on that
@paulrwallace Жыл бұрын
The Sigma fp L with what lens? And in the same size package as the Q3? I got rid of all my Sigma L mount lenses as they did not hold a candle to the Leica primes.
@devroombagchus7460 Жыл бұрын
From what I read and saw, I don’t know know for whom this camera was designed. Not for me, that’s certain. Who needs 60 Mp, unless you’re a professional or need to crop a lot with the 28mm. Autofocus with 28mm? For very close up with wide open lens perhaps. This is a camera that you have to invent pros for to justify it.
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
60MP gives you more cropping power and also now better video specs.
@tobefree37186 ай бұрын
Hi guys buy my Tupperware. It’s v3. So much better than v2. It’s a little bit more expensive but you get so much more. This time it comes with a lid. …..Don’t ANY of these reviewers have any self respect?
@btonelli6 ай бұрын
Can’t speak for other reviewers but I call it how I see it. I critique the camera when and where it makes sense.
@gurugamer8632 Жыл бұрын
Sony A7RV has mic and headphone and hdmi ports
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Yes but different camera all together
@gurugamer8632 Жыл бұрын
@@btonelli true which one u like and why
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
I like both for different purposes. Q3 is a good travel camera that is inconspicuous and great for street and documentary photography. The Sony is a more full featured system with interchangeable lenses
@frankiacone6642 Жыл бұрын
Bobby can you help on getting a Q3?
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Back ordered now
@alanjones3076 Жыл бұрын
Bro q3 doesn’t have a mic cause Leica is going to come out with and off cam recorder for the Q, blue tooth, red dot, and only at twice the price of a battery. 😜
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Lol! 😂
@hishamosman4341 Жыл бұрын
At 6k? no thanks. I will op for a Z8 and a kit lens anytime
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Different camera system actually but understand when comparing dollar to dollar there will be choices
@chrisvanhorn10 ай бұрын
Whatever processing you have got set on your mic... throw it out/reset. Very strange clipping/gating going on.
@btonelli10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Hmm I’m Recording in 32 bit raw and I’ve check the file and there is no clipping. Perhaps your system that you are listening on is having issues. Nothing on my side for this video
@gbwalther3198 Жыл бұрын
No way that I would waste my money...
@gbwalther3198 Жыл бұрын
For the price of your super duper Leica Q3, I'm certain that I could get first class air tickets from Alaska to Kyoto & find a real Leica there with lens too which would enable me to get some real shots of Kyoto. Oh yeah, the Leica camera I'd pick up would be a REAL LEICA, one that shoots REAL FILM, 35 MM FILM! Like the good ole days when I was at CalArts in the seventies & was able to check out Leica cameras/with lenses for class projects. There is NO WAY that I would waste me money on a fake Leica, one of these new fangled toys. Leica equals 35mm FILM, Real Film, Period! 😎😎
@axelherr2410 Жыл бұрын
Love your reporting, but the large MICROPHONE looks very silly. You are not Howard Stern on the radio, you can get top audio, sans the big mic, and a "Blogger" style look does not suit a presentation of pricy items at all. Again, love your reviews, some of the best our there!
@btonelli Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, and while I respect your opinion, using top end audio equipment equipment for good sound quality isn’t diminishing the brand, it’s accentuating it.