I Bought My Dream Camera - The Leica Q2
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Why I bough the Leica Q2 and my First Impressions.
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As predominantly a street photographer for my personal work, I’m assuming a lot of you who watch this channel share a similar passion as well. So I wanted to break down some first impressions with the Q2 and share my thoughts about buying this camera incase you’re curious or have an interest yourself.
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Congratulations on your new Q2! I have one and love it for all the same reasons. It just feels so nice to hold and the flexibility of auto and manual focus with the sharpness of that lens makes it the perfect camera for me. You want to have fun and the Q2 gives me joy which is all a camera can do, the rest is up to the photographer.
Hearty congratulations Mike! Taking your photography into the next gear! I may have to follow suit too!
I also took the plunge recently and purchased the Q2 (reporter). Forget the price tag this is a fantastic tool and loving it every time I take it out.
Files out of camera better than my X100V but wouldn’t give it up. Both these cameras go really well together with my X-T5.
Cameras are expensive at any cost, enjoy them for what they are.
Congrats on the Q2 man! I recently went from an X100F to a Q1, and have been so happy with it. My personal dream camera, and was able to catch a great price on it used. Really enjoyed your video, looking forward to seeing more of what you do with the Q2! 🤙🏽
Good choice! Looking forward for your new photos with Q2
I have had a Leica Q2 for over 2 years and I agree that it is an exceptional camera. Through a stroke of good luck, I recently acquired a Fujifilm X100V which, as you know, is also an exceptional camera. In my experience, I have found they tell different stories in different, compelling ways. My conclusion is that, if it is at all possible, the best solution is to own both and to choose to carry one or the other depending on circumstances. Sometimes I find that photos from the Q2 are just too good (possibly too digital?) and photos of the same subject from the X100V are more captivating (possibly more analog realism?). Good luck on your journey and many thanks for your excellent CZcams channel.
Hi sir may i know both camera which is better for night photography and star shooting ?😊
@@simonchoo1108 Unfortunately, I can't help you there. I don't undertake night photography or star shooting..
I just bought my first Leica - the M11 and came across your video while planning for my video script.
It's wild that we have so similar thinking. Thanks for sharing. The camera does inspire me to shoot and the feeling is just magical.
Congrats on the new camera Mike! I know what you mean by wanting to get out more too it's something I want to do more of as well considering I've only been doing street photography for about a year now. Looking forward to seeing your Q2 content!
Congrats man , I own a Leica x vario and can attest that the files the come off of it are a pleasure to work with , they are always close to the ideal Color grading of what the real world scene was . I would say that is my favourite part of them . Even compared to the R6 mk2 , a Leica is just nice to take out , like a manual classic car. Pura Vida ! Enjoy the ride
Congrats Mike. Awesome camera. You deserve it. 🎊🎁🎉
Very nice video! Congrats on your new gear!
The comments you’ve made about phone photography were so easy to relate to. I’m always in a constant battle with friends/family telling me how phones have surpassed cameras but I’ve never been able to explain it the same way you did.
I think the phone has to much stuff going on it, that we easily get distracted from doing photos with it. Lately im trying to simplify my gear, 1 camera, 1 lens and enjoy the creative process. Phones are a blessing and a curse in this regard, they give us access to information on the spot but they create so much background noise as well, that they completely trow us off from our "nothing box" which i need to start creating.
They thought the same about Microwave ovens.
Congratulations on your new camera 🎉 I hope you enjoy using it for many years. Like your Chanel and great content 👍🏼 don’t lessen to people who are criticizing your gear I think photography is all about enjoyment and get what like and what brings you happiness.
I’ve had my Q2 for just over a year now and have to say it is a fab camera for street and documentary. Also great for family get togethers and fun off the cuff snaps. It does struggle a little in low light conditions when ISO starts to creep up into the thousands. But the main thing i love about this camera is the joy of using it. As you say, some cameras and especially phones can be very clinical. Once I have downloaded my images and charged the battery I tend to leave my Q2 on my desk ready to grab as I head out the door each day. Don’t get me wrong, I have a Nikon Z series with a shed load of lenses that I would not be without. But for shear fun and the feel of taking real images the Q2 is hard to beat.
What Z camera do You have? What is your favorite Z-lens?
@@peterjoseph3839 Z6.... For low light 50mm 1.8.... For catch all 24-200 zoom... Neither super expensive but the combo is very very versatile.
@@atkpjdv Thanks 🙏 I have the same two lenses but only a Z5. Totally agree on how versatile they are 📸
Congratulations on that beautiful camera! It’s such a nice feeling to own something you really want and really enjoy using . It’s it worth the money? It doesn’t matter. If you can afford it and it’s what you enjoy to spend money on then that’s all good. You enjoy it Mike 😀👍
I have the original Q and the Fuji x100v - they’re more different than people think. It’s well worth having both. As much as the Q is the better for image quality, it’s much heavier and the shadows render much more deeply, so it’s not great for environments with high sunlight and high contrast may not be what you want. Great for cloudy days and particularly when the sun is low in the sky.
The Fuji is more versatile and the colours are more malleable with the camera simulations.
I totally agree with you when you say "taking photos with my phone doesn't make me happy" To me the phone is a documenting tool, no soul, no fun, no joy in the process. And all this I find when I shoot with a real camera... thanks for sharing your video and enjoy shooting with your Q2 😀
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Aaaw man, so jealous! Congrats!🎉
Enjoy that beauty, my Reporter arrived from MPB (also like new) a few weeks ago, it's a winner ;) . Consider the Leica thumbgrip, I had a lensmate thumbgrip on my 100V and loved it, and the Q2 feels so much better in the hand with one fitted too. If you do any landscape or slow shutter work on a tripod I can highly recommend the JJC hand grip for the Q2, integral Arca Swiss grooves and you can get at the battery and SD card without removing the grip, unlike the OE Leica grip. I'll look forward to seeing and hearing how you get on with it........
Does this camera had a version of Fuji's DR400 setting or Canon's highlight tone recovery setting? The setting that lets you pull off insane high dynamic range shots in RAW files.
I purchased a new Q2 in November after trading in a camera body and a number of lenses for the same price. It was a bit cheaper new even back in November. Unfortunately since getting the Q2 I’ve only been out a handful of times. Not the camera fault, just family situation. 28mm is my personal fav focal length, with the sensor too you can crop in a lot
Beautiful camera, one can only dream. Great video. 👏
Congrats and happy shooting! :D
Congrats mate! Some great shots in there too. The thing that tempts me the most about the Q2 is the focus tab! Were you using the AF or MF in your initial shots? Value wise, considering the camera + lens, it probably is the "best value" of the Leica cameras. MPB is the way to go though.
Thanks mate! Obviously it’s early days so I’m over the moon with the purchase. Glad you like some of the photos. They were all AF. I really wanna dive into zone focusing now it’s possible haha
Hi! Great video? In your opinion, Can leica Q2 be the only camera for travel? Or a mirrorless Is Better???
Congrats!! I'm aiming for the Q2 Monochrome 👍💯
Using mine with the JJC quick release plate / grip. Feels much nicer to hold.. a flip out screen like the 100V would work even better. Enjoy
Q3 is gonna be incredible
Congratulation with the Q2, and thanks for the video. Four years ago, I bought a second hand Q in mint condition for less than 2,000 GBP. It's serves as a back-up camera and an extra lens instead of buying a Summilux 1.4/28 for my M-P240, which is my main camera. I'm impressed of the Q, and have shot some short videos for a local media house. Keep on rolling!
The Q and Q2 are my favorite street cameras. The only knock is that the lens is around 24mm. My 28mm M-glass is more accurate to 28mm in focal length. Picked up the Reporter edition before it gets discontinued with the Q3 being released.
They are stunning!
Thanks Rory! 👌🏻
It’ll be interesting to see what you think of it over the next few months. Love your videos. I have the R5, GR3, X100V and Q2 as a very keen hobby shooter and wonder if your views of the Q2 will be similar to mine.
I have similar cameras to yours except the Q2. Do you think the Q2 is worth it? Why?
@@cinqo7 As a camera I feel the R5 totally and clearly wins it for me but it’s bigger. The GR3 is amazing for it’s size. It’s very small and covert. The X100V looks fabulous and makes me feel like some old school photography buff with its dials and look. Um… the Q2…… it’s nice to tick the box of owning a Leica. People look at it. It has some frustrations and seems very basic compared to the other three but the sensor is bigger and higher resolution than the x100v and gr3. If I only had one camera it would be the R5 without any doubt. All 4 cameras target different markets. If you’re in the uk I’d suggest spending the £100 and renting a Q2 for a weekend before buying one. You may just love it.
Since 1 year I shoot pics with the Q2.
Amazing camera and still happy with it
I was watching this in a watch later playlist I made then fell asleep before commenting haha! I get all my gear from MPB and I have never had an issue! Love them and I’m DEFFO not sponsored 😂
I just bought a pristine Q2 at Leica Coral Gables/Miami. I actually flew down to pick it up. Spent the weekend, and flew home with my new L
Great vid. Gorgeous camera. So jealous. Someday…
Excellent video. You're inspiring me to look at getting my own red dot....
*Whispers in the store: “do it”
Congrats man!¡🔥
Isn’t there a way in camera to crop into 35mm?
I don't think I'll ever get one but it is awesome!
Great video man :)
I went from the x100v to the q2. I absolutely love the q2 but man do I miss the x100v. I think you’re choice to keep it is a good one.
What do you miss about the x100v?
@@cinqo7 mainly the jpegs. Using custom simulations was fun. Didn’t spend so much time editing photos.
man im so happy for you! love to hear you got your dream camera! and man are leicas expensive
the ultimate dream camera is Hasselblad XPAN. the things that camera does is otherworldly . the Q2 is nice , but the XPAN is one of my dream cameras .
dude, you know it’ll just make you want to get a Leica M - then a few Summilux lenses… that´s when you´ll sell the Q2 😉
what a dream!! congrats :D
Can't wait to see the results - feel free to post me your X100V ?!
I'm still waiting for Q3 to come out :D
QQuite a stunning and impressive little beast. Use the hell out it!
well done on the Q2 mate great choice. I've used the Fujis since the X100 loved them all also have a love the X-PRO 2 which produced stunning images, but the Q (Q2) is just so gorgeous and capable of some amazing shots it does what it does faultlessly. I love the fixed lens the 28mm for me is perfect it's that bit wider than 35 for my landscapes stuff and also makes me get in close for street and documentary work, it's imho the best all rounder I have. The Q and Q2 are cameras I want with me at all times. Good luck with the 100k subs mate hope you achieve it my personal aim this year is 2k which given there are 8 billion on this planet a load of them watching YT I reckon there must be 2k souls out there willing to give me a sympathy sub. Keep em coming mate enjoy that camera
Yeah I can’t get myself to take photos with my iPhone either it’s just not a good experience but for short videos ok
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When do you do pov Street photography?
Congrats. Going to be honest. I thought for sure your next camera was going to be the Ricoh GR 3.
Muchas gracias
Is it really worth the five grand?
Should I wait for Q3?
Thank you for this informative upload. Could you please consider keeping a constant frame during your narrations, rather than popping in and out?
About to buy one again as my first one got stolen out of my car in Santa Fe
I’m truly sorry that one or two people were upset by my admittedly forthright criticism of your acquisition of the Leica Q2. I reiterate that I’m a great admirer of your talent and I enjoy all of your CZcams postings. However, like most others, you do come over as an “influencer”, expressing your own beliefs/advice on how things should be done, and that is what also makes your vlogs interesting. Like you, your followers are all completely entitled to their own opinions, myself included. In this instance, as someone who has owned, and thoroughly tested the Q2, I found it to be a camera that really had nothing to offer me that I couldn’t achieve with my Fuji X100V which cost about 1/4 the price. Yes, with a lot of time consuming effort, both at the point of shooting, as well as post editing, the full frame sensor, and Leica lens will sometimes win over those who have a need for perhaps serious cropping, or very large prints.
I feel so strongly about my perceived shortcomings of the Q2 that I felt compelled to voice my opinion. In so doing, I was reminded of the numerous, excellent postings you have done featuring the X100V, and I was therefore saddened to read your comment that you were definitely “dumping it”. That is the only reason that I suggested that you should keep to taking photos, which is what you do so well. Nevertheless, on this occasion I will forgive you when the time comes when you eventually give us your opinion of the Q2 after some serious use.
Hey Robert, thanks for the comment. I’m not dumping the x100v and never said that on my previous video either. I used the x100v yesterday 😂
Leica cameras and lenses are the best in image ...they are pioneers and unique...with a Leica you're entering the art areea 😜
q3 coming soon
And not even Q3 will be better than X100V :)
@@TungstenOvergaard you will never be able to afford Leica. Get used to it
@@moylen8260 lol the insecurity
@@Brian444 you want some too? come get it buttercup
@FnnElm well for one my brother works at the wetzlar factory in germany. And also LeicaRumors exists you caveman
With a Leica you almost don't need post processsing...the stills,image,photos ...👍✅
Nice
'Pulled the trigger' mate not plug. Nice video!
As someone who owns both the X100V and the Q2 - welcome to the club!
Wow nice!
Another cracker, signed up ;)
Fujifilm has some models like XT 5 and GFX 50 s and 100 s medium formats that are jumping you in the art photography ...😜
If Sony a7c ii need to look like this. It's over .for this Leica as I am not paying no 5 grand for no camera :D
That camera is still in my dreams 😂 just can't afford..the price is just too much.
Re sale value always takes the sting out of the price.
Even if I could afford one 5k for camera is a overkill for me.
Well, of course you did.
Have fun and enjoy your new camera. Be careful of shady parts of the city, and never leave it in your car. Wrist strap and a body guard might be in order 🙄 I don't know if I could live with 28mm, as many a scene is from across the street and you cannot always reposition yourself. I really should use my 14mm on the Lumix GX-9 and do more work with it. You just have to be so careful of distortions. The 14mm on a PEN-PL8 is fun as well. Garry was a character indeed! Not sure if there is a greatest photographer -- almost 100% sure there is not such a thing. Take care, Loren Schwiderski.
"Insane attention..." At least u got that part right, why would anyone--who calls themself-a photographer spend a fortune on a fake Leica? If u want to be like Winogrand (by the way, I met him at Rice Univ), then go get a real 35mm film Leica & shoot your heart's content away. Now that u have the Q2, you must rush out and get the latest batch of wires, batteries & glass known as the Q3. Keep up with the boys on Madison Avenue; they are all slinging these around their necks as the polish of "Street Photography!" Good luck as u work on those masterpiece--soon to be signed--Q2s and Q3s. The Museum of Modern Art beckons. 😎😎
Thanks for the comment! But I won't be listening to your sarcastic opinion. As someone who puts content out there for the public to consume, I fully accept responsibility for every point of view anyone has. But imagine being this bitter about something that doesn't matter.
But I appreciate the view and your attention for the period of this video. It all helps my watch time haha. I genuinely hope you have a good day. But maybe cheer up a little bit.
@@MikeChudley Thanks for writing Mike! Come on, have a sense of humor. Maybe living over in the UK, all the cloudy days, rainy days make if difficult. You do know that upon Gary Winogrand's demise, thousands of undeveloped 35mm rolls of exposed film were found in his fridge. When I met Gary at Rice Univ in Houston, he gave a special lecture there. Featured his cowboy & rodeo documentation work. As a person, he came across as being down to earth & very unimpressed with himself. U could tell he loved snapping pics; super enthused when he spoke about the actual work that he showed. You would have enjoyed the lecture. Keep snapping, but if u want to be in the tradition of Gary Winogrand, get a real film 35mm Leica and go to town. 😎😎
@@gbwalther3198 I’m sure listening to Gary was great. I don’t doubt that. But do you really believe you can’t take great images on something that isn’t a “real Leica”?
I would love to see your work Walther.
Winogrand is certainly a very high regarded photographer, but to call him "the best" is perhaps a bit too far fetched
Haha seems like people are hanging up on that point. I was just excited in my tone - I didn’t script that part obviously. He’s great. Nobody is “The best” but here we are 😂
#humblebrag
Leica verkauft für viel Geld ein Gefühl, eine Marke. Du fühlst dich offenbar angesprochen.
Die gleiche Performance bieten andere ebenso. Zum Teil erheblich günstiger mit riesiger Auswahl an Objektiven.
Und die Art der Gehäuse samt Bedienung ist eigenartig. Aber solche Exoten gibt es in nahezu allen Lebensbereichen und werden gekauft obwohl völlig überteuert.
Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic are handling warm and realistic images...Canon,Sony are professional and business image orientated ...I don't like too reach,sharp...images...not realistic ...and Hasselblad unique ...a hybrid of business & art ...(using a Sony sensor ...🤔)
How to buy Q2: sell iphone14. Buy nokia 3310 and Leica.
Leica d-lux 109 czcams.com/video/luQZKszcF3E/video.html
Congrats. But it is not 28mm. More like a 25mm.
What a show off!!! 😂
You’re lovely Q2 from MPB might well be the one that they bought off me, and I’m sorry to say I took a massive hit when I sold it after less than 2 months, and in “as new condition”, so I can’t agree with your comment on Leicas retaining value. Only yesterday I read your vlog about what you hate about the Fuji X100V, and your first complaint was that you found it uncomfortable to carry. Frankly, the Q2 is far worse, with no grip whatsoever, and very slippery. Thumb grips etc. cost a ridiculous amount, so bear that in mind, as do spare batteries, which you will need. You also questioned the cost of the X100, but you appear happy to now part with a vast amount more for a camera which still has a lot of limitations .Above all, I found the camera slow and complicated to use in the constantly changing environment of street photography, with far too many visits to the menu for basic changes. Yes, the images can be superb, but often after the necessity of time spent in post editing very large files. Is that what you want as a genuine, creative photographer? I am a great admirer of your lovely street photography postings, and as a photographer with 60 years behind me, some of which were professional, I’m a bit disappointed when you transgress into opinionated vlogs, particularly about equipment. You are a very talented photographer and presenter, so why not stick to what you do best? Oh, I also recollect that you said you were ditching your X100V, but now say that you won’t. Comments like that won’t give you credibility, and CZcams is full of waffle like that. Sorry to be so critical, but someone like you could really be a great influencer, but please stick to what you do best, and good luck with the Q2. I look forward to hearing how long you keep it.
Great points…similar to the watch debate, a Rolex and a Timex both still do the same thing
Seems a bit harsh. He’s just a guy giving his opinion about a new piece of gear, and one he’s particularly excited about. I’m sure he’ll create plenty more videos that will be to your liking, this one just doesn’t happen to be it.
TL;DR
If a certain camera model is the main motivation for making you take more photos, then you have the wrong motivation. Nevertheless, have fun with it.
If you sold the Q2 to MPB, you would of taken a hit.
My first and only dealing with MPB was pretty poor, as they offered a dire amount in an exchange for pristine equipment with all the original items.... I won't go near them ever again.
Ok will buy your fault 😂😂😂
I'm here to give you some honest feedback, like your father would do. Paying £3,700 for a second-hand point-and-shoot camera is nothing but utter foolishness. Do you believe that you take better pictures with it? Okay, my friend, now you have a hypothesis. Let's prove it. Show 20 photos with identical focal lengths taken with identical settings and framing at identical locations, and let photographers decide whether each of them was taken on your Leica, your Fuji, or your Canon. Don't forget to tell us about the result. Or you say that you purchased it for the experience rather than the photo quality? Congratulate yourself for falling for Leica's marketing incentives. MPB pays you £2,400 for your used Leica Q2. Well done for losing £1,300 on a single transaction.
I hope you have an amazing day
Good for you!