Leica Q Hands-On Field Test
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2015
- The new Leica Q Type 116 combines classic Leica M looks with a full frame, fixed lens compact. Does it live up to the Leica Heritage? TCSTV's Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake take to the streets of Calgary to find out.
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Shot and edited by Jordan Drake
Shot on the Panasonic GH4 with V-Log L Profile - Věda a technologie
bought this camera after comparing countless reviews - once you got it you do not give it away :-) It makes awesome photos in all situations. The Macro is phantastic. It took me some time to get used to the 28 mm - but the quality of the pics, the sharpness and the "Leica colours" amaze me with again and again - best buy for an everyday compact camera!
Promised my youngest son I'd quit smoking on his birthday on January 1st...so what am I using for motivation??? You guessed it...I'm cookie-jarring my cig money and buying a Leica Q in August of 2017. I lost my wife of 31 years to a heart-attack in September so I'm going to have ALOT of time on my hands. I'm disabled with rheumatoid arthritis but I can still shoot..I shoot a Canon right now so this is a huge step up for me...I have followed Nikki Sixx and his photography and he shoots Leica. I also have a picture of the camera on my fridge so I can SEE my goal every day! Peace from a late 60s and 70s boomer !!!
Good on you - go for it
It's August now. Did you achieve your goal? I really hope so :)
I am using the Leica Q as motivation for my own personal goal. It's December now. Did you get it?
I hope you get it already
Show us some photos when you get it
Came to see the drop dead gorgeous GH4 footage shot by a true artisan. Not disappointed.
orange42 Glad you liked the look! I'm coming to grips with V-Log L.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV The correction and grade on this footage is very nice, indeed. Natural style grade but still has enough punch. Which lenses were used to shoot this review?
TheCameraStoreTV My man, do you know when V-log is goin to be available to normal mortals?
raksh9 This was all shot on the Veydra 16, 25 & 35mm T2.2 lenses.
Jordan @ TCSTV
Carlos Méndez No clue. Soon, I hope! It seems ready to go.
Jordan @ TCSTV
LOVE the contrast and colors in this video. I have always felt like TCSTV's videos need just a SLIGHT kick in contrast and this one seems to have it. Very nice!
Great review as always! And the GH4 V-log L profile is much better in this video than your previous G7 video! Excellent!
I saw you guys editing this the other day. Great store by the way
Good review guys. I had my sample copy for a week from Leica and I too found it great for street photography. I also really enjoyed the 28mm lens because I'm a Ricoh GR shooter since the film days so I'm use to 28mm for the street. As for the Leica jpegs, you're right, they've never been that great so I always recommend to shoot DNG with all Leica cameras.
Chris, I actually love the Leica X-Vario. Horrible AF and slow lens, but amazing image quality. Call me weird, but I just zone focused with the X-Vario because of the focus and DOF scale built on the lens, the same reason why I love the Q, but AF and focus peaking is actually amazing on the Q. Good work guys and happy shooting!!
BHT
bigheadtaco How would you compare it to the GR II?
Funny these two cameras get compared together, but they are totally different, other than the fact they both have fixed lenses with the same field of view. the Leica is better at everything over the GR II, except for compact size and price point. I could put my GR in my back pocket and go for a quick jog or bike ride. When you drag out your Leica Q, you better be taking pictures. It's not huge or heavy, but it's purposeful and you have to commit to the space and weight to lug it around. It's a fantastic all-in-one camera though, but you really must love the 28mm field of view, because you're stuck with it.
I love these reviews. Great job as always!
Great review as usual. I agree with Chris, it justified the cost and it felt like a true Leica.
...and I thought it's the perfect camera just looking at other reviews.
Thank you for this grounded review!
I have been using my Q for a couple of days now, your summery is spot on. A beautiful camera, great to use sharp quick and a pleasure to work with. Leica really have got it right with this one.
Nice but, Not for that kind of money..
Hi
Do you still recommend the leica Q as a street camera today ? December 2016 ?
Thanks!
Probably one of the best Leicas ever. After shooting with it for just a week it has relegated my other gear to emergency usage. But the real thing to mention is the IQ. Just take a look at the Q pictures thread on the Leica forum or the various Flickr groups. It's really spectacular.
ThePurple1968 Having to shoot raw all the time because of bad jpgs sucks though, eh?
Just got one today, amazing camera!
Great review. Eloquent and informative. Thanks.
Beautiful job with the V-log. I'd love to see the grading workflow for this episode. When V-log goes mainstream you guys could maybe do a tutorial on it. Cheers!
thanks for the informative video. Is there any news of firmware update to fix some of the minor bugs/complaints i.e. option to shut off electronic viewfinder etc...???
i love the beer-drinking-cigarette-away-flicking-guy in the background
I love the cropping mode. Perfect for portraits.
Thanks for nice review. Love that camera, but why Leica don’t do reversing screen on the side or down or up whatever.
Great video, looks and sounds awesome guys!
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Love your videos Chris and this one especially. Will buy a Q soon.
Nice review and beautiful functional camera.
Guys, are you going to review the Leica SL ? It's a must ! We're still waiting for it ! Thanks
I have this camera pretty happy overall I’m still learning, great video thanks man
Definitely looks like a real Leica to me. Chris is correct, that "Leica Look" is very present in the images. I don't think most would see the difference between the Leica M and this. Also, Your color grade of v-log looks great here. I thought we would have had v-log in our hands by now.
very beautiful image with the v-log.
Can I use zoom when I’m recording a video? Thank you for good review :)
Dude, you are a brilliant reviewer. Very thoughtful, clever and balanced.
Great review guys!!
Alternative: X100T + Wide converter. If you want get the tele coverter as well and still save money compared to this. Yes it's not full frame but you get the hybril viewfinder, Fuji JPGs, faster AF, are more flexible when it comes to focal lenghts and are well under 2000 bucks.
Hi, great video! How would you describe the «Leica tuch » in terms of image Quality and colour science, particularly compared to the RX1Rii (Iwatched your great review about it as well).
At a close price (second hand) which on would it be a better bargain in your opinion...? Thanks for your help... Sergio
Love your videos - thank you so much!!
I like the shot with the Nikon logo in it, when you are reviewing the Leica Q's screen :-)
Great review, but how do you get to the 'hidden menu'? Mine doesn't appear to have one.
Hello, my main equipment is Canon (5D Mark III) and photograph only as a hobby.Would I like a smaller camera for everyday and travel use. Can I buy a X100T this year or wait a year (or two) and buy a Leica Q. I would help to decide;)
+TheCameraStoreTV Hi! what neck strap are you using on the Leica? It looks perfect!
Hi! great review of the Leica Q! Would you say the Leica Q is a better camera for street, rather then the Leica T & the M would be?
I was waiting for you to say if you would pick this camera over the A7II or D750. With an unlimited budget, which of the aforementioned cameras would you chose.
Excellent review!!!!
HI TheCameraStoreTV do you mind comparing it with the Sony Rx1/Rii because there are both Full Frame Camera both fixed focal length(Don't count the macro mode) :)
Nice review Chris, very detailed....just ordered my Leica Q today after watching this, very happy about it :)
Looking at this in 2020, we now have the Q2, which solves a lot of the minor quibbles, so I will now try to find a good second hand one.
I have the Sony A7 and I like it a lot, takes good photos but I really am looking forward to getting the Leica Q for landscape photography and inside of historic buildings, to me, this is where this camera will shine. The price here in the USA is $4250, not cheap but the images are some of the best I have seen, all reviews I have seen say this is a great camera with a superior lens. To me, the price is worth it, and this is the first Leica I can say that about. Yes, Sony may come out with a better camera in a few months, but that is the way it is with all technology. You buy the best you can afford now and when something better comes along you can always sell and buy the new product.
A question I have is how does the Auto Focus compare with the X100T. As you have reviewed both cameras (Q & X100T) it would be valuable to hear how you feel about the the AF. As always an excellent review. Thank you for being so clear with your content. Although I know very little about video (a viewer of sorts) it seems to me that this is masterfully done on the GH4.
Impressed on the added dynamic range of v-log.
Do you have to protect the highlights really closely?
the best review about the Leica Q!
Another great review!!
Can you guys also do the Leica X typ113? thanks!
insane IQ on this camera for sure!
Looks like a beautiful camera
I've heard that the Hidden Menu isn't on production models. Is there any way to confirm this?
Chris and Jordan, here is an idea: Now that the Pentax K-3II has the astrotracer integrated, how about a review on it in conjunction with general beginner DSLR astrophotograhy, landscape and deep sky. I would really like to see your take on this niche aspect of photography.
really nice camera and nice review
Jordan, nice job with the vlog.
Dave Dugdale Thanks Dave! Hopefully they can get you a sample soon.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV What lenses are you using for your GH4 normally Jordan?
arkid77 I've been using Veydra Micro Primes for the last few episodes. They're absolutely gorgeous.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV Indeed, great work! Was this recorded internally or 10-bit? Either way, the colors, DR, and skin tones are looking REALLY nice. Of course, it helps having all that skill behind the camera. :)
David Naida This was recorded internally. I'll do some external 10-bit stuff soon for comparison.
Jordan @ TCSTV
Chris, what is the secret key presses to show the hidden menu?
Is there a Leica Q2 review on the way soon?? I’m waiting your video to decide 😅
another great informative video thanks again! and damn the video quality on the gh4 so sharp it cuts my eyes! is that due to the vlog profile or the 4k or a particular lens you used? thanks guys!
James Wu The GH4 shoots very sharp video, but I'd attribute the look to the beautiful Veydra lenses I used.
Jordan @ TCSTV
May I ask what camera strap is that? Thanks
I came from film cameras, I love the feel of the film cameras mechanics, the Q is satisfying, almost as good as
great review! thanks man!
Great video..ordered my Leica Q now.
Nick Beer gotta get down and boogie
In terms of value for money, would you have this or the Sony RX1(R), or even an RX100 mk.4 (putting aside the fact that it isn't full frame and that it isn't out yet)?
And wouldn't you prefer interchangeable lenses on a Leica?
Thanks!
I like is very much ... by the way, what camera was using when you made this video? Cuz .... your video camera is incredible too
Excellent review.
great video, just ordered a Q
This was shot with the GH4??? Wow! Which lens do you use?
The picture from Sony A7 II, seems to have some grey spot because of dust/dirt on sensor.. at 11:39
Nice to see that Panasonic makes fullframe camera's :)
Can you do a compare between the Q, the RX -1 and the X100T?
BETTER THE SONY RX1R MII
Does it shoot 4k video at all?
Dear Camera Store, Is the Leica grip recommended?
If it had different lenses it would be perfect for journalist. This with a apple mackbook would be a killer setup for on the go photography
Chris... I think the hidden menu is only on the pre-production units. The copy I have doesn't show the hidden menu option. Good review. The other thing that I wished it had was a bit stiffer diopter dial - too easy to fall out of adjustment.
Thanks for the honest review. BTW: how do you get on to the hidden menu??
Holger
Holger Fehsenfeld It's not that well hidden. It's at the very bottom of the settings in the menu.
Jordan @ TCSTV
I think I prefer the Fuji X range. Either an X100T, X-T1 or X-PRO2 (when released) with my choice of lens(es).
Really well-done review; emphasis on the right things for the price. I guess it would pretty much annihilate a Fuji X100T? Head to head, you said it's nicer than the Sony RX-1. Just the Sony menu layout again?
Your camera in this video is the old firmware version 1.02, I don't see the 'hidden menu' in version 2.0
For me, the fact that the X100 produces great JPEGs is just more compelling. I'd like a newer sensor in it for sure, but faffing with RAWs gets in the way of the appeal of a beautiful street compact.
Make a review of the new Leica M Monochrom.
Because of this video im happy with my leica q. 🙏
Makes me want to choose the Ricoh GRII over this :-/ very through review you guys gave though.
I might have to rent out and test a Leica Q. On the Vlog note, do you guys shoot in 10 bit 4:2:2 to get the detail back or just use the internal?
Scott Robertson Just internal. I'll be shooting some 10-bit tonight.
Jordan @ TCSTV
I would like to see a comparison. Good to know that Vlog works well with internal codec though.
Great video.
I always thought the native GH4 iso was 800? Would I be losing dynamic range by shooting at that setting?
Amin Elghazali Panasonic's informed me that the GH4 native is 400 ISO, so you'll lose a bit of DR at 800 ISO.
Jordan @ TCSTV
My favorite camera
I like how the Viper showed up right when the video started
My heart skipped a beat, when I saw you smashing a Leica.
I'm confused. Macro means 1:1, so why would minimum focus distance matter?
Thorough review ~ I love summilux 28mm the lens itself, but i'm not sure about the body or image processing capability. only if the lens were f1.4, i wouldn't have hesitated to afford one. Relatively cheap for a Leica, a bit too extravagant for a street camera
GH4 V-Log looked pretty good. Saw some noise in a few shots on the black T-shirt. Could be compression but overall it looked good and the grade was nice. I know this is a review of the new Leica Q but I'm more interested in what your experiences with the new gamma are Jordan. Are you going to talk about this soon? Thanks!
Erik Naso We're recording an episode about firmware tonight, and V-Log L will be a big talking point.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV Looking forward to that! Cheers!
@ThecamerastoreTv Was this internal Vlog with the gh4 or recording external?
Internal recording. It holds up to grading pretty well!
Jordan @ TCSTV
Thanks!
I'm thinking of getting the X Pro 2. I'm beginning to love street photography. But I stumble upon this video, now I'm torn.
Hi, Great review, but you say there is a hidden meny where you can see the number of exposures. Mentioned this to a local Leica dealer here in Stockholm who said No way! Only Leica center can see the number of actuations of that particular Q1. So what your comment to that?
Great job in getting the litterbug at 8:25 hahaha
Thanks Chris.
good camera, great lens.
Any thoughts on how GH4 vlog footage compares with nx1 gamma curve footage?
Alex Lem The GH4 curve is much flatter and more flexible. The NX1 does give you a bit more in the highlights but is very oversharpened and oversaturated. Our NX500 episode was all shot on the NX1 DR Gamma, and I didn't wind up grading the footage much since the profile had already baked so much in.
Jordan @ TCSTV
So would you say the usable dynamic range is higher in the Nx1 gamma curve than V log? or about the same? just curious thanks.
Love this camera, i was waiting to see what sony puts out, therefore i would appreciate to get a comparison between this Leica Q and the new Sony RX1RII. This will help to take a decision
Thanks
+Hans Lewinnek Check out our new RX1R II test for the comparison!
Jordan @ TCSTV
Practically a dead heat between the Q and RX1RII as far as overall performance goes.
28mm is my favorite focal lenght, so no complaints there. If only the price was much much more reasonable.
Anyone please tell me the name of the camera make this clip, its color is amazing !
+Quoc Dang Check out 0:06!
Jordan @ TCSTV
+TheCameraStoreTV thank you very much ^^