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Looked at the Leica Q (TYP 116) today...

 

Full-frame sensor, 28mm f/1.7 ASPH fixed focal length with Macro mode, contrast-based autofocus system, integrated 3.68-megapixel electronic viewfinder (automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor)... download the data sheet for more details.




Pictured is the Leica Q Typ 116 with the optional handgrip (finger loop not shown - stock photo)

I visited the Leica Showroom in Ginza (Tokyo) on a very rainy (pre-typhoon) day... my new rain coat was well used today.  You can read the specification online so I won't list them up here.  Just a tactile impression from my time with the Q and talking to the staff (very friendly).  BTW, there was no stock and no information about when there might be any.

This camera feels very good in the hands (I would recommend the optional handgrip, it's very comfortable and protects the bottom of the camera).  My reference is the Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) / Panasonic LX100, of which I am currently researching the LX100 (it has a handgrip and a friendly list price).  The Q is much more stable and solid in the hands than the Typ 109/LX100, a world apart... I would buy the Q based on the handling alone.

We did some (auto-focus) macro shots and when viewed on the display back, from what I saw, the results were very acceptable.  28mm is my second most used RF lens, and the first M-mount lens when I got my MP, so I can live very comfortably with that focal length.

The Leica Q (TYP 116) is defiantly worth a look if you are in the market... don't listen to anyone, just go down and see for yourself...

Casey

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it depends...

 
By: cshimokita : September 8th, 2015-03:31
For in-studio (or home-studio) I would recommend a dSLR (one of the newer Nikon/Canon) with (for example) a 100mm macro lens, some good lights, a product bench, and good post processing software. Not to say that that set-up is required, but it's what I am... 

Looks like a great camera

 
By: Avatar : September 17th, 2015-10:02
What I don't entirely understand with these sorts of models though is that they seem aimed at portability, but because the lens protrudes to such an extent, they are anything but pocketable. So, why not just buy a regular camera, which is more or less the... 

To be or not to be... a counter point for discussion ; )

 
By: cshimokita : September 17th, 2015-15:53
As you mentioned there are some advantages of a fixed lens system... potential for less dirt on the sensor, optimized for the lens... and it some ways it's about the lens, which seems to be a "good one". Obviously portability is a factor, but not sure if ... 

Rumors...

 
By: cshimokita : September 24th, 2015-06:26
and more rumors of a new Leica mirrorless non-rangefinder camera are going the rounds... where there is smoke there could be a little fire ; ) Let's see what pops up.

I read some reviews, this camera is pretty well welcomed, to say the least...

 
By: amanico : October 7th, 2015-01:27
One issue, though... The flash is not integrated, yo u have to buy one... I have to find the time to try it. To see if it is a serious issue or not... Best, Nicolas ...  

I would buy this camera in a minute...

 
By: cshimokita : October 7th, 2015-02:07
But my current wish list is for a backup camera, so maybe not in this particular minute ; ) The technical specs for the Q state that there is an "ISO accessory shoe with center and control contacts to connect flash units, such as the Leica SF26". So it mi...