Photography

I have been toying with the idea to get a "real" camera for many years. I have discarded cameras about 10 years ago and moved to iPhone only, as probably many did. However, the itch does never quite go away. I am considering buying a camera to shoot on tr... 

I have both and love them a lot; M has been my go to camera for creativity, versatility and value retention along with world class quality M lenses!! However Q has become my “weapon of choice “ for travel due to its compactness and superb versatile featur... 

Great to hear you love them both! A simple question (maybe no simple answer): if you had none of them and wanted to buy only one, which one would you go for?

No doubts whatsoever

This was about 10 years ago, but I also remember comparisons between examples of photos from several cameras. Posters could not pick out the Leica shots vs a canon or Nikon or sony. Reminds me a bit of audiophile forums where some posters claim a massive ... 

Most probably technology has converged and there is no huge difference between a Canon and a Leica. However, this is not very important for me. Even if a Nikon was a slightly better camera, what matters to me most is that I love to use the camera and that... 

I used AMEX points to get it all those years ago.

I put every business expense possible on my AMEX card though. All my UPS shipping charges added up to about 50k a month 😁

probably for 35mm Leica mainly for the lenses, and Hasselblad for medium format. Masterfully built cameras and lenses, and the format was determined by how large you intended to enlarge the photographs. So I chose Hasselblad and for 30 some years it was m... 

I am aware that an expensive camera will not make me a good photographer. I hope to find a tool that makes me want to use it often and learn along the way. Good point about Lightroom and post processing! Thanks a lot!

It's a great point, digital is supposed to be post processed just like film and prints were supposed to be pushed, pulled, nudged and edited in the development process. No post work in digital is like the film equivalent of shooting a point and shoot on g... 

If you want what an iPhone can't do, consider medium format, specifically the Fujifilm GFX series. However, your list of requirements seems like it would be better served by two cameras than one. Street photography, travel, portraits, and landscapes are p... 

I hope that if I leave out the rare portrait I can cover the other stuff with one camera. Medium format probably would limit the times I actually carry the camera with me, so I guess something like a X100VI or a Q3 would be a good starting point.

Size, weight, feel in the hand, ease of use, etc. I mainly use the camera for travel and city-based photography. I continue to grow in my comfort with using it — exploring and experimenting— and for me that experience never ends and is delightful.

Thank you orahu. I might well go the same route.

I have a Q3 28 and I keep considering an M. The M is totally different and will not give you the same success rate as a Qx. You also have to consider the OVF with a manual rangefinder mechanism is harder to master than an EVF with autofocus. Your best bet... 

I‘ll check whether the local Leica store is open to renting it out over several days. The guy store manager was very nice and competent. Interesting that, at the level you‘re using the Q, you are considering an M. Love your work!

I use a Sony RX10 Mk iv and I chose it because it has a reasonable close up 24mm and long reach zoom @ 600mm, quick focus for action shots. It’s not too heavy or large, and has a non-removable lens. I can operate zoom, stills, movies, etc. with one hand (...  

You hit it spot on that today’s more serious zoom cameras are incredibly versatile, and at the fraction of the cost of, say, an M system. To me it is more important to engage with a scene or picture in a different way than I do using the iPhone. And that ... 

Just asking, because there is a huge photo world out there. I think the Q (former owner here) is pretty fantastic for walking around, but somewhat handicapped by the fixed lens. As an only camera it has limitations. I sold mine. And has been mentioned, ra... 

The requirement is mostly based on my ignorance of "the huge photo world". I don't have the experience to judge the pros and cons of all the cameras out there that on paper could be suitable for me. So, to take a watch analogy, my thinking is to stick to ... 

but nothing will give you an experience and a long-term love affair like an M. Since you are deciding between the Q & the M, my advice, FWIW is to go for the M. It may not seem logical at first and you will have doubts when you first start out with it... 

I am tempted to dive into M system photography and the learning this requires. I only do it for passion and for myself. I don’t need every picture to be good - I hope that every year I can take a really good one or two. The one thing that is a slight conc... 

I’m on that fence myself. Full disclaimer, i have yet to use a Q but i give my 2 cents anyway. If you’re ok with a fixed lens and your focusing eyes are not what they used to be, the Q would be the way to go. If you value the process/experience of taking ... 

I tend towards the M, basically to go full in on the experience and see where that takes me. However the Q is very attractive and it would be a better travel camera and allow you to take quick shots with a better success rate. Your comment about eyesight ... 

It’s what i have noticed when i use my 21mm which i usually set at f/5.6. With my 50mm lux which i tend to use wide open, it can be a challenge. Also, if you’re shooting from afar, like mountains for example, you can just set the focus to infinity (assumi... 

I‘ve been back at the store for a quick check on the focusing with regards to my eyesight. Did some practicing and had no problems in the shop. Best is they offer to test drive the M11 for an hour or two, or are open to renting it out for a week. I will d...