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it depends...

 

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 familiar with and what I would use...

For field work, my choice would be a camera with manual controls, an appropriate lens based on the camera body selected (or in combination if a fixed lens solution), and some off camera lighting.  Again, a personal preference...

Obviously the D Lux is quite popular with the team here, no reason to dis that solution as the results speak for themselves.  Changing gear for gear sake is not a reasonable approach....

Having said that, I would be comfortable recommending a hands-on look at the "Q".  It's an impressive camera solution, that feels great to use.

Casey

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

 
By: cshimokita : September 8th, 2015-03:01
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. Pictu...  

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...