Photography

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...  

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... 

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... 

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 ... 

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.

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 ...  

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...