Photography

I could finally test the Q 2, the D Lux 7 and the CL. My needs? 70% macros. I bet you can guess why. For that reason, the Q is disqualified for me. There are only two cameras which work for my needs. The CL: The D Lux 7: If funds were not an issue, I woul...  

But i’d go with the dlux for the requirements you mentioned. And it seems that you’re able to squeeze every beautiful pixel out of your current dlux judging from your watch pics. Skip the cl and pair your dlux with a leica M! At base iso, the M9 still pac... 

and that's where Nico needs the camera for. GEO

For compact fixed-lens, compare D-lux 7 to Fuji X100V. For compact interchangeable lens (so you can use dedicated macro lens when you want), look at Fuji X-E4. On a budget, but looking for more? Compare CL to used Fuji GFX 50R (or 50S). No budget, compare... 

For the best choise

Photographer Thorsten Overgaard's video is one of the better commentaries... In a nutshell his approach is like this... 01) clearly define your requirements 02) make a short list selection 03) choose the camera that you like the most His reasoning is that... 

Your recent Leica dilemma has caused to me relook at my gear... i have an A7C which i bought in lieu of a Q2. The red dot is really attractive and difficult to shake off the mind. I read before how the 4/3 sensor is very capable for watch photography due ... 

I find the Q’s macro to be quite good, especially when using with the focus peeking feature.

above quote from the linked review... interesting read... thanks for the link. Casey .

And I also do not understand, why I see so many guys at 'SIHH/Watches' & 'Wonder and Baselworld', with a Leica M. I know the Red dot is magic for some people and I also know that Leica makes fantastic camera's, but why for watch photography? GEO

is a great idea and works excellent to get reflection green shots. The down side is that the watches tend to look satin finished instead of polished. When I saw your first shot of the steel Montre Ecole, I honestly thought that the watch was available in ... 

that are made ideal for shooting. I do not been studio qualiy, but more areas without spotlights. My most acceptable photos at the SIHH, I took in a storage room In the end, all those photos are taken to promote the brands.

cue the watch collector LOL

Still have my D-Lux 6 and am very happy with it. Have fun picking out your new kit, Nicolas! ...  

The Q2 has a macro setting that works really well. You simply twist the barrel of the lens to the macro setting and shoot away.

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Could be your answer. But for this photography I think the X100V May fill more needs and minimize kit

You can get a nice auto focus IBIS macro lens and then the body IBIS will work with the lens ibis and you'll get the stability you need. I would go Panasonic G9 with a Leica Macro lens