I learned photography with a Konica/40mm, so the 43 would be instinctively preferred for me. But having used the Q2 for a couple of years, the constraints have pushed me to learn and adapt and enjoy. Q3 prices are beyond my budget too. I think a lot of Leica aspiring folks will go toward the D-Lux 8.

Great video!

Beginer start with 50/1.8 then goes to 20, 35 and 85 or 20, 50 and 135

i iike the information....

Nice video! Can you add a ”list” of the products you show?

What is the ND filter that you are using in this video? Thank you

Nice video, I agree with your points. My first light was COB almost the same as yours (different brand name for this part of Europe) but as you mentioned, when you want lit someone against the window in sunny day, it’s impossible to do it and key light is more fill light. Now I’m considering to take VL150 (but it’s almost 4 years after release), in theory it’s 2-3 times more powerful than SL60. But on the other hand there are in the same price range bicolor and RGB cob lights from Amaran and Smallrig but I guess even they are stronger in wattage, light output for daylight colour will be lower.

I agree with the vlogger about a SMALL palm-sized camera, but I do NOT agree that a camera costing $2000 is a good idea for a beginner :)!!! Consider instead the amazing SONY RX100 i, ii, or iii that cost around $500, have zoom lenses, a built in flash, cheap batteries, and a wonderful pop-up view finder, as well as a pop out back screen, and most important-beautiful images. Even better, buy the latest IPHONE or Samsung Galaxy cell and learn to use the high quality cameras in these phones. If you decide not to be a photographer you still have a great cell telephone to share pics with your friends. You can learn to shoot as a photographer with a good cell camera just like on a regular camera, but it's much easier-much more user friendly. The photos will not be as detailed/sharp/rich when blown up a bit, but so what? You are learning and deciding if you want to be a photographer :)! If you buy a cell, review the many you tube videos about how to shoot with the cell camera, or if you use a new iphone, go to the free classes at the Apple Store in your neighborhood. No matter what, never buy as a beginner, a detachable lens camera, you simply won't use it enough to warrant the cost, and they are too darn big to travel with or take to local events. Again, start with cells or palm sized cameras (under $600) then move up from there to APSC or full frame interchangeable lens cameras. Lastly, always consider used cameras sold by private parties who decide NOT to be photographers! You get great depreciation on such sites as Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, Offer-up. Amazon, EBAY are good as well, but you pay tax.

Ok as a seasoned pro Best camera for beginners is camera you have Can buy old Nikon coolpix about $90 (5x) Good pocket camera 6 megapixel Or use cellphone camera

Thank you for the great video! I am starting to get into photography and I am going with the R8. Nice video though, keep up the good work. I like your video editing btw :)

Which Compagnon bag is that? I see at least two different ones on their website. Is it the Little or Medium Messenger?

Here to save you some time and give you some amazing camera names that you can buy not expensive stuff like a6700: Panasonic g80 - mft Sony A6300 / budget a6000 Samsung nx cameras are cheap : nx30 , nx300

Soooo, $2K for a beginner camera. Riiight….

why camera is so expensive😢 i want to get into photography but step 1 of getting a camera is the only challenge (at least for now) for now i just using my iphone 11, its been yearssss😢

Canon R50 aspc camera for a beginner, very nice camera with a reasonable price, and pair it with a tamron 16-300 : perfect match to try different kind of phtography before investing more in this hobby

Canon 90d is also an excellent choice....

I shoot with a GFX50r and just picked up a D200 for 80$ to try some 'retro' photography. It takes beautiful pictures and you will learn everything you need to know using it. There is no need to agonize over the choices just pick up something cheap and learn to use it.

rip micro four-thirds ☹

I like your enthusiasm. What are the chances you could tell me the make of the blue SD card and ND filter?

I'll just go with the beer!

Hi Christian, nice review, funny. Amazon has the thumb grip for $99, exactly like the Leica, even has Leica Wetzler engraved on it. I also HIGHLY recommend the RRS L-bracket grip, Excellent!

Great ‘top 5 accessories for the Leica Q3’！！！

whats the name/brand of the small light that had the magnets cool video!

Meine Fresse, mach das doch einfach in Deutsch, anstatt mit katastrophalem Englisch der Reichweite hinterher zu geiern

Great video. I currently own a Nikon Zf. I would love to have any Leica if I could afford one.

I own the Leica Q3 28mm. There is no better or worse, they are the same cameras, the same high-quality workmanship and the same design. You just have to ask yourself whether you want 28mm with a usable 35/50 crop or 43mm with a usable 60/75 crop... Both have different needs and areas of application.

I don't mean to be rude, but after looking at some sample photos on dpreview, I can tell that everything coming out of it just looks like what I get from my $300 Panasonic.

Useless video.

These comparisons only shows that if Leica releases a Q size camera with interchangeable lenses, that would be a best seller. Auto-focus like the SL, compact like the Q.

I am keeping my Q3 28, as 35 and 50 have many other alternatives 。

Each to his own as they say. I am the opposite. Lusted after a Q3 but 28 is not really me. Now the 43 is out, I ordered one! Be great to have both, but one is enough of a drain on the bank.

I think you're asking the wrong question. Don't ask which camera (28mm or 43mm) is better. Ask which camera YOU LIKE better. I am a landscape and architecture photographer, and spent this summer with just my Q3 28 running all over Italy and Greece falling in love with the Q3 28. If I could find enough money to buy the Q3 43 in addition to the Q3 28, I would buy it. But I know which one I would use the most. The 28.

Thank you! This was very helpful---more informative and practical than a lot of other videos I've watched.

Not true. OM-Systems have IP and IPX ratings.

Great Video btw! 👍

Hi Christian would you prefer this 28mm or the new 43mm? Cheers!

Great Video as always. I bought an Q2 in addition to my SL2 and M10. It is my EDC Camera and my wife can also do photos of me without instructions. For travel, i take the Q2 with the M10 and a small 35 or 50mm lens in my bag. The SL2 is my Wedding (also the Q2) and portrait camera. I love them all. 😊 A Q3 43 would be nice but the 28mm are more perfect for private stuff. A small 50mm (e.g. Sigma 50 f2) with the SL is also a great and cheaper option.

You told me what I wanted to hear.

..today I bought this lens 28-70 and tried it on my Leica SL 2 and Panasonic S5, the lens is dexterous, compact, comfortable with the desired focus and gives an excellent result ! Now it will be convenient to shoot reports, weddings and events with 2 cameras simultaneously. On Panasonic S5, this lens stands like a native one, it’s a pleasure to shoot a quick report with it with a rotating screen, and Leica SL 2 now works for its intended purpose on good manual lenses at full power at 47 megapixels, taking rare necessary pictures during the shooting process, which gives maximum potential for every shoot. I'm happy with my purchase, such a needed lens, thanks for the review! ..😀 👍

What about APS-C crop factor in 4K 60P?

"Slightly" higher price tag?? It's two and a half times the price I paid for may excellent Canon R6 Mk II - which is a real workhorse, the most versatile camera I ever had in my hands. Not to speak of the lenses. I got my Canon RF 85/2.0 for 340 Swiss Francs (new: 540 Francs): It is stabilized and goes until 1:2. And it produces outstanding images. For the Apo-Summicron-SL 1.2/90mm ASPH I would have to pay 5300 Swiss Francs. For this money I can purchase a whole Canon equipment consisting of the body and three lenses!!! Leica is a myth. It's like a religion. It's good for believers. You just do not need a Leica to become an excellent photographer. And your clients will not see the difference in image quality anyway.

The SL2S is advertised as having a timecode input. I looked at the manual and it makes no mention of timecode input. Do you know if you can jam sync timecode via 3.5mm jack? I am considering a switch from Sony to Leica after falling in love with my Q2 over the past 6 months. Thx!

Good news… the new Leica BP-SCL6 is available and less expensive, in Canada it sell for 235$ CAN (plus 13% sales tax). Just picked up one for my SL2.

The 90mm Summicron APO on an M mount is an unbelievable lens, but VERY challenging to focus. If you want to save your pennies for a Leica M lens, get the Summilux 50mm ASPH - it is utterly magical and the focus is doable. The 28mm 'cron is a wonderful walkabout lens. - Great video, thanks

As a S5 owner the 28-70 is highly appealing to me, but so is the 24-70 Art. Both are great! Still can't decide... weight + price vs 4mm + AFL, hmmm.

Hi, thanks for the review. I was thinking replacing my big and heavy Leica 24-70 by this one because I’ve the Lumix 12-35 f4 fog wide angle. However, I’m wondering if the 24-105 would be another good option! But it’s a big and heavy lens too. Another option would be to use my Leica M lenses. I’ve already tried and they’re very good. I like shooting in manual mode but for holidays with family, it can be tedious.

It's not a camera: it's a box.......

SL2S is a great creation from Leica and to be honest its more usable to M models. The only problem is 1. the SL lenses are heavy 2. SL lenses are limited and slow in production 3. SL lenses are outsourced to Japan to make 4. AF is a joke for the price 5. SL optics is not unique compared to lenses from Canon/ Sony/ Nikon. For a camera at that price - one can always get something better with Canon Nikon Sony.

Ive been using two of these for my work for over a year now. Ive been a photographer for 20 years and have used Canon, Nikon and Sony. This camera is by far the best that I have used for a few reasons. Sony is too much like a computer and my level of creativity declined using that camera. This is a step back and makes you slow down and appreciate what you are taking as you dont have the machine gun ability of the Sony. The sensor is also incredible, shooting at 12500 ISO in low light is a dream. I cant recommend this camera enough. both of mine are battered but still perform like a Mercedes

sigm HAVE made sime LwixamZiess lenses. Lwica uses japanese shutters,aensors,electronic circuit components. ok with me, they9re ;rcedes use some japanese ball-bearings..=pay the premium for Leica care in assembly, design of ergonomics,camera functionality, and quality control - the best. the camera you get will be as perfect as humanly possible,.unlikely to fail, ever.