Leica Q2 Monochrom Review - The Leica Q Series. By photographer Thorsten Overgaard

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This video was made with the Leica SL bhpho.to/3cIbPEg and Leica 35mm Summilux-L ASPH f/1.4 bhpho.to/2MEr0nn , using Sennheiser wireless microphones bhpho.to/2zafn4v .
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[@Christopher_D_]

For me it was the inverse. I bought the Q3 and then sold my M10s and M11s + lenses. The Q3 is the perfect camera in my view and cannot wait for the Monochrome version.

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Best Leica related channel...by far !! Thanks for your insights

[@diforbes]

Of course the main advantage of the Q2M is it's mirrorless with an EVF, which allows you to see the live scene in B&W. This is helpful for assessing whether a scene is good presented in B&W. That and a live histogram to help with exposure on the run further makes it a simple tool. I'd get one except for the fixed 28mm (not the way I see) and the price.

[@FrankDavalos]

What a beauty!

[@garymc8956]

After using the Q2 I didn’t think I could limit myself to the 28 perspective so went all the way to the M11 M. Have to admit there might be a serious temptation when the Q3 comes and my bank account recovers.

[@peetje28021970]

Heyyyyy, that’s surprising.

[@peetje28021970]

Isn’t this been uploaded before Thorsten? I’m watching this and think this looks familiar.

[@timmysutton]

Started with Q then got a M3 now looking at M10. Please help!

[@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard]

You are helplessly sunken into it 🙂 M10-P is the crown jewel of the Leica M lineup, in the sense that M10 has been around for some years, works flawlessly, good 24MP file sizes, and the M10-P has the advantage of quiet shutter. Will work forever.

[@peetje28021970]

@@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaardthinking of buying a second hand m10p in beautiful condition with a new 28mm summaron 5.6, I need help!

[@tomCGNpics]

Color filters you didn’t mentioned. I actually have great fun to finish color raws as BWs by adjusting the color channels. With a monochrome sensor this has to be done by adding filters, like in the film days, which is for sure technically the better way. But that’s maybe goes against your concept of simplicity by using a monochrome sensor?

[@garymc8956]

It’s a serious camera, not just another point and shoot snapshot. But I disagree that it’s a small unit, especially when adding the grip attachments necessary for a good hand hold. The weather sealing and macro function makes it a preferred carry over an M in many conditions.

[@hundredfireify]

This is crazy, I don't see what warrant a $5500+ price tag on this thing. At this price, you could buy yourself a hasselblad 500C, Xpan, Fuji G617 or any other camera that would be much more unique.

[@TungstenOvergaard]

It’s a pity Leica is loosing some of the respect by doing things like Sofort (rebadged and overpriced Fuji) and the Dlux8 (7 years old overpriced LUMIX…).

[@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard]

I think the D-Lux 8 is a good idea. Leica simplicity, and yes, recycling a lot of the D-Lux 7 interior. But it is the improvement the D-Lux 7 needed, which was removing the complications. This actually distinguish the D-Lux from Panasonic, Fuji, etc whereas D-Lux 7 was the same complicated camera, with a red dot.

[@TungstenOvergaard]

@@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard That’s the best response I have seen so far. You must be right, agree on the design. But I expect more than design from Leica (perhaps not Excellence, but something else). Thanks for your response!

[@4WHEELBIKER]

Leica M's cost more and require you to work for the shot ! No thanks !