Ricoh GR3 vs Leica Q | ULTIMATE 28mm CAMERA BATTLE

[@ivunchow]

Enjoyed this a lot, great collab guys! My gas is back, that QQQQ 🤤

[@dan-le-brun]

Great collab... for two guys with a seemingly dry sense of humour you can tell you both get each other!!

[@shaulzorea]

Snap focus on the Ricoh is fantastic. I've recently started using the camera almost entirely in snap focus mode. You can quickly jump between 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 5m, ∞ and see the depth of field on the LCD. This achieves the same goal as zone focusing with a manual distance scale, only easier to master. While the camera is on snap focus mode you can also touch the screen to focus on a specific point which overrides the snap distance. I find this setting easier for me after struggling with the "full press snap" as the full press causes me to tilt the camera causing a shake blur and also slightly alter the composition. You can also assign a custom button to switch between snap focus and auto focus. I take my hat of to the product managers and engineers of the GR for crafting such a thoughtful product

[@davidecarusio]

Omg the first shot,Aleeeeex!!! Love the collab guys, always good contents from both of you! Much love

[@wearetheunknown8162]

I own a Ricoh GR2, Fujifilm X100F and a Leica Q, use them all for street photography. GR2 is fantastic and makes amazing images, discreet package. X100F is great all rounder, absolutely fantastic however, The Q is on a different level, images are absolutely fantastic, it’s like x100f on steroids. Absolutely love the Q it is worth it as a camera, however the GR goes everywhere. Fantastic video, sums up my experience exactly.

[@matteoenricocattaneo]

@Ian S I am considering to buy the Q2 in these days, but just because I don't find around here an used Q...for what I have heard, from the shop that will sell the Q2 to me too, there is not so much improvement between the two...of course there is something better in the Q2, overall the splash and dust resistant, but if you have already the Q, save some money...or if you find a second hand Q, think about it...

[@wearetheunknown8162]

@Ian S I am happy with my Q for now, Q2 were scarce when I bought mine it was a trade in against a Q2. I was tempted to get a Q2 but I thought actually I can get a good deal on the Q.

[@industryrule-4080]

I own both a GR2 and a Q. Aside from the 28mm FOV and built in lens body, they really don’t have much in common. The images look totally different out of the cameras. GR’s f2.8 looks like the Q’s f4.0. I can’t really say either is a better tool than the other because they’re just different and great for specific uses. As other commenters said, GR is about 85% of the experience of the Q for 15% of the money.

[@ALWH1314]

Yeah, the question is how often a GR users will upgrade when a new version comes out and how frequent Q users upgrade? What is the total ownership cost in long run?

[@DeeRosa]

As an owner of both that 2.8 looks like an f4 is a total exaggeration on your end without question - 2.8 is still 2.8 but you just don’t understand how to navigate your lenses.

[@Old_Man_Bridge]

@@DeeRosa you’re actually wrong. F2.8 on APSC is literally F4 on full frame.

[@philmtx3fr]

I am afraid you are right…sorry Deerosa you need to improve your camera knowledge

[@philmtx3fr]

Well about the 15% of the price of the Q, you must consider that with its build quality the Q is an excellent choice on the second market and with the arrival of the Q3 and all the upgrades that it will generate the used Q price will probably go around 1500 2000€ which is far near the price of a new gr3x… so this last one will appear a bit expensive with only f2.8 and no view finder. It’s last advantage (which can be important for some is its size).

[@canturgan]

I use the GR for on the street and group photography. The lens is so sharp wide open and the body is so small that nobody finds it intimidating. Perfect.

[@lens.street8113]

Love my GR3 never going to change it

[@JayRegular]

just two guys having a good time and enjoying taking photographs. both amazing cameras in their own right!

[@AlexOnStreets]

Wooo! This was so much fun man. In between two days of horrible weather we were really blessed here. Big props to my sun god homie Helios on the sun-dial turntables for letting us do this.

[@littlebluepages]

Great shots on that new GR3!! I love this camera for daytime snaps! Even does great for landscapes.

[@littlebluepages]

Also... the GR is amazing for close up blurrrrrryyyy background shots for it has a Macro Mode. Tack sharp subject w/creamalicious backgrounds.

[@patrickmorgan5210]

Dig the format of this vid - 2 photographers, 2 styles, 2 cameras, and really casual while on the streets. Well done, informative, and enjoyable.

[@bastian.michel]

Beautiful clip. Nice work Mr. Cameraman and editor ❤

[@Stockezy]

Man! I dream about Japan. Thanks for taking us on a chill stroll. I remember so many of these places. Looking forward to collaborating again some time!

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

hey Jason!! I will see you sometime definitely... either you come back, or I go to NY! ❤️

[@chipmiddleton1439]

When you get used to the GR you don't need to look at the screen to compose when you shoot street. You get used to the coverage of the lens. I shoot the camera while walking and holding it against my chest below my chin. Very stealth.

[@sonholee5769]

Great photos. I really like the BNW on the griii. Seems designed for high contrast street photos.

[@leslawrenson]

The best way to shoot with the GR3 is to learn how to frame your shots without even having to check the screen. After a couple of hundred shots, you pretty much know what you're going to get in the frame without having to look. Also, 28mm is a very forgiving focal length for street photography, and there is enough resolution in the GR3 to crop your image in post. The absolute key thing about the GR3 is that it is designed to give you the confidence to take those shots that you would be too afraid to even attempt with another format. People who downgrade the GR3 do not understand this, and they are most likely not into the type of street photography at which the GR3 absolutely excels.

[@simonwilliams2109]

Thanks Guy's, Cost not withstanding, would either of you get the Q2 mainly because of it's cropppppppability?

[@rutlegs]

I'm really liking the quick draw/shoot from the hip approach that the GRlll seems to be made for.

[@CorentinHarbelot]

The Q is an awesome camera. Sharp at 1.8, focusing is great in manual mode. I can’t wait to try the GRIIII too!

[@sternschnupper]

great video!! one note about distortion: i used the GR2 a lot, and i think it has very little distortion. and i think what you mean by "it has more distortion" is actually a result of how it is used. since it is so small, and you don't have it on your eye/face, you can, and will move it around a lot more. also for those reasons you will put it closer to peoples faces, quite a bit closer as you would when using a viewfinder, because you, your face, your body can stay away further while having the camera closer with the GR. this results in two things: more interesting framing and photos (remember Capa: "if your photos aren't interesting enough, you aren't close enough"), but also photos at short distance. and photos of people at short distance with a wide angle lens results in (perspective) distortions. now for once if done right those distortions can add to the drama and to the intimacy of the photos. but also the Q would result in exactly the same distortions - when shot at the same distance to the subjects. so it's technically not "the GR" that has more distortions, but the resulting style of shooting that leads to more distortions.

[@igorputina]

Fujifilm x100v vs Leica Q would be interesting.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Some songs in this vid got claimed (even though the artist mentions it's ok to use in videos), so I had to replace them with other songs. I STILL AM NOT ABLE TO MONETIZE THIS VIDEO. WTF IS HAPPENING.

[@Driesketeer]

Amazing video guys. Chill and good photography.

[@kylieknight8847]

Loved the collab guys :) that Leica is very nice but I just bought the Ricoh GR III and so far I’ve been impressed. I’m comparing it to my Fujifilm which is also a great camera but for close up zone focus style shooting the GR is queen 😆I enjoyed your dry sense of humour and seeing you walk around Shibuya 🙂makes me miss Japan 😢

[@KimYewLee]

The Leica Q (Q-P / Q2) has tap to Focus & shoot on the LCD screen. You can even sync you Leica to a phone app and use "Tap Focus and shoot" on your phone while you discreetly hang the leica on your neck. As for the battery, you can opt for Panasonic battery as an cheaper alternative (cant remember whats the model is) since Panasonic also manufactured the Leica Q battery too.

[@bfs5113]

I think there was a story about a photographer riding the subway/train, with a Q hanging on her neck and looking at her smartphone all the time liked most people. Actually, she took photos by turning her body facing the subject and tape her phone to focus and shoot. 🙂

[@dct124]

How many shots do you need per day? If you shot film how many rolls of film would you take out per day?

[@alloutofbubbllegum]

Thanks guys great job! Another 28mm eq. fixed lens is the fuji xf10....while the camera hasnt generally received a lot of love, I have found it to be pretty useful as low priced (but still APSC!), carry everywhere camera.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

I've heard good things about it!

[@TheTuscaloosa]

I am getting both. Have the Q already but the size of the Ricoh is tempting

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

it is, isn't it :)

[@Fuzzbar491]

I have the GRiii and love that thing. But I have got a Q2 on the way. So looking forward to trying that out.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

great!!! jealous! 🤣

[@Fuzzbar491]

@@UlyssesAokiPhoto you are one of my main influences to getting the Q2. Amazing photography and brilliant channel. Living in the north of UK needed the weather sealing as some protection.

[@ferdiyansurya]

3:15 - 3:42 it gets weirder if you only hear the sound tracks without watching the video 😬😬😬. I’m considering to get the GRIII to replace my fuji x70. Great video!

[@Mindartcreativity]

4:11 I really thought those colors look like Fuji’s Classic Chrome!

[@whatsgood001]

Both awesome cameras 😎

[@valdiskrebs566]

Really like the GR3’s monochromes! Why the backpacks??? 🤔

[@ronald7482]

For lunch

[@themichaeldonovan]

Here’s the real summary for anyone curious: The Leica is about $5k. The Ricoh is $1k. Both have pros and cons. If you have the cash, get both. If not; get the one you can afford. Ultimately you just want a camera you enjoy and use both frequently and comfortably

[@atticustay1]

I’d have liked to have seen more images from the camera

[@atticustay1]

Why are all the GR images black and white while the Q images are all colour? Makes it difficult to compare

[@WhoIsSerafin]

I feel like this was inspired by Rolex/Seiko reference comparison saying Leica photo quality is no better than other cameras and it’s about what inspires you in the hand

[@NicJohnson]

I really love my GR, but it doesn't compare to something like the Q when it comes to image quality. That's not even to say the GR doesn't make very pleasing photos, but the damn Q is gorgeous.

[@theblue4854]

Great dynamic between you two.

[@Lifewithseanthony]

Mayor respectfully ask how do you attach the go Pro to your backpack?

[@ulfjonsson2122]

Very nice video. But if you do not use you finger? What du you use? Regards Ulf

[@naejluoar9815]

I should be in Tokyo at the moment...but with Covid i'm still in Australia...can't wait to get back there . Great video.

[@mlulekidlamini9142]

Haibo. Umbhedo onje? KwaleVideo nishithwebule ngezambane?

[@LaurensiusAdiKun]

How about Leica Q vs Lumix GX85(or other lumix) with Leica 15mm f1.7? (eq 30mm in FF)

[@rudyortega3285]

I have the Q and love it. BTW it looks like you're shooting the video in Classic Neg, haha!

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

it's actually shot on a canon...... :)

[@simonwilliams2109]

Hi Guy's, just paused the vid to comment, It's great that both the camera's are so small and stealthy, but is it such a big deal as you both are wearing back packs?

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Total coincidence.... lol I was actually scared people would notice because it was just a funny situation

[@megansalt]

I´m jealous that there is life going on during a pandemic... (boredom in the US)

[@rumporridge1]

Get both is my vote. Love my Q-P and SL2 no doubt. Love my Fuji XT3 XH1 and XPro1. All of these bodies have different shooting experiences for me. Leica’s are built like tanks though.

[@axelkeuchel5728]

Thanks for this entertaining video guys! Both cameras seem to be great for street photography. And I have to admit that I am a little envious that you could go out and have a nice photo walk in Shibuya! Tokyo is a paradise for street photographers!!! I hope I can return to Japan in 2021🤞!

[@treharris1677]

Fuji X-70 is 18mm (28mm full frame equivalent). And it takes absolutely amazing pics!

[@nettmanoz]

nice comparison between swiss praline and a chocolate bar. I like the bar, it's very convenient. on the other hand, the noble praline is something delicious, unforgettable. both can lead to addiction.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

love the eloquent comparison!! 🤣

[@RoquetteAttaquer]

when is the leica Q monochrome will be release?

[@wearetheunknown8162]

November 2020🥳 Q2

[@Bryan-lu4du]

Right now

[@calvinchann1996]

Lucky enough to have both.

[@luisrivas6716]

What about the battle of prices?? That's a big big point. You're just making a comparison of two cameras that are positioned in a totally different range of prices.

[@SivertAlmvik]

Are you sure you guys are not norwegian-americans? I've never heard so much "ja!" in my life, and I'm norwegian!

[@wafa1253]

Great video! Would you consider the touch assistant auto focus on the Q? I’m sure it isn’t as snappy as the GRIII though.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

I would disregard the touch on the Q tbh... not it's forte......

[@simonfinch6639]

griii is the best purchase I've made this year, constantly with me.

[@aboutphotography]

Great video! I follow you on ig I had no idea you also have youtube! Great channel!

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

thanks for tagging along! :)

[@Gudsland]

Clever! I’ve e been looking to this comparison

[@OhHo1799]

This video is basically a sexually frustrated love letter between the two guys. Someone please just get them a room!

[@2handsomeforlaw]

Great review! Could include the Sony RX1 as well.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

wasn't that 35mm?

[@JayGrapherBKK]

great video showing the strengths and differences between cameras.

[@leoorlandogalang]

Haha loved the video boys! This video is not good the G.A.S (myself) people haha

[@d.idowuolutosin4250]

These cameras are VERY different from one another and serve different markets and different photography styles. Although the GRIII has a "28mm" lens it's an APS-C camera and therefore you're effectively shooting at 35mm full-frame. The Leica Q has a true 28mm lens. The GRIII would need to have an 18mm to be equivalent to what's on the Leica Q. The field of view for these cameras is different. You'd need to use the crop mode on the Leica Q to be in the same focal space as the GRIII. That said, they're both GREAT cameras for street photography. I even know people using the Leica Q from professional portraiture and wedding photography. Very versatile camera but for me, it's strictly a street shoot. Good video guys.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

this vid just was the surface of many things about each camera! yeah I use the Q for fashion potraits too

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

and good points btw, I appreciate thoughtful insight

[@d.idowuolutosin4250]

@@UlyssesAokiPhoto merci. Like I said, both good cameras in their own right as is the Fujifilm X100V. But of them, all the Leica Q/Q2/Q-P are at the top of my list of cameras to shoot street with. Now if I could only afford the SL2. Ha!

[@jehdlee9762]

Actually the GRiii has a 18.3mm focal length, effectively making it approximately 28mm in full frame aka the same field of view on the Leica Q

[@YounanPhoto]

Mate you’re wrong. It’s 28mm equivalent

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Great video. Thank you. I was in that area of Japan December 2019 January 2020. I want to go back so bad.

[@natalias8170]

Hi, thank you for this video!! Really enjoyed watching it! I just want to mention, that the Leica QP anyhow has a Touch AF+Release! I just checked it on my QP in the AF Modus. Greetings from Austria!

[@AnaCariane]

This video should be sponsored by brevité!!

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Should've been!!! it was a coincidence!

[@ArtsyGabe]

More depth of field means more is in focus. Shallower depth of field means more bokeh. I know it's nitpicky, and I totally know what you guys meant. :P But I thoroughly enjoyed the video!

[@iLLWiLL173]

In the right hands both cameras can do alot of damage...I personally prefer the pics taken with Q-P...I've considered the GR3 but I can't get something so small if I'm going to shooting a whole day or afternoon...plus the crop sensor ...

[@gainde1137]

Nowadays with good smartphone cameras I wold skip the GR. Just use a smartphone for everyday and a larger DSLM for longer photowalks or planned shootings. There is no need of compact cameras anymore. Especially when production somehow almost stopped.

[@drasticmonastic5733]

Hold on, the Q is 5x the price. (I got a refurb GR III for $599 so that's conservative.) Old news: It's not the camera, it's the photographer.

[@bfs5113]

The reality is that some of us aren't that talented, hence GAS to get the Joy of Photography. Many can go far with experience, such as an old-timer, KZbin creator used a GR I to create works for his exhibition, years back. On the other end of the spectrum is a 21 year girl, who is already shooting for Dior Magazine & VOGUE and having a solo exhibition. "It's not the camera, but who's behind the camera" is just an inspiration and probably meant "artist died poor or unknown". 🙂

[@littlebluepages]

Can you imagine if a guitarists or classical musicians had GAS with their instruments/ tools? Broke!🤣🤣🤣

[@RonScibilia]

For that kind of money I’d buy the Fuji GFX 50R or maybe the Canon R5.

[@rumporridge1]

@@RonScibilia to each their own

[@Rainism969]

Shoud I get a Q? No, you should get a Q2.

[@RonScibilia]

GR III: 90 per cent of the IQ for 1/4 the price. And if people can see the IQ difference they are looking at the wrong thing.

[@Floydsframes]

@alex on streets great backpack. Love mine

[@DonFather]

Batteries are so cheap, just buy 2-3 more for the GR. If you like how it shoots, then it's not a problem at all.

[@-grey]

I shoot the Fujifilm X-70, and super want to jump in on this photo walk rn. ✌️ 😉

[@tenylegnincsevem]

this was a fun video

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

likewise!

[@markielinhart]

I know this vid is three years old but you can tap to shoot the Q!

[@smaeyl]

The GR is cool but you have pretty the same thing with an iPhone:you just have to tap and shoot, shoot, shoot. Ok, IQ is a bit better with the AP-C sensor but the quality of a shot does not depend of IQ. So… why spending 1000$ more? (True question)

[@Purplefoxdl]

Because IQ is sooo much better on my GR III than my IPhone.

[@leslawrenson]

These cameras are not even remotely comparable.

[@Nuvempreta2007]

Comparing a Leica with a Rico or iphone, it is like comparing a F1 car to a opel corsa

[@rumporridge1]

Facts

[@privatbiker897]

490 yen for a doener? Damn that’s nice 😂 3:53

[@KONAMAN100]

GR is great but no viewfinder equals phone snapper.

[@dizzybuizzy9347]

20 minutes of Rambling!!

[@DieCastErn]

You guys show some samples comparison. 😑 In the long run, U buy and sell GRIII in a couple of years, but u can own the Leica for life.

[@Boxer1250RT]

Quality is miles apart!

[@chloescanlon1107]

Rubbish

[@nilofido411]

Apart from the fact that they aren’t really both 28mm f2.8......

[@detroitgagt]

this was really good made me realize I couldn't see myself owning either especially for the viewfinder aspect.

[@kelvinlelvin]

wow favourite collab

[@rycm]

Get the GRiiiX and the GRiii and you still have a cheaper setup and better mileage than the Leica.

[@xdfckt2564]

Yayayayayyayayyayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayaaaa

[@kubowich]

I’d throw in a x100v with a wide conversion lens into the mix...and it would be the winner :)

[@CalMukumoto]

One feature I like on the x100v is the tilt screen. You can get down low without having to lay on the ground.

[@terrywbreedlove]

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is killing these.

[@canturgan]

Not ergonomically, small sensor, expensive too.

[@alexmax9832]

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAAHA

[@rumporridge1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@migueltrujillo5932]

Q video.

[@stanb.5261]

All accessory OVF's are absolute shit, no matter the cost. That said, I got a plastic one ($20) on my GR just to trick it out and make it look more like... a camera. Otherwise, it's absolutely 100% useless.

[@monjue4459]

why is this so awkward? lol

[@AhmedBristolskiy]

Second

[@mattsou7403]

first haha

[@johanstam3602]

‘I wish it had a flash, but if it had a flash i wouldn’t use it’. Wow, this guy stupidity is all over the place in the first 5 minutes

[@terryallen9546]

Chatter, chatter, chatter. Foggy, washed out video. "Ultimate? When one has a viewfinder and other doesn't?

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

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