I Bought My Dream Camera - The Leica Q2

Why I bough the Leica Q2 and my First Impressions.

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As predominantly a street photographer for my personal work, I’m assuming a lot of you who watch this channel share a similar passion as well. So I wanted to break down some first impressions with the Q2 and share my thoughts about buying this camera incase you’re curious or have an interest yourself.

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[richardgpmcmahon]

I have had a Leica Q2 for over 2 years and I agree that it is an exceptional camera. Through a stroke of good luck, I recently acquired a Fujifilm X100V which, as you know, is also an exceptional camera. In my experience, I have found they tell different stories in different, compelling ways. My conclusion is that, if it is at all possible, the best solution is to own both and to choose to carry one or the other depending on circumstances. Sometimes I find that photos from the Q2 are just too good (possibly too digital?) and photos of the same subject from the X100V are more captivating (possibly more analog realism?). Good luck on your journey and many thanks for your excellent YouTube channel.

[cameronhanksphotography]

The comments you’ve made about phone photography were so easy to relate to. I’m always in a constant battle with friends/family telling me how phones have surpassed cameras but I’ve never been able to explain it the same way you did.

[steveyoung]

I also took the plunge recently and purchased the Q2 (reporter). Forget the price tag this is a fantastic tool and loving it every time I take it out.
Files out of camera better than my X100V but wouldn’t give it up. Both these cameras go really well together with my X-T5.
Cameras are expensive at any cost, enjoy them for what they are.

[atkpjdv]

I’ve had my Q2 for just over a year now and have to say it is a fab camera for street and documentary. Also great for family get togethers and fun off the cuff snaps. It does struggle a little in low light conditions when ISO starts to creep up into the thousands. But the main thing i love about this camera is the joy of using it. As you say, some cameras and especially phones can be very clinical. Once I have downloaded my images and charged the battery I tend to leave my Q2 on my desk ready to grab as I head out the door each day. Don’t get me wrong, I have a Nikon Z series with a shed load of lenses that I would not be without. But for shear fun and the feel of taking real images the Q2 is hard to beat.

[andersphansson]

Good choice! Looking forward for your new photos with Q2

[neglectedloves]

I totally agree with you when you say "taking photos with my phone doesn't make me happy" To me the phone is a documenting tool, no soul, no fun, no joy in the process. And all this I find when I shoot with a real camera... thanks for sharing your video and enjoy shooting with your Q2 😀

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[jameslenney]

I have the original Q and the Fuji x100v - they’re more different than people think. It’s well worth having both. As much as the Q is the better for image quality, it’s much heavier and the shadows render much more deeply, so it’s not great for environments with high sunlight and high contrast may not be what you want. Great for cloudy days and particularly when the sun is low in the sky.

The Fuji is more versatile and the colours are more malleable with the camera simulations.

[Nerdzombiedisco]

The Q and Q2 are my favorite street cameras. The only knock is that the lens is around 24mm. My 28mm M-glass is more accurate to 28mm in focal length. Picked up the Reporter edition before it gets discontinued with the Q3 being released.

[GlennTaubenfeld]

I just bought my first Leica - the M11 and came across your video while planning for my video script.
It's wild that we have so similar thinking. Thanks for sharing. The camera does inspire me to shoot and the feeling is just magical.

[jorgemoro]

I just bought a pristine Q2 at Leica Coral Gables/Miami. I actually flew down to pick it up. Spent the weekend, and flew home with my new L

[ronald]

Since 1 year I shoot pics with the Q2.
Amazing camera and still happy with it

[hamed_dxb]

Congratulations on your new camera 🎉 I hope you enjoy using it for many years. Like your Chanel and great content 👍🏼 don’t lessen to people who are criticizing your gear I think photography is all about enjoyment and get what like and what brings you happiness.

[patrickoshea]

Hearty congratulations Mike! Taking your photography into the next gear! I may have to follow suit too!

[rebirthtreatmentcenter]

Congrats Mike. Awesome camera. You deserve it. 🎊🎁🎉

[nastynate]

the ultimate dream camera is Hasselblad XPAN. the things that camera does is otherworldly . the Q2 is nice, but the XPAN is one of my dream cameras .

[gerryphilpott]

Congratulations on your new Q2! I have one and love it for all the same reasons. It just feels so nice to hold and the flexibility of auto and manual focus with the sharpness of that lens makes it the perfect camera for me. You want to have fun and the Q2 gives me joy which is all a camera can do, the rest is up to the photographer.

[steveyoung]

Using mine with the JJC quick release plate / grip. Feels much nicer to hold.. a flip out screen like the 100V would work even better. Enjoy

[jethrojacinto]

As someone who owns both the X100V and the Q2 - welcome to the club!

[johndeakin]

Enjoy that beauty, my Reporter arrived from MPB (also like new) a few weeks ago, it's a winner ;) . Consider the Leica thumbgrip, I had a lensmate thumbgrip on my 100V and loved it, and the Q2 feels so much better in the hand with one fitted too. If you do any landscape or slow shutter work on a tripod I can highly recommend the JJC hand grip for the Q2, integral Arca Swiss grooves and you can get at the battery and SD card without removing the grip, unlike the OE Leica grip. I'll look forward to seeing and hearing how you get on with

[mezayrapetyan]

I went from the x100v to the q2. I absolutely love the q2 but man do I miss the x100v. I think you’re choice to keep it is a good one.