Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Leica Q3

In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are talking about the recently-introduced Leica Q3. Now in its third generation, the latest Leica Q3 builds on the already capable Q2 while offering upgraded imaging performance and numerous physical improvements. As usual, Josh has done head-to-head testing to show how the new Q3 stacks up against its predecessor, the Q2. And David took the Q3 for a test run in Paris, France where he put the new camera through its paces for a week, with plenty of real-world sample images.

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Timestamps:
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0:00 - Starting soon
4:36 - Intro
12:15 - Q (Typ 116)
14:00 - Q2
15:45 - Q3
17:45 - Q2 and Q3 Physical Comparison
25:28 - New Battery
27:50 - Handgrip
30:20 - Q3 Tech Specs
42:00 - Optical qualities among different 28mm lenses
43:30 - Backwards compatible accessories with the Q2
45:10 - Will the USB-C be able to take an audio input?
48:15 - Which color materials from the Q3 accessories do you prefer?
49:50 - Can you download images to a MacBook through USB-C?
50:35 - Screen Protector for the Q3
51:07 - Can you configure the Q3 for back-button focus?
52:50 - Thumb Support
53:33 - Is the handgrip needed in order to charge the Q3 wirelessly?
53:50 - Which SD card do you need for 8k video?
56:18 - Will the Q3 charge in any wireless charger?
56:55 - Future Products and Availability
1:05:10 - Email Preferences
1:07:20 - Preorder Process
1:08:30 - Q3 Sample Photos
1:27:25 - Q3 Accessories
1:34:10 - Is the auto white balance on the Q3 different than the Q2?
1:36:30 - Q3 photo comparisons
1:53:55 - Does the Q3 image stabilization improve low light performance?
1:54:15 - Any concerns on using electronic flash on the Q3?
1:55:15 - For motion shots, do you prefer AFc or iAF with eye/face tracking?
1:56:20 - Does any other software besides Lightroom record digital zoom on the Q3?
1:57:18 - M11 sensor difference with the Q3 sensor?

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[FelixHuray]

I can feel the tension and the passive aggressiveness of the hosts 😅😅 its like watching a drama TV show😊

[rayvaldovinos]

This was my first edition of RDF. Very nicely done. I'm thinking of buying a Q3 as my first Leica.

[michaell]

So much knowledge given here. Sony shooter here and interested in this particular type camera. BUT NOW they have me thinking about the monochrome!

[irenedp]

On a recent trip to Japan, I could find a young japanese girl sitting for dinner and shooting with a Q from the lcd screen -probably in auto mode- and a gentleman in the first class line from Haneda to Heathrow also carrying one, like a Birkin bag. It is a luxury item, but I am sure that it will give them satisfaction too. The new Q3 is impressive. I work professionally as a documentary photographer. My first Leica was a Q1 that I still keep, use for scouting and cherish. I use two Ms (9p and 10r) paired when I need to travel light, and an S2 and one of the 300 S3s ever made when I can leave the car close by. Also use other gear, but the Leicas are 80% of what I do. In every single project, I don’t know how, there’s images from the Q. It is that good. Living between Spain and the UK I never had the chance to shop with you guys, but wanted to commend you for the wonderful content you produce. It’s informative and fun. Than you so much!

[Super.Quasar]

Exciting and great video. Thanks. Looking forward to the Q3 Monochrom.

[lcvlorenzocevavalla]

As the camera is already able to focus with the button when a button is dedicated to AFL and in this case the af on the release button is already disabled means that it would be very easy via fw update to give the possibility to dedicate a button to back button focus!

[marvinling]

Actually for the 2 hosts. Q2 actually has back button focus, without digging into setting. You can do back button AFL and AEL separately. For BB AFL when half press take a shot and don’t lift up your finger, keep it at the half press position and you have it. A YouTuber named Samuel Lintaro demonstrated this.

[casadelouie]

Thank you for the comparison to Q2M !!! … been looking everywhere for that ..

[jurekjerry]

Almost perfect. Titling screen is great. Now you need a tilting EVF.

[richardhutson]

Great conversation well organized and presented ... oh, and illuminating !!!

[freediverx]

Great episode. Love the sample photos highlighting some of the camera’s capabilities.
A couple a quibbles, for example re: the advantages of shooting in lower resolution mode (not crop modes), but hey, it’s a brand new camera and it’s impossible to do live q&a on a technical subject without ever making a mistake.

Some folks in the comments section need to take a chill pill and switch off their entitled Karen mode.

[skiiizo]

I have the Q2M and now the Q3. Working in a Leica Boutique in Brussels, I had the pleasure and the joy to get mine pretty soon. This little gem makes beautiful pictures, and as you guys say, our problem is to get them fast enough to satisfy our customers. The black and white pictures I make are pretty good and I'm wondering if I will keep my Q2M that I love so much. Especially with the new features in Lightroom and the powerful denoise function which can clean images in a very effective way.

[archbus]

Thank you. Looking forward to watching this

[Leicam]

I’m happy it’s more of a 24-26mm then a 28mm but have Leica ever commented on why they call it a 28mm?

[peterfruehling]

Fantastic show as always, guys! ...and nice to see the Panerai make an appearance, David! Love the 233!

[maximewong]

Very interesting 🎉😊love listening to your information 👌 😊 👍

[LCR]

Great talk but there's one thing I haven't seen and I wish that Leica comes out with for the Q3 the hot shoe thumb support that can mounted on the camera and add the flash transmitter or a flash by it self on top of it. Just wondering it would alot easier to add or remove transmitter or flash without removing the thumbs up support right ?

[lemmidx]

Info Thumbrest Q3: it works fine with the Q2, but the left Button is without function, I bought it for my Q2M Reporter in brass, looks good imo

[gurugamer]

The Leica Q3 image output have clarity and sharpness and looks exactly same as any other Mirrorless camera like Sony, Canon or Nikon.

[bodythetan]

Always great to see Anthony Kiedis on the show 😂