Leica Q3 Hands-on Street Photography Test - Who Needs an M?

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00:00 Sponsored Message
00:06 Intro
01:30 New Tilt Screen
03:22 Usability
04:40 Focusing
07:05 Fast 60MP Photos
10:08 8K Video!
13:09 Other Features

Пікірлер: 495

  • @SatanSupimpa
    @SatanSupimpa Жыл бұрын

    Kai is the kind of guy that cares about his outfit enough to wear a tie, while at the same time looking like he slept wearing the clothes he showed up for the shooting.

  • @KaiManWong

    @KaiManWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Why waste time changing clothes when you can just keep it on day and night?

  • @SatanSupimpa

    @SatanSupimpa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KaiManWong indeed

  • @dummatube

    @dummatube

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @-ca--

    @-ca--

    Жыл бұрын

    Missed the stained trousers.

  • @devoice

    @devoice

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KaiManWong You don't want your clothes to get jealous either. Changing them all the time like that

  • @AllanIsumiTV
    @AllanIsumiTV Жыл бұрын

    I'm getting nostalgic with this DigitalRev kinda feel

  • @joshuaconti989
    @joshuaconti989 Жыл бұрын

    panasonic focus, sony sensor, german engineered tilt screen. got it.

  • @joeymccallion

    @joeymccallion

    Жыл бұрын

    And the lens?

  • @meat_loves_wasabi

    @meat_loves_wasabi

    Жыл бұрын

    Most important it has that German name

  • @maciejjankowiak2240

    @maciejjankowiak2240

    Жыл бұрын

    panasonic camera for 6.000$

  • @edgarsanuybarahona7656

    @edgarsanuybarahona7656

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very good at copy pasting comments dude 😅

  • @devilangel4655

    @devilangel4655

    Жыл бұрын

    Deutschland design🤷‍♂️ This is an Porsche in gears👌

  • @miniclip0703
    @miniclip07036 ай бұрын

    Kai and Lok really are a dynamic duo glad they're making videos together again, been with you two since the digital rev days, big love.

  • @evrythingis1
    @evrythingis19 ай бұрын

    Perfect for sitting on a shelf, and using for a single outing at a museum during a vacation once every three years!

  • @Gumdrop743

    @Gumdrop743

    9 ай бұрын

    Why not regular use?

  • @gonnaelvis8430
    @gonnaelvis8430 Жыл бұрын

    Really glad you’re back to doing these type of videos. I remember I followed this page when I started photography in 2016 ❤️🥺

  • @markorchard2272
    @markorchard2272 Жыл бұрын

    When I see any Leica review they tend to ignore the price. The Q3 is priced way, way beyond any mass market camera! (I saw a review titled 'Leica Q3 - the perfect everyday camera' NO it's f**king not) My used £400 Lumix G85 and a £300 Leica DG Summilux 15mm is superb.

  • @williamgoss4691
    @williamgoss4691 Жыл бұрын

    A gentlemanly - jacket & tie - intro to the Q3 whilst walking around a posh part of London; Piccadilly Circus, Regents street, (with Liberty’s in the background …) on a bright summers day. And yet we still learnt a lot about the Q3, a good basis for further investigation !! Thks very much !!

  • @SEPK09
    @SEPK09 Жыл бұрын

    That's got to be one of the most amazing stylish looking ties I've seen.:)

  • @occularpatdown

    @occularpatdown

    Жыл бұрын

    With the reverso to complete the baas vibes

  • @patricksmith2553

    @patricksmith2553

    Жыл бұрын

    They should come film some videos in San Francisco or Los Angeles, call it the "armed robbery" edition! Watching them just walk the streets with $10,000 USD in gear, is amazing! Nobody even tried to rob them or looked at them as a target, lol. Just strolling around with all that gear, Leica none the less, but criminals probably don't know what Leica is, but they know cameras are expensive, because everyone knows just a new iPhone Max costs $1400 USD! I love how we can just watch and enjoy the entire reviews, because if you shot a review in San Francisco we'd probably only get a 1/4 review, and then you'd be robbed at rusty knife point.

  • @dummatube

    @dummatube

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @CM_7

    @CM_7

    Жыл бұрын

    What‘s about the specs of the tie … is it all manual?

  • @aronhagos1929
    @aronhagos1929 Жыл бұрын

    I missed you; its been years since I watched a video from you.The nostalgia hit hard… 😭 😂 Ty Kai/ team you guys rock ✌️

  • @alanrivero7654
    @alanrivero7654 Жыл бұрын

    you are always the best channel on youtube reviewing cameras in my opinion. Very Very fun

  • @trogdor
    @trogdor Жыл бұрын

    I love it. Now the Q and Q2 can each drop even just a little bit more.

  • @BlackSeries_
    @BlackSeries_ Жыл бұрын

    The S5II was the first camera with L² technology (I think it was regarding the image processing and propably autofocus too) - which is basically a joint venture of Leica and Panasonic. So it's no wonder that Leica also takes advantage of this partnership.

  • @jeffslade1892

    @jeffslade1892

    7 ай бұрын

    They're in bed together. Compared to the wealth of Panasonic, Leica is a cottage industry. Leica do not make microwave ovens though.

  • @aleksandrnestrato
    @aleksandrnestrato10 ай бұрын

    Oh my God, Lok! So kind, so sincere!

  • @Sinahdlngs
    @Sinahdlngs Жыл бұрын

    I love this channel! I have so many memories watching your videos many years ago!!!!

  • @timblass4811
    @timblass4811 Жыл бұрын

    Kai. Killing the Q3 review. Great and easy watch !

  • @jtfernandez5594
    @jtfernandez5594 Жыл бұрын

    Man you have been killing it with the last few videos! Great work 👍!

  • @stuartcarden1371
    @stuartcarden1371 Жыл бұрын

    Love the way you dress Kai. Style icon!

  • @lawrenceg1821
    @lawrenceg1821 Жыл бұрын

    Kai and Lok. My goodness. Been a long time since I saw those two together on a video. Nice to see. And a Leica breakdown to boot.

  • @cremephoto
    @cremephoto Жыл бұрын

    Kai always the best palatable reviewing today. well done- the rest imitate

  • @howardhsiao7917
    @howardhsiao7917 Жыл бұрын

    A return to form for Kai, feels nice

  • @Cubeforc3
    @Cubeforc3 Жыл бұрын

    I see Kai blocking the path standing like a sumo wrestler, instant like on the video.

  • @weizenobstmusli8232
    @weizenobstmusli8232 Жыл бұрын

    For Leica reviews, I allways come back to Lok and Kai.

  • @kallex7741
    @kallex77417 ай бұрын

    Kai you're my favorite camera reviewer !

  • @jingyaopu3239
    @jingyaopu32397 ай бұрын

    The beautiful accent and the nice outfit really complement the Leica vibe, great job!

  • @warriorjawa
    @warriorjawa Жыл бұрын

    Great details in the video. Staying with my Q2 for now :)

  • @KitBetts-Masters
    @KitBetts-Masters Жыл бұрын

    Got dressed up for this one buddy! Looks nice!

  • @fellowcitizen

    @fellowcitizen

    Жыл бұрын

    Fancy seeing you hair!🦁

  • @PhantomPhxer
    @PhantomPhxer Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic review!!!. However, I'll be sticking with my Q2.

  • @5nanometers
    @5nanometers9 ай бұрын

    Nice seeing Kai and Lok review a camera again

  • @concord9111
    @concord9111 Жыл бұрын

    ayeee, love you brother, for all the effort into your videos!!

  • @vampolascott36
    @vampolascott36 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your Leica vids Kai. I'm a fan of you and your side-kick. You guys are great.

  • @jeeefthegreat7555
    @jeeefthegreat7555 Жыл бұрын

    Owned the Q2. Point-n-shoot, unrepairable-anything body & lens. The little plastic auto focus lock button broke. Leica said, can't be fixed. Whole lens assembly replaced, $2,500. Also if you get any dust on the sensor, bill to clean is enormous. That camera can not handle any dust and if you got dust issues, there's no warranty (even though Leica claims quite the opposite about the ruggedness). Buy it, just know it's probably less repairable than an iPhone.

  • @baakyashotit

    @baakyashotit

    Жыл бұрын

    and sony offer free sensor cleaning for the warranty period

  • @fellowcitizen

    @fellowcitizen

    Жыл бұрын

    I remember my father telling me of how a war correspondent sent in the fragment that was left of his type M after he'd been under attack - and they replaced the whole thing for free. Alas, not how things work under corporate totalitarianism.

  • @Peter-tc3ep

    @Peter-tc3ep

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s crazy, I have the Q2 sent it in for service only had to pay shipping since it was within the warranty period and the repair was kind of my fault. Although I bought it direct from Leica wonder if that makes a difference.

  • @morgenholz

    @morgenholz

    Жыл бұрын

    The Q3 has weather sealing. Should help keep dust out.

  • @gewglesux

    @gewglesux

    Жыл бұрын

    Man that's rough... I dropped mine the day after i got it... The $600 case protected it so cosmetically and physically i dodged a bullet

  • @stevehageman6785
    @stevehageman6785 Жыл бұрын

    Fun video as always.... Lok is right, it is HUGE! Oh, yeah, Kai has a nice 'Preppy look' also! ;-)

  • @hangchey
    @hangchey8 ай бұрын

    I met both of you at Pancras running probably during this shoot, cheers for the photos.

  • @paulsehstedt6275
    @paulsehstedt6275 Жыл бұрын

    I've the Q as a backup camera, for short video shootings and macro, nothing else. I was the first customer in Denmark to hold and test the Q3, but I wouldn't use it more often as I do my Q. The tilt screen is a big plus. Furthermore, I'll stick to my M240s because of the possibility to change lenses. Anyway, very stylish review of the Q3.

  • @evrythingis1

    @evrythingis1

    9 ай бұрын

    You are what's wrong with humanity.

  • @karimnasser9226

    @karimnasser9226

    5 ай бұрын

    The M240 is my last M body stop. I don't see benefits from the M10/M11 for my style of shooting.

  • @corybaker13
    @corybaker1311 ай бұрын

    these guys create the best vids

  • @genetung8590
    @genetung8590 Жыл бұрын

    Happy to see this episode

  • @BarkandJack
    @BarkandJack Жыл бұрын

    Love the functionality of the extra features, but I can't help but feel it's lost the sleek, sexy, minimalist Leica design that it's in the Q1 and Q2.

  • @KaiManWong

    @KaiManWong

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a shame, especially given that the back side of the camera is the bit you'll see and feel more of when using the camera!

  • @77cemoore
    @77cemoore11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for pointing out the button for the video camera. I thought I was crazy. So many times I thought I was recording what I never was.

  • @neildaintree
    @neildaintree Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a nice camera, but i don't understand why you can digital crop in video with an upscale in resolution yet no interpolation and upscale jpg when shooting stills? Great to see you guys at work as always! 😊

  • @HartponderJr
    @HartponderJr Жыл бұрын

    Looking dapper!

  • @JustinDuBois1
    @JustinDuBois17 ай бұрын

    Cool celebrity cameo street photo!

  • @TheMidnightOnline
    @TheMidnightOnline5 күн бұрын

    I use my Q3 with the battery grip, thumb grip and finger loop…works perfectly for one hand shooting especially when using the Q2 leather holster (fits fine) which is way better than having an annoying fixed strap. Absolutely love the camera, a big improvement on the Q2. Image quality and dynamic range is unbelievably good, the build quality and ergonomic design is second to none. I think it’s sad that a lot of people put this camera down as a ‘rich kids toy’…as they are missing out on experiencing a photographic gem. Or comparing it to a Fuji (I own an Xpro 3) etc as something that can compete with it 😂, it’s like comparing a Steinway piano to a Yamaha, a Gibson electric guitar to an Epiphone…anyone who has genuinely used and experienced the real thing knows these comparisons hold no water. I sold my Canon R5 and pro lenses to purchase the Q3 and I have zero regrets, the R5s image quality is way behind this, then there’s the user experience of the Q3 which is such a joy, I’m motivated to take it everywhere with me.

  • @myhappygecko2895
    @myhappygecko2895 Жыл бұрын

    I love my Q2, but she's heavy! I feel no need to upgrade, but loved this video non the less! 50MP is HUGE as it is already.

  • @1foreverr

    @1foreverr

    Жыл бұрын

    Q3 is heavier

  • @gewglesux

    @gewglesux

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here... and the Q2M

  • @janvirtanen9110

    @janvirtanen9110

    Ай бұрын

    Solid metal cameras tend to be heavy.

  • @aknori
    @aknori Жыл бұрын

    Great vid reminds me of the old digital rev days

  • @jeffslade1892
    @jeffslade18927 ай бұрын

    The Q3 hybrid AF has CDAF, DFD, and PDAF, and it is the borrowed-from-Panasonic DFD that gives it the lightning fast AF not the PDAF. PDAF is perhaps better at tracking and recognition. However CDAF is always used to finalise and lock focus because it is the most accurate (and as you noted, in low light). Hybrid because all three are integrated and work together.

  • @troyorem
    @troyorem Жыл бұрын

    LOK I’m with you. I miss Aperture like crazy. So much promise.

  • @yuichichi
    @yuichichi Жыл бұрын

    Hey Kai, is there any improvement to the geotagging feature?

  • @ScowlerJase
    @ScowlerJase Жыл бұрын

    Why the hell did Leica not copy the X100V flippy screen and have it flush when closed ?

  • @Ben-vg1lw

    @Ben-vg1lw

    Жыл бұрын

    Terrible design choice! Would be better without the flippiness imo

  • @rexsanchez3474

    @rexsanchez3474

    Жыл бұрын

    Q4

  • @gewglesux

    @gewglesux

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Ben-vg1lw metoo

  • @sthfromalb

    @sthfromalb

    7 ай бұрын

    This is a more solid flippy screen than the one in the X100V and it copies the flippy from the XT-2, one of the best ever made screens of that type.

  • @GeoffGrant2010
    @GeoffGrant2010 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kai!

  • @chefineer
    @chefineer10 ай бұрын

    On thumb grips, I have XXL hands, I struggle to tuck my thumb down to the thumbrest on many cameras. A thumb grip really helps

  • @4NDR3190
    @4NDR3190 Жыл бұрын

    Hey! Great video! Can we have a video on other cheap cameras for this year?

  • @TokyoGritandGrain
    @TokyoGritandGrain Жыл бұрын

    We really should have a review on those trousers.

  • @anta40
    @anta40 Жыл бұрын

    For me, the 28mm is the dealbreaker. I comfortly see in 35mm, 28mm is only for some specific cases. But hey, at least you have AF and 35mm crop mode...

  • @mrrolandlawrence
    @mrrolandlawrence Жыл бұрын

    great review. always entertaining. this year ill be buying the new fugi xs20! so looking forward to a review of that here.

  • @SourPlanet
    @SourPlanet Жыл бұрын

    I wonder how zone focus performance is on the Q3. Q2 struggles there, from everything I've read- which makes the camera a no-go for many street shooters.

  • @justwhenithought
    @justwhenithought10 ай бұрын

    Hope you and Lok team up again in your videos just like the good old days.

  • @paulchiu
    @paulchiu Жыл бұрын

    Kai, do you think a firmware update can improve close autofocusing for video on Q3?

  • @johnnymossville
    @johnnymossville Жыл бұрын

    Kai, you are growing into your Absent Minded Professor look very nicely.

  • @hanskosasih3982
    @hanskosasih398211 ай бұрын

    Q3 can wait, but that tie is the top priority for me

  • @SmartPhotoVault
    @SmartPhotoVault Жыл бұрын

    Looking sharp!

  • @JamesBoyer-plus
    @JamesBoyer-plus Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video, Kai. 😍 But about the camera: when you punch into 50 mm it seems the Q3 basically gives you the same experience as a Panasonic GX9 with a 25 mm Sumilux and by the time you go for the 90 mm view it's way lower resolution than the GX9 with a Nocticron... (but I suppose that the wireless charging is still neat) 😉

  • @TheDIYFilmmaker
    @TheDIYFilmmaker10 ай бұрын

    What lavalier mic do you use for your Rode Wireless Go? It sounds amazing in that loud place. Cheers!

  • @shang-hsienyang1284
    @shang-hsienyang1284 Жыл бұрын

    The internal mic is actually quite nice!

  • @iSirTaki
    @iSirTaki Жыл бұрын

    Is it always ready for the Smartphone picture dump? Or how long does it take to pair the cam with the phone?

  • @nassiassassi4364
    @nassiassassi4364 Жыл бұрын

    I have been following your presentations since your Hong Kong days, very much appreciate your efforts & knowledge, but, yes but, blue jacket, grey tie, red&white hanky? And did I detect JLC? 😂Just kidding dude spot on video thank you

  • @mr-w4812
    @mr-w4812 Жыл бұрын

    Nice little overview of the camera chaps. But let's all put a gofundme together for Lok, he's forever in that striped jumper lol ;)

  • @twenty3press
    @twenty3press10 ай бұрын

    Hi Can check if your camera shots the correct number shots as to the SD card you have? Currently using a Sony 128gb Tough V90 card. I believe i should have at least a 1400 shots based on one DNG 90mb but it is showing only 798 shots when i set to only L-DNG.

  • @23codez
    @23codez11 ай бұрын

    Are those photos unedited and shot on auto white balance? They look great.

  • @chyira8077
    @chyira8077 Жыл бұрын

    I have had a the original Q since it came out and never had a problem or desire to change the grip. Not like the camera is heavy at all!

  • @yousuf86
    @yousuf869 ай бұрын

    I'm in the category. Just brought the q2 2months back.

  • @UrbanoModa
    @UrbanoModa Жыл бұрын

    Oww, Kai and Leica, did he say he's liking them more now he's older, gasp hahah. Truth is them images look crisp and sharp, especially that basket ball net and metal frame. I can't get excited usually about Leica or the ethos they drive, their adverts to street users are only just recently getting there. I hate to confess this review could easily sway me to buy one, its makes sense and looks brilliant to use, functional , practical and smart. I think I'd still use a X100T or x100F or Ricoh GR, or Epson RD-1 over the Leica. It's still a show off brand, but arguably perfect all round lifestyle camera. Great video reviews as always, God bless.

  • @robertc5684
    @robertc5684 Жыл бұрын

    Ricoh had the guts and listened to Kai W and developed a 40mm point and shoot

  • @DonovanMediaCenter
    @DonovanMediaCenter8 ай бұрын

    Ive been pleased with the Q2 for the last 18mo, but will probably shift toward Q3 in coming years…probably just before a Q4!😂

  • @klinkhamerphoto
    @klinkhamerphoto Жыл бұрын

    Compliments to your hair styling, the morning after look 😂

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip2233 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, can't wait for this.

  • @mavfan1

    @mavfan1

    Жыл бұрын

    you have no choice but to wait.

  • @dummatube
    @dummatube Жыл бұрын

    Stylish, classy, up-to-date and impeccably presented - your outfit is superb, Kai! Shame about that big, clunky camera you are stuck with though!

  • @mrcnorth7149
    @mrcnorth714911 ай бұрын

    I love your videos like these. However one question, Alamby guest appearance when?

  • @wyw3237
    @wyw3237 Жыл бұрын

    the suite, Kai is serious for leica

  • @kenn6592
    @kenn65926 ай бұрын

    Watch most your reviews. Always good, thank you. I do lust after one of these Q3’s. But I don’t have limitless funds and I already have an A7rv with 20, 35, 55 and 85 (1.8) lenses. Anyone out there think a Q3 would be the perfect addition to what I have, or I am I chasing the Next New Shiny Thing? The form factor and style so appeals 😬

  • @MartinV.
    @MartinV.7 ай бұрын

    Great Video

  • @edgonzalez32
    @edgonzalez32 Жыл бұрын

    Kai do you have a list or a video of your wardrobe. Where did you get that jacket bro.

  • @OhItsTeddy
    @OhItsTeddy Жыл бұрын

    ordered....now let see how many months we wait.

  • @Ongard...AA1
    @Ongard...AA110 ай бұрын

    nice to see you.

  • @paulbourdin5477
    @paulbourdin5477 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Kai, i guess you’re not going to paint this one in pink…!!! 😂😂😂 Yeah, i’m watching your videos sincère this time !!! 😅😊

  • @frankshouter
    @frankshouter7 ай бұрын

    looks like and amazing toy! will it take place in professional market?

  • @Garciamrcool
    @Garciamrcool6 ай бұрын

    Where do you get your black jacket from? It’s nice

  • @jay8360
    @jay8360 Жыл бұрын

    As Leica moved from Q2 to Q3, Kai just became a photography professor from Jcrew University! Reunion without Alamby isn't reunion. 😢

  • @jamesnicol3831
    @jamesnicol3831 Жыл бұрын

    kai knows his cameras and clothes

  • @KoreanWizard
    @KoreanWizard9 ай бұрын

    You guys need to bring back Pro photographer cheap camera, and the other fun conceptual videos. I’d love to see the channel broaden the content types past just gear reviews!!

  • @nwosufredrick
    @nwosufredrick3 ай бұрын

    How does this camera compare to the Fuji X100vi please?

  • @DonFather
    @DonFather Жыл бұрын

    Honestly I think most Q3 buyers are going to buy a thumb grip and you can always wrap that neck strap around your wrist several times so that it goes nowhere. So weight & slipperiness are non issues. If you like that camera & can afford it, go get her!

  • @fabipuello
    @fabipuello Жыл бұрын

    This is a digi/rev throwback at 360p 😅 I know yt is still upresing the image

  • @fellowcitizen
    @fellowcitizen Жыл бұрын

    I'd be interested to see if the Rode VideoNTG usb-c mic would work with this, as it has a spliced-in headphone option. Let's see a head-to-head with the Sigma fp L using the Crop-Zoom feature -- maybe get Martin Parr or Lara Jade et al back again.

  • @nariza7

    @nariza7

    Жыл бұрын

    thatd be interesting since I use that mic too

  • @projectgoatse

    @projectgoatse

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry, no one cares about the fp.

  • @emotivestories8340

    @emotivestories8340

    Жыл бұрын

    Does the Q have a real shutter? FP is great for video. The electronic shutter limits still photography.

  • @fellowcitizen

    @fellowcitizen

    Жыл бұрын

    @@emotivestories8340 Like the new Sony ZV-E1 it has no mechanical shutter, giving it greater longevity. ES definitely has limitations, and would rarely suit being the omly camera. Leica's are great - I have three, but Sigmas have better price to performance, better after-sales and QA. The fp-series is often compared with the Q and CL, and is frequently used with M-lenses. I realise that Leica and Sony have big Wall Street investors around to undermine independents like Sigma, so I find it's best to ignore sudden splashes of bad press.

  • @thomastimmann6200
    @thomastimmann62004 ай бұрын

    What I think is best about every new Leica camera is that you can still take photos with it.This is not a given with expensive toys

  • @luissaez5437
    @luissaez5437 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks....!! Kai W . ( you could paint it pink, like old times )

  • @dariusz.9119
    @dariusz.91192 ай бұрын

    Lok and Kai. Add Alamby and you have the full nostalgia team

  • @tobiasash
    @tobiasash Жыл бұрын

    That JLC Reverso though…..

  • @d.k.1394
    @d.k.1394 Жыл бұрын

    Love u both.....lorel and hardy

  • @Ahmed_hayder
    @Ahmed_hayder Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤️great content

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