That's the takeaway for me this morning. That's a hard thing for me personally. It's so true, we're often off chasing off after some "trend" when what we have in front of us is more than enough. I'm not knowledgeable about the tech side of cameras. I had no idea that this kind of specialization was a thing. You're so passionate, knowledgeable and wide-reaching (globetrotting) that this is a compelling read. It must have taken a lot of time to write and develop the flow with the photos. I appreciate the generosity of this post and the obvious love for what you do. Now, I'll go for my walk with an eye for beauty in new places and that question, What do I specialize in?
Thanks for your thoughts. I just got my hands at a „Standard“ Q3. The build quality (soft- and hardware) is insane. Now im on my way to become a better amateur photographer 😬
I enjoyed this review, which is very much ‘your voice’ and perspective. I agree with most of it, apart from the crop lines when ‘zooming in’. I personally love those lines, as it’s rangefinder-ish. I also own the Q3, and often I will shoot at 35mm just to be able to frame the shot with the framelines, but retain the knowledge of what’s around the edge. If the picture actually zoomed in to a 35mm image I think it would really lose something. I crop in less on the 43 because I don’t really enjoy shooting at a tighter focal length on it (60mm and above). I do enjoy street work with an 85mm but this isn’t that. Anyway, just an opinion from someone who actually enjoys that particular feature.
This was a really insightful review. I recently just sold my Q2 because, while I love the weather-resistance and ease of use (AF, one-handed), it just was sitting on my shelf because I've been picking up my M10 every time I need a camera. I think the difference between the 28mm and 43mm focal lengths completely changes the purpose and way you can tell a story, as you so succinctly described. I guess I'll be picking up a Q343 in about 5 years time when prices drop to what I can afford :)
I actually struggled with that early on, where I’d just reach for my M with a 50mm. Or SL when it was more work related. It wasn’t until I leaned into the unique strengths of the Q system that I found more joy in it.
I enjoyed this review, which is very much ‘your voice’ and perspective. I agree with most of it, apart from the crop lines when ‘zooming in’. I personally love those lines, as it’s rangefinder-ish. I also own the Q3, and often I will shoot at 35mm just to be able to frame the shot with the framelines, but retain the knowledge of what’s around the edge. If the picture actually zoomed in to a 35mm image I think it would really lose something. I crop in less on the 43 because I don’t really enjoy shooting at a tighter focal length on it (60mm and above). I do enjoy street work with an 85mm but this isn’t that. Anyway, just an opinion from someone who actually enjoys that particular feature.
Wow Gajan!
Specialize.
That's the takeaway for me this morning. That's a hard thing for me personally. It's so true, we're often off chasing off after some "trend" when what we have in front of us is more than enough. I'm not knowledgeable about the tech side of cameras. I had no idea that this kind of specialization was a thing. You're so passionate, knowledgeable and wide-reaching (globetrotting) that this is a compelling read. It must have taken a lot of time to write and develop the flow with the photos. I appreciate the generosity of this post and the obvious love for what you do. Now, I'll go for my walk with an eye for beauty in new places and that question, What do I specialize in?
Truly appreciate you sharing this Corrine. Keep chasing what you enjoy 📸
Thanks for your thoughts. I just got my hands at a „Standard“ Q3. The build quality (soft- and hardware) is insane. Now im on my way to become a better amateur photographer 😬
I enjoyed this review, which is very much ‘your voice’ and perspective. I agree with most of it, apart from the crop lines when ‘zooming in’. I personally love those lines, as it’s rangefinder-ish. I also own the Q3, and often I will shoot at 35mm just to be able to frame the shot with the framelines, but retain the knowledge of what’s around the edge. If the picture actually zoomed in to a 35mm image I think it would really lose something. I crop in less on the 43 because I don’t really enjoy shooting at a tighter focal length on it (60mm and above). I do enjoy street work with an 85mm but this isn’t that. Anyway, just an opinion from someone who actually enjoys that particular feature.
Thank you David. Appreciate you making the time to read ✌🏾
I love the 43. One camera one lens. Thanks for the request for double exposures. I agree that single point AF is best. Cheers
Thanks Jeff. Excited to see what this camera looks like a year from now.
compelling review, as always. Still intrigued by the Q343 even though when I used it for a week, I found it a little tight in the framing.
Appreciate you brother. Thanks for reading ✌🏾
All informations are so well put together ❤️
Thank you brother. I knew you'd enjoy this read.
See you in a few months ✌🏾
This was a really insightful review. I recently just sold my Q2 because, while I love the weather-resistance and ease of use (AF, one-handed), it just was sitting on my shelf because I've been picking up my M10 every time I need a camera. I think the difference between the 28mm and 43mm focal lengths completely changes the purpose and way you can tell a story, as you so succinctly described. I guess I'll be picking up a Q343 in about 5 years time when prices drop to what I can afford :)
Thanks for reading Alvin.
I actually struggled with that early on, where I’d just reach for my M with a 50mm. Or SL when it was more work related. It wasn’t until I leaned into the unique strengths of the Q system that I found more joy in it.
I enjoyed this review, which is very much ‘your voice’ and perspective. I agree with most of it, apart from the crop lines when ‘zooming in’. I personally love those lines, as it’s rangefinder-ish. I also own the Q3, and often I will shoot at 35mm just to be able to frame the shot with the framelines, but retain the knowledge of what’s around the edge. If the picture actually zoomed in to a 35mm image I think it would really lose something. I crop in less on the 43 because I don’t really enjoy shooting at a tighter focal length on it (60mm and above). I do enjoy street work with an 85mm but this isn’t that. Anyway, just an opinion from someone who actually enjoys that particular feature.