Leica Q3 43 - Take Your Time
Episode 11 is a very special one, and I hope it marks a new chapter for my channel. Today, I am sharing my thoughts on the Leica Q3 43 after spending three incredible weeks with it — a time filled with great experiences and pure joy of shooting.
A huge thank you to Leica UK for loaning me the Q3 43 for this review without any conditions or strings attached. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this video are entirely my own.
Camera provided by @LeicaUK
Leica UK Website: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB
Global Channel: @LeicaCameraGlobal
- - -
My social networks:
📸 Instagram: / ponochovnyi
🌐 Website: https://ponochovnyi.com
- - -
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:46 A new chapter for the channel & a surprising story with Leica UK
04:17 Why Leica?
05:48 The Leica cult: philosophy vs tech specs
06:41 Uncovering the essence of the Leica brand
07:59 What is the Q series and who is it actually for?
10:12 Ergonomics & handling
11:23 The lens
11:34 Embracing the fixed lens limitation
12:39 Natural perspective & returning to the roots
14:39 Optical performance of the APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH.
15:18 Who is it for? The ultimate tool for street & portraits
16:45 60MP & the magic of Triple Resolution technology
18:18 Leica Looks colour profiles
18:52 Firmware 4.0.0: new autofocus, AI tracking & a clean UI
19:59 The downsides: tricky lens hood, mechanical shutter & single card slot
21:42 Shooting video
22:24 Verdict: Is the Leica Q3 43 worth the money?
23:50 Outro
- - -
Footage used in this video:
Leica Camera Global
Video title: Firmware 4.0.0 for the Leica Q3, Q3 43 and Q3 Monochrom
Channel: Leica Camera ( / @leicacameraglobal )
Original video link: • Video
Source: Leica Camera Global Website
Link: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photog...
SQUAREHOOD
Video title: Leica Q3 43 Lens hood
Channel: SQUAREHOOD ( / @squarehood )
Original video link: • Leica Q3 43 Lens hood