2023-11-06 02:30:00
The LEICA Q series has been widely praised since its launch in 2015. It has experienced Q2 in 2019 and Q3 in 2023, the protagonist of this review. The specifications have undoubtedly evolved significantly. As for what features are worth paying attention to? And what was it like shooting? Please read the actual test report in this article. Manufacturer information ■ Leica ■ 02-2391-2593 ■ leica-camera.com/zh-Hant Product specifications ■ Sensor: Full-frame CMOS ■ Processor: Maestro IV ■ Pixels: 60.3 million ■ Sensitivity: ISO 50-100000 ■ Lens: Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. ■ Focus system: Autofocus ■ Mechanical shutter: 1/2000-120s ■ Electronic shutter: 1/16000-1s ■ Flash sync: 1/2000s ■ Continuous shooting: 15fps ■ Image size: L (60MP), M (36MP), S (18MP) ■ Video recording: C8K 30p, C4K 60p, FHD 120p ■ Video format: MP4, H.265, ProRes ■ Screen: 3-inch 1.84 million-dot touch-sensitive reversible ■ Viewing window: 5.76 million dots ■ Memory card: SD, SDHC, SDXC (supports UHS-II) ■ Battery: BPSCL6 ■ Size: 130×80.3×92.6mm ■ Weight: 743 (including battery and memory card) Recommended selling price 215,000 Yuan I still remember that I have been highly interested in the first-generation LEICA Q since it was released in 2015. The main reason is that it is a full-frame camera equipped with a 28mm F1.7 large-aperture fixed-focus lens. , coupled with the design of a portable machine, make LEICA Q an excellent tool for recording every moment of life. Especially in October of the same year, a photography friend bought this dream machine and uploaded real photos from time to time, which made it even more profound. The author’s love for LEICA Q. The advent of LEICA Q2 in 2019 and LEICA Q3 in 2023 allow us to see the great leap forward in each generation. Including the increase in photosensitive elements from 24 million pixels to 47.3 million pixels, and then to 60.3 million pixels; the video recording specifications have also been upgraded from FHD 60p to C4K / 4K 30p, and then to C8K / 8K 30p, coupled with a more evolved autofocus system, all of which Use LEICA Q3 to create more flexible space. The power of high-resolution image details LEICA Q3 is equipped with a 60.3 million full-frame back-illuminated sensor, which makes it difficult not to think of the LEICA M11. Although the author has not come into contact with the LEICA M11, I have just reviewed the LEICA M11 Monochrom not long ago, and the image power of the 60.3 million full-frame back-illuminated sensor is still fresh in my memory. Although the LEICA M11 Monochrom can only shoot black and white images, when the image is 100% cropped and enlarged, the image details and textures are preserved very well. When evaluating the LEICA Q3, the author also got the same feeling. In addition, it also provides four zoom shots of 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 90mm, which are obtained through 60.3 million pixel cropping. Together with the native 28mm focal length, LEICA Q3 transforms into a lens with five focal lengths. Portable machine. LEICA Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. Is Still Awesome There may be some players who criticize LEICA Q3 for still being equipped with the Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. lens of the first generation LEICA Q. However, after actual testing, it was found that even though LEICA Q3 has 60.3 million pixels, Summilux The 28 f/1.7 ASPH. still holds up well to its abuse. In order to know the strength of this lens, the author deliberately used the maximum aperture of F1.7 to take several photos in different environments. Judging from the results, whether it is street photography, architecture, portraits or night scenes, 100% cropping can be achieved You can clearly see the image details in the picture, and the textures are quite solid and sharp, which makes people have to admire LEICA’s optical strength. Moreover, this lens also has a Macro mode, with a minimum focusing distance of 17cm, which is very convenient for taking close-ups of food, flowers or ecology. Interface view ▲ Continuing the LEICA Q series style, the appearance of LEICA Q3 still maintains the consistent style design of the series. It can be said that from the first generation to the third generation, they all look exactly the same. The family characteristics are very obvious, except for the size and weight figures. slight changes. ▲ Viewing window Q3 The viewing window has a resolution of 5.76 million dots, and the experience of taking photos, framing and browsing photos is first-class. ▲ Flip screen The screen of Q3 finally has a flip function, which can bring more convenience for high and low angle viewing. ▲ Memory card slot The memory card slot is located at the bottom, and the Q3 has USB Type-C and Micro HDMI ports. ▲ The new battery Q3 is equipped with BP-SCL6 battery, which has improved capacity and battery life compared to Q2’s BP-SCL4. Continuing the favorable operating experience In terms of operating feel, although it is my first time to use a LEICA Q series camera, the operating experience given to me by the Q3 is honestly better than that of the M series. Although both have no grip design on the front of the fuselage, at least the Q3 has a groove on the upper right side of the back to allow a place for the right thumb to rest, providing a better holding experience than the M series. As for the button layout on the back of the phone, there have been minor changes compared to the previous model. In addition to moving the buttons from the left side to the right side of the screen, the number has also been reduced to two. However, the screen still supports touch operations, and the missing Fn The keys have been moved to the top of the screen. Personally, I think the overall control is not affected at all, but it just takes some time to get used to. Feelings about the upgrade of video recording specifications. Finally, I would like to share my video recording experience with LEICA Q3. In addition to the M series, other series of LEICA cameras have video recording capabilities, and the improvement in video specifications of the LEICA Q series is obvious to all, from the first generation FHD 60p to the second generation C4K/4K 30p, to the third generation C8K/8K 30p. We clearly feel the Great Leap Forward every four years. If you look into the details, you can use the 4:2:2 10bit ALL-I format when recording videos below C4K 60p, which is a friendly setting for users with post-production needs; if you want to When recording C8K 30p video, it will be recorded with 4:2:0 10bit color sampling and bit depth. In addition, whether taking pictures or recording videos, Q3 supports zoom shooting and eye/face tracking. Especially the latter, the response is very fast and sensitive, and its practicality is incomparable. Operation review ▲ The operation is quite high. The top layout of Q3 is exactly the same as that of Q2. There are only shutter speed dial, shutter button and exposure compensation dial. For the first or second generation old users, it can be upgraded almost painlessly; on the hot shoe. ▲ The top layout of the Q3 also maintains the consistent retro control feeling of the LEICA Q series, and the overall materials and feel are very good. ▲ All the buttons on the right side of the back of the machine have been moved to the right side of the screen, plus the four-way keys and touch screen, covering most operations. ▲ Lens design The lens has a focus scale, depth of field scale, aperture ring and Marco macro function switching ring. ▲Focus lock button There is a focus ring lock button below the lens. Press it to switch between manual and auto focus. The first choice for performance-oriented LEICA fans, I still vaguely remember that I just finished reviewing the LEICA M11 Monochrom not long ago. I didn’t expect that I would have the opportunity to review the LEICA Q series that I have been dreaming of for a long time, and it is the latest Q3, which really makes me look forward to it. Although the M11 Monochrom and Q3 are both LEICA cameras, they give me completely different feelings. If taking pictures with the M series is a bad mood, then taking pictures with the Q series is to enjoy the splendid fireworks brought about by the collision of technology and classics. In a body with such a classic design, LEICA Q3 has a 60.3 million high-pixel sensor, responsive and reliable eye/face recognition tracking, and C8K/8K30p 4:2:0 10bit, C4K/4K 60p 4:2:2 10bit video recording specifications, oh! correct! Don’t forget that it also supports ProRes format. These high technologies appear in the retro body of Q3, which really makes me feel a conflicting beauty! Maybe we all think that with a LEICA camera, we need to take pictures slowly and savor the beauty of photography in the process. But I believe that for some LEICA fans who pay attention to performance, it has advanced and reliable autofocus and human eyes/faces. LEICA cameras with identification and tracking functions are their first choice for life recording or creative equipment, and Q3 is undoubtedly the best choice at the moment, bar none. Real shot example ▲ Portrait shot with focal length 28mm, aperture F1.7, shutter 1/1600 second, ISO 100, A aperture priority. ▲ Actual night scene shot with focal length 28mm, aperture F1.7, shutter speed 1/30 second, ISO 1000, A aperture priority. General comments: A good partner for life recording and creation Specifications ★★★★★ Whether it is taking pictures, recording videos, or autofocus performance, LEICA cameras are second to none, and the body is lightweight and suitable for carrying around for recording and creation. Operation ★★★★ Classic LEICA design and button layout, the operation logic is user-friendly, and the touch response is sensitive and easy to operate; only holding it for a long time will make your hands sore, so it is recommended to use it with a strap. Image quality and high sensitivity ★★★★★ Using LEICA’s current highest 60.3 million pixel back-illuminated sensor, creating unprecedented image details; zoom shooting also brings more convenience. Shooting and functions ★★★★☆ Compared to the previous generation which did not have any connection ports, Q3 finally has built-in USB Type-C and Micro HDMI ports, making charging or output more convenient. This article is simultaneously published in PC home magazine. Welcome to join the PC home magazine fan group!
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