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Would I regret spending 2.5k on a used Leica Q??
Over the last couple of years I have moved from system to system in search of the magic look to my photos
Looking back through my Lightroom catalogue a couple of the best looking photos I have are from a Leica m8 I had in 2009/10
I have an itch which needs scratching
 
Personally think it's the photographer that creates the magic than the gear.
But if your GAS needs addressing it's as good a camera as any to satisfy that itch ;)
 
It is a lot of cash but would probably (possibly) be my last ever ?? camera purchase
 
If it makes you happy, and inspires you to take pictures, then I doubt you'll regret it.

And as for last ever camera purchase.... Only time will tell :)
 
Just do what many of us do when we fancy a new camera - watch a million reviews on youtube and convince yourself more and more each one it's a great idea! Just flick past anything negative ;)

I say life's too short, if you can spare the cash and it's something you've wanted a while now, go for it. You can always sell it on later if it doesn't fulfill the want
 
gjhill said:
Would I regret spending 2.5k on a used Leica Q??
Over the last couple of years I have moved from system to system in search of the magic look to my photos
Looking back through my Lightroom catalogue a couple of the best looking photos I have are from a Leica m8 I had in 2009/10
I have an itch which needs scratching
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Stop it !!! You’re reading my mind. ..
 
gjhill said:
It is a lot of cash but would probably (possibly) be my last ever ?? camera purchase
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I thought that when I bought my Leica m2...I then sold it as I fell out of love with 35mm. If you have the money laying around then go for it, if its a bug decision financially then maybe see if you can try one first.
perhaps the fact that your posting the question on here means you should think about more? Whenever I’ve had doubts about something it’s been better to leave it
 
It is something I have been looking at lots over the last few weeks
I have read reviews and watched YouTube videos I am more and more convinced it's for me however
the other half May not agree but then again if its a black body it looks just the same as all the others which have come and gone over the last few year's
 
2.5K is on the high end for a used Leica Q, perhaps it's mint - but check out the rest of the market
The only thing I would regret is paying more than I needed to.

I've had 3 Qs, 2 Q2s and a Q2M - I do love this camera, and I could happily use it as my only camera if needed.

Here's all the Q's I see right now, and where to find them..

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gjhill said:
its a black body it looks just the same as all the others which have come and gone over the last few year's
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That's why I love film. I've got 12 cameras lined up on a shelf. From Instamatics through Canon Sureshots at charity shop prices, to the EOS-1v and M6 with an M7 arriving tomorrow (I hope!). To Mrs H they are all the same. Black & silver blobs.
 
dancook said:
2.5K is on the high end for a used Leica Q, perhaps it's mint - but check out the rest of the market
The only thing I would regret is paying more than I needed to.

I've had 3 Qs, 2 Q2s and a Q2M - I do love this camera, and I could happily use it as my only camera if needed.

Here's all the Q's I see right now, and where to find them..

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Now I will be looking at Q2's
Stop it!!
 
gjhill said:
Now I will be looking at Q2's
Stop it!!
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I wasn't going to say it...

the Q2 has weather resistance, meaning you are far less likely to get dust on the sensor - which can happen with the Q and requires sending to Leica to be cleaned.
the Q2 has a 47MP sensor, you can use 35/50 crop modes very happily

but if it's out of budget a Q is great :)
 
If your even asking the question don't bother ! I am not a digital guy but decided to buy a modern camera which cost a bit more than I was happy to pay. I have regreted it ever since . I hardly evey use the camera which makes me feel even worse about it and have been tempted to bin it, Just to remove it from my thoughts. Stick with what you have or try something well away from your norm which is a new challenge ,pinhole,infrared, film. That's just my thoughts any way.
 
I think photography has quite a lot in common with fly fishing - Fly rods to catch trout cost between around £20 and £1000 (or more if you're willing to pay it). Will a £1000 rod cast better than a £20 one? Well it might if you are an experienced person who can cast a fly line to perfection (which can involve perfect timing, feel, and just the right amount of effort). Otherwise, someone with less experience or aptitude will probably find that a cheaper rod is easier to use, and so gives them better results. Just as a less expensive car may be easier to drive and park than a supercar.

Well, that's the casting a line and presenting a fly perfectly on the water bit dealt with, then there's the skill and knowledge required to choose the right fly for the conditions and to 'fish it' properly, and that's not down to the rod, but the person using it. So will a £1000 rod catch more fish?

Will an expensive camera help you give you 'the magic look'? I think it depends what you mean and what you're expecting. Like it or not, when a certain level is reached (particularly with bespoke or boutique type kit) the person a few millimetres behind the viewfinder is the most important deciding factor to determining the look of what the camera produces... and 'look' can sometimes be a very subjective and elusive thing.
 
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BADGER.BRAD said:
If your even asking the question don't bother ! I am not a digital guy but decided to buy a modern camera which cost a bit more than I was happy to pay. I have regreted it ever since . I hardly evey use the camera which makes me feel even worse about it and have been tempted to bin it, Just to remove it from my thoughts. Stick with what you have or try something well away from your norm which is a new challenge ,pinhole,infrared, film. That's just my thoughts any way.
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I think that's a factor , lockdown itchy fingers , Leica lust .....
In all honesty there's nothing wrong with my current GX7 and even older G2
May just look to ditch the G2 it's not worth anything and owes me nothing

Maybe just invest in Pana/Leica 15mm and maybe gx8 for street work
 
Mr Badger said:
I think photography has quite a lot in common with fly fishing - Fly rods to catch trout cost between around £20 and £1000 (or more if you're willing to pay it). Will a £1000 rod cast better than a £20 one? Well it might if you are an experienced person who can cast a fly line to perfection (which can involve perfect timing, feel, and just the right amount of effort). Otherwise, someone with less experience or aptitude will probably find a cheaper rod is easier to use, and so gives them better results.

Well, that's the casting a line and presenting a fly perfectly on the water bit dealt with, then there's the skill and knowledge required to choose the right fly for the conditions and to 'fish it' properly, and that's not down to the rod, but the person using it.

So will an expensive camera help you give you 'the magic look'? I think it depends what you mean and what you're expecting. Like it or not, when a certain level is reached (particularly with bespoke or boutique type kit) the person a few millimetres behind the viewfinder is the most important deciding factor to determining the look of what the camera produces... and 'look' can sometimes be a very subjective and elusive thing.
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I used to fly fish and had over 15 years many rods
Most expensive was a sage at around £150 all other gear has long gone but I still have The sage - 'just in case '
 
gjhill said:
Would I regret spending 2.5k on a used Leica Q??
Over the last couple of years I have moved from system to system in search of the magic look to my photos
Looking back through my Lightroom catalogue a couple of the best looking photos I have are from a Leica m8 I had in 2009/10
I have an itch which needs scratching
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Not if you have the money to spend.

However, do I think it will bring magic to your photo's? No! Only you can bring magic to your photo's in my opinion and you can do that with any camera.

BUT, if buying the Q will make you happy (and it doesn't come with any downsides like taking on a debt that you cannot really afford) then give it a go. Maybe it will be the inspiration YOU need to find that magic you found once before.

Let us know.
 
gjhill said:
I used to fly fish and had over 15 years many rods
Most expensive was a sage at around £150 all other gear has long gone but I still have The sage - 'just in case '
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I'd not fished with my Sage rod for around 10 years (life got in the way), then tried it again last year and had nothing but tailing loops (not a good look!). That was down to me mis-timing my cast and putting too much power in at the wrong moment - so, at the time, I'd have done just as well or badly with a budget Shakespeare costing £200 less! :banghead:

Back to photography, what's the type of magic look you want that you're currently unable to get, as, depending on your current kit, there may be an easier and much less costly solution? Hope this is useful. :)
 
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Mr Badger said:
I'd not fished with my Sage rod for around 10 years (life got in the way), then tried it again last year and had nothing but tailing loops (not a good look!). That was down to me mis-timing my cast and putting too much power in at the wrong moment - so, at the time, I'd have done just as well or badly with a budget Shakespeare costing £200 less! :banghead:
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I can recommend a good book you may find helpful.

It's called 'Fly Fishing' by J.R. Hartley. Not easy to find apparently.
 
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moggi1964 said:
I can recommend a good book you may find helpful.

It's called 'Fly Fishing' by J.R. Hartley. Not easy to find apparently.
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The best books on the subject I have read are by John Geirach
 
Mr Badger said:
I'd not fished with my Sage rod for around 10 years (life got in the way), then tried it again last year and had nothing but tailing loops (not a good look!). That was down to me mis-timing my cast and putting too much power in at the wrong moment - so, at the time, I'd have done just as well or badly with a budget Shakespeare costing £200 less! :banghead:

Back to photography, what's the type of magic look you want that you're currently unable to get, as, depending on your current kit, there may be an easier and much less costly solution? Hope this is useful. :)
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Nothing I can put my finger on , maybe at the moment just lacking a bit of inspiration/opportunity to get out and about camera in hand
 
gjhill said:
Nothing I can put my finger on , maybe at the moment just lacking a bit of inspiration/opportunity to get out and about camera in hand
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I feel your pain there, but hopefully I might have just saved you 2.5 grand until you are absolutely certain spending that will help, or decided against it. :)
 
moggi1964 said:
However, do I think it will bring magic to your photo's? No!
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Quite right.

The best camera in the world is the one in your hand when the picture presents itself.
 
gjhill said:
Having slept on it I don't think I could justify the cost either to myself or the other half
after all in her words "'it's only a camera, it costs more than my car'
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Probably for the best then. Do you have any camera stuff you could sell? I don’t think my other half knows how much I’ve spent on cameras and equipment, mainly because I usually sell a few things and top up the difference :).
 
gjhill said:
Having slept on it I don't think I could justify the cost either to myself or the other half
after all in her words "'it's only a camera, it costs more than my car'
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Obvious answer - buy her a more expensive car! :P
 
gjhill said:
Having slept on it I don't think I could justify the cost either to myself or the other half
after all in her words "'it's only a camera, it costs more than my car'
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I think you have a priority problem in the household.


That's a lot for a car. ;)
 
Pound Coin said:
I think you have a priority problem in the household.


That's a lot for a car. ;)
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Quite right, my last camera/lens purchase was 5 times the value WBAC recently offered me for my car!!!

The only issue I see with teh Q and its something I spent a long time considering before I didn't purchase one is the 28mm Focal Length, I'm really a 35mm shooter, so in the end I felt it was too wide for overall general use.
 
If your have a Leica lust then it may wax and wane but it wont ever go away.

For myself, not the Q but a used M240 or M10 or, more sensibly, a film M6 and a ‘cron or two.

I had an M3 but could never afford the Leica glass - just a ZM snd some voigts - so I sold the lot ( at a profit ).
 
I always look at how much I would lose if I had/wanted to sell it, if you can afford that figure then go for it.
 
Mr Perceptive said:
Quite right, my last camera/lens purchase was 5 times the value WBAC recently offered me for my car!!!

The only issue I see with teh Q and its something I spent a long time considering before I didn't purchase one is the 28mm Focal Length, I'm really a 35mm shooter, so in the end I felt it was too wide for overall general use.
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Quite a scary thought actually.. I think our cars combined are probably worth under 3.5 - 4k... and yet the value I have in cameras beggars belief!
 
stickytape said:
Quite a scary thought actually.. I think our cars combined are probably worth under 3.5 - 4k... and yet the value I have in cameras beggars belief!
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Just the other day, my wife told me we could pay a third of our remaining mortgage off if I sold my cameras..

...er no.
 
dancook said:
Just the other day, my wife told me we could pay a third of our remaining mortgage off if I sold my cameras..

...er no.
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lol. That's a seed that won't un-grow :)
 
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