p.3 #2 · Can a Leica Q3 be my only camera (except my phone?)
I used Q3/ Rx1/ X100VI + Pana ZS200 (with tele 360mm reach) combo for vacations.... You can always crop Q3 or add a teleconverter for additional reach to get reach... RX1/X100VI are not as wide for me, but now both works with x100 wide converters also... Best camera is the one with you...
On his latest youtube video, Alan Shaller puts whole point of photography is about experimentation, getting inspired by others, try out different things before finding out what works for you...He also says amateurs worry about gear, pros worry about money, artists worry about light, and the reailty is a combination of a bit of all
Even 2 photographers can have different approaches to 28mm+50mm... His interpretation is ultimately all it depends on photographer's eyes rather than the focal length:
Paul Reid is a mainly Q2/Q3 mono shooter and now is experimenting with 50mm. It all depends on you to figure out what it works for you.. You said that 28mm works for you in your post, so go for it... https://www.youtube.com/@paulreidphotography/videos
p.3 #3 · Can a Leica Q3 be my only camera (except my phone?)
I have a few thoughts on that.
I take pictures of my tools. Maybe that’s a blue collar thing, but to me it’s about appreciating what I have built over time. Tools aren’t just stuff, they represent capability.
I’m at a point where I’d rather buy quality over quantity. There’s nothing wrong with buying from Lowe's or running budget brands when money’s tight. I’ve been there. But over time you start to see the difference, and I’m willing to pay for it.
That’s why I generally stick with Knipex and Festool. I’ve owned the cheap stuff. It works, but it’s not the same. The precision, the reliability, how it feels in your hands. It all adds up. I’ve also come to really appreciate a lot of the Japanese tools for the same reason.
Part of getting older is being able to enjoy that level of quality a bit. You’ve put in the time, it’s okay to reap some of the benefits.
And if you really want to go down the rabbit hole, start looking at woodworking equipment from the 50s and 60s. Big heavy cast iron. The good stuff.
As for the quote, I get the point. Some people love photography, others love cameras. But I don’t think the two are mutually exclusive. The tools are part of the enjoyment too.
KLaban wrote:
There are those who confuse a love of photography with a love of cameras.
p.3 #4 · Can a Leica Q3 be my only camera (except my phone?)
RustyBug wrote:
Some of us have a love for both.
Although, dating two loves simultaneously can be tricky at times.
I've had a need to make images since childhood. There are those who know me who would suggest that need is bordering on an obsessive compulsive disorder. The obsession has spanned my career as a painter, illustrator and photographer and has shown no sign of declining throughout "retirement". By comparison my interest in cameras has been purely out of necessity rather than anything approaching love.
p.3 #5 · Can a Leica Q3 be my only camera (except my phone?)
That's the thing - I can't remember images. I can't close my eyes and see my family or house or animals - I remember facts, but not the images. One thing my camera serves as is my memory. Maybe that's why wider angle suits me - it's how I saw something first.
