Hands-On With the Leica Q3: Is This the Perfect Street Camera?

The 28mm f/1.7 has excellent controls, with hyperfocal markings for regular photos and macro work.

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I love a good 28mm focal length for capturing street scenes.

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The two buttons on the back are handy for setting the crop or can be customized to many other functions.

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The Leica Q3 has a weather resistance rating of IP52. It can handle its own in rough conditions.

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One of the best upgrades is the tilting LCD screen. Perfect for hip shots.

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The 28mm lens, just like the video game, has been around for awhile. Both are still fun as hell to play with.

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We have a substantial increase in EVF resolution.

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Hands-On With the Leica Q3: Is This the Perfect Street Camera?

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The 28mm f/1.7 has excellent controls, with hyperfocal markings for regular photos and macro work.

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I love a good 28mm focal length for capturing street scenes.

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The two buttons on the back are handy for setting the crop or can be customized to many other functions.

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The Leica Q3 has a weather resistance rating of IP52. It can handle its own in rough conditions.

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One of the best upgrades is the tilting LCD screen. Perfect for hip shots.

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The 28mm lens, just like the video game, has been around for awhile. Both are still fun as hell to play with.

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We have a substantial increase in EVF resolution.

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