Fortunately I have not so far suffered from phantom movies as I did when using the Leica X earlier in 2015.įinally, to the rear right of the top plate is a flush, recessed control wheel which adjusts exposure compensation but also acts as a scroll dial in the menu and in playback mode. The movie button, to the right of the shutter release, cannot be disabled in the menu. Another plus point for the street photographer. The mechanical shutter is whisper quiet while electronic operation is silent.

A dash after the 2000 engraving reminds us that the electronic shutter extends the range to 1/16000s. The traditional shutter adjustment dial, with its A function and speeds from 1+ to 1/2000s, has a hidden feature. The Q is one of the best cameras you can buy for street photography, instantly ready, invariably good Presidential streettog: Leica Q meets Bill Clinton in Piccadilly. It does not tilt, which some users will find disappointing. The three-inch 1.04 million dot screen is bright and contrasty. Once learned, the layout of the Q is nigh on perfect. This is a camera where you feel no need to fiddle with functions to the point where you forget where you are. The central button does a few things well, including action confirmation and view toggling, but nothing more. The D-pad is simple in the extreme-the four buttons are used for moving the focus point or for navigating menus and playback. Programmable function buttons are kept to a minimum, just one FN and one unmarked button which is mainly intended for control of the digital crop. This is a major advantage and will be welcomed by Leica M owners and the increasing number of photographers who are frustrated by feature bloat.

The body offers a refreshingly uncluttered and simple control layout, devoid of the excesses found in most modern digital cameras.

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