Can’t say enough good things about the images that come out of this little camera. Yes, you lose color, but you pick up a level of tone and detail that more than makes up for it in my opinion. Moved from the Q2M to the Q3M and its meets every expectation. Would love it if we had gotten phase detection auto focus or more expansive ibis, but what’s here works flawlessly.
What an epic additon to the Leica lineup. The EVF makes this into a mini SL3. Perect for landscape trips where weight is a consideration. The EVF also gives me confidence in shooting my R 180 and 280 lenses on this body. Noctilux lenses are also much more accurate.
Nicely made and adds a touch of class to my tablet or anything else small enough to fit. Good price point and great, as usual, service.
The lens is expensive but what do you get for paying $4,000? An abundance of happiness, joy and a peace of mind knowing that you have a tank in your kit. I only buy things after extensive research, rental and this lens I have zero buyers remorse. It's that good!!!
If Indiana Jones and a Berlin leather artisan had a baby, it would be the Oberwerth Leo Correspondent LHSA Small. This thing is so handsome, my Leica M11-P started acting shy when I put it inside — like, “Sir… do I even belong in something this nice?”
The leather?
Rich, dark brown, and softer than my emotions during a Pixar movie. Smells like someone whispered “heritage craftsmanship” into a cedar forest.
The size?
Perfect for a Leica, a lens, and the unrealistic optimism that today I’ll finally shoot street photos without getting distracted by tacos.
The strap?
Comfortable enough that I considered wearing it around the house like a luxury emotional-support purse. My family judged me. The bag did not.
Functionality?
Pockets for days. Truly impressive. I found one pocket I didn’t even know existed and briefly wondered if Oberwerth had hidden a small note inside that said,
“You are worthy. Go take that photo.”
Downsides?
Honestly, the only problem is that people keep complimenting the bag instead of my actual photography. One guy said, “Nice Oberwerth!” while I was mid-shot. I’ve never felt more seen… or ignored.
In short:
If you want a bag that’s elegant, durable, and looks like it writes travel essays in its spare time, this is your guy. 10/10. Would buy again.
(But please don’t tell my bank account.)
I went into the store and Norman helped me with some medium format cameras. He is so nice and he is a very good employee!! I was so thankful for his help.
The 50mm lens is a fantastic addition to my existing collection of 28mm, 35mm, and 75mm lenses. I purchased it simultaneously with my upgrade to the M11-P. Although I’ve only been using it for a few weeks, I’m already thoroughly enjoying it. It offers excellent speed and sharpness.
The SL3-S is a great camera. I first thought 24 megapixels would not be enough, but I sure was wrong. I use it chiefly for birds, other wildlife and landscapes and it has performed flawlessly. I have the lens that came with this package, a Leica 90-280, and a Sigma 150-600. All perform beautifully with crisp photos that have an artistic flare. I have a few nitpicks but am sure they will be addressed in. future updates.
Very happy with my decision to go with this package. Plus, Camera West was great to deal with and gave me an outstanding price on the set-up I traded.
This lens is amazing: small size and very sharp especially considering its age!
Ive owned all of the Ricoh GR's and they keep getting better and better. Its the camera I choose most often. If you want a no nonsense point and shoot with great image quality, look no further.
I just love this multi-purpose lens. It's easy to use and it is very versital. It is also extremely sharp. It fits very well with my X2Dii Camera.
I’m Loving it. Super easy to switch between the film sims and custom recipes I loaded. The button customization makes it perfect for any quick shots I want to take. It’s a bit heavier than I expected for its size, but still super compact and perfect for traveling. Overall, I’m excited about photography again because of this camera.
Camera West made the purchasing process so easy. I called on a Saturday to get on a waitlist, fortunately enough they had one in stock in their LA location. Paid for it online. Camera was delivered to my house by Tuesday.
The people at CW are very attentive and kind. They make a point of helping you choose and are always available whenever you need assistance. It’s truly a specialized team that knows what they’re doing. If you’re looking for a unique experience when buying photographic equipment, this is the place to go. It’s great that they came to New York, the city really needed a store like this.
My son and I while in NYC, stumbled upon Camera West's grand opening. After being greeted by Michael who was helpful in assessing lens choices, we also met Festa. After talking through said lens options and realizing they have a great selection of new and used/demo units, I agreed to purchase not only a lens, but also the Leica Sofort 2. Festa was kind enough to try to charge the camera for us while we witnessed first hand the close-knit family-esque relationship of the group in attendance for the grand opening, and partook in the celebratory prosecco being passed around. What a memorable day to happen to be walking by and to have met new friends. Thank you for the 70-200, and the fun Sofort 2. Both have been great. You made it fun to spend money unexpectedly.
Was in need of a wrist strap and this store had great options. Happened to run into the maker of the wrist strap who was in the store during the opening weekend. Great material, well crafted. Excited to use it!
The Q3 43 combines everything that I need for my personal style of photography at this point in my life. I have used Leica M bodies, film and digital, for decades. I bought the M's so that I could use the wide variety of superb Leica lenses. Lenses in the 'Normal' range of 40-50mm have always suited my personal shooting style best. My two go-to lenses for walking around are a APO 50 and an old Summicron-C 40mm. The Q3 43 is the sweet spot for me.
I live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains a lot! The Q3 43 is weather sealed, my M11P, M11M, M6 and M lenses are not. My 80 year old eyes make manual focusing difficult. The Q3 43 Auto focus works great for me.
For me, the Q3 43 is the one camera to carry when I only want to carry one..your mileage may vary. And, the cost of the Q3 43 is only 45% of the combined cost of a M11P and APO 50mm!
Lens looks great and worked as it should.
I went to your store in Walnut Creek for some advice on Fujifilm receipts. Ash who works there was phenomenal. I have never had such great service and patience with me.. She took her time and explained how to input recipes onto the camera. It’s people like her that will always make me come back to your store. At this point it’s not about the price but the customer service.
Wayne Serrano was the main reason why I bought the camera and other items associated with it from your store.
He was quite patient in his dealings with me. His knowledge and thorough comparison of the other products helped me in making the purchase. He stayed on the phone to answer all my questions and or doubts. He was also quite respectful in his dealings with me. He did not make me feel like he was in a hurry to get off the phone.
I could had bought the products from another store. I have dealt with various individuals from other stores but did not came across someone like him. I also plan to purchase future products from him.
Kindly extend my appreciation to Wayne Serrano.
I simply love the character of this lens. It's remarkable how it can be both sharp AND buttery.
