That’s not what he says. He says “technically”, in his measurements, the RF is the best of the three cameras. He calls it “the clear winner in metrics”. With the exception of high iso from 12k.
In his personal ranking the Q3-43 wins, because of Leica “look, soul and character” (thanks to the lens, their color science etc.), and still very good metrics.
What can I say, I completely agree with him. To me the Q3-43 is the better camera, thanks to the lens, even if it measures worse in “stress tests” that he does.
The measurements are in part edge cases, and there is a certain disconnect between his measurements part and the conclusions. It would have been better to really show off the character of the lenses/ color science. So I criticized the video, but I still agree with the conclusion. To me it’s really not that close bewtween the Fuji lens and the 43 Panaleica lens. I like the latter much better.
Between GFX100RF and Q3 43 the deciding factor is the preferable focal length. Between Q3 abd RF the OIS, aperture versus resolution and eye tracking AF speed, reliability.
Ergonomics is also a significant differentiation, and for some, the availability of Perspective Control. However, I like RF's form factor a lot.
Even something as apparently trivial as the aesthetic appeal of the curves and lines of a camera can be a differentiator for some. Or the presence of the Red Dot.
There's no accounting for taste.
I'm trying to make my mind up whether I should buy a used 50s Mkii. It has the same sensor as my 50s, so the same long exposure low noise and freedom from hot pixels, but a faster processor, a more streamlined, less bumpy and lumpy design, the current battery system and IBIS.
On the downside, I can't find a half case for it which I always find important for improving hand holdability, and £2.5k is a lot of money for me. I will also need to spend on new spare batteries which is annoying because I have just built my 50s battery collection up to 7.
It's the IBIS which is the main driver for considering such a purchase because it would increase the scope of the camera for hand held work with different non-stabilised lenses. i don't envisage MF as ideal for hand held work but there are always the opportunities either side of LE photos and I hate the idea of carrying a second camera for this.
I truly hope the more streamlined aesthetics is not a factor because even though the original 50s is a bit ugly, that shouldn't be a factor in a grown-up decision making process when resources are constrained.
Should it
to purchase in orangy red.
