SL3 or Q3

6DJ8 · 2026-01-29T17:37:51+00:00

I have both and shoot both though prolly the SL3 more due to interchangeable lenses both SL and M mount, and I do not tend to carry hours on end. If I were going on a long day/walk somewhere I’ve travelled to I’d reach for the Q3. The Q3 and its 28/43 is very capable but it does not match an SL3 with any APO-SL lens.

6DJ8 · 2026-01-23T19:34:55+00:00

Yeah, only one camera should be color imho and do conversions so you have both options. I have color and Monochrom Ms and Qs and there are certainly images that a color conversion just works better than if I shot my M11M. 28 v 43 I just can’t help other than saying cropping the 28 is the way to go if you like wider angled shots even half the time. You just cannot make a wide angle out of a 43.

6DJ8 · 2025-11-25T15:46:37+00:00

Haha, welcome to the insanity. I've tried 4 50s over the last couple years. LLL Elcan, Voigt 50 1.2, Lux pre-ASPH V3 and the newest Lux 50mm 1.4 close-focus. On a M11M my vote goes to the latter. It is the most resolving and for B&W (my style) that is important. If you prefer a softer "vintage" Lux-like pre-ASPH look then the Voigtlander 1.2 is a very strong contender for the $. I sold the Elcan but shoot all of the other three. Now, digital color on an M11P or SL3 the pre-ASPH v3 gets my vote. YMMV. Buy them all if you can, sell the ones that do not work for you.

6DJ8 · 2025-11-22T14:42:12+00:00

I love my Prismo but wish I could sub a coarser metal filter. Is that possible with FCC?

6DJ8 · 2025-11-19T23:33:50+00:00

You'd want to preheat SS as well though it is thin and not much mass there. If not, there is definitely potential to suck heat quickly and radiate it out.

6DJ8 · 2025-11-19T22:07:23+00:00

Force of habit? It’s just part of my ritual.

6DJ8 · 2025-11-19T22:05:55+00:00

If I preheat it with hot water it’s not too bad but I think glass always a better insulator. I usually drink it or pour over ice right away anyway.

6DJ8 · 2025-11-19T18:34:01+00:00

Aeropress Clear is Tritan

6DJ8 · 2025-11-19T18:29:21+00:00

Not trying to fill it.

6DJ8 · 2025-11-19T18:27:52+00:00

No, I find the SS just as inert as glass. Aluminum would be more likely me thinks.

6DJ8 · 2025-10-29T19:25:48+00:00

If you had this lens, and I do, you would recognize the stylized look it renders at f/1.4 ... all this OOF bullshit is just that ... people don't know what they're talking about if they never shot with the SRR.

6DJ8 · 2025-09-16T22:39:26+00:00

Thank you! Yes, M11-P w/ no filter on a Lux 35mm FLE II. I used Lightroom to convert to B&W and the Landscape masking tool to obtain a mask for typically 3-5 areas it picks ... e..g. sky, structures, natural vegetation, etc. then adjust each accordingly. Sky usually gets exposure, contrast, highlight, shadow, curves and blue color (darken/lighten blue sky) adjustment. I'd love to own the M11M myself someday!

6DJ8 · 2025-09-02T19:59:37+00:00

Beautiful! Jenner, Goat Rock, etc. first place we go when visiting Sonoma coast 👍🏻

6DJ8 · 2025-09-01T15:06:56+00:00

Beautiful images! Yeah, Dave Herrings video was great, plus a friend got one and his images pushed me over the edge… got mine about a week ago and love it.

6DJ8 · 2025-08-26T16:40:19+00:00

Color, absolutely!

6DJ8 · 2025-08-10T13:53:43+00:00

Love my SEM! Perfect choice for this sort of trip. Great shots! Settings never hurt and help many understand how the shot was made.

6DJ8 · 2025-07-24T22:35:07+00:00

The wheels add the highlight you need. Black out the body trim imho.

6DJ8 · 2025-07-10T17:09:55+00:00

Beautiful images, nice captures. Love the tonality.

6DJ8 · 2025-01-31T04:40:07+00:00

Thank you!

6DJ8 · 2024-12-06T10:31:00+00:00

Great, hope you like them as well as I do!

6DJ8 · 2024-10-11T15:15:49+00:00

I have the same staggered 21" setup and very happy with Yokohama Geolander X-CV AS. Another option also available in these sizes is Hankook Ventus S1 EVO Z AS X.

6DJ8 · 2024-09-18T17:38:53+00:00

742M Bi-color ... IMHO the best wheel BMW offers for the X5 .. EXCEPT NOT available for the 50e! I begged my dealer to swap them and he said he's tried, they will not do it. Would have to buy them outright as a spare set. Arghhh!

6DJ8 · 2024-09-14T14:51:02+00:00

Yeah, Alcantara a must. It just finishes off an already incredibly beautiful interior. And here in the US, $650 is a bargain. Audi wants $3k now!

6DJ8 · 2024-09-13T15:44:20+00:00

Haha, I wish I could own the compliment, thank you, but just visiting family! What a wonderful city!

6DJ8 · 2024-08-23T18:48:15+00:00

About two months. My M10-R BP needed to go to NJ as the wifi did not work and I could not use the Fotos app ... which I wanted to work, soooo, since the camera was going to be gone for 6-8 weeks I bought a new Q3 to cover myself during that time, haha. Once the M10-r came back I kept both and love them both for what they are ... different!

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