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Editor’s Pics
Photos & Story by Lance Phillips
Pilatus dubs its PC-24 the Super Versatile Jet. Similarly, my Leica Q earns the title of a super versatile camera. It boasts a unique fusion of a full-frame sen- sor and ultra-sharp Summilux 28 mm lens, all neatly packed into an elegant, compact, and lightweight body. The Q, resembling my Leica rangefinders, sur- prises with its contrast-detecting autofocus system through an electronic viewfinder (EVF). The EVF, sharp and fast, enhances the autofocus experience, locking on and sticking quickly. Even manual focusing
is a delight with the EVF’s colored focus peaking and selectable focus assist magnification. And just like a Leica rangefinder, the Q offers seamless manual focusing and snappy aperture selection right on the lens. ISO selection is a breeze with the incredibly simple menu system, and the shutter speed dial is conveniently located on top of the camera.
“Everyday carry” has evidently become a hashtag on Instagram, and the Q is the quintessential
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