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What camera should I buy instead of the leica q3?

If you want something other than the 28mm, the Q3 family has two siblings. The Leica Q3 43 swaps the 28mm for a 43mm f/2 APO lens, which suits people who prefer a tighter, more portrait-friendly view. If you only shoot black and white, the Leica Q3 Monochrom is a black-and-white-only version with the same 60-megapixel full-frame sensor.

I can't point you to other brands from here, but if you're happy to move away from Leica, my usual advice still holds. For most people, a first camera should be a mirrorless body with an APS-C sensor and a kit zoom, and a 1-inch compact is a good pocket option. If you go used, the buying used guide explains how to avoid the risky parts.

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