TODAT I USED MY LEICA Q3 WHICH ATTRACTED A LOT OF ATTENTION
CAPEL STREET TOGETHER WITH PARLIAMENT STREET FORMED A HUB FOR THE DUBLIN 2026 PRIDE FESTIVAL [I USED A LEICA Q3]
Yesterday, I set out to photograph the city centre in anticipation of the Dublin 2026 Pride Parade. I initially selected my Fujifilm GFX100RF, but unfortunately, it overheated, rendering the majority of the images unusable. Consequently, I repeated the exercise today, Saturday, 27 June 2026, opting for the Leica Q3 instead.
With a week-long trip to Belfast approaching, I am currently deliberating on which cameras to bring as backups. Since acquiring both the Leica and the Fujifilm in May 2025, I have experienced enough technical difficulties with each that I find it difficult to fully rely on either. That said, the Q3 has undoubtedly improved significantly since the 4.01 firmware update.
I am beginning to suspect the Fujifilm behaves similarly to my old Sigma Quattro cameras: when everything functions correctly, the image quality is exceptional. However, I have found that shooting at apertures other than f/4 often leads to exposure inconsistencies, and the system seems to require a shutter speed of 1/250s or faster for reliable performance. Given these challenges, I have decided against bringing the GFX100RF to Belfast. My final decision now rests on whether to carry the Sony A1 II or the A7R VI—though, spoiler alert, I suspect the A1 will remain at home.
For the Dublin Pride Parade 2026, the city of Dublin implemented a significant visual transformation to foster an atmosphere of inclusion and visibility. A key component of these preparations centred on Capel Street, which was selected as a primary focal point for the city's decorations.
Capel Street’s Visual Transformation
**To mark the occasion, Dublin City Council designated Capel Street—along with Parliament Street—as a central visual installation for the festival.**
Large-Scale Installations: The streets were fully transformed into immersive, large-scale Pride flag installations.
Bold Canvases of Colour: The surfaces of these busy thoroughfares were utilised as "bold canvases of colour," turning the streets into powerful, highly visible symbols of the LGBTQ+ community.
Purpose: These installations were designed to create a welcoming, "must-see" focal point for both residents and visitors, reinforcing the festival’s theme of "One Story – Many Voices."
Beyond these specific street decorations, the city-wide preparation included the display of Pride banners on the Civic Offices and the offices at Palace Street, as well as the placement of Pride flags along the River Liffey. These efforts were complemented by Pride-themed messaging across digital panels and bus shelters throughout the capital to signal that the city was ready to celebrate.
Yesterday, I set out to photograph the city centre in anticipation of the Dublin 2026 Pride Parade. I initially selected my Fujifilm GFX100RF, but unfortunately, it overheated, rendering the majority of the images unusable. Consequently, I repeated the exercise today, Saturday, 27 June 2026, opting for the Leica Q3 instead.
With a week-long trip to Belfast approaching, I am currently deliberating on which cameras to bring as backups. Since acquiring both the Leica and the Fujifilm in May 2025, I have experienced enough technical difficulties with each that I find it difficult to fully rely on either. That said, the Q3 has undoubtedly improved significantly since the 4.01 firmware update.
I am beginning to suspect the Fujifilm behaves similarly to my old Sigma Quattro cameras: when everything functions correctly, the image quality is exceptional. However, I have found that shooting at apertures other than f/4 often leads to exposure inconsistencies, and the system seems to require a shutter speed of 1/250s or faster for reliable performance. Given these challenges, I have decided against bringing the GFX100RF to Belfast. My final decision now rests on whether to carry the Sony A1 II or the A7R VI—though, spoiler alert, I suspect the A1 will remain at home.
For the Dublin Pride Parade 2026, the city of Dublin implemented a significant visual transformation to foster an atmosphere of inclusion and visibility. A key component of these preparations centred on Capel Street, which was selected as a primary focal point for the city's decorations.
Capel Street’s Visual Transformation
**To mark the occasion, Dublin City Council designated Capel Street—along with Parliament Street—as a central visual installation for the festival.**
Large-Scale Installations: The streets were fully transformed into immersive, large-scale Pride flag installations.
Bold Canvases of Colour: The surfaces of these busy thoroughfares were utilised as "bold canvases of colour," turning the streets into powerful, highly visible symbols of the LGBTQ+ community.
Purpose: These installations were designed to create a welcoming, "must-see" focal point for both residents and visitors, reinforcing the festival’s theme of "One Story – Many Voices."
Beyond these specific street decorations, the city-wide preparation included the display of Pride banners on the Civic Offices and the offices at Palace Street, as well as the placement of Pride flags along the River Liffey. These efforts were complemented by Pride-themed messaging across digital panels and bus shelters throughout the capital to signal that the city was ready to celebrate.
CAPEL STREET AND PARLIAMENT STREET