alvinbmx Posted August 11, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 11, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone use or know of any quick release plate for the Q? I know there are plenty for the M but couldn't find any to specifically fit the Q. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Hi alvinbmx, Take a look here Quick release plate for Leica Q?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
digitalfx Posted August 11, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 11, 2015 Quick Release plate for what? A QR plate is unique to the device you are attaching it to more than the camera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidi Posted August 11, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 11, 2015 Mine is fitted with an Arca Swiss to be used with my Gitzo monopod. I imagine that all makes and plates can fit with no worries. I take it that that is what you asked about 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 11, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 11, 2015 Quick Release plate for what? A QR plate is unique to the device you are attaching it to more than the camera. Many are made to fit the camera body. Many of those Arca Swiss ones made for Nikon DSLRs for example won't fit very happily on an M, even though they will all fit the Arca Swiss fittings of the head. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reynoldsyoung Posted August 11, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 11, 2015 Really Right Stuff's B9: Multi-use bidirectional plateworks perfectly on the Q. Small, unobtrusive Arca Swiss plate.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvinbmx Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted August 12, 2015 Really Right Stuff's B9: Multi-use bidirectional plateworks perfectly on the Q. Small, unobtrusive Arca Swiss plate.. Yeah i was looking at RRS plates and i saw the B9 plate as well. I am looking for one that is made for the Q just like the one specifically for the M. If i were to get a generic one, i think i will go for the Novoflex Q plates instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvinbmx Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted August 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Many are made to fit the camera body. Many of those Arca Swiss ones made for Nikon DSLRs for example won't fit very happily on an M, even though they will all fit the Arca Swiss fittings of the head. Yes, correct. There are plenty for Nikon, Canon and even Sony but only a few for Leica. All of them are made for the M and i haven't found any for the Q. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvinbmx Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted August 12, 2015 Mine is fitted with an Arca Swiss to be used with my Gitzo monopod. I imagine that all makes and plates can fit with no worries. I take it that that is what you asked about Yeah Generic ones will be able to fit without issues. I am just looking for one that is made for the Q.....and it will be perfect if it comes with a handgrip just like some that were made for the M 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted August 12, 2015 Share #9 Posted August 12, 2015 Yeah i was looking at RRS plates and i saw the B9 plate as well. I am looking for one that is made for the Q just like the one specifically for the M. If i were to get a generic one, i think i will go for the Novoflex Q plates instead. The RRS made for the M replaces the bottom plate. The Q does not have a removeable bottom plate. The q grip screws into the tripod socket but has one of its own. The Q grip is flat and would easily accept any generic plate. Of course it is possible that RRS would make a grip/qr of its own but the Q hasn't been out very long and RRS would likely want to see how big the market is before they tool up. You might just ask them. They are very open to customer communications. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvinbmx Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted August 12, 2015 The RRS made for the M replaces the bottom plate. The Q does not have a removeable bottom plate. The q grip screws into the tripod socket but has one of its own. The Q grip is flat and would easily accept any generic plate. Of course it is possible that RRS would make a grip/qr of its own but the Q hasn't been out very long and RRS would likely want to see how big the market is before they tool up. You might just ask them. They are very open to customer communications. Yeah i think i will probably email them. A perfect plate for the Q would be the original Q grip with built-in QR plate and access to the battery. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msohio Posted August 12, 2015 Share #11 Posted August 12, 2015 The RRS B9 is very good. I bought several and they are used when I travel and need different cameras. IMHO, the camera specific plates are larger than they need to be from a strength point of view and tend to be priced well higher to be camera specific. The Q weighs nothing and the B9 is plenty. I agree with your statement: "The perfect plate for the Q would be the original Q grip with built-in QR plate and access to the battery." 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvinbmx Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted August 13, 2015 The RRS B9 is very good. I bought several and they are used when I travel and need different cameras. IMHO, the camera specific plates are larger than they need to be from a strength point of view and tend to be priced well higher to be camera specific. The Q weighs nothing and the B9 is plenty. I agree with your statement: "The perfect plate for the Q would be the original Q grip with built-in QR plate and access to the battery." To be hones, i find RRS to be a little overpriced. If i were to get universal plate, there are many better options to choose from. In my point of view, camera specific plates are better as it serves as a base to protect the camera in a way and it allows the camera to stand on its own. A grip can also be integrated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted August 13, 2015 Share #13 Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) Many are made to fit the camera body. Many of those Arca Swiss ones made for Nikon DSLRs for example won't fit very happily on an M, even though they will all fit the Arca Swiss fittings of the head. Of course, but the first question is what device do you want to use it with. The Q is pretty generic...I use RRS and they make a plate for the M...but the Q is pretty generic bottom so the stock plate will work fine. Edited August 13, 2015 by digitalfx Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted August 13, 2015 Share #14 Posted August 13, 2015 Yeah i was looking at RRS plates and i saw the B9 plate as well. I am looking for one that is made for the Q just like the one specifically for the M. If i were to get a generic one, i think i will go for the Novoflex Q plates instead. you won't find one specifically for the Q (at least just yet). The Q is just a standard bottom. The M bottom is removable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvinbmx Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted August 13, 2015 you won't find one specifically for the Q (at least just yet). The Q is just a standard bottom. The M bottom is removable. Yes i know the M bottom is removable. In fact, the Q doesn't need a removable bottom to have the plate. Something like these will be good......i am just waiting for the manufacturers to make one for the Q Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted August 13, 2015 Share #16 Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) OP Are just looking for a base plate or an L bracket? I ask because I have an L bracket called the DAL-1. Can't remember where I bought it, but it can be positioned on the Q where one can open the battery door without issue. Edited August 13, 2015 by algrove 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvinbmx Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted August 14, 2015 OP Are just looking for a base plate or an L bracket? I ask because I have an L bracket called the DAL-1. Can't remember where I bought it, but it can be positioned on the Q where one can open the battery door without issue. I am actually looking for a base plate that comes with a grip but a detachable L bracket will be a bonus. Anyway thanks for the info, i found the DAL-1 and it is branded as Desmond. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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