johnloumiles Posted August 13, 2015 Share #281 Posted August 13, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I got the T while waiting for the Q and somehow gotten use to using the T. I got the T with the 18-56mm zoom, thinking the Q with fit the 28 (and 35mm). However great summer sales here in North Asia and that is how I ended up with the 23mm T lens. My entire T system, black body, 18-56mm, 23mm, Visioflex 020, filters, screen protector and extra battery cost me USD4,000. So, I can't see myself getting the Q anymore. Yeah I can understand going that route. I have the T and it's a great camera, probably the most versatile camera Leica has ever made with the ability to adapt almost any lens and operate remotely via wifi app. I've attached everything from the R macro bellows to a 500mm Mirror lens. The Q has some pluses as well but if the T is right for you then thats all that matters. No offense John but this would be my 4th Leica, so I am not a new customer... I pre-ordered with Leica Store Miami on June 10th, the first day of pre-order, and I simply do not find it normal that I still don't have the camera... I wasn't referring to you specifically. It definitely seems like the distribution has been incredibly uneven with some areas getting continued deliveries and others not at all and thats frustrating. You always have the option to show Leica your displeasure by canceling your order or maybe jump on the next best new thing coming out in September..supposedly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leftbound Posted August 14, 2015 Share #282 Posted August 14, 2015 Anyone in Scandinavia having the camera already (or know any schedule)? In Finland there does not seem to be even guestimates floating around, all preorders are with unknown delivery dates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHobbit Posted August 15, 2015 Share #283 Posted August 15, 2015 Had a friend visit one of the Hong Kong Boutiques, the Q is 70 people deep, evidently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjohn Posted August 15, 2015 Share #284 Posted August 15, 2015 There are 5 available from Amazon starting at $5999 going to $9999. Two on eBay, one at $6300 and one at $7200+. I have no idea if anyone is actually buying these for these prices or how they got them as they are clearly not Leica authorized resellers. I am guessing that someone must be willing to pay these prices or they wouldn't bother trying to sell them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnloumiles Posted August 15, 2015 Share #285 Posted August 15, 2015 I've seen those listings for a while now so despite the cameras popularity it seems like people would rather wait then get ripped off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VVJ Posted August 15, 2015 Share #286 Posted August 15, 2015 I was told that deliveries of the Q have declined with each subsequent month and that supply will be extremely limited through October... For me it is hard to grasp where exactly the problem lies to be quite honest... probably a combination of high demand, labor intensive assembly and employee unavailability in Europe in July/August/September due to vacations I am guessing... IMO Leica could get away with this with the M because they were the only shop in town, for non-rangefinder AF cameras and to a large extent probably also new Leica customers that is going to be a lot harder I believe, not everybody is going to wait 2-3 months for a camera... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted August 15, 2015 Share #287 Posted August 15, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) There are 5 available from Amazon starting at $5999 going to $9999. Two on eBay, one at $6300 and one at $7200+. I have no idea if anyone is actually buying these for these prices or how they got them as they are clearly not Leica authorized resellers. I am guessing that someone must be willing to pay these prices or they wouldn't bother trying to sell them.If they sell them at that price they make a good profit...if no one buys at that price they can always sell as new and while not making money they haven't lost anything either. My wife tells me that this type of thing goe on all the time for some LV or Chanel thingee she wants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwarren Posted August 15, 2015 Share #288 Posted August 15, 2015 I was told that deliveries of the Q have declined with each subsequent month and that supply will be extremely limited through October... For me it is hard to grasp where exactly the problem lies to be quite honest... probably a combination of high demand, labor intensive assembly and employee unavailability in Europe in July/August/September due to vacations I am guessing... IMO Leica could get away with this with the M because they were the only shop in town, for non-rangefinder AF cameras and to a large extent probably also new Leica customers that is going to be a lot harder I believe, not everybody is going to wait 2-3 months for a camera... Anyone interested in a Q likely has more than 1 camera already, so what's the rush? I don't believe wait time will dampen sales at all. It's a winner, and just maybe the scarcity makes it even more tempting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinseeker18 Posted August 15, 2015 Share #289 Posted August 15, 2015 Just spoke with the Leica store in Los Angeles and they quoted 8-12 weeks for eta. Will update when I hear more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msohio Posted August 15, 2015 Share #290 Posted August 15, 2015 The one on eBay is up to about $7,700. Yikes. I continue to wait on my B&H guys to come through. In the meantime, I am using my 28mm on my D750 to get a better feel of the field of view which I am liking more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf127167 Posted August 16, 2015 Share #291 Posted August 16, 2015 The one on eBay is up to about $7,700. Yikes. I continue to wait on my B&H guys to come through. In the meantime, I am using my 28mm on my D750 to get a better feel of the field of view which I am liking more. Auction looks like an obvious shill. Buyer beware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marchyman Posted August 16, 2015 Share #292 Posted August 16, 2015 I am beginning to look forward to my bi-weekly notification from B&H that the camera is still on back order. I hope I'm prepared for the eventual shock of receiving shipping notification. I didn't order until the end of June. I think I've at least a few more months to wait. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msohio Posted August 17, 2015 Share #293 Posted August 17, 2015 I got my B&H notice this morning. You called it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T44ISKN Posted August 17, 2015 Share #294 Posted August 17, 2015 I've purchased a used X1 to deaden the pain until I get the call from Red Dot Cameras (London). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
acong Posted August 17, 2015 Share #295 Posted August 17, 2015 I got my B&H notice this morning. You called it When did you order? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQStreetPhotography Posted August 18, 2015 Share #296 Posted August 18, 2015 I bought a Ricoh GR to get used to the focal length Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msohio Posted August 18, 2015 Share #297 Posted August 18, 2015 Ordered it from B&H on June 17th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juchelka Posted August 18, 2015 Share #298 Posted August 18, 2015 Ordered it from B&H on June 17th. Hmm... I have ordered mine on June 12. Good for you... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauport Posted August 18, 2015 Share #299 Posted August 18, 2015 Late to the party, ordered mine yesterday and so maybe I might see it for the holidays or perhaps the new year or......Valentine's Day? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Aurmont Posted August 18, 2015 Share #300 Posted August 18, 2015 Late to the party, ordered mine yesterday and so maybe I might see it for the holidays or perhaps the new year or......Valentine's Day? You'll have it sooner than expected. As soon as Leica announces an interchangeable Q-style camera in September, all current Q orders will be cancelled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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