m9photo Posted November 22, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 22, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Who has it here? and what do you think about it? trying to get used ones, not willing to pay $130 at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Hi m9photo, Take a look here Thumbs up EP -SQ. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
leitztozeiss Posted November 22, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 22, 2015 I think they're great. At or around $100 it's a nominal cost for the increased grip and feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvrider Posted November 23, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 23, 2015 I have one and with the Dignis leather case (found on eBay) the Q is much more comfortable and secure to hold. I would highly recommend the thumbs up, even at full price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangorange Posted November 23, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 23, 2015 I bought it and am super impressed, fit is perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
katsanes Posted November 23, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 23, 2015 I love mine too, the quality is top notch and the feel is just right. I did find I needed a case with a finger grip on the front as well, to really balance the camera in my hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon10a Posted November 23, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 23, 2015 Excellent product. Expensive, but worth the money. mon10a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcausus Posted November 23, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 23, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Excellent product. Expensive, but worth the money. Indeed! Just curious if anyone knows where these ThumbsUp products are made? Match Technical doesn't seem to provide this information for any of their products ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted November 23, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 23, 2015 Indeed! Just curious if anyone knows where these ThumbsUp products are made? Match Technical doesn't seem to provide this information for any of their products ... Easy.... from the Match Technical website! http://www.matchtechnical.com/Pages/aboutus.aspx "As a photographer and engineer, Tim Isaac has used photography to support his work in industrial design and quality control in the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and China for many years. Chen Hong runs a business in China that supports both foreign and domestic connections, located in south China's Guangdong Province." Chen Hong provided the critical link to the numerous suppliers required to produce both Thumbs Up and the Coder Kit. Her tireless and thorough approach to problem-solving serves to maintain the quality of products of real value to our customers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcausus Posted November 24, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 24, 2015 Easy.... from the Match Technical website! http://www.matchtechnical.com/Pages/aboutus.aspx "As a photographer and engineer, Tim Isaac has used photography to support his work in industrial design and quality control in the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and China for many years. Chen Hong runs a business in China that supports both foreign and domestic connections, located in south China's Guangdong Province." Chen Hong provided the critical link to the numerous suppliers required to produce both Thumbs Up and the Coder Kit. Her tireless and thorough approach to problem-solving serves to maintain the quality of products of real value to our customers. Ahh ... many thanks ... I need to learn to read better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Hoge Posted November 24, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 24, 2015 Thumbs Up makes handling the Q 100% better. I highly recommend it. It is absolutely worth the money!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jvansmit Posted November 25, 2015 Share #11 Posted November 25, 2015 I went the other way....used a Thumbs Up for a few weeks, and now prefer a 'naked' Q. A waste of money in my view especially as we usually have opposing thumbs and fingers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
acong Posted November 25, 2015 Share #12 Posted November 25, 2015 FWIW, a Leica M9's Thumbs Up can also be used on a Leica Q. It will hide the small AE lock button but I do not find it very useful anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana_C_Voss Posted November 26, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 26, 2015 I have it and love it. It makes carrying the camera in my hand very easy and comfortable. I use the Artist&Artisan strap which I wrap around my wrist when I carry the camera in my hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted November 26, 2015 Share #14 Posted November 26, 2015 FWIW, a Leica M9's Thumbs Up can also be used on a Leica Q. It will hide the small AE lock button but I do not find it very useful anyway. If you don't need AE lock on that button, you can reassign 28-35-50 Switching, and just lightly press the TU to get the choices without taking your eye away from the viewfinder. The M9 TU is used on both my cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk.kat Posted November 26, 2015 Share #15 Posted November 26, 2015 Nice accessory which makes a real difference to the handling. I have both this and the handgrip. I'd suggest just getting one our the other; having both doesn't add that much more. The Thumbs Up looks really good one part of the paint work gets rubbed off. I'm still waiting for the same to happen with the lens hood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLManhattan Posted December 16, 2015 Share #16 Posted December 16, 2015 I just received mine and love it. I have arthritis in my right hand and find that the Thumbs Up grip + a wrist strap makes it much easier to handle the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2015 Share #17 Posted December 16, 2015 just get one.......I have a spare Thumbs Up from one of my M9's so I initially used that on the Q in spite of the fact that it covered the AE lock button. Even then I found I could sort of make it work with a bit of pressure on the Thumbs Up, sort of but really not good. Caved in the other week whilst at the DC Leica Store and bought the proper one for the Q and I don't regret it. Sure it's expensive for what it is I guess, but isn't the Q, or pretty much anything Leica? I managed to get out of there without seriously denting the Amex with a Leica S purchase. I looked at the SL, and found it rubbish against the S, ( my old EVF v OVF fixation ), but thankfully I made it to the door without spending megabucks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanusj Posted December 17, 2015 Share #18 Posted December 17, 2015 Thumbs-up get a BIG "thumbs-up" from me!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flu Posted December 17, 2015 Share #19 Posted December 17, 2015 I think the TU provides a great improvement to being able to firmly grasp the camera especially in conjunction with the grip. I walk around handholding the camera this way without the use of a strap mostly due to having both the TU and the grip installed. Coincidentally, I posted a close up pic of what the setup looks like in the Leica Q Image Thread near the bottom of page 66. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramosa Posted December 18, 2015 Share #20 Posted December 18, 2015 gotta have a Thumbs Up for the Q. I also use a Luigi half case and wrist strap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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