Leica Guy Posted January 9, 2018 Share #21 Posted January 9, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have gone back and forth between a wrist strap and shoulder strap only to settle down with the Arte Di Mano 125cm leather shoulder strap that matches my Arte Di Mano half case. It just works well for me. I can carry it over my shoulder or more often around my neck with the camera on my hip and a hand resting on it or I can roll up the strap and carry it in my hand. I sometimes have my Canon 5D3 / 70-200 on a wrist strap. I can pretty easily move the 5D3 to being held in my left hand then shoot one handed with the Q. We’re all unique in what we prefer. I like this solution. Simple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. G Posted January 9, 2018 Share #22 Posted January 9, 2018 Nice strap. What is it? It's the Tie Her Up (now Rock and Roll) Komboloi Silver Grey wrist strap. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailwagger Posted January 10, 2018 Share #23 Posted January 10, 2018 I'm a week away from pulling the trigger on a Leica Q but stuck between silver vs. black. For those who have the black but found out the silver is out now, any desire to have the silver instead? Nope. Had the option, but went with black. Used the cost difference on a grip instead. I find black to be more practical in that white lettering on a black body provides the highest contrast and so is easier to see whats what over a greater range of shooting conditions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lencap Posted January 10, 2018 Share #24 Posted January 10, 2018 As has been said already color selection is a personal choice. Internally the cameras are identical. There are diehard proponents of both current color choices. Personally, I saw a titanium model when they were available and became hooked. It took me a bit of time, and the help of a true Leica dealer and gentleman (Ken Hansen), but I found a near mint Titanium model and it's been mine for almost two months. No regrets at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bherman01545 Posted January 11, 2018 Share #25 Posted January 11, 2018 I agree with the previous posters but would like to render my $.02... The black is not anodized, it is black paint and will be more subject to marring over time. I know, because I had one. Many think that it makes the camera more 'stealthy'. However, If you don't use the camera much or are extremely careful, the point is moot. The Silver Q is 'Silver Chrome' like the M240 and M10, and is certainly the more durable finish. I prefer it because to me it looks more 'Retro'. I've had folks come up to me asking if that is a digital camera because it looks like something that their father used to use. The now discontinued Titanium version is not like the old M6 Titanium which was anodized or plated. The Q Titanium is also painted, but 'may' be every so slightly more durable than the black. The choice is yours...All are fantastic photo tools. -Brad 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoaThere Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share #26 Posted January 17, 2018 Got the silver Q delivered yesterday and am super happy with the choice. Thanks everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astropap Posted January 23, 2018 Share #27 Posted January 23, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just got the silver Q. What a gorgeous camera! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted January 23, 2018 Share #28 Posted January 23, 2018 If I were buying again and it was available, I’d buy the silver. Maybe when the Q2 comes out in 2025. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted January 24, 2018 Share #29 Posted January 24, 2018 Yeah I'd probably buy the silver too if buying again. I saw it at the Leica store and it was stunning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted January 24, 2018 Share #30 Posted January 24, 2018 Personally, I saw a titanium model when they were available and became hooked. It took me a bit of time, and the help of a true Leica dealer and gentleman (Ken Hansen), but I found a near mint Titanium model and it's been mine for almost two months. No regrets at all. I had a black one and sold it a while ago. I recently acquired a mint boxed titanium one, and I think it's a lovely looking thing. I managed to find a Thumbs Up in titanium (I understand it's milled from solid titanium, hence the eye-watering price...) and it has an Arte de Mano case too along with a Tie her Up Komoboloi wriststrap (the supplied grey rope neckstrap lies unused in the box). Really pleased with it overall. But I know it's all sheer vanity! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeicaWorld Posted February 1, 2018 Share #31 Posted February 1, 2018 Are you sure it is not anodized? I agree with the previous posters but would like to render my $.02... The black is not anodized, it is black paint and will be more subject to marring over time. I know, because I had one. Many think that it makes the camera more 'stealthy'. However, If you don't use the camera much or are extremely careful, the point is moot. The Silver Q is 'Silver Chrome' like the M240 and M10, and is certainly the more durable finish. I prefer it because to me it looks more 'Retro'. I've had folks come up to me asking if that is a digital camera because it looks like something that their father used to use. The now discontinued Titanium version is not like the old M6 Titanium which was anodized or plated. The Q Titanium is also painted, but 'may' be every so slightly more durable than the black. The choice is yours...All are fantastic photo tools. -Brad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted February 2, 2018 Share #32 Posted February 2, 2018 The Leica Q has anodised aluminium top and base plates. The front and rear panels however are paint finished magnesium alloy. The front panel is completely hidden under the applied material so the only exposed paint finish area is the rear panel. _____ Ash Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeicaWorld Posted February 2, 2018 Share #33 Posted February 2, 2018 Thanks for the useful information. The Leica Q has anodised aluminium top and base plates. The front and rear panels however are paint finished magnesium alloy. The front panel is completely hidden under the applied material so the only exposed paint finish area is the rear panel. _____ Ash Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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