LUF Admin Posted June 11, 2021 Share #1 Posted June 11, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) The Leica Q section has a thread called "My 4 best Q2 accessories", running for a few days now, in which members share what their favorite and best accessories for their Leica Q2 are. We can continue that here ... with your suggestions expand it (with accessories for other Leica cameras) and link (so you know where the accessories come from) What are your top four (or three or five) accessories for your Leica camera? Bags Straps Half Cases Thumb rests etc. Feel free to include links! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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axman Posted June 11, 2021 Share #2 Posted June 11, 2021 The “Match Technical” lens cap might be the best accessory I’ve bought for any camera. a silicone replacement with a tether, way better than the Leica cap which falls off when you look at it. $48 US from leicastoremiami.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted June 11, 2021 Share #3 Posted June 11, 2021 Why? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan100 Posted June 11, 2021 Share #4 Posted June 11, 2021 A bit more than four, but I might as well list them all. - For all my Leicas (CL, TL2 and D-Lux 7), a leather half-case apiece, and quality leather straps with Peak Design fittings. I get the straps from :- 1901fotografi - For my CL, a Leica thumb rest - For my TL2, a Visoflex 020 - For all cameras, screen protectors, several spare Leica/Sigma/Panasonic batteries, which will fit the various model, and adapters (Leica, 7Artisans and others) for M/LTM/M42 lenses to L-mount - Billington bags - more recent Hadley models x 2 and another which I've had for 40+ years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboat Posted June 11, 2021 Share #5 Posted June 11, 2021 As a photographer (probably one of the Magnum photographers) once said, the best accessory is a good pair of walking shoes. Other than that you need your Leica, an extra battery and an extra card. Good luck with your photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted June 11, 2021 Share #6 Posted June 11, 2021 M Lenses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogotaHorribLe Posted June 11, 2021 Share #7 Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) These handmade leather straps— I've got both the neck and hand straps — are fashionable, simple, and last forever. And the aesthetic is eminently Leica: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Bronkey Edited June 11, 2021 by BogotaHorribLe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtG Posted June 11, 2021 Share #8 Posted June 11, 2021 My #1 fav accessory for my M10 is the visoflex viewfinder My 2nd choice might be an adapter so I can use my Olympus film camera lenses on the M10, but it is on the way to me... 3rd would be my 28-50-35 mm f/4 lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted June 11, 2021 Share #9 Posted June 11, 2021 For the Q2: Wotancraft Pilot 7 liter bag: https://www.wotancraft.tw/en/product/pilot-travel-camera-sling-bag-7L-khakibrownC Harry Benz B Strap: https://www.harrybenz.com/shop/b-strap Leica Q2 handgrip #19540: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1464272-REG/leica_19540_handgrip_q2.html Match Technical EP-LQ2 Thumbs Up Grip: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1475106-REG/match_technical_ep_lq3_ep_lq2_thumbs_up_grip.html Match Technical Lens Cap for Leica Q2: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1504719-REG/match_technical_mt_lc_sr_01_lens_cap_for_leica.html That's five, but hey - it's Friday. 😎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill S Posted June 11, 2021 Share #10 Posted June 11, 2021 For the CL - 3M SJ6125 - much cheaper AND more comfortable than the clip-in thumb rest ! Photo at https://www.dropbox.com/s/x1gl7jbj7vga94h/IMG_0392.jpg?dl=0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew kershaw Posted June 11, 2021 Share #11 Posted June 11, 2021 COOPH rope strap 126cm night leather pouch weatherproof [ish], strong and discreet with instant secure access out of the pouch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LikameLeica Posted June 11, 2021 Share #12 Posted June 11, 2021 For Leica SL2S or SL2 Extra Camera Battery x 2 required for full day of shooting with SL autofocus lenses Really Right Stuff L Plate https://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Leica-SL2-Camera_2 Incredible build quality and fit for quick and easy tripod mounting in either landscape or portrait orientation + provides nice balance and extra protection for camera body while out and about. Peak Design Leash Shoulder Strap https://www.peakdesign.com/products/leash peak design straps are well designed and easily adjustable for different ways of wearing cross body. I found the wider “slide” straps although better suited for weight of camera on shoulders, not as easy to move around across body and flexible. The “leash” holds camera really well and cross body the weight/ pressure on shoulders is just fine. Peak Design Camera Case (2 options depending on type of photo outing. Peak Design Sling 6L (Street Photography - lite setup https://www.peakdesign.com/products/everyday-sling/?variant=31374269251661 Holds a combination of SL2 with following lens combinations from what I have experienced. camera + mounted SL prime + 2 M lenses or camera + M lens mounted + 2 M lenses or camera + mounted SL 24-90 + 1 M lens. Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L (Travel and Landscape) https://www.peakdesign.com/products/everyday-sling/?variant=31374269251661 Holds a lot and very flexible design that allows it to be easily adjusted based on equipment being carried. Includes built in straps for attaching things like tripod. This bag takes a bit of getting use to, because of unique design and internal adjustments, but after over 1 year, I have grown to truly love this bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecycliste Posted June 12, 2021 Share #13 Posted June 12, 2021 I put RRS L-brackets on all my cameras for easy Arca-head tripod use for verticals and horizontals, and for protection. And because of problems with my trapezius muscles, I can no longer carry cameras on neck straps. Instead, I use the SpiderPro holster system. Really Right Stuff L-bracket for Leica SL2 - https://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Leica-SL2-Camera_2 Spider holster clamp - slides on RRS L-bracket to allow placement in Spider holster - https://spiderholster.com/products/spiderpro-clamp-v2 SpiderPro dual camera holster belt - https://spiderholster.com/products/spiderpro-dual-dslr-camera-system-v2 Those are the most useful accessories I have for the SL2, and I must use a holster system with my neck problems. I've had none since I started using the SpiderPro holster system. As an aside, check the mounting ball on the camera-mounted holster adapter for tightness every so often. I had an older adapter’s mounting ball come loose on another camera, but Loctite fixed the problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted June 12, 2021 Share #14 Posted June 12, 2021 Calibrated grey card. WhiBal or ColorChecker Passport. Google for current sources. Easy to produce own profiles and achieve colour fidelity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCL999 Posted June 12, 2021 Share #15 Posted June 12, 2021 #1 - Holster. The Leica one for M-series cameras is excellent. #2 - Leather wrist strap. My first was from Wotancraft but it is now discontinued. I cannabilised an old man-purse for a second one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted June 13, 2021 Share #16 Posted June 13, 2021 Since I don’t use a strap of any kind, or grip, or case, or soft release, or thumb grip, or lens cap, I’ve longed for a light, protective and easily accessible single camera bag to shoot from. I found it in the Billingham 72. It’s the closest thing to a camera strap that I use, and really no more cumbersome than a camera carried cross body on a long strap. Amazing rain protection, too. I bought a second to carry two bodies, one on each shoulder. Leaves most of my other bags redundant for all but transport or storage, but completely worthwhile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul raeside Posted June 21, 2021 Share #17 Posted June 21, 2021 the best accessory I have for my SL2 is the RRS L bracket from B&H New York. It is elegant and beautifully made. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1548216-REG/really_right_stuff_bsl2_ls_l_plate_set_for_leica.html?sts=hist-pi&pim=Y Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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