Silly half-case question

[JoshuaR]

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I’ve got a Q2 and, a couple of months ago, I picked up a used Artisan & Artist half-case. It was pretty cheap, and at the time I wasn’t sure if I’d even like using a half-case. Well, it turns out that I do enjoy having it on the camera—it just seems to fit my hand better.

There are two things that bug me about the A&A. (1) The case blocks access to the right arrow on the D-pad. (2) I have to take it off every time I want to change the battery and get to the SD card. Inevitably, I’m now looking at the Arte di Mano cases. They are expensive. I know that they solve the battery / SD card problem. But what about the D-pad? That’s the issue that actually bothers me. I notice that the ADM cases have a little rounded cut-out for the D-pad. Does it help? Can you easily access the right arrow while the case in on?

Any other, more general thoughts about whether there’s a quality difference between A&A and ADM would be appreciated. Many thanks!

[gteague]

i realize this is not at all what you're asking, but when i got a digital cl a few years back i got a lim's case for it and have been delighted with it. it looks great, they have a dozen or more options, it's one of the cheapest options for a case of any quality whatsoever,  you can get one with a front grip (saving you up to $200), it has access to battery and sd card, and it has a built in tripod arca compatible plate on bottom. i really can't find a single bad thing to say about them because when i got a q2 it was the first accessory i ordered for it. well, not really--i tried two front grips first (one by leica) and disliked both of them. the one on the case works fine. i also got the square lim's shade for the q2 as i think the oem one is ugly--it looks like a snout!  

/guy

Edited December 28, 2021 by gteague

[oldsalt]

I have the Lim's half case, works great, and I also have the Really Right Stuff "frame' and it also works a treat, the RRS is great for tripod work as it has both axis covered for tripod use.

cheers