kimaldis Posted June 12, 2023 Share #181 Posted June 12, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 6/7/2023 at 3:12 AM, gotium said: I wouldn't get a Q for the 50 mm crops. I think of it really as a 28 (really more like a 25) mm fixed lens camera with a high-res sensor. If I want to shoot 50 I use something else. But 28 is my favorite focal length so the Q suits me well. You're still getting a lot of resolution on a 50mm crop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted June 12, 2023 Share #182 Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, acfieldscr said: I found them not super pleasant to deal with. I got myself on the list at one of the other online retailers just by putting credit card down and they even told me what number I was on the waitlist. Actually, Ret Dot Cameras told me my place and the estimated deliveries per month. I've always found them great, but everyone has a bad day. Anyway, I've paid the deposit, now I just have to wait and read about all the bugs. Hopefully a lot will be ironed out before I take delivery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbgrey Posted June 12, 2023 Share #183 Posted June 12, 2023 I ordered from B&H on release day and today I got my........extra battery. 😢 Nothing in sight on the Q3 itself. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotium Posted June 13, 2023 Share #184 Posted June 13, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, kimaldis said: You're still getting a lot of resolution on a 50mm crop. You are, but I much prefer the subject separation and depth of field you get from a 50/2 on an M. Actually, I prefer the output of the Ricoh GRiiix over a cropped Q2 file. Edited June 13, 2023 by gotium Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltz Posted June 13, 2023 Share #185 Posted June 13, 2023 Has anyone else had or is having slight buyer’s remorse? I’m here waiting for my Q3 and I’ve had all this time to consider my purchase, wondering maybe that $6,000 is better spent on a trip to a new place or a new experience rather than a camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotium Posted June 13, 2023 Share #186 Posted June 13, 2023 17 minutes ago, Miltz said: Has anyone else had or is having slight buyer’s remorse? I’m here waiting for my Q3 and I’ve had all this time to consider my purchase, wondering maybe that $6,000 is better spent on a trip to a new place or a new experience rather than a camera. Well, we’re all different as far as finances, but of all the cameras I’ve used if I could only keep one it would probably be the Q2. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooper Posted June 13, 2023 Share #187 Posted June 13, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, Miltz said: Has anyone else had or is having slight buyer’s remorse? I’m here waiting for my Q3 and I’ve had all this time to consider my purchase, wondering maybe that $6,000 is better spent on a trip to a new place or a new experience rather than a camera. Most efficient and useful way to spend these $6K would probably to donate all of it to the charity of your choice. You’ll never forget the experience, and I’m not being sarcastic while writing this. On another hand, not sure a photo forum could be a good place to get opinions / advices on how to spend your money? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theBear Posted June 13, 2023 Share #188 Posted June 13, 2023 I’ve seen comments that some Q3s are showing up on eBay but I’ve been looking and can’t see anywhere. How much are we talking for a new one via a classified ad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 13, 2023 Share #189 Posted June 13, 2023 Far too much. Those are people speculating that there are buyers willing to pay far over the street price to be the first kid on the block to have the new toy or scammers who plan to relieve you of your money without delivering. Placing an ad will attract them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasincayce Posted June 13, 2023 Share #190 Posted June 13, 2023 22 minutes ago, theBear said: I’ve seen comments that some Q3s are showing up on eBay but I’ve been looking and can’t see anywhere. How much are we talking for a new one via a classified ad? The person from Texas had it up for $7,888.88. Wasn’t up for long so somebody must’ve bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted June 13, 2023 Share #191 Posted June 13, 2023 17 hours ago, acfieldscr said: I found them not super pleasant to deal with. I got myself on the list at one of the other online retailers just by putting credit card down and they even told me what number I was on the waitlist. Just in the interest of balance, I’ve dealt with Red Dot Cameras over many years, including buying product from stock and going on waiting lists. I’ve always found them excellent. I have no connection with Red Dot apart from being a satisfied returning customer. I’m on their waiting list for the Q3 and it will come when it will come. Patience is a virtue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted June 13, 2023 Share #192 Posted June 13, 2023 7 hours ago, Miltz said: Has anyone else had or is having slight buyer’s remorse? I’m here waiting for my Q3 and I’ve had all this time to consider my purchase, wondering maybe that $6,000 is better spent on a trip to a new place or a new experience rather than a camera. Hello Miltz, Well, from another perspective... I was one of the (extremely) lucky ones who managed to buy the Q3 on day one of launch/availability. And, despite a (once so far) freeze when shutting down the camera, I have no buyer's remorse. I'm actually feeling a bit guilty having acquired the Q3 while it seems the majority of intending buyers are having to wait a considerable time before more stock is available. I didn't even pre-order - just rang the local retailer a few days before launch, asking if they were getting any stock of the new Q3, and they were - with no-one having pre-ordered any. They got 1 initially, and then two more - I got the first one! So, hang in there - there really are a lot more positives than negatives with this model - and any doubts or remorse will most likely quickly evaporate when you get your Q3. Paul 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsOtium Posted June 13, 2023 Share #193 Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Ozymandias said: Hello Miltz, Well, from another perspective... I was one of the (extremely) lucky ones who managed to buy the Q3 on day one of launch/availability. And, despite a (once so far) freeze when shutting down the camera, I have no buyer's remorse. I'm actually feeling a bit guilty having acquired the Q3 while it seems the majority of intending buyers are having to wait a considerable time before more stock is available. I didn't even pre-order - just rang the local retailer a few days before launch, asking if they were getting any stock of the new Q3, and they were - with no-one having pre-ordered any. They got 1 initially, and then two more - I got the first one! So, hang in there - there really are a lot more positives than negatives with this model - and any doubts or remorse will most likely quickly evaporate when you get your Q3. Paul Hope you bought a lottery ticket that day as well. With that kind of luck, you undoubtedly would have won enough to cover the Q3! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeLD Posted June 13, 2023 Share #194 Posted June 13, 2023 Ozymandias, I congratulate you and I am jealous. You are very fortunate. I had my money sitting in the dealers pocket and I just gave up and decided to keep my beloved Q2 and I found a nice minty CL like the one I used to have as my back up camera. I decided to wait until a couple of updates later after you have gotten the kinks out of the the Q3. Please enjoy it and let us know what hidden features you've discovered. Besides I can pretend my new CL and it's 18mm pancake are a junior Q3... 😄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifak Posted June 13, 2023 Share #195 Posted June 13, 2023 If you're in the US it's worth regularly checkin the Leicacamerausa site. I was about 5 min late on launch day at B and H to get in on their limited stock so I initially preordered there then preordered at Crutchfield as well once their listing went live. About a week and half ago I came across stock on the Leica site and was able to successfully order and receive a Q3. I was signed up for stock notifications and never received one so it was by chance that I noticed the site had it in stock. I've since been able to order and receive an extra battery from Leica's site and the grip/wireless charger from Crutchfield. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nariza7 Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share #196 Posted June 13, 2023 16 minutes ago, clifak said: If you're in the US it's worth regularly checkin the Leicacamerausa site. I was about 5 min late on launch day at B and H to get in on their limited stock so I initially preordered there then preordered at Crutchfield as well once their listing went live. About a week and half ago I came across stock on the Leica site and was able to successfully order and receive a Q3. I was signed up for stock notifications and never received one so it was by chance that I noticed the site had it in stock. I've since been able to order and receive an extra battery from Leica's site and the grip/wireless charger from Crutchfield. Oh interesting, so the leicacamerausa site doesn't have any waitlist then? Darn haha. Good to know that it's possible to order from there if theres stock. I also signed up for notifications and haven't received any. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifak Posted June 13, 2023 Share #197 Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, nariza7 said: Oh interesting, so the leicacamerausa site doesn't have any waitlist then? Darn haha. Good to know that it's possible to order from there if theres stock. I also signed up for notifications and haven't received any. It does not. If you can order it on their site, it's in stock. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
traumaticdata Posted June 13, 2023 Share #198 Posted June 13, 2023 Ok, since it has been two weeks since I placed my order I went ahead and reached out to B&H just to see where things are. They pretty much told me that they don't know anything. Here's a screen shot of their response. I am very tempted to cancel my order at this point. But I think if I did then I might have to give up on getting a Q3 until next year. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/377444-leica-q3-waitliststockshipment/?do=findComment&comment=4793342'>More sharing options...
MattC Posted June 13, 2023 Share #199 Posted June 13, 2023 I was able to order one and pick it up from Pro Photo in DC - may be worth checking to see if they can get more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 13, 2023 Share #200 Posted June 13, 2023 55 minutes ago, traumaticdata said: Ok, since it has been two weeks since I placed my order I went ahead and reached out to B&H just to see where things are. They pretty much told me that they don't know anything. Here's a screen shot of their response. I am very tempted to cancel my order at this point. But I think if I did then I might have to give up on getting a Q3 until next year. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Well, if you wait you’ll get one, if you cancel you’ll never get one… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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