ianforber Posted August 13, 2023 Share #21 Posted August 13, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Q2 can’t use a cable release. Has to be a timer or using the FOTOs app. Personally, I use the app. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ivan M Posted August 13, 2023 Share #22 Posted August 13, 2023 1 hour ago, ianforber said: Q2 can’t use a cable release. Has to be a timer or using the FOTOs app. Personally, I use the app. Thank you kindly, good to know. Now have to check for the M11, Thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted August 13, 2023 Share #23 Posted August 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Ivan M said: Does anyone know if the Q2 will allow a cable release to be used? This is a TERRIBLE idea on LEICA'S part, i for one love Long night exposures and love using an actual cable release. As bad as i would love a Q3 i would either get an M11 or a Q2, Leica definitely went SEMI PRO cam by CHANGING this little but very IMPORTANT part of such an amazing camera, I mean they could have easily OMITTED the damn VIDEO OPTION and left this cable release usage as usual, if i want to do a video i will use my IPHONE. Very DISAPPOINTED with this new knowledge about the SHUTTER BUTTON. Not to be argumentative…but the requirement to be a pro camera is the ability to use a cable release? Someone better tell Nikon (Z9) and Canon (R3) that they have missed the pro market 😂 Neither (nor Sony or Fiji) have threaded sockets. It’s been standard for ten years to use an electronic remote or phone app. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted August 13, 2023 Share #24 Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) . Edited August 13, 2023 by LocalHero1953 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjazz Posted October 2, 2023 Share #25 Posted October 2, 2023 Warning everyone: I paid $70 for this button, and on my first day out it disappeared—actually unscrewed itself somewhere along the Cape Cod seashore while carrying the q3 cross-body. Incredulous, I contacted my Leica dealer and they said it happens all the time. What??! So Leica sells a pricey little gadget that they know will detach and get lost. But I was offered a discount on another one. No thanks. I’ll pass on this little piece of dysfunctional Leica swag. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indeepthought Posted October 2, 2023 Share #26 Posted October 2, 2023 43 minutes ago, Tjazz said: Warning everyone: I paid $70 for this button, and on my first day out it disappeared—actually unscrewed itself somewhere along the Cape Cod seashore while carrying the q3 cross-body. Incredulous, I contacted my Leica dealer and they said it happens all the time. What??! So Leica sells a pricey little gadget that they know will detach and get lost. But I was offered a discount on another one. No thanks. I’ll pass on this little piece of dysfunctional Leica swag. Why not use a splash of Loctite! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeadair Posted October 2, 2023 Share #27 Posted October 2, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Some people might say that if you are misguided enough to blow $70 on a $3 button, you can expect unfortunate results. But I wouldn't say that. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxen Posted October 2, 2023 Share #28 Posted October 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Tjazz said: Warning everyone: I paid $70 for this button, and on my first day out it disappeared—actually unscrewed itself somewhere along the Cape Cod seashore while carrying the q3 cross-body. Incredulous, I contacted my Leica dealer and they said it happens all the time. What??! So Leica sells a pricey little gadget that they know will detach and get lost. But I was offered a discount on another one. No thanks. I’ll pass on this little piece of dysfunctional Leica swag. You paid $70 for a soft release button? Wow… 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted October 2, 2023 Share #29 Posted October 2, 2023 10 hours ago, Voxen said: You paid $70 for a soft release button? Wow… This $10 shutter release (admittedly it looks tacky) comes with a little rubber o-ring that prevents it from unscrewing itself. I don't see why the makers of the expensive ones can't do likewise. When we sell the expensive ones we recommend the person by this as well and strip of the o-ring and use it on the expensive one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder978 Posted October 2, 2023 Share #30 Posted October 2, 2023 On 8/13/2023 at 7:00 PM, Ivan M said: Does anyone know if the Q2 will allow a cable release to be used? Nope, does not work, you have to use the Foto App 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idusidusi Posted October 14, 2023 Share #31 Posted October 14, 2023 On 10/2/2023 at 4:51 AM, Tjazz said: Warning everyone: I paid $70 for this button, and on my first day out it disappeared—actually unscrewed itself somewhere along the Cape Cod seashore while carrying the q3 cross-body. Incredulous, I contacted my Leica dealer and they said it happens all the time. What??! So Leica sells a pricey little gadget that they know will detach and get lost. But I was offered a discount on another one. No thanks. I’ll pass on this little piece of dysfunctional Leica swag. Same experience and said never again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsyboy Posted February 17, 2024 Share #32 Posted February 17, 2024 I don't see why anyone would want to use a cable release these days - (risk of jerking the camera when operating the second press). I expect none of the mirrorless systems use cable release now. My canon R5 allows you 3 options - the phone app (which I wouldn't rely on), a remote trigger connected by bluetooth or an electronic intervalometer that connects to a dedicated port on the camera body. I would imaging that Leica intend for you to use the FOTO app but expect they could issue firmware to allow remote triggering via a bluetooth remote trigger or an electronic trigger connected to the USB C port? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Goh Posted February 19, 2024 Author Share #33 Posted February 19, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 4:34 PM, Wellsyboy said: I don't see why anyone would want to use a cable release these days - (risk of jerking the camera when operating the second press). I expect none of the mirrorless systems use cable release now. My canon R5 allows you 3 options - the phone app (which I wouldn't rely on), a remote trigger connected by bluetooth or an electronic intervalometer that connects to a dedicated port on the camera body. I would imaging that Leica intend for you to use the FOTO app but expect they could issue firmware to allow remote triggering via a bluetooth remote trigger or an electronic trigger connected to the USB C port? I guess one possibility (which is an issue I faced) was that controlling via app is not fast enough with critically timed shots. Had this issue when trying to get some fireworks in bulb mode, there is a delay in triggering when using the app, so timing was off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsyboy Posted February 19, 2024 Share #34 Posted February 19, 2024 (edited) I don't see why people think this is stupid. Leica obviously did this for using a soft button NOT for using a cable release. Like I said previously I can't think of any mirrorless systems nowadays that use cable releases. Everything is electronic now. The Q3 is an electronic camera so remote release is done electronically. There was clearly only one intention and that was to provide the option of a soft button which I guess was probably requested by patrons of the previous Q models. However, it might have been an idea to make that clear in the marketing information to prevent people making assumptions and buying a cable release in anticipation. Although as the adage goes - "assume makes as ass out of u and me"!! Edited February 19, 2024 by Wellsyboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Wien Posted February 19, 2024 Share #35 Posted February 19, 2024 What is the purpose of this "soft button"? David Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsyboy Posted February 19, 2024 Share #36 Posted February 19, 2024 1 minute ago, David Wien said: What is the purpose of this "soft button"? David Good question!! Some say to make it easier to shoot in gloves? Some seem to think it adds something to the experience of the Leica camera. I have read that some people have had issues with triggering the shutter inside their bag accidentally draining the battery where they have left the camera in sleep mode rather than physically switching it off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted February 19, 2024 Share #37 Posted February 19, 2024 4 hours ago, Wellsyboy said: ………….Like I said previously I can't think of any mirrorless systems nowadays that use cable releases. Everything is electronic now. The Q3 is an electronic camera so remote release is done electronically. Actually, the Fuji mirrorless systems cameras do still offer/use a threaded cable release via the release button on a lot of their current models. And like Leica, they also have electronic options and remote (App) controls. Cheers, Paul 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsyboy Posted February 19, 2024 Share #38 Posted February 19, 2024 15 hours ago, Bryan Goh said: I guess one possibility (which is an issue I faced) was that controlling via app is not fast enough with critically timed shots. Had this issue when trying to get some fireworks in bulb mode, there is a delay in triggering when using the app, so timing was off. I would imagine that an electronic release coupled to the USB c port would take care of that problem (if they indeed do a firmware update to add this) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsyboy Posted February 19, 2024 Share #39 Posted February 19, 2024 4 hours ago, Ozymandias said: Actually, the Fuji mirrorless systems cameras do still offer/use a threaded cable release via the release button on a lot of their current models. And like Leica, they also have electronic options and remote (App) controls. Cheers, Paul Good to know Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aram Langhans Posted February 23, 2024 Share #40 Posted February 23, 2024 (edited) On 2/17/2024 at 12:34 AM, Wellsyboy said: I don't see why anyone would want to use a cable release these days - (risk of jerking the camera when operating the second press). I expect none of the mirrorless systems use cable release now. My canon R5 allows you 3 options - the phone app (which I wouldn't rely on), a remote trigger connected by bluetooth or an electronic intervalometer that connects to a dedicated port on the camera body. I would imaging that Leica intend for you to use the FOTO app but expect they could issue firmware to allow remote triggering via a bluetooth remote trigger or an electronic trigger connected to the USB C port? My Nikon Z7 has provisions for a cable release and I use it. It plugs into the side rather than the shutter button. I would certainly use it with the Q3. I do not carry a cell phone so the app would be useless to me. Edited February 23, 2024 by Aram Langhans Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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