yst Posted June 19, 2023 Share #1 Posted June 19, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) What would be the best way to fit a handgrip on the new Q3, without buying the Q3 remote charging "handgrip charger"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 Hi yst, Take a look here Can the Q2 handgrip be used on Q3?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
hedleyw Posted June 19, 2023 Share #2 Posted June 19, 2023 I use my Q2 handgrip, fits just fine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted June 19, 2023 Share #3 Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) 3rd thread with that same question 🫠 But I can support the answer of @hedleyw. Edited June 19, 2023 by M11 for me 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted June 20, 2023 5 hours ago, hedleyw said: I use my Q2 handgrip, fits just fine. Do you mean this one https://leica-camera.com/en-int/photography/accessories/grips/handgrip-q2-black will fit the new Q3? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedleyw Posted June 20, 2023 Share #5 Posted June 20, 2023 Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedleyw Posted June 20, 2023 Share #6 Posted June 20, 2023 7 hours ago, yst said: Do you mean this one https://leica-camera.com/en-int/photography/accessories/grips/handgrip-q2-black will fit the new Q3? Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted June 20, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 7 hours ago, hedleyw said: Yes Would it be an even better fit to buy the Q3 "Wireless Charging Handgrip HG-DC1" (without buying the remote charging pad "Drop XL Wireless Charger"), for a better fit & look, and with the Arca-Swiss plate shape; just keep using the regular charging method provided in the Q3 package already? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoni Shperling Posted January 29, 2024 Share #8 Posted January 29, 2024 Do they fit? or did you buy "HG-DC1"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt736 Posted January 29, 2024 Share #9 Posted January 29, 2024 I had the original Q grip on my Q2 and now it’s on my Q3 with finger loop. It fits a treat without any problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted January 29, 2024 Share #10 Posted January 29, 2024 I use my Q2 grip on my Q3 with no problems in terms of fit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmk60 Posted January 30, 2024 Share #11 Posted January 30, 2024 I bought a used Q2 grip. It fits fine but I can feel a small wiggle sometimes. The Q2 grip doesn’t have a locator pin. I use a Match Technical thumbs up alone these days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_man_leica Posted February 18, 2024 Share #12 Posted February 18, 2024 On 6/20/2023 at 5:02 PM, yst said: Would it be an even better fit to buy the Q3 "Wireless Charging Handgrip HG-DC1" (without buying the remote charging pad "Drop XL Wireless Charger"), for a better fit & look, and with the Arca-Swiss plate shape; just keep using the regular charging method provided in the Q3 package already? The HG-DC1 has a single flange but does NOT fit an ARCA Swiss clamp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinbird Posted December 15, 2024 Share #13 Posted December 15, 2024 On 6/20/2023 at 12:02 PM, yst said: Would it be an even better fit to buy the Q3 "Wireless Charging Handgrip HG-DC1" (without buying the remote charging pad "Drop XL Wireless Charger"), for a better fit & look, and with the Arca-Swiss plate shape; just keep using the regular charging method provided in the Q3 package already? FYI - there are numerous complaints of continuous battery depletion even when the camera is turned off and not in use, due to the electrical contacts on the Leica HG-DC1 OEM handgrip unwittingly inducing a very small reverse current (i.e. drain) from the camera battery, including when the camera is turned off and sitting idle on your desk or in your bag. Some users are reporting that this leads to complete depletion of the camera battery within just a day or two (of non-use). Removing the handgrip when the camera is not in use would alleviate this phenomenon, but most users will find this workaround impractical and onerous. Incidentally, I really want to put a handgrip on a Q3 43. Has anyone reading this tried putting a Leica OEM Q2 handgrip on a Q3 43? If so, how precise and clean would you describe the fit? How firm or secure is the hold, especially as neither the Q2 nor the Q2 OEM grip have an alignment pin or receiver hole (whereas the Q3 and the HG-DC1 grip for the Q3 do have alignment holes and pins). I have no interest in wireless charging, and I'm very concerned about the idle (power off) battery drain complaints I'm seeing in reviews of Leica's HG-DC1 Q3 handgrip, so I'm considering any and all options (including possibly just covering the three tiny electrical contacts on the bottom of the Q3 43 (which are identical to those on the Q3) with a small piece of gaffer's tape, physically blocking their contact with the three corresponding electrical pins on the Leica HG-DC1 handgrip, thereby (hopefully) preventing the ensuing battery drain issue -- that's all speculative though...no idea if it'll actually work). Does anyone here know if the base plate of the Q3 is identical in shape and dimension to that of the Q3 43, or, for that matter, to that of its predecessor, the Q2? Leica spec's of W x H x D are not measured at the base plate (where the handgrips mount), so I'd love to hear from someone who actually tried installing a Q2 handgrip on a Q3 43, per se. Thanks all! 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/378516-can-the-q2-handgrip-be-used-on-q3/?do=findComment&comment=5723414'>More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted December 15, 2024 Share #14 Posted December 15, 2024 Since the Q3 43 has the same footprint as the Q3 28, and I have used my old Q2 handgrip on my Q3 28, I see no problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinbird Posted December 18, 2024 Share #15 Posted December 18, 2024 On 12/15/2024 at 10:06 AM, Le Chef said: Since the Q3 43 has the same footprint as the Q3 28, and I have used my old Q2 handgrip on my Q3 28, I see no problem. Thanks, Le Chef. Have you experienced any twisting or slight rotation of the Q2 handgrip on the Q3 body? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted December 18, 2024 Share #16 Posted December 18, 2024 2 hours ago, Tinbird said: Thanks, Le Chef. Have you experienced any twisting or slight rotation of the Q2 handgrip on the Q3 body? If it’s there it’s so slight as to create no discernible effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armi Posted December 19, 2024 Share #17 Posted December 19, 2024 Q2 grip on Q3 43 here. Perfect dimensions and fit. The base may not have the alignment pin but the grip will align with the body. 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/378516-can-the-q2-handgrip-be-used-on-q3/?do=findComment&comment=5725372'>More sharing options...
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Tinbird Posted December 20, 2024 Share #19 Posted December 20, 2024 On 12/18/2024 at 11:08 AM, Le Chef said: If it’s there it’s so slight as to create no discernible effect. OK. Thanks so much for your kind reply - much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinbird Posted December 20, 2024 Share #20 Posted December 20, 2024 On 12/19/2024 at 1:29 AM, Armi said: Q2 grip on Q3 43 here. Perfect dimensions and fit. The base may not have the alignment pin but the grip will align with the body. 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! Oh, my goodness, Armi!!! This is FABULOUS! Thank you so much for your reply with photo! Wow...this really puts me at ease and allays my concerns. Really appreciate you posting the photo! I don't mean to go off-topic, but while we're here, how are you liking the 43? Any positive or negative surprises you weren't expecting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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