Knorp Posted November 9, 2023 Share #1 Posted November 9, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Match Technical EP-LQ3 ThumbsUp for Leica Q3 camera | leicarumors.com Anyone familiar with this ? TIA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Driften Posted November 9, 2023 Share #2 Posted November 9, 2023 As you see from the rumor site it's not in anyones hands yet.... but I've used their ThumbsUp for the Q and Q2 and it worked great.. It should be a good product. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel C.1975 Posted November 10, 2023 Share #3 Posted November 10, 2023 (edited) Looks like a nice alternative. Hello Leica, helloooo! Wake up, please! I really understand that ramping up a camera production is no small deed. I also understand, that keeping the camera on short supply (if it would be possible to produce more) might support branding, exclusivity and staying in the awareness of the market. But I do really, really not understand why the heck you are not able to produce the thumbrests in a sufficient number. End of the story is, that many who would buy this "slightly" expensive, but very nice, peace of accessory, might finally buy something else, and if that solution is sufficient AND cheaper, they also might consider such alternatives more often in the future. And off it goes the brand loyalty, at least to a certain degree. In addition, customer get the impression, especially on such a simple part, that Leica can't or, even worse, doesn't care to deliver this item. It's just stupid (sorry for the wording in this case, but I have no better). Edited November 10, 2023 by Daniel C.1975 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Americano Posted November 10, 2023 Share #4 Posted November 10, 2023 FWIW the Leica black Thumb Support is available here - https://www.districtcamera.com/leica-thumb-support-q3-aluminum-black.html - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knorp Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted November 15, 2023 On 11/9/2023 at 8:35 PM, Knorp said: Match Technical EP-LQ3 ThumbsUp for Leica Q3 camera | leicarumors.com Anyone familiar with this ? TIA Ordered one from B&H today. Should be here within a fortnight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My1stLeicaCam Posted November 16, 2023 Share #6 Posted November 16, 2023 Doesn’t it obstruct the shutter dial? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knorp Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted November 16, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 17 hours ago, My1stLeicaCam said: Doesn’t it obstruct the shutter dial? It looks like it does obstruct the shutter dial somewhat, but by how much I’ll find out soon enough. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgarner Posted December 6, 2023 Share #8 Posted December 6, 2023 I'm using a Match Technical thumbs up on my Q2. It's a wonderful product, beautifully engineered and already brassing quite attractively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Wien Posted December 6, 2023 Share #9 Posted December 6, 2023 It look to be a different shape from the others. Is it better on account of that? David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knorp Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted December 6, 2023 I'm happily using the Match Technical thumps-up on my Q3 and so far so good. It's more compact shorter than the Leica or JJC thumbs-up. It's down to personal preference I guess which one you prefer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted December 6, 2023 Share #11 Posted December 6, 2023 On 11/16/2023 at 2:07 PM, My1stLeicaCam said: Doesn’t it obstruct the shutter dial? An interesting aspect of the design. I have had their excellent Thumbs up on other Leica cameras and found them excellent. In a couple of weeks of travelling, camera with wrist strap in and out of satchel I found I accidently moved the Shutter speed dial off "A" several times. So for me the part shielding of that dial may actually be a positive feature. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmk60 Posted December 29, 2023 Share #12 Posted December 29, 2023 After many years of resisting a thumb support (it would poke my chest while walking around),I finally bought a MT Thumbs Up and here is something I share at this point. It fits perfectly ( no wiggle so far). the cushioning rubber (?) pads are barely attached/ adhered to the part. I’m afraid they might come off. I’ve never tested the one from Leica but per photos, this one is shorter as other people also have reported. At first it felt weird but after some time, it feels good now. Prior to this purchase, I had bought a used Q2 Hand Grip (*) and with both on the camera, handling the camera is super secure. For Q3, I feel that the thumbs up/ support is more essential than the hand grip due to those buttons on the back ( I tend to press them randomly when I remove the camera from the bag) but the hand grip keep the camera leveled on tables. (*) Q2 Hand Grip - I chose this as opposed to the other alternatives because it was cheaper than some of the alternatives, I do not mind removing the hand grip for handling the battery and memory card, and I prefer its narrower, taller grip part. One CON is that it does not have a locating pin so unless I tighten it very hard, it wiggles a bit. Not a show stopper at this point but it started bothering me, I would get a JJC grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwm Posted December 30, 2023 Share #13 Posted December 30, 2023 I bought one from Ali Express that is essentially identical to the Leica, arrived in a week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianh Posted December 30, 2023 Share #14 Posted December 30, 2023 1 hour ago, huwm said: I bought one from Ali Express that is essentially identical to the Leica, arrived in a week Do you mind sharing the link? I have currently the JJC one, not bad but I would like to try something that has buttons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwm Posted December 30, 2023 Share #15 Posted December 30, 2023 I bought this one https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005929518914.html?gps-id=pcStoreJustForYou&scm=1007.23125.137358.0&scm_id=1007.23125.137358.0&scm-url=1007.23125.137358.0&pvid=42580383-67f5-4f59-ad9a-8f987cfddd4b&_t=gps-id%3ApcStoreJustForYou%2Cscm-url%3A1007.23125.137358.0%2Cpvid%3A42580383-67f5-4f59-ad9a-8f987cfddd4b%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238111%231996&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!65.46!62.19!!!80.96!!%40210384db17039303244841652ebec5!12000034892267725!rec!UK!2903915880!&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.smartJustForYou_828630402.1&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm Not sure if link works Easy to find on site, a few options too 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlowUK Posted December 30, 2023 Share #16 Posted December 30, 2023 7 hours ago, huwm said: I bought this one https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005929518914.html?gps-id=pcStoreJustForYou&scm=1007.23125.137358.0&scm_id=1007.23125.137358.0&scm-url=1007.23125.137358.0&pvid=42580383-67f5-4f59-ad9a-8f987cfddd4b&_t=gps-id%3ApcStoreJustForYou%2Cscm-url%3A1007.23125.137358.0%2Cpvid%3A42580383-67f5-4f59-ad9a-8f987cfddd4b%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238111%231996&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!65.46!62.19!!!80.96!!%40210384db17039303244841652ebec5!12000034892267725!rec!UK!2903915880!&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.smartJustForYou_828630402.1&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm Not sure if link works Easy to find on site, a few options too That’s exactly the one I bought too. Even comes in a ‘Leica’ (cough) box. Delivered to the UK in a week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltz Posted December 31, 2023 Share #17 Posted December 31, 2023 If I'm going to spend $145, I might as well get the real one from Leica. But the Fake Leica one for $75 seems like a deal. I wonder how it compares to the real one. Also how heavy is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwm Posted December 31, 2023 Share #18 Posted December 31, 2023 12g I haven't handled the 'real' one but can't imagine it being any better than this 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianh Posted January 3, 2024 Share #19 Posted January 3, 2024 On 12/30/2023 at 11:05 AM, huwm said: I bought this one https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005929518914.html?gps-id=pcStoreJustForYou&scm=1007.23125.137358.0&scm_id=1007.23125.137358.0&scm-url=1007.23125.137358.0&pvid=42580383-67f5-4f59-ad9a-8f987cfddd4b&_t=gps-id%3ApcStoreJustForYou%2Cscm-url%3A1007.23125.137358.0%2Cpvid%3A42580383-67f5-4f59-ad9a-8f987cfddd4b%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238111%231996&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!65.46!62.19!!!80.96!!%40210384db17039303244841652ebec5!12000034892267725!rec!UK!2903915880!&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.smartJustForYou_828630402.1&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm Not sure if link works Easy to find on site, a few options too Thanks for the link! I've just ordered one too, even if I am pretty happy with the JJC thumbs grip. I am not willing to pay for a metal piece the same price that the same company charges for a full fledged grip including "first in the industry" wireless charging. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 3, 2024 Share #20 Posted January 3, 2024 I’ve ordered the genuine Leica Q3 thumb support from an AD in the uk but out of stock at the moment as is a spare q3 battery. I liked the genuine Leica q2 thumb support I had and this looks better as it has grip notches machine in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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