Leica made Q3 half case

[Snowman]

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Hi

Moving from my current Q2 with a genuine Leica Q2 half case I will be getting the new Q3 soon.

Is the Leica made Q3 half case a good purchase? I was pleased with the Q2 one.

I've heard is hard to use the flip-out Q3 screen with the Leica made Q3 half case? Is this true?

Thanks

Nick

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[BobsFirstLeica]

I bought the Original Q3 half case when others weren't available.  It has a few drawbacks that eventually led to my abandoning it to a Lim.  Among the issues are, 1: no access to the ports, 2: no access to the memory card, and 3..... if not secured properly causes a scratch/rub spot on the bottom of your "jewel" cam.  May not be an issue for you but it is for some. 

The Lim case allows access, has a firm attachment to the cam, and incorporates an Arca-Swiss bottom if you want to use a tripod.  There are others but the Lim case is quite good.

Bob

[mrkennethtong]

Full case or nothing. 

[Snowman]

1 minute ago, BobsFirstLeica said:

I bought the Original Q3 half case when others weren't available.  It has a few drawbacks that eventually led to my abandoning it to a Lim.  Among the issues are, 1: no access to the ports, 2: no access to the memory card, and 3..... if not secured properly causes a scratch/rub spot on the bottom of your "jewel" cam.  May not be an issue for you but it is for some. 

The Lim case allows access, has a firm attachment to the cam, and incorporates an Arca-Swiss bottom if you want to use a tripod.  There are others but the Lim case is quite good.

Bob

Thanks Bob, will take a look at this.

[VoxFabiani]

Lim's half-case isa really good choice for me ! 👍

[pcgarner]

Take a careful look at it before buying. Some love it and others do not. (Referring to the Lim, not the Leica case.)

Edited December 14, 2023 by pcgarner

[BobsFirstLeica]

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1 hour ago, pcgarner said:

Take a careful look at it before buying. Some love it and others do not. (Referring to the Lim, not the Leica case.)

One thing I failed to mention..... and why I am responding to your post.... is the SD card is not that easy to remove with the Lim case on....unless you have extremely skinny fingers.  OTOH, the incorporated magnetic screwdriver on the bottom is a really nice touch should you want to remove the case.

Bob

[VoxFabiani]

8 hours ago, BobsFirstLeica said:

One thing I failed to mention..... and why I am responding to your post.... is the SD card is not that easy to remove with the Lim case on....unless you have extremely skinny fingers.  OTOH, the incorporated magnetic screwdriver on the bottom is a really nice touch should you want to remove the case.

Bob

I tried to take pictures so you can see how the sd card can come out of its slot. I have fingers that are neither particularly large nor particularly thin. It's a bit tight to get the card out but it's possible without much difficulty (I do it every time I want to unload the photos).

 

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[David Wien]

8 hours ago, BobsFirstLeica said:

One thing I failed to mention..... and why I am responding to your post.... is the SD card is not that easy to remove with the Lim case on....unless you have extremely skinny fingers.

Bob

I have the same problem with the JJC grip. I can only remove the card by using my fingernail, as my fingers are too large.

David

[BobsFirstLeica]

8 hours ago, VoxFabiani said:

I tried to take pictures so you can see how the sd card can come out of its slot. I have fingers that are neither particularly large nor particularly thin. It's a bit tight to get the card out but it's possible without much difficulty (I do it every time I want to unload the photos).

 

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I tried to take the card out in the exact orientation as you but still failed.  Your fingers appear more slender than mine and I am not particularly overweight.

[Snowman]

On 12/15/2023 at 7:19 AM, VoxFabiani said:

I tried to take pictures so you can see how the sd card can come out of its slot. I have fingers that are neither particularly large nor particularly thin. It's a bit tight to get the card out but it's possible without much difficulty (I do it every time I want to unload the photos).

 

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Thanks for the detailed pictures, helps a lot. Nick

[Snowman]

On 12/14/2023 at 10:45 PM, BobsFirstLeica said:

One thing I failed to mention..... and why I am responding to your post.... is the SD card is not that easy to remove with the Lim case on....unless you have extremely skinny fingers.  OTOH, the incorporated magnetic screwdriver on the bottom is a really nice touch should you want to remove the case.

Bob

Thanks for the info Bob

[Snowman]

Thanks for the replies, especially about the LIM case for the Q3. Have decided to go with the Leica made Q3 half case (my dealer is giving me a great deal when I purchase the Q3).

I really liked the Leica made Q2 half case and anyways its a step up from that as it will allow me to attach a tripod without moving the HC as I had to do with my Q2.

Also, not being able to remove the SD card with the Leica HC is no big deal as I would rarely fill up a card within a shoot (no video, big cards) and since I will never shoot video the side ports are of no interest to me.

Will report once I get it!

Thanks,

 

Nick

[pcgarner]

Good move on the Leica half-case.