Really Right Stuff Q3 L bracket - Pre-Order

[Aram Langhans]

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I just received a notice from RRS that the Q3 L bracket is available for pre-order.  I have been waiting for this and bugging them every month or so since June.  Here is the link.

PRE-ORDER Leica Q3 Custom L-Plate w/ Grip (reallyrightstuff.com)

 

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[Einst_Stein]

Many other choices on eBay, available now available. 

[Aram Langhans]

10 hours ago, Einst_Stein said:

Many other choices on eBay, available now available. 

Lots of grips but none are L brackets.  RRS is the only game in town for that at this point for the Q3.

[Miltz]

At 116 grams it’s going to add too much weight for me personally. I can just turn my camera into portrait on my ball head. Not sure I see the value here. 

[Aram Langhans]

16 hours ago, Miltz said:

At 116 grams it’s going to add too much weight for me personally. I can just turn my camera into portrait on my ball head. Not sure I see the value here. 

To each their own.  Everyone has a different style and needs.  I switch between portrait and landscape orientations a lot and it is a lot faster with an L bracket.  Once the tripod head is level it is fast to do the switch.  Have used the RRS bracket on three Nikons and on my Q2.  Too bad I could not adapt the Q2 bracket to the Q3.  Did not feel like grinding away on it too much and making it look like crap.

[Einst_Stein]

Q3 only needs the L grip for handheld except for selfie. I doubt you would have trouble with most ball head. 
However, if the price is right or there is justifiable extra quality, I don’t mind the U-grip. RRS does not justify for me. 

[luetz]

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34 minutes ago, Einst_Stein said:

Q3 only needs the L grip for handheld except for selfie. I doubt you would have trouble with most ball head. 
However, if the price is right or there is justifiable extra quality, I don’t mind the U-grip. RRS does not justify for me. 

The JJC HG-Q3 Arca Swiss mount is my choice for looks and light-weight.  The RRS "L" is heavy and looks "added" on to such a small camera.  However if Portrait orientation on a tripod is your requirement(often) then RRS is a better choice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Einst_Stein]

It really depends on which camera and how you use it. Only the individual can determine. If it is S3, I would say U grip is much preferred to L grip. If it is Q3, the difference could be ignorable. I guess the weight issue is not as important as price and availability. But hey, it is not my money, my word is not important.