garygraphy Posted October 2, 2024 Share #21 Posted October 2, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 16 minutes ago, PeterHatt said: Has anyone got a B W pro filter they can measure are they 1.2 mm or less? The thinnest B+W filter is 3.3mm, far from the 1.2mm. In fact the market standard for thin filters is 3.3mm. Next best is perhaps is Sirui at 2mm, but that does not help. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 2, 2024 Posted October 2, 2024 Hi garygraphy, Take a look here Q3 43 + 43 Square Hood + Filter + Macro ✅👍. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
garygraphy Posted October 2, 2024 Share #22 Posted October 2, 2024 6 hours ago, taylorwelden said: Correct. I was surprised! It needs the hood modified with the 1.2mm eins filter. That's a big shame. I ordered some from Japan to try but I guess that's the end of that! I don't really use the hood so all is not lost, just that it be nice to have the option to do so from time to time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHatt Posted October 2, 2024 Share #23 Posted October 2, 2024 12 hours ago, taylorwelden said: Let me preface this with I'm a full time product designer for the past 20 years. Also a tinkerer who overthinks shit. Probably partially insane. So l'm going on a 2 week motorcycle camping trip through Patagonia. My Q3 43 is the only camera I'm bringing. And I'm not running my new Q3 43 without a filter. Or without a hood. Not happening. First, the 1.2mm thick eins Japan filter makes this whole thing possible. But it still requires more. So with 4 minor interior cuts to the hood with a mill end, I made it work. Figured worst case, only the hood would be sacrificed and absolutely zero damage to the camera (kept in another room). Can always get another hood if it screwed up somehow. Anyway. Measure seven times. Cut once. All that stuff. Zero visual difference from the exterior. Zero effect to the structural integrity. Now it works like it was supposed to from Leica. 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! Does anyone know where to buy these from - 1.2mm thick eins Japan filter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haelio Posted October 2, 2024 Share #24 Posted October 2, 2024 2 hours ago, PeterHatt said: Does anyone know where to buy these from - 1.2mm thick eins Japan filter Get in touch directly with the company via https://www.un-ltd.co.jp/contact/ It's what I did at least and I now have 2 of the filters on their way to me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. G Posted October 2, 2024 Share #25 Posted October 2, 2024 This fixes one problem - using a clear/UV filter. It still doesn't correct the fact that a ND, mist, etc. can't be used with the hood. Shooting at f/2 in bright light is a concern. With the SL3 there is rolling shutter using the electronic shutter, even with slowly moving subjects. The SL3 mechanical shutter goes to 1/8000 and I still sometimes need to use a 2 stop ND when using a f/1.4 lens wide open in bright light. With a maximum mechanical shutter speed of 1/2000 there will be times a ND filter will be needed for regular shooting, the same as I sometimes used on the Q3 28. Leica needs to come up with a fix for this that somehow keeps the original hood design, which I feel provides far more protection and shading than the round hood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorwelden Posted October 2, 2024 Author Share #26 Posted October 2, 2024 7 hours ago, mrlouie said: I got the Q3 lens hood to work on Q3 43 because of something you posted in the comments of my YouTube video !! 😄 Hell yeah my man! Happy I could be of some help. That’s all I’m trying to do here 🤘 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTLeica Posted October 2, 2024 Share #27 Posted October 2, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 16 hours ago, taylorwelden said: Let me preface this with I'm a full time product designer for the past 20 years. Also a tinkerer who overthinks shit. Probably partially insane. So l'm going on a 2 week motorcycle camping trip through Patagonia. My Q3 43 is the only camera I'm bringing. And I'm not running my new Q3 43 without a filter. Or without a hood. Not happening. First, the 1.2mm thick eins Japan filter makes this whole thing possible. But it still requires more. So with 4 minor interior cuts to the hood with a mill end, I made it work. Figured worst case, only the hood would be sacrificed and absolutely zero damage to the camera (kept in another room). Can always get another hood if it screwed up somehow. Anyway. Measure seven times. Cut once. All that stuff. Zero visual difference from the exterior. Zero effect to the structural integrity. Now it works like it was supposed to from Leica. 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! To say I am jealous is an understatement. Have a fantastic trip, please post back with the images as you go when you can. It's my absolute dream location! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTP Posted October 3, 2024 Share #28 Posted October 3, 2024 It sounds like someone could mill a knurled brass extension ring for the Qs and sell it at Leica premium to make it worth their effort?... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egrossman Posted October 3, 2024 Share #29 Posted October 3, 2024 (edited) I already owned the optional Leica ventilated hood for the Q. With this hood installed, any filter can be used as the hood design allows for the filter to clear the internal opening as seen in the photo. This filter is Tiffen Black Pro Mist filter and is not low profile. Erik 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! Edited October 3, 2024 by egrossman 2 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/413025-q3-43-43-square-hood-filter-macro-%E2%9C%85%F0%9F%91%8D/?do=findComment&comment=5641775'>More sharing options...
RTP Posted December 31, 2024 Share #30 Posted December 31, 2024 Hoag came out with a Q3-43 hood that clears filters! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted December 31, 2024 Share #31 Posted December 31, 2024 (edited) 24 minutes ago, RTP said: Hoag came out with a Q3-43 hood that clears filters! If you read around the forum you'll see this happened months ago. I ordered mine in mid-November, and certainly wasn't the first. It works well, is made well and looks just like the original but a few mm longer. Edited December 31, 2024 by LocalHero1953 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygraphy Posted January 6 Share #32 Posted January 6 (edited) Finally a filter that works with the original hood in macro mode. Not easy to find outside China commerce platforms, but I managed to get this NISI one specially made for the Q343. 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! I have a spare one in Singapore if anyone based here wants. Edited January 6 by garygraphy Insert image Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I have a spare one in Singapore if anyone based here wants. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/413025-q3-43-43-square-hood-filter-macro-%E2%9C%85%F0%9F%91%8D/?do=findComment&comment=5734774'>More sharing options...
hackananda Posted January 10 Share #33 Posted January 10 I have found this video where the guy comes up with a solution: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBbfjbNy_6X/ But Nisi have one too, so no need to dig and try to find what this guy is using 😅 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAU Posted January 10 Share #34 Posted January 10 On 1/1/2025 at 8:01 AM, RTP said: Hoag came out with a Q3-43 hood that clears filters! Haoge Hood model LH-LQ343B works and align correctly. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoX Posted January 14 Share #35 Posted January 14 On 1/10/2025 at 10:48 AM, hackananda said: I have found this video where the guy comes up with a solution: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBbfjbNy_6X/ But Nisi have one too, so no need to dig and try to find what this guy is using 😅 Is that a step down ring from 49 to 46? I can find a Nisi step up ring from 46 to 49, but not the other way around... I'm certainly missing something here. 😅 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygraphy Posted January 15 Share #36 Posted January 15 18 hours ago, NicoX said: Is that a step down ring from 49 to 46? I can find a Nisi step up ring from 46 to 49, but not the other way around... I'm certainly missing something here. 😅 That is a specially custom made step-down ring. NISI's solution is an actual filter (no step-down ring necessary) that clears the hood even in macro mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithlaban.co.uk Posted January 15 Share #37 Posted January 15 I use the round ventilated hood which works perfectly. That said, Leica really should be supplying everyone who bought the Q3 43 with a new issue updated hood free of charge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 15 Share #38 Posted January 15 TBH. Screwing filters on and off all the time would interfere with the flow of my photography. Anyway , get three screw-in round hoods from Amazon for your filters and leave them on there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcqinternational Posted January 16 Share #39 Posted January 16 Nisi looks good think there is a rubber gasket to put on . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy72 Posted January 16 Share #40 Posted January 16 Leica Q3 43: NiSi NC UV Filter" width="200" data-embed-src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/lD42j6Pqtn8?feature=oembed"> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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