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Fixed lens advanced camera, yes.  In fully automatic (beginner or P&S mode) I suppose any camera could be called point and shoot including the SL line.  

As to the original opinion, I did not initially understand the complaint and never thought it was a problem on my prior Q2 and current Q3 43.  There are grips with cutouts for both the battery and SD card (I use the Lims grip case).  With the arca swiss connection, it is easy enough to remove the camera for a battery or sd card change.  Am I missing something?

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On 4/18/2025 at 7:28 AM, Smogg said:

Q3 28/43 are point and shoot cameras, they are not intended to be mounted on a tripod.

I disagree, as I never use my Qs as point-and-shoots (like I use my iPhone). I rarely use Qs or Ms on a tripod, but I don't see why one shouldn't use a Q with a tripod if ultimate IQ is the goal.

The Q images you see in LFI are indeed not shot with a point-and-shoot mentality.

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10 minutes ago, SrMi said:

I disagree, as I never use my Qs as point-and-shoots (like I use my iPhone). I rarely use Qs or Ms on a tripod, but I don't see why one shouldn't use a Q with a tripod if ultimate IQ is the goal.

The Q images you see in LFI are indeed not shot with a point-and-shoot mentality.

I guess I just didn't get along with the Q3 28/43. I couldn't get myself into the mood for thoughtful shooting with these cameras.

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I had the Q3 43 for several months with hopes to use the leaf shutter for flash outdoors. Brilliant camera and lens, but limited in use. And I didn’t enjoy the viewfinder experience. 
I have returned to my M10r since. My 40mm M-Rokkor is still my body cap. 

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the ridiculous placement of the SD card door on Q3/43

It took 2 responses before the "Thread Title" came off the rails..  Proof that we are "followers" and closely related to the "sheep family"

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Judging by the harsh tones in this group, I would hate to imagine a bunch of these forum members stranded on an island with no food. You would all be at each others throats in no time. Now.............Lets Fight! LOL

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33 minutes ago, RQ44 said:

Judging by the harsh tones in this group, I would hate to imagine a bunch of these forum members stranded on an island with no food. You would all be at each others throats in no time. Now.............Lets Fight! LOL

Yes, I’ve never understood the ‘this is what I think and do and everyone else is wrong’ so prevalent today.

People gotta get off social media and go outside and interact with people more.

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On 4/17/2025 at 11:46 PM, setuporg said:

It means that all the Q2 cases with a card door are obsolete

Buy another grip for your Q3. If you can afford $6000 for the camera, a new grip is peanuts. I bought a JJC HG-Q3 $50. it’s light, sturdy, and the SD card slot is easy to access as is the battery slot.

It’s a non issue.

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8 hours ago, bobtodrick said:

Yes, I’ve never understood the ‘this is what I think and do and everyone else is wrong’ so prevalent today.

People gotta get off social media and go outside and interact with people more.

...preferably with camera in hand

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On 4/18/2025 at 12:46 AM, setuporg said:

So the card door now wraps around the tripod screw slot.  It means that all the Q2 cases with a card door are obsolete, and any Arca plate you screw in will obstruct the card door.  All for that handgrip that 0.1% of Q owners will ever get.  WTF?!

This is par for the course with Leica. The release of a new model (Q, M, SL) call for all new accessories since the ones for the previous model are incompatible with the new one. 

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5 hours ago, Luke_Miller said:

This is par for the course with Leica. The release of a new model (Q, M, SL) call for all new accessories since the ones for the previous model are incompatible with the new one. 

On the other hand an M lens from 1953 will fit on an M11.

Cant say that about any of the others without some kind of adapter and the loss of functions.

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On 4/20/2025 at 12:54 PM, Simone_DF said:

Let’s not forget you also need to buy a new camera bag every time you get a new camera. 

But only after starting a thread about it without checking any previous threads about it.

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