Leica Q3 43 - Got one?

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I've had a Q3 28 for almost a year and, after a fair about of experimenting, I've set up 4 profiles that I use frequently. I've had lots of nice cameras over a lifetime of hacking at photography. To date, I'm really enjoying the Leica and have had no issues with the quality of the build. I've had no problems with the eyepiece.

Mike

I do not doubt that. I have had my Q43 for about a year. And it is fine. But reports of design failures like such a silly mistake as a soft, scratchable EVF eyepiece are unsettling. How could this soft plastic be in the design? Unless the goal is not to make a fine camera but to make a camera that fulfills Milton Friedman's dicta that a company's purpose is to reward the stockholders.

I hope this is not a path of hollowing out that is the pattern of equity firms when they buy companies. The Q series is a great design and my Q43 is a great camera that does a lot. But if the EVF eyepiece is as scratchable as reported it is a caution.

 

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And a caution to all Q owners, get a filter, clear or UV. That lens is attached, it is expensive and it will cost a packet for repairs and will be gone for along, long time. Just slap that filer on there. We always [practice safe shooting. 😎