Leica Q and Q² stealthcover
Hello folks, today’s blog is about an idea of another cover for the Leica Q. The first Leica I bought at all! And I was impressed immediately and test it a lot and took several photos. While using I noticed some things where I thought: „It’s good, but it gets even better!“ Thus the idea originated to design the perfect cover for the Leica Q.
=> Update Leica Q²: same features as Leica Q but with adjusted base plate for free accessibility of SD card and battery!
All those who photograph a lot will know the problem about the inevitable moment of an empty battery.
If you want to change it you have to dismount the handgrip. That bothered me! On the one hand because it takes time andpossibly the subject or the mood is already gone – and on the other hand sometimes you are not able to put down the dismantledparts. Who is not missing a third hand from time to time? For this reason I designed the battery chamber readily accessibly. The change is now possible within a few seconds without unscrewing the handgrip. (video sample).
I travel frequently and I also attend to „crises areas“. I want to keep a low profile especially because of the camera. Finally Leica is a a synonym for quality and I want to return with my equipment which I became fond of. This issue I include directly for the development. The camera should retain its straight style. Plain and beautiful should be the cover too. An ornamental dress reduced to the essentials. I am a proud Leica-owner but I want to hide purposely the logo because of the preceding reasons.
If you want to add colour it’s possible to get in several paints. Its effect is much better as total cover than as partly covers, especially with bright colours. That’s why not only the lower half is veiled. Despite of the eye-catching colour no one will assume a Leica. Understatement where it is appropriate.
By the way – I think I don’t have to mention that the real purpose of a cover is fulfilled too: the protection against scratches etc. Furthermore the camera lies comfortable in your hand also during cold weather. I have a safe feeling because the grip is made until the upper edge. The temporary rattling of the original grip is eliminated too.
Rather randomly another advantage was created. Although the cover is really light (75g) the center of gravity moved to the body. Now you can place it without tilting on the lens hood. The cover is an absolute lightweight but it’s still rigid because of design and material.
Please note: the AF Light/Selftimer LED is covered!
Enough said: have a look!
This project was very successfull. But now we are going to put some new project into practice and so we have finished the production of these part!
Thanks to all of our customers. You are the ones who let us go on with our ideas. And we hope you will be lucky to be one of the owners of our equipment with a limited edition!
Your Tekiac Team!
Hello !
I’m a Fuji X-E3 owner.
Two things have to be bettered (I think): the Hand-grip and the capability to fit an eye-piece
Is there hope you can do something for X-E3 users ?
Yes there is hope for you and other user! We are just working on it and we will release a cover for the X-E3 soon because we have the same Problems than you with our X-E3!
Hi, this grip and case for leica Q is so beautiful. Any chance of creating one for Sony Rx1r MarkII?
Not at the moment but we are always developing more and more – perhaps there will be something for you and your RX1 in the future!
Hello, please know how happy I am to post this Takiac Review!
I purchased the stealth cover for my new “used” Leica Q just over a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it. We actually live in Beijing, China and during our Christmas Holiday in Frankfurt, I managed to get my hands on both the Leica Q and the Tekiac Stealthcover. Amazing and unexpectedly my very first trip with my new equipment was to a very inhospitable climate location in China. The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival located in Northern China close to the border with Russia and where we encounter temperatures as low as -24c/-11F. I can attest that I was amazed by the Leica Q’s performance at such low temperatures; especially with battery life. I was equally excited having with me the Takiac StealthCove which protected the Leica Q from the frigid windshield while also allowing me to firmly handle the camera with thick-gloves!
Therefore… do your self a favor and acquire for your high-end Camera the Tekiac Covers!
Check out the details of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/harbin-ice-and-snow-festival.htm
Olaf:
Thank you …This product is a must for any Leica Q owner..absolutely fantastic and looks great on the camera….Olaf and the good folks there are a joy to deal with. Thank you again.
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posts which contains plenty of useful data, thanks for providing these information.
I am glad that it was helpful for you! Thanks a lot!
Hello Michel,
we have asked a lot of people and the version without additional screw for the finger grip was the one the people like most. So the cover looks more smooth.
You are right with the webshop. I will have a look at it! Thanks for that hint!
Best regards
Olaf
Your cover for the Leica Q looks absolutely stunning. Will you be making one for the Q2 – if so, when … and where will I be able to buy one?
Hello Eric,
thank you for your kind words.
Yes we have jsut released the cover for the new Leica Q2. Pictures will follow in our blog!
I have been using your cover now for several months, and I wanted you to know that I am just so pleased with it. Aesthetically I consider it the ideal match for the Leica Q2. Functionally it has done a faultless job in protecting the camera, whilst ergonomically providing me with a handgrip that is perfect for the way I use Q2. It also premits me to easily access the card and battery. It still looks as good as new after lots of intensive use, and it does a fantastic job of keeping the camera looking superminimal whilst hiding the Leica logo. All at a very sensible price. Thank you, and well done for such great design.
Just received my Leica Q cover and it looks and works great! I really like the hand grip on the front of the cover. It allows me to hold the camera with one hand which I couldn’t do prior to having the cover. Also, thank you for the chance to try the cover before actually paying.