My favorite accessories for the Leica Q2 & Q3

Hi, my name is Gui Benites and I am a professional photographer based in NYC. Today I'm sharing all my favorite accessories for the Leica Q2.
Big thank you to my amazing friend Bruna Lacerda who captured these great shots of me outside.
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Items I love:
Leica SL2s amzn.to/3VO0qM2
Leica Q3 amzn.to/3RKxa7H
Thumb Grip for Leica Q3 amzn.to/3XAl0BX
Leica Q2 amzn.to/3ZFwLEH
Leica Protector case in brown amzn.to/3nMeYhS
Leica leather carrying strap in brown amzn.to/3zMT297
BolinUS half case in black amzn.to/3MnQiXd
Sony TOUGH SD Card 256gb 300mb/s amzn.to/3m502e4
LighPix Labs FlashQ Q20II amzn.to/3ZGRJmt
Godox Lux Junior Retro flash amzn.to/3U8LAhy
Leica SF 60 Flash amzn.to/40Fv1MN
Leica SF C1 Remote Control amzn.to/3U3bp2R
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Leica Cooph Rope Strap 49,6" in Black Reflective (all black currently sold out)
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[@WatchDSSID]

My favourite Leica Q2 accessory is the Leica Finger Loop which screws into the side of the Leica grip - it means I never feel the need to use the camera with a case or strap. Combined with a third party articulated Thumb Rest, the ergonomics are brilliant :- )

[@sydneyrose7930]

After your last video I couldn’t wait to see your next one! This video did not disappoint! The quality, sound and honesty made this very enjoyable 😊 Feels like I’m talking to a friend ❤ can’t wait to see what’s to come from you!

[@guibenites-ny]

Thank you so much for the sweetest comment. I really appreciate that! I can’t wait to post more 🤍

[@mattblasi8796]

Great video thanks. One thing maybe it's not as much of an issue on the Q2 but my experience with the Sony Tough 300mb/s SD cards is they often error out on my M10-D and M10-R. I have them because I use them in my Sony gear but have had nothing but issues with them on my Leica bodies. I still use SanDisk Extreme Pro 300mb/s cards and have never had an issue with any of them.

[@FZMKT]

Keep rocking! You are doing great !

[@guibenites-ny]

Thanks so much 🤍

[@francesco.zambotti]

wonderful video, I have and love my Q2 I subscribed you :) my favorite accessory is a cheap simil leather half case, after tried many half cases (included the original) the actual is the best for me

[@jeffstout340]

Well done!! Love the music in this and in your previous video. I've subscribed and I'm along for the ride. My favorite Leica Q2 accessory is my Leica thumb grip which fits into the hot shoe. The Leica version is expensive (isn't everything they make?), but I think it's worth the money. You'll have a lot to shoot in Italy!! I actually bought my Q2 last year specifically for a trip to Italy and Switzerland. the Q2 is easily the best travel camera I've ever owned, and I've had a few. Next on my list is the M6 and maybe the M11.

[@guibenites-ny]

Thanks so much! I really like the grip as well. I’ve tested and loved it but ended up not buying because I use flash a lot and you unfortunately have to remove the grip when you use flash

[@brigittecalegari]

YOU'RE THE BEST

[@brigittecalegari]

LOVE YOU GUIGUI

[@josephfreyta4498]

I LOVE THE INTROOOOO

[@guibenites-ny]

Thank you so much!!

[@MateusMoraesmm]

the intro 🔥

[@guibenites-ny]

Thank you so much!!

[@brigittecalegari]

THIS INTRO OMG YOU KNOW

[@thefridayeffect1378]

Nice Video! I just bought the godox lux junior for my Leica Q2 and it does not work. How do you pair these 2 object? Thank Mate!🚀

[@guibenites-ny]

Oh how strange. Did you try it on a different camera just to test? I simply put mine on my Q2/Q3 and it works just fine.

[@ludvigvk]

Great video, along with the others in your channel! :) Totally separate question: what golden "tank"-watch are your wearing in the video? Looks great!

[@guibenites-ny]

Thank you so much! The watch is from Breda :)

[@Edvanfleury]

Eu nem tenho dinheiro pra ter uma leica, mas amo a tranquilidade com que vc explica gui.

[@guibenites-ny]

Muito obrigado por assistir, Edvan!!

[@stewartmunrovideo]

Really enjoying your content

[@guibenites-ny]

I appreciate that!

[@shasha8900]

Wow. I follow lots of photographers. You are exceptionally wonderful. More vids please Best

[@guibenites-ny]

Wow, thank you! That is very kind of you, I really appreciate that! I'm working on filming new videos now in the winter. My goal is to post regularly in 2024!

[@jamielonghurst6373]

I was just looking for accessories for the Q2M I ordered. Thanks so much for the recommendation on the Bolin leather half case. I placed the order on Amazon for the black. The Leica version is so expensive, and I couldn't go for it right now after already spending a boatload on the camera (used) and an extra battery. Can you recommend a pouch or sleeve that will hold the Q2? Looking for something that will go in my bag to keep it protected. Like a neoprene pouch. Best of luck with your KZbin channel!

[@guibenites-ny]

I’m so glad you liked the Bolin half case. I have to say that it’s indeed my favorite! I’ve been using the Leica one since March and although I like the color and texture, the fact that I have to fully remove the case to swap cards/batteries is really annoying. I don’t know of a specific neoprene pouch but I put ny Q2 in a soft dust bag I have that came with something else I purchased and it’s been working great!

[@guibenites-ny]

I actually just this found this one on eBay. Take a look: www.ebay.com/itm/255709638531?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=auTXtvLBRka&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=-euKSz0ETri&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@wolfontheroad2262]

Curious if you know if any of these would fit the Leica Q - thanks!

[@guibenites-ny]

I would assume all of the flashes I talked about on the video work on the Q. The only items I think might not work are the half cases. You probably would need to order a version made specifically for the Q.

[@josephfreyta4498]

also your audio is amazing!!!!

[@guibenites-ny]

Thank you!!

[@walkingmeditation61]

The flash Q makes a tiny trans/receiver a set is 40 bucks works excellent even better than the one you mentioned

[@guibenites-ny]

I didn’t know about that. Will definitely check it out!

[@afcortes888]

Great video! 🖤 Unfortunately I have the opposite experience wit the lighpix, completely unreliable, it works randomly with the camera. I might test the godox based on your pov.

[@guibenites-ny]

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that! I've had mine since mid 2020 and it's been fine so far. If you've only had it for a little while I'd reach out to the seller and try to return/exchange it to a different unit. I'd definitely give the Godox a shot!

[@anyavanona]

The link for the black case is the same as for memory card☺️

[@guibenites-ny]

Oopsy! Thanks for letting me know. I just fixed it :)

[@anyavanona]

@@guibenites-ny thank you too! Got this camera two months ago and just obsessed🤍

[@guibenites-ny]

@@anyavanona omg congrats!! I love the Q2. Hope you have tons of fun with it too!!

[@anyavanona]

@@guibenites-ny thank you🤍 it is a truly amazing camera. Next step m version🙈

[@anyavanona]

But for now this camera is more that enough for me☺️ I manage to shoot portraits and I love it.

[@phillipallaway7306]

Just be careful in Italy with that brightly coloured case and strap. It will potentially attract the wrong people who would love to acquire your expensive new Leica.

[@JJ_Photo]

Never liked straps with a big metal buckle. When you put your camera in and out of a bag, the LCD screen or metal camera body will be scratched. Believe me...

[@guibenites-ny]

Oh I know and I agree! I always wrap my camera in a cloth/dust bag and wrap the strap around it so it never scratches my camera!

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

Nah...part of going on vacation means lots of shooting.