AGS Q3 BASEplate _ 001

The all-brass base plate for the new Leica Q3, with an integrated Arcs-Swiss compatible dovetail mount.
Designed and CNC machined in Portland, OR.

Design

The new Baseplate for the Leica Q3 builds on learnings from the Q2.

A handful of design details and refinements have been added to further improve the use, along with some adjustments that have been made to work in concert with changes introduced on the new Leica Q3.

Provides added protection, character, and function to your Q3.

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Function

Built-in dovetail for Arca-Swiss compatible quick-release. Maintains full access to the battery, battery release leaver, and card-slot door. And keeps the camera sitting upright.

New 1/4"-20 retaining screw a secure hold and maintains clearance for the SD card door. The second 1/4"-20 mounting point is now a stainless steel insert for increased strength and durability.

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Material

CNC machined from solid brass. A timeless material that will patina naturally and beautifully with age, and pays homage to Leica's history of producing cameras and lenses with brass construction.

Each one is proudly machined and packaged here, in Portland, OR.

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Finish

Offered in multiple finishes:
Raw Machined Brass
Black (in development)
Titanium (TBD)

Each one is machine engraved with our branding and product-specific code, which identifies the design version, year of manufacture, material, and finish.

Additional materials and/or finishes will be released later as expanded production or limited editions.

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Q3

BASEplate _ 001

A new custom dovetail BASEplate for the Leica Q3. Designed and produced in-house, here in Portland _ OR.

There was such a warm response to the AGS Q2 baseplate and a lot of requests from customers or potential customers to expand to additional models.  

So, with the launch of the Leica Q3 this year, it only made sense to get started on it next.

Here is a quick rundown with some of the details that have been modified or added for the Q3 version:

• The SD card access relief/cutout now has an additional exterior scallop to make it easier to lift the new flip-screen
  
  
• The secondary 1/4"-20 mounting point is now a stainless-steel insert for increased strength and durability, and an included Allen Wrench/Hex Key for the now smaller 1/4"-20 screw
  
  
• There is now more sculpting and chamfering around the battery release lever for more ergonomic operation
  
  
• Similarly, there is a small aesthetic chamfer detail on the left side of the baseplate that references the angles of the Leica square lens hood
  
  
• This Q3 baseplate design has internal material removed for a roughly 15% weight savings compared to the Q2 baseplate ~ 100g

Much care has been taken in both the design and production of these baseplates, so much so that the raw machined brass is featured as the final finish. 

No additional polishing or buffing. This is how they look right after the machining.

* The only treatment after the fact is a dry oil that is applied to slow the natural patina process keeping them looking new a little longer. Previously the vacuum-sealed packaging was used to prevent the baseplates from aging prior to customer delivery. Now that part of the packaging is more for aesthetics and keep the part from moving around during shipment.

A titanium version of the Leica Q3 Baseplate has also been produced.

The titanium baseplate is machined from Grade 2 Titanium. It is both lighter and stronger than aluminum… and has more character. It’s also half the weight of the brass baseplate.

The Q3 Baseplate is available now!
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