Lens Hood

[drives]

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Hey Everyone!

 

I've had a stain on my lens hood since I purchased my Q and it won't rub off. Looks like oil but I'm not sure. I'm pretty meticulous with everything I own so I know it wasn't due to improper handling. Can anyone recommend any cleaning techniques? If not, should I contact Leica for a replacement? If so, what's the best contact email for them?

 

I know this may not be a problem for most people, but I figured I'd ask you all.

 

Thanks in advance!

Edited August 3, 2015 by drives

[prk60091]

What is that strap?  

 

Did u try a little alcohol swab?

Edited August 4, 2015 by prk60091

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[d0c0m0]

Looks like Artisan & Artist braided silk strap ACAM-301?

[drives]

What is that strap?

 

Did u try a little alcohol swab?

d0c0m0 was right- it's an Artisan and Artist ACAM-301. Already tried an alcohol swab.. No luck

[spylaw4]

It maybe available (soon?) as a "spare part" try your Leica distributor perhaps?

[Iduna]

Is there really some stuff on the surface of the hood or is it in the material itself? From the picture one can also gather it might be in the material. Cool strap it is!

[drives]

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Is there really some stuff on the surface of the hood or is it in the material itself? From the picture one can also gather it might be in the material. Cool strap it is!

I'm not sure how to tell... Looks like it's in the material itself since it's not wiping off. Does anyone have a contact at Leica that can address this issue?

[drives]

Glad you all like the strap! I was kinda iffy about the color. Here are some more pics of it-

[ricky1981]

I very nearly went for that strap, I think it looks awesome but was worried it might attract too much attention. I'm not concerned about it being stolen, more about being able to snap away without people noticing (not because I am a stalker but because I prefer candid shots). I've opted to go all black instead but looking at your photos, I am slightly regretting it!

[screwmount]

Hey Everyone!

I've had a stain on my lens hood since I purchased my Q and it won't rub off. Looks like oil but I'm not sure. I'm pretty meticulous with everything I own so I know it wasn't due to improper handling. Can anyone recommend any cleaning techniques? If not, should I contact Leica for a replacement? If so, what's the best contact email for them?

I know this may not be a problem for most people, but I figured I'd ask you all.

Thanks in advance!

Why don't you paint the hood in the fancy color of your strap?

Then the stain would be no pain!

In addition you could mount an external viewfinder painted in the same color.

If then you would wear a hat in the same color......

[Manoleica]

I use the same strap/color on my Safari..

[jaapv]

Nothing wrong with the strap colour if you like it.  If the flaw in the finish of the lens hood bothers you ask your dealer to replace it. It shouldn't be there.

[erl]

A simple alternative may be to mount the hood upsidedown, assuming the mount is symmetrical.

At least then you would not see it, unless you travel to the opposite hemisphere!

[viramati]

Hood is threaded and can't be mounted upside-down. Would suggest you ask your dealer if he can get a replacement if it really bothers you