asap Posted November 30, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone used their Q in the rain? It's quite gloomy, windy and rainy (lovely English weather) today in London, and the sadist in me would like to go to Hyde Park today to get a few pictures. Would the Leica Q be able to withstand some rainfall on it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Hi asap, Take a look here Leica Q in the rain. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Brosif Posted November 30, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 30, 2015 I would like to hear what others may say to this as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggymatt Posted November 30, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 30, 2015 Rigging something together like this is an option: http://petapixel.com/2012/07/31/make-a-diy-rain-cover-for-your-dslr-using-a-ziploc-bag/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted November 30, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 30, 2015 You need an SL, mate. I'm fairly sure the Q is not environmentally sealed. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
katsanes Posted November 30, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 30, 2015 Yeah, it's not safe for sure. One thing I would definitely do is put some gaffer tape on the mic holes that sit right on top of the body... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 30, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 30, 2015 I'd use any camera in the rain, taking it out from 'shelter' just to take the shot/s, and wiping any rain off with a cloth before tucking it under a coat/putting it back in the bag until the next shot. There's no need to let it get soaked! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted November 30, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I agree with covering the mic holes and personally I have used mine when it has been raining. I just keep it under my jacket, take it out when I want to take a shot and keep a synthetic chamois-leather type cloth which I use to wipe the camera off every now and then. Have used this method over the years with all types of cameras and it works fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goonz Posted November 30, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 30, 2015 Sadly it is not weatherproof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
@McLeica Posted November 30, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 30, 2015 Seriously?!?! Torrential downpour perhaps not, English drizzle no problem. Gaffer up the mic holes for comfort and go for it. Photos of soggy people are always gold. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jvansmit Posted December 2, 2015 Share #10 Posted December 2, 2015 I've used mine a couple of times in monsoon downpours in SE Asia. It didn't get completely soaked but it certainly got pretty wet on both occasions. No issues at all, and it didn't even fog up like my M9 used to. I have taped up the mic holes though....to stop dust ingress when traveling for long periods in a tuk tuk along dirt roads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big T Posted December 2, 2015 Share #11 Posted December 2, 2015 This pic was taken in drizzling rain. I keep a rag handy to wipe it though in conditions like these. No issues with the Q. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/253783-leica-q-in-the-rain/?do=findComment&comment=2940968'>More sharing options...
goatsby Posted December 2, 2015 Share #12 Posted December 2, 2015 Kristian Dowling's review makes a mention of using it in the rain (toward the bottom of the page); http://kristiandowling.com/blog/2015/6/10/leica-q-typ-116-camera-review-part-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted December 2, 2015 Share #13 Posted December 2, 2015 Trevor, very nice illustrative picture. I like the idea of covering the mike grid. I always have a plastic bag at hand and never had therefore any problems with any camera even if in heavy rain. A cloth is mandatory and here I use a small outdoor towel which is soft and can soak much water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyyEpp Posted December 2, 2015 Share #14 Posted December 2, 2015 Whenever I travel and stay in a hotel I fetch the free shower caps from the bathroom accessories . They are handy to protect my DSLR cameras, although a bit too big for my Q (but I can manage it). I'd love to hear about other solutions and experiences as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted December 2, 2015 Share #15 Posted December 2, 2015 Has anyone ever had a camera fail as a result of a bit of rain on it? I'm not talking about dunking in in the sea or down the toilet (where I've put the occasional phone!) but normal wet conditions whilst taking reasonable, but not fanatical care? I think we may be a little too precious about our cameras sometimes, but stand to be corrected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted December 2, 2015 Share #16 Posted December 2, 2015 Has anyone ever had a camera fail as a result of a bit of rain on it? I'm not talking about dunking in in the sea or down the toilet (where I've put the occasional phone!) but normal wet conditions whilst taking reasonable, but not fanatical care? I think we may be a little too precious about our cameras sometimes, but stand to be corrected. if you read kristian dowling's review part 2, scroll down to the bottom of the page, it handles heavy rain just fine, he used it during the heavy rains, though he said don't quote that on him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 2, 2015 Share #17 Posted December 2, 2015 if you read kristian dowling's review part 2, scroll down to the bottom of the page, it handles heavy rain just fine, he used it during the heavy rains, though he said don't quote that on him You just did Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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