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Hello all,

 

Recently got a used (mint condition) Leica Q. Everything works perfectly, but one thing I've noticed is the hood doesn't seem to rotate fully when attaching it. What I mean is that when I screw on the hood, it stops before it is in the right position. It's off center / tilted compared to where it should be. I don't want to screw it further because I don't want to risk damaging something. I've tried screwing it on every possible way, but always ends up in the same position.

 

Any ideas?

 

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There is an O-ring/gasket that needs some force to compress so the hood is in the proper location.   The position of your hood is about where it takes more force to rotate.   And while I doubt it is part of the problem I'd try putting the hood on after removing the filter just to be sure.

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I'd be careful with more pressure. The best suggestion I've heard even though it may seem a little weird, rub your finger on your nose or face and pick up a little skin oil Wipe the threads inside the hood and you'll see it makes a big difference. I know it sounds odd, but it does work.

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I am happy continuing with the standard Q hood even though I do occasionally remove it to use an ND or polarizer filter. Once the threads and the O-ring have a little oil on them, it's really quite easy to remove and re-install.

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Hi everyone, 

 

Just first like to say how delighted I am to have found this forum having purchased a new 'Q' only last week.

 

Regarding fitting the hood, I too found the tightness and subsequent 'off-set' position a slight problem until I smeared the lens and hood threads with a smidgeon of oil (from behind my ears actually!)

 

I've used this lubrication technique before for various applications and have found it to be a useful standby!

 

I also note that when the hood is perfectly aligned on the front of the camera, a soft 'click' can be heard and the hood won't rotate further, serving to indicate that that it is seated correctly and symmetrically.

 

A nice touch I thought and a reassurance that it's simply not possible to over-tighten the hood.  

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I also note that when the hood is perfectly aligned on the front of the camera, a soft 'click' can be heard and the hood won't rotate further, serving to indicate that that it is seated correctly and symmetrically.

 

God! your first post and you already teach us something!

I won't dare talking anymore ;-)

 

H.

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On 4/15/2017 at 7:19 PM, iQ2 said:

I'd be careful with more pressure. The best suggestion I've heard even though it may seem a little weird, rub your finger on your nose or face and pick up a little skin oil Wipe the threads inside the hood and you'll see it makes a big difference. I know it sounds odd, but it does work.

Thanks for the tip!  Have the same problem on my Q2 - No more, problem solved

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Success!  My problem was removing the lens hood without damage as the Q2 arrived with the lens hood already installed.  I used an Arstec jar opener (2.5 inch). With nose oil on the threads it now goes on and off easily.  Nose oil has many uses including years ago polishing coronagraph lenses to reduce light scattering.  Many thanks for all the input.  Now to really start using my Q2

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