Q loose lens element?

[steve203]

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My Q, when switched off feels as though there is something loose inside the lens. Everything works just fine and I am assuming this is something to do with the optical stabilisation but it doesn't feel like any other camera I have ever used. Should it still move when my Q is powered down? It really is a strange feeling.

Please could someone assure me that this is normal for a Q. Thank you.

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[Leica Guy]

Its not a problem. It’s the OIS powering down. Everyone’s Q does it. Relax and enjoy your beautiful camera. This has been discussed extensively on this forum and keeps coming back up as new Q owners join in the discussion. 

[steve203]

Thanks for your reply. I figured it was to do with the OIS but just concerned that it still did it long after the camera is powered off.

[dkmoore]

On 11/18/2018 at 8:10 PM, Infiniumguy said:

Its not a problem. It’s the OIS powering down. Everyone’s Q does it. Relax and enjoy your beautiful camera. This has been discussed extensively on this forum and keeps coming back up as new Q owners join in the discussion. 

I am pretty sure this is not correct. The noise Steve203 mentions is not "OIS powering down." This noise occurs anytime the camera is turned off as its a "floating" component. Maybe the leaf shutter?'

Regardless, Steve203 is correct that all Qs exhibit this and its 100% manufacturer intended.

 

[steve203]

Appreciate the advice, as long as I know this is normal behaviour I can carry on and enjoy using my Q, thanks.

[Leica Guy]

3 hours ago, steve203 said:

Appreciate the advice, as long as I know this is normal behaviour I can carry on and enjoy using my Q, thanks.

You might be right. I just shook my camera (gently of course) and I can hear a slight sound of something moving. It’s a part of the OIS as I remember. Totally normal. My camera works perfectly. No noise when the camera is powered on.