fredus Posted August 16, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 16, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi there! I've read a lot of recommendation to cover mic and speaker holes on the Q2. Is there a recommended brand of gaffer tape to use? Would electrical tape work too? Apologies for the silly question ... I don't want to end up covering them with something that would remove the paint for example. Thank you! Fred Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leica Guy Posted August 16, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) In general my experience is gaffers take does not leave as much residue or as fast as electrical tape. I also think the electrical adhesive tends to be more “rubbery” which I do not like. I had gaffers tape on Q for several years with pretty minimal cleanup upon removal. A little alcohol on a cotton pad and the adhesive disappears. Gaffers tape is a bit more thick so I’d expect it would provide a little more scuff resistance. It looks a little ghetto and not for everyone’s tastes. I like it though. Edited August 17, 2019 by Leica Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vov Posted August 16, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 16, 2019 This is personal preference but I tried both and felt like the electrical tape was more visually appealing because the gaffer tape had a small amount of its white underside showing at the edges. I’ve taken both on and off without much residue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbee Posted August 16, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 16, 2019 Per another member's recommendation I ordered the following from amazon and like it better than either gaffer or electrical: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DHZP1FY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 you can get pretty much any color - if so inclined... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 16, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 16, 2019 Gaffer tape is susceptible to misrepresentation, and the Real Thing has time limits. So buy with caution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredus Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted August 16, 2019 Thank you all for your recommendation! This is greatly appreciated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturkel Posted August 17, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 17, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm kind of suprised that this is still a concern. I know on my original Q I did use the gaffers tape to cover the opeenings. On the Q2 I have elected not to do so. Based on all the comments I have read I did not think this was still a concern? Am I missing something here? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphh Posted August 17, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) I've had mine out in the pouring rain and on sandy beaches and everything in between for the month I've owned it and all seems well. Now that leica has published an IP rating I will consider mine faulty and want a free repair if it leaks Edited August 17, 2019 by ralphh 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsaly Posted August 17, 2019 Share #9 Posted August 17, 2019 I use my Q-P as my "all purpose" travel camera with the occasional use of video. I bought Gore-tex adhesive fabric repair patches and use them over both the mic and speaker ports. The Gore-tex keeps dust and moisture out while still allowing for sound to be recorded thru the mic and heard through the speaker. As I haven't attempted to remove the Gore-Tex I can't speak to whether it leaves any residue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyriacos Posted August 17, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Matsaly said: I use my Q-P as my "all purpose" travel camera with the occasional use of video. I bought Gore-tex adhesive fabric repair patches and use them over both the mic and speaker ports. The Gore-tex keeps dust and moisture out while still allowing for sound to be recorded thru the mic and heard through the speaker. As I haven't attempted to remove the Gore-Tex I can't speak to whether it leaves any residue. Heard about Gore-Tex never thought about using that. Thanks for the suggestion! if it lets sound to be recorded and heard wouldn’t that mean that dust can get through though? I’m asking btw not trying to be funny here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 17, 2019 Share #11 Posted August 17, 2019 https://www.gafferpower.com/ Gaffer Pro is my go-to, always. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strmbrg Posted August 17, 2019 Share #12 Posted August 17, 2019 It may be that there is already a thin film on the inside end of the small holes. On the other hand, holes are very small and the surface tension of water is preventing it to get into the holes other than when forced in. Just speculations... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsaly Posted August 17, 2019 Share #13 Posted August 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, kyriacos said: Heard about Gore-Tex never thought about using that. Thanks for the suggestion! if it lets sound to be recorded and heard wouldn’t that mean that dust can get through though? I’m asking btw not trying to be funny here Let me expand upon my previous statement. The Gore-Tex material greatly reduces the transmission of sound, but does not completely block it. Gore makes specific fabrics/materials for use by manufacturers of "water resistant" and immersible electronics (speakers, smartphone cases, etc). I'm not an engineer and cannot quantify it as in IP XX level, but it certainly has been robust enough for my use while traveling and being exposed to the occasional rainstorm and moderately dusty conditions. Water droplets simply bead up and slide right off the Gore-tex. I have no experience with gaffers tape/electrical tape so I cannot offer your an opinion on which product "best" seals the Q. My objective was simply to add an additional layer of protection against water/dust intrusion. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsaly Posted August 17, 2019 Share #14 Posted August 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Strmbrg said: It may be that there is already a thin film on the inside end of the small holes. On the other hand, holes are very small and the surface tension of water is preventing it to get into the holes other than when forced in. Just speculations... I think the above is essentially correct. I know that Gore-tex is often used in high tech outerwear (jackets, parkas, shoes) because of its unique property's that allow it to "breathe" while preventing water intrusion. I paid$3.50 on Amazon so it's not particularly expensive:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyriacos Posted August 18, 2019 Share #15 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, Matsaly said: Let me expand upon my previous statement. The Gore-Tex material greatly reduces the transmission of sound, but does not completely block it. Gore makes specific fabrics/materials for use by manufacturers of "water resistant" and immersible electronics (speakers, smartphone cases, etc). I'm not an engineer and cannot quantify it as in IP XX level, but it certainly has been robust enough for my use while traveling and being exposed to the occasional rainstorm and moderately dusty conditions. Water droplets simply bead up and slide right off the Gore-tex. I have no experience with gaffers tape/electrical tape so I cannot offer your an opinion on which product "best" seals the Q. My objective was simply to add an additional layer of protection against water/dust intrusion. 18 hours ago, Strmbrg said: It may be that there is already a thin film on the inside end of the small holes. On the other hand, holes are very small and the surface tension of water is preventing it to get into the holes other than when forced in. Just speculations... Thank you both for your replies . was curious that’s all. Been spending some time reading and playing with various fabric materials in general these last 2 weeks making something else so i thought i’d ask. i’ll check it out. Edited August 18, 2019 by kyriacos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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