Christine Posted May 17, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 17, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I wear glasses and I have noticed some scuffing marks on my eyepiece evf. Has anyone else experienced this? 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/309643-scratches-or-scuffing-on-q2-evf/?do=findComment&comment=3975025'>More sharing options...
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PhotoCruiser Posted May 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) No i don't have them on mine. I guess or it looks to me as the EVF was rubbing against something, probably in the bag you use. However, i never thought about this problem but have the original leica matte screen protector film on my Q2, but i may should try to apply one also on the EVF. main problem would be to find a film with good "optical" qualities while the glasses for cellphone screens should do the trick but i fear there are no specific ones for the Q/Q2 EVF on the market. There are several inexpensive cellphone screen protector films on te market, with a x-acto knife they can be cut to fit, the glass ones can't be cut. Chris Edited May 17, 2020 by PhotoCruiser 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted May 17, 2020 Hi, Thank you, I didn’t think about it rubbing against something else. I use a leather half case when I am out and about and I have a screen protector on the large display. I will look to cut a screen protector to size for the eye piece and try and work out where it is rubbing when I am walking about. Is there a way to remove the scuff marks? They look worse in the sunshine in this photo. Or is it best just to leave them alone now? I emailed Leica support but I don’t think they are there at the moment. Thanks again Christine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted May 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2020 I tend to agree that it was something in a bag rubbing against the EVF. I wear glasses and I can see no scratches on my EVF after a year of use. I looked and didn’t find an EVF specific screen protector. I would guess that once Leica service is back working, they can replace your viewfinder glass. Check your bag carefully and make certain nothing is loose where you keep the camera. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted May 17, 2020 Thank you, I can only think it is rubbing against my clothes somewhere when I carry it around my neck to one side under my arm. I don’t now why it has rubbed in only one place. I store it in a full leather case, so I don’t think that is the problem. I have cut one of my Q2 screen protectors to size as best I can and it seems to be working fine. The sensor still detects my eye when I am in that mode. I had felt sure it was my glasses. Now I know it’s not I can keep watching out for what might have cause it. In the meantime it is now protected. Thanks you again for your feedback. Christine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted May 23, 2020 Share #6 Posted May 23, 2020 When the camera is hanging from you neck, I bet it is constantly bouncing on a sharp button or zipper on the same spot when walking. This is how it looks to me. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted May 24, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 9 hours ago, ralph said: When the camera is hanging from you neck, I bet it is constantly bouncing on a sharp button or zipper on the same spot when walking. This is how it looks to me. Thanks Ralph I guess it’s the only explanation. I have never carried a camera as much as the Q2, I love it. I protected the large screen, use as half leather case, bought a b&w lens filter, I store it in a full body leather case and then this happens, one down to experience. With the protective screen now on the eye piece I cannot even see the rub marks and it does not effect my usage at all but its a shame. On a separate note, I have also now taped the top edges of the body to stop the strap rings rubbing the body. Thanks again for all your the replies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted May 24, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 24, 2020 Christine, One of the reasons I chose an Arte de mano half case is their really elegant way of preventing the strap rings ever touching the camera top edge. 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! 1 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/309643-scratches-or-scuffing-on-q2-evf/?do=findComment&comment=3979586'>More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted May 24, 2020 41 minutes ago, Leica Guy said: Christine, One of the reasons I chose an Arte de mano half case is their really elegant way of preventing the strap rings ever touching the camera top edge. 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! That’s beautiful. I bought one by Puuboo via Amazon. Another great design element for me to look out for. Thank you again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted May 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Christine said: That’s beautiful. I bought one by Puuboo via Amazon. Another great design element for me to look out for. Thank you again. 3 hours ago, Leica Guy said: Christine, One of the reasons I chose an Arte de mano half case is their really elegant way of preventing the strap rings ever touching the camera top edge. 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! I’ve now found two leather washer ring protectors. I’m not sure if the came with the original strap or the Leica rope strap I bought. Hopefully they will help too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted May 24, 2020 Share #11 Posted May 24, 2020 I’ve seen rubber O-rings used also and they’d work fine. They come in all sizes and are readily available in a hardware store. Often used in plumbing repair. Black. Discrete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullmoon Posted May 26, 2020 Share #12 Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) The screen protector for my Q included a film for the EVF, but I have not seen that available for the Q2. Now I see why it would be good to have.https://www.amazon.com/PCTC-Protection-Anti-scrach-Anti-Fingerprint-Waterproof/dp/B0752HSK5F Edited May 26, 2020 by bullmoon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted May 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, bullmoon said: The screen protector for my Q included a film for the EVF, but I have not seen that available for the Q2. Now I see why it would be good to have.https://www.amazon.com/PCTC-Protection-Anti-scrach-Anti-Fingerprint-Waterproof/dp/B0752HSK5F Very interesting, thank you. Leica technical support came back to me and said the solution I found was what they would have recommended to me. Ie: cutting one to size. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltz Posted June 10, 2020 Share #14 Posted June 10, 2020 I’ve seen this in both the Q and Q2. Leica uses a cheap plastic cover over the EVF, why? I have no idea, but it both me a lot for the camera’s price point. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoreserve Posted June 11, 2020 Share #15 Posted June 11, 2020 Interesting...Absolutely no problems regarding my SL1/2 EVF (cover glass there is real glass in high quality, no plastic...) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjz Posted August 22, 2020 Share #16 Posted August 22, 2020 i have that phenomenon on my q2 evf too, and i assume it stems from my metal frame glasses; i regret it, but it does not overly worry me, since the outermost layer of the evf could (hopefully) be replaced at relatively reasonable cost, and it does not really affect my taking pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Clark Posted April 8, 2021 Share #17 Posted April 8, 2021 has anyone figured out if Leica will replace the outermost layer of the EVF? The one on my Q2 monochrom is pretty badly scuffed and appears maybe to even have a small crack in it....i am thinking its cosmetic and doesnt really impact my shooting but im curious. would this be covered under warranty? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoySmith Posted April 8, 2021 Share #18 Posted April 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, Craig Clark said: has anyone figured out if Leica will replace the outermost layer of the EVF? The one on my Q2 monochrom is pretty badly scuffed and appears maybe to even have a small crack in it....i am thinking its cosmetic and doesnt really impact my shooting but im curious. would this be covered under warranty? I cannot speak for Leica, but I’d expect that since this is physical damage caused by direct contact on the EVF optics, it would not be covered under warranty. You could contact Leica and ask, and get an estimate for what the repair would cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Clark Posted April 8, 2021 Share #19 Posted April 8, 2021 Just now, RoySmith said: I cannot speak for Leica, but I’d expect that since this is physical damage caused by direct contact on the EVF optics, it would not be covered under warranty. You could contact Leica and ask, and get an estimate for what the repair would cost. Yeah I am going to stop by the DC store after work today...was just wondering if anyone had direct experience. I will let everyone know what I find out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Clark Posted April 12, 2021 Share #20 Posted April 12, 2021 For those of you wondering - my guy at the local Leica store said that New Jersey got back to him and its right around $250 to have the entire EVF replaced. Thats actually not too bad in my opinion....I fully expected there to be a comma in the number. Not sure I will do it or not....but its good to know its an affordable fix. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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