Do you always shoot with the Leica Q2 with its lens hood?

[Ken Chuang]

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9 hours ago, nicci78 said:

Yes always. It looks awesome, why remove it ? 

Initially was thinking of reducing the mass. 

[nicci78]

It weighs almost nothing. Only 21g. 
 

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always on. 

[Ken Chuang]

On 6/20/2020 at 4:02 AM, nicci78 said:

It weighs almost nothing. Only 21g. 
 

not so much of the weight but the size.. 

[Viv]

Occasionally. Oops. I mean on the Q. I do not have a Q2. Should I get one?

Edited June 22, 2020 by Viv

[Ken Chuang]

45 minutes ago, Viv said:

Occasionally. Oops. I mean on the Q. I do not have a Q2. Should I get one?

Sorry, I didn't have the Q so I am in no position to comment.. I came from a D-Lux 109... so it is like upgrading from a mini to a BMW... : D

 

[Viv]

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7 hours ago, Ken Chuang said:

upgrading from a mini to a BMW

A Mini IS a BMW.

I never owned a Mini, although I have driven a Cooper S quite a bit and it was fun.

I have owned three BMWs, two of which were total duds.

[Ken Chuang]

On 6/22/2020 at 10:27 PM, Viv said:

A Mini IS a BMW.

I never owned a Mini, although I have driven a Cooper S quite a bit and it was fun.

I have owned three BMWs, two of which were total duds.

What you mean is mini is owned by BMW. it is still very much a different identity. : )  back to the Q2, I have not spent enough time with it to comment but the fact that the D-Lux is with my daughter says it all. Haha.. 

[JuleSolo]

Not sure about everyone else, but mine is such a pain to screw back on that I keep it on all the time (as I do with my other cameras - have never had an issue with a lens hood negatively effecting any shots I have taken.

[Lucena]

Mine always on, except in case I use a polarizer... what does not happen much !

[RichardK]

Always on, protection for the lens and reduction of flare. As long as you make sure its dead square to the lens axis you shouldn't get darkening in the corners.

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[lanetomlane]

Mine is always on (Q), except the odd occasion when I use the Lee Seven5 filters.

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[brickftl]

On 6/3/2020 at 3:10 AM, johntobias said:

Perhaps but a rocket blower sorts that out and the front element of the camera is protected and it rains a lot in Scotland so the hood keeps rain off the filter.........Scotland-Land of the Purple Heather BUT Land of the dirty weather !    🙂

I absolutely LOVE Scotland! Was there a couple of years back and hiked the Highlands with my Q!

https://brick.smugmug.com/Travel/2018-9-London-Scotland/

 

[johntobias]

On 7/12/2020 at 9:17 PM, brickftl said:

I absolutely LOVE Scotland! Was there a couple of years back and hiked the Highlands with my Q!

https://brick.smugmug.com/Travel/2018-9-London-Scotland/

 

You have Really captured the esscence of scotland there....despite the rainy weather !   trust me, its gorgeous in the sunshine too!...your street images are fabulous too !  

[dancook]

Just received my 5th Q series camera!

I've had 3 Q's and 2 Q2's now

I always fit just the hood and leave the cap in the box, never covering the lens with anything else.

Edited July 16, 2020 by dancook

[Leica Guy]

13 hours ago, dancook said:

Just received my 5th Q series camera!

I've had 3 Q's and 2 Q2's now

I always fit just the hood and leave the cap in the box, never covering the lens with anything else.

+1. I’m saving the cap so it’s pristine when I sell my Q2 in 2030. 🤣

[Paul Willems]

I have my Q2 now for almost two years, added the Leica genuine thumb grip, Handgrip and recently after more than a year of waiting the TvO Vented shade. I love this camera for the outstanding image quality, simpleness of the menu system (vs my Sony A6500 set up), handling, design, size and looks so I decided to get back to the basic looks and put these ad-ons on sale... The standard lens hood works fine for me if I put in on (or using Leica UV protection filter in stead) If I need filters there is my Nisi M75 system in the bag. Which do you prefer?

 

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Edited August 6, 2022 by Paul Willems

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54 minutes ago, Paul Willems said:

I have my Q2 now for almost two years, added the Leica genuine thumb grip, Handgrip and recently after more than a year of waiting the TvO Vented shade. I love this camera for the outstanding image quality, simpleness of the menu system (vs my Sony A6500 set up), handling, design, size and looks so I decided to get back to the basic looks and put these ad-ons on sale... The standard lens hood works fine for me if I put in on (or using Leica UV protection filter in stead) If I need filters there is my Nisi M75 system in the bag. Which do you prefer?

 

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The ventilated lens hood is good for the Q2M - much easier for changing filters, yellow, orange etc - but it's more of a cosmetic addition and doesn't provide the same degree of protection as the original Leica product.

 

[Viv]

Yes.

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[Wolfs head]

I never take it off - it looks good, protects the lens and occasionally helps with flare . What’s not to like?