Leicalot Posted September 24, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 24, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have found that I am accidentally pushing on the 'directional pad' on the back of my Q2 when handling the camera. This means that, when in auto focus mode, I am inadvertently moving the focus point. Often I do not notice until it is too late, the moment has passed, and the camera has focused on the wrong part of the frame. I called Leica to find out if I could disable this control, but was told that this is not possible. Am I being too ham fisted, or has anyone else experienced this problem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jwr50 Posted September 24, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 24, 2020 I find that the thumb rest helps to hold the camera in a manner that avoids inadvertently hitting the directional pad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicalot Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted September 27, 2020 I have just ordered the Leica thumbs up accessory. Hopefully this will keep my fingers in the correct place! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusGVA Posted October 4, 2020 Share #4 Posted October 4, 2020 Glad somebody raised this, since I have had the same issue. Not so excited to hear the focus point can’t be locked and that the only way to solve this is to buy the thumb rest. This could surely be addressed in the next firmware, no? Or could it be solved by turning of the LCD touch function? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicalot Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted October 4, 2020 I have the Leica thumb rest now, and although it helps to ensure that your thumb stays in the correct position avoiding the directional pad, it still leaves the control vulnerable. I agree, it could probably be an easy software fix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted October 4, 2020 Share #6 Posted October 4, 2020 I have the same problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicalot Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted October 4, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, it's good to know that it's not just me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgama Posted October 4, 2020 Share #8 Posted October 4, 2020 I just got Q2 last week, didn’t really have problem with the D-pad accidentally moving the focus point but added thumb support for better holding. While the thumb support does improve the grip, I have issue controlling the wheel, I have to lift my thumb up and across the support, and it feels awkward and slow. Feel kinda bumped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted October 4, 2020 Share #9 Posted October 4, 2020 I also find sometimes I’ve inadvertently moved the focus point. This is most annoying when I’m outside in bright light and I cannot see or don’t notice where the focus point is. I use a Thumbs Up and love it. I wish Leica would have a setting to lock the focus point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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