Leica Q 116 focus ring wiggle

[Fotograffer]

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I  just bought a used Q 116 and was wondering if the focus ring on the q 116 wiggles a little bit when trying to pinpoint the focus.  It doesn't wiggle much, but it still annoys me.  I guess I'd be reassured if it happens to others as well or could be easily fixed.

Thank you,

B

[antigallican]

Mine does a tiny bit. Really tiny. I don't use it much. I keep the camera on single point focus and try to find something contrasty on the same plane to establish focus, if you see what I mean. Focus/recompose.

 

ps sorry, I should add I keep the focus on the back button, leaving the top button for shutter actuation. If you're new to the camera you might think about locking/switching off the video button in the menu, as you fingers can foul it at inopportune moments and then you'll be trying to remember how to stop it video-ing while your subject is anxiously waiting for you to take his or her photo!

Edited December 21, 2020 by antigallican

[Fotograffer]

2 hours ago, antigallican said:

Mine does a tiny bit. Really tiny. I don't use it much. I keep the camera on single point focus and try to find something contrasty on the same plane to establish focus, if you see what I mean. Focus/recompose.

 

ps sorry, I should add I keep the focus on the back button, leaving the top button for shutter actuation. If you're new to the camera you might think about locking/switching off the video button in the menu, as you fingers can foul it at inopportune moments and then you'll be trying to remember how to stop it video-ing while your subject is anxiously waiting for you to take his or her photo!

Thank you! That is reassuring to know.  It is a really small amount of movement.  I do plan on using the autofocus most of the time, but I've read about focus rings loosening up and so I  started to worry.  I'll look into switching off the video button.  Thank you for the Advice!  I'm going to go use it now!

 

B