SoCalLeicanator Posted September 28, 2021 Share #1 Posted September 28, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just wondering if as some did with the Q/Q-P, if any Q2 owners are taping up possible dust ingress areas on their cameras. If so, what tape are we using? Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 28, 2021 Posted September 28, 2021 Hi SoCalLeicanator, Take a look here Q2 owners. Tape the speaker and microphone holes?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted September 28, 2021 Share #2 Posted September 28, 2021 Presumably there's a microphone or speaker fixed behind those holes so not sure why you'd need to tape them up to stop dust getting in? Has anyone actually seen what's behind those holes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalLeicanator Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, earleygallery said: Presumably there's a microphone or speaker fixed behind those holes so not sure why you'd need to tape them up to stop dust getting in? Has anyone actually seen what's behind those holes? On the original Q, it was felt that these were ingress points that allowed dust to get on the sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinj Posted September 29, 2021 Share #4 Posted September 29, 2021 4 hours ago, SoCalLeicanator said: Just wondering if as some did with the Q/Q-P, if any Q2 owners are taping up possible dust ingress areas on their cameras. If so, what tape are we using? Thanks in advance. On my Q2, I use tape similar to https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/20008-REG/General_Brand_Gaffer_Cloth_Tape.html Whether or not it helps with dust protection is an open question, but it certainly makes me feel better. I also put some tape on the metal above the strap lugs and that certainly helps with avoiding the rub marks from the strap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Michael Posted September 29, 2021 Share #5 Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, ravinj said: On my Q2, I use tape similar to https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/20008-REG/General_Brand_Gaffer_Cloth_Tape.html Whether or not it helps with dust protection is an open question, but it certainly makes me feel better. I also put some tape on the metal above the strap lugs and that certainly helps with avoiding the rub marks from the strap. Be careful with the gaffers tape. The adhesive can dry out and begin to crumble. It can also leave residue where it was stuck to the body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinj Posted September 29, 2021 Share #6 Posted September 29, 2021 I have used this product for years and any residue is easily removed. I wouldn't use it on leathertte though as the residue is harder to remove. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwphil Posted September 29, 2021 Share #7 Posted September 29, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would say that dust is more likely to enter within the focusing ring than mic holes..... Gaffers tape - it might leave residual behind but it would be way less than other tapes, however is not suppose to be used as a permanent fixture, and I be wary of some cheap brands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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