Reflections in Q2 EVF

[clasami]

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Did anyone notice reflections in teh EVF of the Q2 when bright lights are in the scene (most noticable in dark surroundings)? E.g. bright light in the upper right corner, results in a reflection in the lower left corner.

[Le Chef]

If you wear spectacles, light leak from the side of the EVF surround can be a problem, particularly if you are shooting at 90 degrees to the sun. 

[clasami]

The reflections are there with and without glasses. There is no light comming from the side. What's reflecting are lamps, TV sets, everything that's bright.

[Marc B-C]

If I have any, I certainly have never noticed them.

[clasami]

Take the camera in a dimmly lit room with some bright light sources (lamp or TV) and put the light source to the right. Then watch the left side of the EVF. Or even more simple: Turn on teh historgram which appears in the upper left hand corner. An upside down reflection can be seen in the lower right corner.

[Gerardjan]

No and I wear glasses (just tested)

[clasami]

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Since it is very obvious with mine, I will write to Leica and ask. Could be my EVF.

[clasami]

Problem solved! The camera is pre-owned, and the previous owner has put an inexpensive "protection" on the EVF. After removal, no reflections anymore.

[clasami]

7 hours ago, clasami said:

Problem solved! The camera is pre-owned, and the previous owner has put an inexpensive "protection" on the EVF. After removal, no reflections anymore.

Small update: The bad reflections are gone. But upon closer inspection, there are very discrete reflection even without the protective cover. Nothing to worry about - but they are there.

[jaapv]

It is an optical system, after all…

[clasami]

21 minutes ago, jaapv said:

It is an optical system, after all…

Sure. But it doesn't occur with my Sony or Fuji cameras.

[Ou812b4]

Hi Clasami, I seem to have the same issue with my new Q3. Was wondering if you had looked into this further or just accepted as a limitation of the camera?

[clasami]

vor 2 Stunden schrieb Ou812b4:

Hi Clasami, I seem to have the same issue with my new Q3. Was wondering if you had looked into this further or just accepted as a limitation of the camera?

My previous post: "Problem solved! The camera is pre-owned, and the previous owner has put an inexpensive "protection" on the EVF. After removal, no reflections anymore." But a new Q3 shouldn't have that kind of protection on the EVF.