analog-digital Posted January 21, 2024 Share #1 Posted January 21, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) I read a lot about the Q's that dirt gets into the openings (microphone) and settles on the lens. Unfortunately, you can't simply unscrew the lens...... What are your experiences? Daniel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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prk60091 Posted January 21, 2024 Share #2 Posted January 21, 2024 1 hour ago, analog-digital said: I read a lot about the Q's that dirt gets into the openings (microphone) and settles on the lens. Unfortunately, you can't simply unscrew the lens...... What are your experiences? Daniel I have read alot about people worried about dirt getting in the camera. I have only seen a few (2-3) threads about it happening. I have had my Q -116 since launch and used it extensively in a variety of environments- and to date encountered no issues Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 21, 2024 Share #3 Posted January 21, 2024 2 hours ago, analog-digital said: I read a lot about the Q's that dirt gets into the openings (microphone) and settles on the lens. Unfortunately, you can't simply unscrew the lens...... What are your experiences? Daniel I can read a hell of a lot on the Internet -all of it skewed. Yes in some cases dust can get into any camera that is not hermetically sealed. But there is nothing exceptional about the Q. And microphone holes? Just think how a microphone is constructed: there is a membrane behind the holes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Wien Posted January 21, 2024 Share #4 Posted January 21, 2024 (edited) 47 minutes ago, jaapv said: And microphone holes? Just think how a microphone is constructed: there is a membrane behind the holes. This may isolate the internal microphone parts; but there’s no reason to assume the membrane blocks the ingress of dust to the camera itself. David Edited January 21, 2024 by David Wien 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 21, 2024 Share #5 Posted January 21, 2024 Consider that you will hear/read far more bad experience information than good on just about any product. Heresy experience: I've had my Q for over 6 years, in windy, dusty, sandy, dry, wet conditions, rain forests, deserts, beaches in several countries, and carry it with me virtually every day, usually in my hand with the strep wrapped around my hand, and sometimes over my shoulder. I've never taped any holes, and I still do not have any dust or dirt in it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted January 21, 2024 Share #6 Posted January 21, 2024 Don’t really know if taping the mic and speaker ports really does anything…but as I don’t shoot vid I did it to be safe. In four years have put about 80000 frames on my Q…no issues whatsoever. I know nine people with original Q’s…none have had dust issues. One of those issues (IMO) that was possible though highly unlikely…but due to social media everyone had read about someone who had the problem…but it was a small number of people posting on every forum they could find. One of the downsides of social media. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog-digital Posted January 21, 2024 Author Share #7 Posted January 21, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) A "normal" camera has a detachable lens. Cleaning the sensor and the back of the lens is not a problem. This is not possible with the Q. If dust collects on the inside, you have to send the Q in for "repair". And that costs Leica-$. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted January 21, 2024 Share #8 Posted January 21, 2024 1 hour ago, bobtodrick said: Don’t really know if taping the mic and speaker ports really does anything…but as I don’t shoot vid I did it to be safe. The same. I was never going to use the Q for video and so taped over the mic and speaker ports. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog-digital Posted January 21, 2024 Author Share #9 Posted January 21, 2024 vor 8 Minuten schrieb Chris W: The same. I was never going to use the Q for video and so taped over the mic and speaker ports. When I read this, the dirt problem does exist ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted January 21, 2024 Share #10 Posted January 21, 2024 vor 3 Minuten schrieb analog-digital: When I read this, the dirt problem does exist ..... In a forum everything is amplified. It seem that all cameras have huge problems. My Q cameras never had any dirt issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knorp Posted January 21, 2024 Share #11 Posted January 21, 2024 Dirt ? I don't know - my Q lives in a bag ... 🥱 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/387553-leica-q-and-dirt-inside/?do=findComment&comment=5000407'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 21, 2024 Share #12 Posted January 21, 2024 I don't think dust gets in via the microphone/speaker holes - there are components on the other side of those holes and likely some kind of seal. Also with this type of camera the sensor and lens are almost certainly one unit, that is the sensor is fixed to the rear of the lens. Dust can probably work its way in via the lens or any part of the body that has a join if not properly sealed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 21, 2024 Share #13 Posted January 21, 2024 Urban myth, amplified on the Internet. Dates back to the M240, started by the anti-video brigade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 21, 2024 Share #14 Posted January 21, 2024 On 1/21/2024 at 11:32 AM, analog-digital said: When I read this, the dirt problem does exist ..... Yikes! You seem to be fearful of what is really a non starter. Those who have taped over their holes did so with unfounded fears as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog-digital Posted January 21, 2024 Author Share #15 Posted January 21, 2024 I see that there are only Leica Fan Boys here. And it seems you can't really discuss a topic with them. Instead of exchanging experiences, you only get, as always, absolutely stupid answers. You'll never learn. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc B-C Posted January 21, 2024 Share #16 Posted January 21, 2024 26 minutes ago, analog-digital said: I see that there are only Leica Fan Boys here. And it seems you can't really discuss a topic with them. Instead of exchanging experiences, you only get, as always, absolutely stupid answers. You'll never learn. I have never had any dust in my Q2 after two years, including living in a very dusty house and spending time in all sorts of climates. As you are, however, not prepared to accept the answers given a sample by real owners, I suggest you avoid owning a Q/ Q2 / Q3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted January 21, 2024 Share #17 Posted January 21, 2024 When I first purchased a Q and read some of the same posts about the dust getting inside, I figured that black electrical tape over the microphone holes would do no harm, so I did that. Small and neatly cut, I'd completely forgotten about it until reading this thread. Also I remember reading about dust possibly being carried into the lens when switching between normal and macro modes, so with that in mind and not wanting to chance losing the nice metal lens cap, I started using the OP/TECH hood hat which covers the lens back to the movable distance scale. It keeps it clean and dust free when not in use. Do any of these things work? Well, I haven't had any sensor dust issues with my Q as of yet. When the Q2 came out, it was advertised as having better sealing, so someone at Leica must have assumed some issues that needed to be addressed with the newer model. Like screen protectors and clear lens filters, I think most people here do what they feel is reasonable to protect their cameras. Some even tape over the red dot to give themselves some sense of security.🤔 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted January 22, 2024 Share #18 Posted January 22, 2024 3 hours ago, analog-digital said: I see that there are only Leica Fan Boys here. And it seems you can't really discuss a topic with them. Instead of exchanging experiences, you only get, as always, absolutely stupid answers. You'll never learn. So I see you never actually read the responses!!! Those who taped over the holes (myself included) stated that we only covered the ports because we don't shoot video so...better safe than sorry. We also stated we never had issues with dust. So really...what you are looking for is people to complain about dust on the sensor, and when you don't get that you pout. Okay...so be it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted January 22, 2024 Share #19 Posted January 22, 2024 4 hours ago, analog-digital said: I see that there are only Leica Fan Boys here. And it seems you can't really discuss a topic with them. Instead of exchanging experiences, you only get, as always, absolutely stupid answers. You'll never learn. What comedy! I guess you should just keeping believing in fake news. Have you asked this question on the Fuji or Sony forums? Maybe they’re fan boys too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted January 23, 2024 Share #20 Posted January 23, 2024 Come on guys, lighten up a bit. I'm probably as much a Leica fan boy as anyone else here but I think the OP's original question was valid about dust getting into a Q. Some may have experienced it and others not, from what I've read he just wants to know if it has been an issue for anyone here and what measures if any were taken to prevent it. I don't know the OP or any of his previous posts but attacking them is just short of absurd and I'm certain you know that to be true. Just as I'm certain a particular forum member seems to be a bit more derogatory with people that bring up things he disagrees with. Some of us just need to chill out a bit. It's not worth getting upset over. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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