charles tay Posted March 22, 2024 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) I previously owned a Leica Q2 and unfortunately, the electronic viewfinder (EVF) got scratched accidentally within the first month of use. I had to get it replaced. However, when I got my new Leica Q3, it already came with an LCD protector which is a good feature. Additionally, I also got an EVF protector for my Q3 to prevent any future accidental damages. I hope Leica will include the EVF Protector for Q users. 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! Quote 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/391356-leica-q3-evf-protector/?do=findComment&comment=5123313'>More sharing options...
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ALScott Posted March 22, 2024 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2024 Mine did not have that. Curious if others did or did not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles tay Posted March 22, 2024 Author Share #3 Posted March 22, 2024 4 minutes ago, ALScott said: Mine did not have that. Curious if others did or did not. I read in a forum that the material for Q2 EVF and Q3 EVF might be different. I'm afraid of scratching my EVF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuze Posted March 22, 2024 Share #4 Posted March 22, 2024 31 minutes ago, ALScott said: Mine did not have that. Curious if others did or did not. Q3 from factory does not have LCD protector. The OP might have bought a used Q3. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALScott Posted March 22, 2024 Share #5 Posted March 22, 2024 58 minutes ago, nuze said: Q3 from factory does not have LCD protector. The OP might have bought a used Q3. Thanks! Another sign Amazon is OK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menbow Posted March 22, 2024 Share #6 Posted March 22, 2024 (edited) Don't post it. I tried it it interferes and is hard to remove Edited March 22, 2024 by menbow 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles tay Posted March 22, 2024 Author Share #7 Posted March 22, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 hours ago, charles tay said: I previously owned a Leica Q2 and unfortunately, the electronic viewfinder (EVF) got scratched accidentally within the first month of use. I had to get it replaced. However, when I got my new Leica Q3, it already came with an LCD protector which is a good feature. Additionally, I also got an EVF protector for my Q3 to prevent any future accidental damages. I hope Leica will include the EVF Protector for Q users. 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! The Leica shop gave me a free LCD protector, which they installed on the spot when I purchased the camera. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Wien Posted March 22, 2024 Share #8 Posted March 22, 2024 Having never achieved this (famous last words?), I am curious to know how users manage to scratch the glass of an EVF. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps1 Posted March 22, 2024 Share #9 Posted March 22, 2024 Il y a 2 heures, David Wien a déclaré : N'ayant jamais réalisé cela (derniers mots célèbres ?), je suis curieux de savoir comment les utilisateurs parviennent à gratter le verre d'un EVF. David The eyelashes must be harder than wild boar hair 🤣 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denebola Posted March 22, 2024 Share #10 Posted March 22, 2024 Is the Q2 EVF identical to the Q3? If yes, the same Q2 protector screen may be used on the Q3 too (right now I can find version for the Q2 only) They apparently looks the same, but... Den Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Wien Posted March 22, 2024 Share #11 Posted March 22, 2024 1 hour ago, jps1 said: The eyelashes must be harder than wild boar hair 🤣 Je n'ai jamais pensé à ça! Ou peut-être il s'agit d'un problème avec le mascara. 😀 David Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuze Posted March 22, 2024 Share #12 Posted March 22, 2024 7 hours ago, David Wien said: Having never achieved this (famous last words?), I am curious to know how users manage to scratch the glass of an EVF. David Few years ago I scratched my EOS R EVF from my steel button off my shirt while strapping it around my neck. Since then I strapped it sideways if I am wearing buttoned shirt. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qfan Posted March 22, 2024 Share #13 Posted March 22, 2024 I tried some generic "plastic sheet" EVF protector for Q3, but it has multiple drawbacks, among them: LCD --> EVF --> LCD switching often fails reflection of the sides can be seen when putting my eye to the EVF, super distracting I think someone should make a anti-reflective glass-type EVF protector for the Q3, is there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radialMelt Posted March 23, 2024 Share #14 Posted March 23, 2024 22 hours ago, ALScott said: Mine did not have that. Curious if others did or did not. I purchased mine from a Leica store. It did not have a protector like that installed, nope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltz Posted March 23, 2024 Share #15 Posted March 23, 2024 The Q2 EVF has some plastic composite material, the Q3 EVF is glass. The Q2 would scratch from just breathing on it. No such issue on the Q3. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles tay Posted March 23, 2024 Author Share #16 Posted March 23, 2024 8 hours ago, Qfan said: I tried some generic "plastic sheet" EVF protector for Q3, but it has multiple drawbacks, among them: LCD --> EVF --> LCD switching often fails reflection of the sides can be seen when putting my eye to the EVF, super distracting I think someone should make an anti-reflective glass-type EVF protector for the Q3, is there? Not yet able to locate online ;-( Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qfan Posted March 25, 2024 Share #17 Posted March 25, 2024 On 3/23/2024 at 1:38 AM, charles tay said: Not yet able to locate online ;-( Thanks for confirming this, so it's not just me. Hello, any screen protector manufacturers on here? We need an EVF protector for Q-series! Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson Posted August 1, 2024 Share #18 Posted August 1, 2024 My EVF got scratched a bit from being against my shirt, possibly plastic buttons. The EVF material is obviously not particularly robust. I tried one of these stick on protectors exactly as shown in the OP post, but it stopped 'EVF Extended' working. I removed the plastic and EVF extended works again. Need to be careful with the EVF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLamb Posted August 1, 2024 Share #19 Posted August 1, 2024 I have a protective film on my Q3 EVF. You need to trim around 2mm from the right edge so that the sensor that detects your eye isn't covered. It will then work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil75 Posted August 1, 2024 Share #20 Posted August 1, 2024 Am 23.3.2024 um 02:37 schrieb Miltz: The Q2 EVF has some plastic composite material, the Q3 EVF is glass. The Q2 would scratch from just breathing on it. No such issue on the Q3. Q3 EVF also has a plastic lens according to Leica‘s CS. I wrote them specifically to inquire that shortly after market introduction. Bought a protector for my Q2‘s EVF on Amazon, which works perfectly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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