Leica Q2 issue with the lens hood

[Baas]

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Hey everyone!

 

I have a big problem with the lens hood. I tried to unscrew it to replace the filter, but I can’t do it. It turned slightly and then got stuck—I can’t rotate it any further. There’s a bit of play in the hood, but it just won’t move.

 

Has anyone experienced this before? Any tips on how to remove it?

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[jaapv]

It sounds like it is cross threaded Let’s hope it’s the hood. If gentle force won’t budge it, consult your dealer You don’t want to invite a costly repair to the lens. 

[Siriusone59]

If you determine that it's not cross threaded and only binding against the existing filter, re-tighten the hood and carefully attempt to loosen the filter first by reaching inside with a couple of fingers. Then you should be able to remove the hood.  I had something similar happen on my Q where the filter loosened just enough to get a bit cock-eyed and bind against the hood, after unscrewing it a bit they both came off together.

[jaapv]

Another trick. Push against the rubber sole of a slipper. If you grab the hood or filter it deforms slightly just enough to bind it. 

[bobtodrick]

49 minutes ago, jaapv said:

Another trick. Push against the rubber sole of a slipper. If you grab the hood or filter it deforms slightly just enough to bind it. 

Used to do the same with the sidewall of a tire…removed jammed filters a couple time this way 😂

[Baas]

9 hours ago, jaapv said:

It sounds like it is cross threaded Let’s hope it’s the hood. If gentle force won’t budge it, consult your dealer You don’t want to invite a costly repair to the lens. 

I hope it's not a thread 

[Baas]

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9 hours ago, Siriusone59 said:

If you determine that it's not cross threaded and only binding against the existing filter, re-tighten the hood and carefully attempt to loosen the filter first by reaching inside with a couple of fingers. Then you should be able to remove the hood.  I had something similar happen on my Q where the filter loosened just enough to get a bit cock-eyed and bind against the hood, after unscrewing it a bit they both came off together.

The thing is, I can't spin it in any direction. 
 

I checked the filter, and it doesn’t interfere with the lens hood.

[mcqinternational]

kitchen rubber gloved usually get grip the bright coloured ones .

[Overgaard]

To get it off, use force. Rubber gloves or whatever. Sometimes temperature/humidity changes helps as the metal expands in heat. But you don't know if heat or cold will help, so try both.

Then it if off, then take the filter off as well.

The hood has a built-in-stop on the thread that you will se matches one on the camera. It should be possible to screw the hood onto the camera so they meet and it stops where it is supposed to be. It should be not too tight, not too loose. Check the threads if some dirt or other is in the threads. 

If it doesn't match, email Leica Customer Service and tell them it doesn't work and I'm sure they will get you a replacement: cs@leica-camera.com