Cooked my Q7 LCD

**Mikesul** · 07-26-2014, 08:38 AM

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+1 It is a great accessory and really helps with the extra bit of stability it adds. Glad to hear you can work around the damage.

CFWhitman · 07-30-2014, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

I have been thinking of trying the tripod mount version of the Clearviewer but now I wonder. It folds up with the lens directly over the lcd for storage. That seems like a very handy way to carry the device but I wonder if it would make the risk of magnifier burn even more likely. Any thoughts? The flash shoe version works great in use but is a bit awkward to store on camera.

It wouldn't seem so. Magnifiers create the risk of heat damage or fire hazard at the distance they are focused at. If the magnifier is right up against the screen when folded, then the light will never focus through it because it will hit the LCD screen long before reaching its focal point.

**Mikesul** · 07-30-2014, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by CFWhitman

It wouldn't seem so. Magnifiers create the risk of heat damage or fire hazard at the distance they are focused at. If the magnifier is right up against the screen when folded, then the light will never focus through it because it will hit the LCD screen long before reaching its focal point.

You are correct. I contacted the company and they gave the same explanation you provide. Damage is probably very unlikely with the flash shoe mounted version as long as the lens does not remain in front of the LCD when not in use.

hnikesch · 10-31-2014, 04:19 PM

Today I made the mistake of trying to remove the LCD from my Q7 with the plan to replace it with one of my Q screens. Well things went bad and I now have a bad screen and a non working rear dial on my Q7, pulled a little too hard. I never got the screen out but I did damage the camera. So word to the wise, DON'T TRY. In the past I replaced a screen on my Canon P&S and that was easy so I tried the Q7. Needless to say I didn't touch my pristine Q's

New Q7 on the way, got a deal.

mamethot · 11-02-2014, 11:48 AM

Deal? Anyway others can take advantage of that deal?

thanks,

hnikesch · 11-02-2014, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by mamethot

Deal? Anyway others can take advantage of that deal?

thanks,

Sure I found a Q7 with 02 new on Ebay for $240, best I found on B&H or Amazon was $276

Pentax Q7 Compact Mirrorless Camera with 5 15mm F 2 8 4 5 Zoom Lens | eBay

It says sale ends in 17 hours, They took my PayPal camera should arrive Nov 9

Now I: want to sell one of my orig. Q's to offset the loss

Hans

hnikesch · 11-03-2014, 08:34 AM

My White Q is sold with a crazy sharp 02, I hope my replacement 02 is as good, New Q7 should be here Thrusday

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07-26-2014, 08:38 AM	#16
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. +1 It is a great accessory and really helps with the extra bit of stability it adds. Glad to hear you can work around the damage.

07-30-2014, 12:50 PM	#17
CFWhitman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate New York, US Photos: Albums Posts: 225	Originally posted by Mikesul I have been thinking of trying the tripod mount version of the Clearviewer but now I wonder. It folds up with the lens directly over the lcd for storage. That seems like a very handy way to carry the device but I wonder if it would make the risk of magnifier burn even more likely. Any thoughts? The flash shoe version works great in use but is a bit awkward to store on camera. It wouldn't seem so. Magnifiers create the risk of heat damage or fire hazard at the distance they are focused at. If the magnifier is right up against the screen when folded, then the light will never focus through it because it will hit the LCD screen long before reaching its focal point.

07-30-2014, 05:07 PM	#18
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by CFWhitman It wouldn't seem so. Magnifiers create the risk of heat damage or fire hazard at the distance they are focused at. If the magnifier is right up against the screen when folded, then the light will never focus through it because it will hit the LCD screen long before reaching its focal point. You are correct. I contacted the company and they gave the same explanation you provide. Damage is probably very unlikely with the flash shoe mounted version as long as the lens does not remain in front of the LCD when not in use.

10-31-2014, 04:19 PM	#19
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316 Original Poster	Today I made the mistake of trying to remove the LCD from my Q7 with the plan to replace it with one of my Q screens. Well things went bad and I now have a bad screen and a non working rear dial on my Q7, pulled a little too hard. I never got the screen out but I did damage the camera. So word to the wise, DON'T TRY. In the past I replaced a screen on my Canon P&S and that was easy so I tried the Q7. Needless to say I didn't touch my pristine Q's New Q7 on the way, got a deal.

11-02-2014, 11:48 AM	#20
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	Deal? Anyway others can take advantage of that deal? thanks,

11-02-2014, 02:35 PM	#21
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316 Original Poster	Originally posted by mamethot Deal? Anyway others can take advantage of that deal? thanks, Sure I found a Q7 with 02 new on Ebay for $240, best I found on B&H or Amazon was $276 Pentax Q7 Compact Mirrorless Camera with 5 15mm F 2 8 4 5 Zoom Lens \| eBay It says sale ends in 17 hours, They took my PayPal camera should arrive Nov 9 Now I: want to sell one of my orig. Q's to offset the loss Hans

11-03-2014, 08:34 AM	#22
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316 Original Poster	My White Q is sold with a crazy sharp 02, I hope my replacement 02 is as good, New Q7 should be here Thrusday