Question-Canon 5d mk III dial mode cap missing: Recent trip to Wyoming, noticed the dial cap was missing. Ordered a new one but am very reluctant to just glue it on. Anyone have any...

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Sep 4, 2016 09:56:40 #

StrangerHart Loc: Whitetop, VA

Recent trip to Wyoming, noticed the dial cap was missing. Ordered a new one but am very reluctant to just glue it on.

Anyone have any experience they would care to share?

Thanks

Sep 4, 2016 10:08:03 #

Leitz Loc: Solms

StrangerHart wrote:

Recent trip to Wyoming, noticed the dial cap was missing. Ordered a new one but am very reluctant to just glue it on.

Anyone have any experience they would care to share?

Thanks

You might want to check if any other parts are about to fall off!

Sep 4, 2016 10:39:35 #

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

You sure that you're not confusing a Harley-Davidson with a 5dMk2? During my riding days, it wasn't unusual to see H-D parts on the road. :-)
Seriously, I've had a couple things come off cameras in the past. Most recently, a Sony a6000 eyecup disappeared during a photo walk. As long as the piece is something I don't intend to ever remove, I don't hesitate with a tiny drop of superglue reinforcement.

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Sep 4, 2016 11:49:51 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

StrangerHart wrote:

Recent trip to Wyoming, noticed the dial cap was missing. Ordered a new one but am very reluctant to just glue it on.

Anyone have any experience they would care to share?

Thanks

It should snap into place, but I might think about a drop of glue as well to avoid losing another one.
I would also suggest checking your hotshoe as I have had to repair 3 of the 5D MK III hotshoes in the last month that have come loose, both these issues are quite common with that camera.

Sep 4, 2016 12:39:36 #

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

47greyfox wrote:

?...As long as the piece is something I don't intend to ever remove, I don't hesitate with a tiny drop of superglue reinforcement.

Don't use superglue! The fumes will cause problems with the plastic and rubber parts.

If you must use glue, use a small spot of a water based craft glue. As has been stated, the part should snap into place.

Sep 4, 2016 13:10:50 #

Leitz Loc: Solms

haroldross wrote:

Don't use superglue! The fumes will cause problems with the plastic and rubber parts.

Super Glue Gel is made for most plastics, as well as many other materials.

Sep 4, 2016 13:44:00 #

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

StrangerHart wrote:

Recent trip to Wyoming, noticed the dial cap was missing. Ordered a new one but am very reluctant to just glue it on.

Anyone have any experience they would care to share?

Thanks

I bought a 5D MK3 missing the dial. The seller ordered the part from Canon which came (from Canon) with instructions and a small tube of super glue (cyanoacrylate) and the procedure on how to apply. You don't need much (don't want it to seep out around the edges or glue the dial to the center button), and it worked perfectly - solid as a rock.

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Sep 4, 2016 21:01:03 #

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

Mine fell off a few years ago, into my bag luckily. I just glued it back on with a couple of pin drops of super glue. The biggest worry was putting it on to match the settings correctly.

Sep 5, 2016 06:23:47 #

abscess Loc: Marblehead, Ma. And winter in Naples, Fl

Just happened to me. Found it in my camera bag. Checked on screen what mode was being used. Bought some new anti drip super glue. Lined it up. Applied a drop of glue in center and snapped it on. No problem. Of course I am getting ready for the new lV and want my trade in to be in good shape.

Sep 5, 2016 07:01:25 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Leitz wrote:

Super Glue Gel is made for most plastics, as well as many other materials.

Yes, but it doesn't stick to the bottle it comes in.

Sep 5, 2016 07:13:19 #

Leitz Loc: Solms

jerryc41 wrote:

Yes, but it doesn't stick to the bottle it comes in.

DuPont once developed an acid that would eat through anything, but they couldn't find a container.

Sep 5, 2016 08:08:05 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Leitz wrote:

DuPont once developed an acid that would eat through anything, but they couldn't find a container.

Sep 5, 2016 08:27:32 #

Dds82

StrangerHart wrote:

Recent trip to Wyoming, noticed the dial cap was missing. Ordered a new one but am very reluctant to just glue it on.

Anyone have any experience they would care to share?

Thanks

I have reglued mine twice with crazy glue. It has failed twice. Using my camera without dial cap now. Be careful to not apply glue in wrong areas since you may " lock" dial. Not sure what to do next. Crazy glue should be the right choice??

Sep 5, 2016 09:25:37 #

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

There's a Dollar Store that sells one time use of super glue. There are 4 small size tubes. That way you won't waste glue after opening. It tends to harden in the tube after several weeks, even with the cap secured properly.

Sep 5, 2016 14:02:48 #

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

If your camera ever needs service, you may regret using Super Glue!

Glues used on photo gear are generally of a type that allows parts to be removed, which will be necessary if the camera ever needs to be disassembled for work.

So, have pity on the repair tech who might need to work on the camera sometime in the future... and don't use Super Glue!

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