Lens Connectivity
Dec 31, 2022 09:00:16 #
petrochemist
Loc: UK
User ID wrote:
You dont. Someone else does that.
As it seems to have been loose screws the OP did.
It's often worth checking simple possibilities before getting qualified specialists involved - but not wise to go beyond checking things are tight where they should be & electrical connections clean...
Dec 31, 2022 15:37:50 #
petrochemist wrote:
As it seems to have been loose screws the OP did.
It's often worth checking simple possibilities before getting qualified specialists involved - but not wise to go beyond checking things are tight where they should be & electrical connections clean...
It's often worth checking simple possibilities before getting qualified specialists involved - but not wise to go beyond checking things are tight where they should be & electrical connections clean...
Right !
I check that stuff routinely, never even think of it as a "repair" or a "fix". I spoze it goes back to the used cameras of my youth where there was always stuff like that to tend to. Somewhat later I learned to use clear nail polish to reduce routine maintenance chores. I had not yet heard of Locktite Blue.
Dec 31, 2022 16:31:09 #
OldSchool-WI
Loc: Brandon, Wisconsin 53919
Elmo55 wrote:
For some reason my 70-200 is not connecting tightly to the camera body causing problems. I am having the same problem on 2 different camera bodies, and I am not having this problem with any of my other lenses. So logic would say that it is a problem with the lens. The question is "how do I fix it?"
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Someone posting suggested we are talking about a Canon mount and that there is a rubber gasket for tightness. I am not familiar with such a mount using a rubber ring. It certainly sounds like the lens has been mounted and dismounted far too many times. Is it used and you just bought it? On another thread invoking places to purchase used equipment---I remarked that a buyer should try not to buy from a pro who uses his equipment daily. I try to have duplicate bodies of camera types I like so I don't have to mount and dismount and wear out both the camera mounts and lens mounts. Most of us use two zoom ranges. Again,, I am not familiar with a mount needing a rubber ring---but maybe that is for camera use in the pouring rain? But who would do that anyway? Maybe the contributor here on UHH who goes by the handle---Canon will comment?------------------P.S.-----if the lens is used and not such an outlay---the only solution is to buy another one and use the best mount of the two.
Dec 31, 2022 21:49:50 #
OldSchool-WI wrote:
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I mentioned the seal ring on some Canon lenses. Primarily the L series which is Canon's premium line of lenses. The ring is around the outer edge of the lens mount and provides a weather seal. Professionals often are out in the rain, and even amateurs at times. I got caught in the rain not long ago and it was nice to know that my R5 and L lens are quite resistent to moisture. I stated that the ring may provide some snugness, but, probably little if any. Never hurts to check all components though when you have a mystery problem. The OP found his problem. The four screws on the mount were loose. Simple fix.
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