Lens cap stuck on Nikon Coolpix 1000. Any ideas? Unit in assisted living facility in virginia
Apr 26, 2023 13:04:42 #
Hello. My relative has a Nikon Coolpix 1000 with the lens cap stuck. He is in a nursing facility in Virginia. With the lack of photo repair shops, options are few. Any ideas? Thanks
Apr 26, 2023 13:16:25 #
nealbralley
Loc: Kansas
prowler wrote:
Hello. My relative has a Nikon Coolpix 1000 with the lens cap stuck. He is in a nursing facility in Virginia. With the lack of photo repair shops, options are few. Any ideas? Thanks
Does the lens cap slide over the end of the lens barrel? It doesn’t sound like a lens cap that fits inside the filter threads using a small spring to wedge the edge outward against the lens’ filter threads. My thought is that he may have his lens cap on crooked — particularly if it is the type of lens cap that slides over the end of the barrel. Perhaps some light tapping with a piece of wood across the cap, and then lightly tap the wood with a hammer — not too hard! That might get the cap to “even-up” on the lens barrel where it will properly slide off. Another option may be to use the wooden board to push against the end and edge of the lens cap and push it off the lens barrel. Don’t get too rough with things!
Apr 26, 2023 13:17:16 #
I know you said lens cap, but could you mean a stuck filter? I've never seen a stuck lens cap. If a filter, you could get a very inexpensive set of filter wrenches* via Amazon. If it's a stuck lens cap, maybe upload a photo of it?
*Like these: https://www.amazon.com/37mm-46mm-49mm-62mm-67mm-86mm-Fujifilm-Panasonic/dp/B07WDGSFJ6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1V4M8S2TEDUF7&keywords=camera+filter+wrench+set&qid=1682530396&sprefix=camera+filter+wrench+set%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUlpTRjFVQldFMEdSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjc4OTkzMTdNOUgzV0ZRUlFQWSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQwOTk2MkNWQkhYNTlGMDU3WiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
*Like these: https://www.amazon.com/37mm-46mm-49mm-62mm-67mm-86mm-Fujifilm-Panasonic/dp/B07WDGSFJ6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1V4M8S2TEDUF7&keywords=camera+filter+wrench+set&qid=1682530396&sprefix=camera+filter+wrench+set%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUlpTRjFVQldFMEdSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjc4OTkzMTdNOUgzV0ZRUlFQWSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQwOTk2MkNWQkhYNTlGMDU3WiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Apr 26, 2023 13:19:55 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
DWU2 wrote:
I know you said lens cap, but could you mean a stuck filter? I've never seen a stuck lens cap. If a filter, you could get a very inexpensive set of filter wrenches via Amazon. If it's a stuck lens cap, maybe upload a photo of it?
Apr 26, 2023 13:31:54 #
BigOldArt
Loc: Seminole, FL
IFF the lens cap is like that on the Coolpix P900, the cap mechanism is external. it MAY just be a matter of finger strength to use when pinching the center parts. It MAY be that there is some gunk on those parts from sticky fingers and a toothpick can reduce it. It MAY be that you can hold it against something warm will soften some gunk.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37672-REG/Nikon_4750_77mm_Snap_On_Lens_Cap.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37672-REG/Nikon_4750_77mm_Snap_On_Lens_Cap.html
Apr 26, 2023 22:41:38 #
prowler wrote:
Hello. My relative has a Nikon Coolpix 1000 with the lens cap stuck. He is in a nursing facility in Virginia. With the lack of photo repair shops, options are few. Any ideas? Thanks
This video might give you some hints. --Richard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvIw4RIE7Yo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJOSrEjAPX4
Apr 27, 2023 05:24:44 #
Is the issue lack of a shop or lack of transportation? Rural or metro area? Maybe Best Buy? Will someone in the facility assist with info, etc?
Apr 27, 2023 06:34:15 #
VeraP wrote:
Is the issue lack of a shop or lack of transportation? Rural or metro area? Maybe Best Buy? Will someone in the facility assist with info, etc?
Not Best Buy. If it indeed is the lens cap you would be better off using a ball peen hammer
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Apr 27, 2023 10:49:24 #
Thanks for your reply; will be careful with Best Buy. All goes to show the impact of camera shop closures. Sigh.
Apr 27, 2023 13:26:25 #
Hammer and chisel and buy a Canon. LOL (Share with nursing home friend for a laugh)
Apr 27, 2023 17:32:57 #
prowler wrote:
Hello. My relative has a Nikon Coolpix 1000 with the lens cap stuck. He is in a nursing facility in Virginia. With the lack of photo repair shops, options are few. Any ideas? Thanks
This is a New one to me?
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Apr 27, 2023 19:05:13 #
revhen wrote:
Hammer and chisel and buy a Canon. LOL (Share with nursing home friend for a laugh)
We've heard the carpenters solution, perhaps now we can hear from a plumber.
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