Lens Mounting Problem Solved: I was having trouble mounting my 16-35mm on the camera. It just started happening all of a sudden for no reason that I could think of. After asking some...

Nightski

I was having trouble mounting my 16-35mm on the camera. It just started happening all of a sudden for no reason that I could think of. After asking some people and using Google, I figured out that this little screw had come loose. I tightened it up a bit with a screwdriver that was too big. I didn't want to press too hard because I didn't have the tool for the job. That little bit did the job. It mounted just fine. I just bought a precision screw driver kit so I can get it tight now. I thought this might be helpful to someone, someday.

The Problem

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I've been thinking you might have a screw loose.
This just confirms it!
:lol:

Nightski

GoofyNewfie wrote:

I've been thinking you might have a screw loose.
This just confirms it!
:lol:

Yepper :-D ....What exactly did you mean by that? :roll:

MIKE GALLAGHER Loc: New Zealand

Nightski -
it may be that having come out once it could happen again.There is a product,'Loctite' here, that needs only a drop on the screw thread to lock it in. But if you want to remove the screw later it will come away. It's just a lot firmer.
Mike.

Nightski

MIKE GALLAGHER wrote:

Nightski -
it may be that having come out once it could happen again.There is a product,'Loctite' here, that needs only a drop on the screw thread to lock it in. But if you want to remove the screw later it will come away. It's just a lot firmer.
Mike.

Thank you, Mike. Do I have to take the screw out to apply the "loctite"?

winterrose Loc: Kyneton, Victoria, Australia

Nightski wrote:

Thank you, Mike. Do I have to take the screw out to apply the "loctite"?

Apply it VERY sparingly to the screw threads before fitting them and wipe away any surplus. It is meant for high vibration situations or for screws which are undertaking dynamic loads and it is really a bit of overkill. Also, with such a tiny screw you might find that the screw head could deform on attempts at future removal. Personally I wouldn't use it for this application. Rob.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Nightski wrote:

Thank you, Mike. Do I have to take the screw out to apply the "loctite"?

Not necessarily, you might just have to "back it out most of the way" you just want threads showing.

NOTE: use BLUE locktite...it's not permanent. If you use red...you won't get the screw out again. :)

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

winterrose wrote:

Apply it VERY sparingly to the screw threads before fitting them and wipe away any surplus. It is meant for high vibration situations or for screws which are undertaking dynamic loads and it is really a bit of overkill. Also, with such a tiny screw you might find that the screw head could deform on attempts at future removal. Personally I wouldn't use it for this application. Rob.

Well..not necessarily...

Fuji X cameras use viewfinder eyepieces that see no load or vibration at all, they are just prone to getting loose and spinning off when you least notice, and blue locktite is the solution of choice.

I lost one before I figured it out.

Nightski

Thank you for the helpful suggestions.

winterrose Loc: Kyneton, Victoria, Australia

rpavich wrote:

Well..not necessarily...

Fuji X cameras use viewfinder eyepieces that see no load or vibration at all, they are just prone to getting loose and spinning off when you least notice, and blue locktite is the solution of choice.

I lost one before I figured it out.

If you take a screw out and leave it overnight, the bit where the screw went heals up, rendering where it came from to become invisible. This only happens in areas where the screws were superfluous in the first place. I know this is true because I have a whole box of screws left over from many years of successful repair projects. Rob.

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

winterrose wrote:

If you take a screw out and leave it overnight, the bit where the screw went heals up, rendering where it came from to become invisible. This only happens in areas where the screws were superfluous in the first place. I know this is true because I have a whole box of screws left over from many years of successful repair projects. Rob.

Funny post! :lol:

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

As you can see from my avatar, I deal with lot's of vibrations with rc planes of this size. I use mostly red, but some blue, depending on the application. However, I would not suggest you use loctite on your lens screws. Most always, those small screw heads will shear off if loctite or similar is used. Yes, even blue. Don't ask me how I know. lol They are made out of cheap material. Tighten the screw up and it should not readily come loose again. Just my suggestion.

RicknJude Loc: Quebec, Canada

Nightski wrote:

Thank you, Mike. Do I have to take the screw out to apply the "loctite"?

Even a TINY drop of nail polish will do the job. Yes; take the screw out and apply it to the threads.

Nightski

juicesqueezer wrote:

As you can see from my avatar, I deal with lot's of vibrations with rc planes of this size. I use mostly red, but some blue, depending on the application. However, I would not suggest you use loctite on your lens screws. Most always, those small screw heads will shear off if loctite or similar is used. Yes, even blue. Don't ask me how I know. lol They are made out of cheap material. Tighten the screw up and it should not readily come loose again. Just my suggestion.

Thank you, Juice Squeezer. I think I will tighten it, keep an eye on it, and then if it becomes a problem, I will proceed with further remedies from there.

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

Your very welcome!