DIY Lens Repair and more

[apchoo]

Stumbled across this pbase gallery on lens self-repair/servicing :sweat: .

http://www.pbase.com/pganzel/stuff_im_working_on

Looks like Pete uses Minolta gear. Some very interesting projects like disassembling the "beer can" (70-210mm f4) and 50mm, homemade IR remote receiver, custom eyecup, 7D innards incl. AS in action, and pics of the 3X-1X AF macro zoom. I may consider making the IR remote receiver ... looks like you don't even need to use RC-1000 connector; maybe something like a 3-pin IDC connector will do :dunno: ?

Maybe captnj, sulhan, etc. can put up pics of projects like the 5D vert grip, custom diffusser, etc. :thumbsup: .

 

[kahheng]

Stumbled across this pbase gallery on lens self-repair/servicing :sweat: .

http://www.pbase.com/pganzel/stuff_im_working_on

Looks like Pete uses Minolta gear. Some very interesting projects like disassembling the "beer can" (70-210mm f4) and 50mm, homemade IR remote receiver, custom eyecup, 7D innards incl. AS in action, and pics of the 3X-1X AF macro zoom. I may consider making the IR remote receiver ... looks like you don't even need to use RC-1000 connector; maybe something like a 3-pin IDC connector will do :dunno: ?

Maybe captnj, sulhan, etc. can put up pics of projects like the 5D vert grip, custom diffusser, etc. :thumbsup: .

Excellent link. I love to read about hacks and mods and DIYs.

 

[BBTM]

Ever saw someone selling some IR KM product on ebay. Forget abt the distance but seem quite far. Will update if found again.

 

[BBTM]

Ever saw someone selling some IR KM product on ebay. Forget abt the distance but seem quite far. Will update if found again.

Found it. Cost abt $200+ with SnH.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Minolta-IR-1-n-...ryZ43493QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[apchoo]

Found an old PC audio cable for connecting cd-rom drive and soundcard. The 3-pin end fits into the RC-1000 socket on the 7D.

Here are some pics.

Much cheaper than getting a RC-1000 :thumbsup: . Now to find the parts to make up an IR remote ...

 

[sulhan]

Hiee guys...

I have went this route before six years ago and i decided to switch over once i could afford the RC-1000s why?......the dimentioning guides on the connector of the DIY plug is not sitting right on. Only the pins are. So in a glove and speed situtation, i accidentally bent one of the leads in my old dynax 404si. Aftewards then i realised that the pins are really stiff and to bend it back into position is not that easy.

So decided to get the cord that cost about $60 rather than having to send for pin repairs or replacements...for $80 or more...

Its really fun and interesting to do DIY but personally, being a DIY freak myself....i would try to avoid disfiguring of the hardware if possible. Ulse i have to like for the 75-300mm with the focus hold button.....
The zoom actuator arm is broken and had to do a "replacement by my own machined part" so had to poske two holes to screw the replacement part in place....


rgds,
sulhan

 

[apchoo]

Hiee guys...

I have went this route before six years ago and i decided to switch over once i could afford the RC-1000s why?......the dimentioning guides on the connector of the DIY plug is not sitting right on. Only the pins are. So in a glove and speed situtation, i accidentally bent one of the leads in my old dynax 404si. Aftewards then i realised that the pins are really stiff and to bend it back into position is not that easy.

So decided to get the cord that cost about $60 rather than having to send for pin repairs or replacements...for $80 or more...

Its really fun and interesting to do DIY but personally, being a DIY freak myself....i would try to avoid disfiguring of the hardware if possible. Ulse i have to like for the 75-300mm with the focus hold button.....
The zoom actuator arm is broken and had to do a "replacement by my own machined part" so had to poske two holes to screw the replacement part in place....

Thanks for sharing your experience, Sulhan. If I do whip up an IR gadget, it would only be for the fun of it. I would certainly take extra care now when plugging in the DIY plug. You're right about the plug ... it's not a tight fit width-wise and the small amount of travel could cause bent pins of not careful. I may key the DIY plug so it fits into the "bump" of the socket to prevent any accidents.