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cannot remove lens ring - A570is

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Geezer

cannot remove lens ring - A570is
« on: 01 / January / 2010, 14:35:36 »
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Following the instructions on page 104 of the advanced manual I depress the ring release button and try to turn the ring counterclockwise but I cannot budge it.  Too tight?  Also I tried a little to turn it clockwise (tighten).

My camera has had a hard life but still works well.

What do you suppose is keeping me from loosening the ring.  Camera body bent a tiny little bit?  Operator error?

Thanks everyone,
Terry

Re: cannot remove lens ring - A570is
« Reply #1 on: 02 / January / 2010, 12:22:23 »
For what it's worth, I tried a couple times to do this on my A590, and couldn't get it to move.  The big problem seems to be getting a grip on the ring - it's too slick.  But since this was just a curiosity thing for me (no adapter to put on), I didn't really make an effort.  Maybe a thin band of friction tape or adhesive tape around it would give a better grip.


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Re: cannot remove lens ring - A570is
« Reply #2 on: 02 / January / 2010, 13:10:37 »
@peabody

It's a bit tricky on A590, that's true - not just pushing the lock down, but also inward (towards the ring)
works for me though

wim

 

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