Lens cap too tight solution

rabristol · Mar 7, 2016

I had a really hard time removing my lens cap so I used scissors and cut it way down. It works perfect and still holds good, however, it comes off like it should. Now I fell like Im NOT ripping the gimbal apart when I remove it. Attached is a photo.

msinger · Mar 7, 2016

My solution was to buy one of these 3D printed caps. They are very easy to put on and take off since they are flexible.

QuadBart · Mar 7, 2016

Great idea. I was only putting it in part way so that it covered the lens but was easy to remove. Good modification!

rabristol said:
I had a really hard time removing my lens cap so I used scissors and cut it way down. It works perfect and still holds good, however, it comes off like it should. Now I fell like Im NOT ripping the gimbal apart when I remove it. Attached is a photo.

buford · Mar 7, 2016

I got one of those lens cap/gimbal lock deals. Works great, and its really flexible. Like that it locks the gimbal.

CatMan42 · Mar 7, 2016

Awesome Idea!! I had the same worries/issue myself. Just did it and it works Great!!! Thanks for this!!

mohawkdrone · Mar 8, 2016

Great idea. How about the camera holder little plastic thing, I have a hard time putting that on every time

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finalfantasyfan · Mar 8, 2016

I don't push the lens cap all the way in. Just half way in when I store it.

buford · Mar 8, 2016

mohawkdrone said:
Great idea. How about the camera holder little plastic thing, I have a hard time putting that on every time

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That's what I was talking about, a lens cap/gimbal lock. I don't know why they don't send one with every new drone. They're all over ebay, amazon, b&h photo, etc. I threw my stock one away the day mine arrived.

mohawkdrone · Mar 8, 2016

buford said:
That's what I was talking about, a lens cap/gimbal lock. I don't know why they don't send one with every new drone. They're all over ebay, amazon, b&h photo, etc. I threw my stock one away the day mine arrived.

I kept mine not sure if your soposse to put it back on every time when your done flying, i have been putting it back on though lol i put my p3s back in its box every time in done flying it, and that plastic piece i guess keeps the camera from flapping around and braking?

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250Flyer · Mar 8, 2016

Yeah this is a nightmare along with the stock gimbal lock.. It really forces things and there's no way around it using the stock set up.

A link to a good solution would be great (pref a UK seller).

250Flyer · Mar 8, 2016

finalfantasyfan said:
I don't push the lens cap all the way in. Just half way in when I store it.

It still grips the metal because its hard rubber...

I'm gonna look for a good 3D printed one on eBay

buford · Mar 8, 2016

mohawkdrone said:
I kept mine not sure if your soposse to put it back on every time when your done flying, i have been putting it back on though lol i put my p3s back in its box every time in done flying it, and that plastic piece i guess keeps the camera from flapping around and braking?

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The one I bought does too, but you don't feel like your breaking something taking it off. And its real simple to put on. Has two tabs that hook over the gimbal and it keeps the camera from flopping. I swear, they weren't thinking when they designed that abortion that came with the drone.

buford · Mar 8, 2016

This is the one I got. On amazon. Its soft rubber, goes on and comes off super easy.

mohawkdrone · Mar 9, 2016

buford said:
This is the one I got. On amazon. Its soft rubber, goes on and comes off super easy.

Nice one, where you pic that up at?

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Squirrel! · Mar 9, 2016

What is that wavy looking thing on the front of the camera, for?

Squirrel! · Mar 9, 2016

rabristol said:
I had a really hard time removing my lens cap so I used scissors and cut it way down. It works perfect and still holds good, however, it comes off like it should. Now I fell like Im NOT ripping the gimbal apart when I remove it. Attached is a photo.

Ditto. Did the same here with my lens cover. MUCH easier to remove/install. Now to get a decent gimbal lock.

msinger · Mar 9, 2016

mohawkdrone said:
Nice one, where you pic that up at?

You can get one here. The description shows it's made of ABS plastic though (instead of rubber).

finalfantasyfan · Mar 9, 2016

msinger said:
You can get one here. The description shows it's made of ABS plastic though (instead of rubber).

This one comes with lens hood for $0.49 more.http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Profes...1457541257&sr=1-1&keywords=neewer+gimbal+lock

buford · Mar 9, 2016

mohawkdrone said:
Nice one, where you pic that up at?

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amazon, 10 bucks or less, cant really remember...lol

buford · Mar 9, 2016

finalfantasyfan said:
This one comes with lens hood for $0.49 more.http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Profes...1457541257&sr=1-1&keywords=neewer+gimbal+lock

Yeah, so did mine. I have yet to use it though. If its on, the cap doesn't fit, so you have to do a bunch of switchin around of the cap and the hood.