Camera lens cap fix

[Tim Dawes]

Is it just me or does anyone else find the camera's lense cover dangeroysly hard to put on and remove. Is it meant to be tossed after shipment?
I fixed this issue by cutting 4 slots in the sides so it can expand and easilly be slipped on and off.

 

[stones]

Is it just me or does anyone else find the camera's lense cover dangeroysly hard to put on and remove. Is it meant to be tossed after shipment?
I fixed this issue by cutting 4 slots in the sides so it can expand and easilly be slipped on and off.

Could you post a pic? Thanks

 

[DaveD]

Yes, It sucks. I bought a 3d printed lens cover gimbal lock combo. Mutch better.

 

[wph]

It's a very close fit, seems to loosen up after a few days of removing and putting back on.


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[msinger]

I use this lens cap on all of my Phantom 3s. It's soft, flexible, and very easy to put on and take off.

 

[Tim Dawes]

Yes, It sucks. I bought a 3d printed lens cover gimbal lock combo. Mutch better.

Where'd you get it?

 

[Tim Dawes]

Where'd you get it?

Never mind. I found it. Looks good.

 

[rocketflyer]

As long as you don't push it all the way in it's not too difficult to remove. You do have to have a fairly firm grip on the camera though.

 

[Tim Dawes]

As long as you don't push it all the way in it's not too difficult to remove. You do have to have a fairly firm grip on the camera though.

Could you post a pic? Thanks

Here's what you do: Place the cap upside down on a flat surface . Using a sharp knife or scissors (cap cuts quite easy) cut the side of the cap at 12,3,6, and 9 o'click. Make the cuts go all the way down to but not throug the front of the cap. That's it. Takes 15 seconds. The cover will slip on and off like butter but stays in place nicely. I'm surprised DJI did not think of this. Let me know how you make out.

 

[RadRocket]

Great minds think alike. I did the same thing. I don't like how the weight of the cap tips the gimbal all the way down however.