EX3 and the rear mounted Nanoflash Issue at DVinfo.net

Lance Librandi · March 30th, 2010, 07:08 AM

Hello All,
I would like to share an operational issue I have with the EX3 and the rear mounted Nanoflash combination. I recently had a shoot in a very confined area where it was not possible to use a tripod and all the subjects where seated at tables and I needed to get facial reaction shots. I decided that it was best to use my camera hand held at waist level to bring the camera close to the subject’s eye’s. Because the EX3 is such a short camera the rear of the camera would sit just under my arm. On occasions the protruding NanoFlash CF flash card ejection buttons would come into contact with my side causing the CF cards to become partial dislodged while recording causing corrupt files. I am now looking for a method of protecting the CF ejection buttons for this kind of work. I thought of mounting a aluminum plate to the Nanoflash the same height as the ejection button’s to protect them but it would also make changing cards much more difficult.

Anyone got any other suggestion’s ?

Luben Izov · March 30th, 2010, 08:22 AM

Hey Lance,
I hear you and understand the problem you had. It's a bummer isn't it? I think CD would need to look at EX1-3 SxS cards housing for instance. You need to push the eject button to stick out so you could push it again to get your SxS card out. I think that would be a nice way to solve the problem. Any other thoughts?
Other way is to make a cover all around the left site of the NF with buffer on the insight where and near the buttons are, so that would not push them in and eject the CF cards. That way you may have a protection but the NF would get slightly bigger in size... or just a plate with buffer all around the eject buttons (and holes for them) with Velcro. You would be able easily to remove the plate (based on the velcro) and change the cards.
I still think the CD designed need improvement in that, instead we make DIY

Olof Ekbergh · March 30th, 2010, 09:29 AM

Luben and Lance, my system of wing with NanoFlash arms is a sturdy system for mounting the NanoFlash, and it puts it in a very protected spot.

You can see the system on my WEBsite:
Stronger Tripod Plates . NanoFlash Brackets . Sliders by Westside A V

Or you can contact me for more information or for ordering.
olof@westsideav.com
603.383.9283

Dan Keaton · March 30th, 2010, 09:31 AM

Dear Friends,

We have built an accessory that protects the CompactFlash card ejection buttons.

We will make it available soon.

Ron Aerts · March 30th, 2010, 09:36 AM

The problem with the sxs button is that once you touch it, it comes out and you still can accidently remove the cards.
I had the same problem and I simply used a few plastic M6 rings and a little bit of gaffertape. I cut a bit of the ring, placed the rings around the button and gaffered it to the NF. Not so charming, but functional.
Indeed maybe something to think of. Adding a 'button guard'. You will always be needing some sort of pin to unlock the cards...

Lance Librandi · March 30th, 2010, 04:24 PM

Hi Guys,
Thanks for you suggestions, I have just been looking at the Flash XDR and if the same system could be implemented to the NanoFlash it would be great. We have two mounting screws on the card side of the Nanoflash and all that would be needed would be a U channel with the appropriate cut out milled for the CF cards and a clip on cover. That would solve the problem and still allow access to the card slots. This would also aid in protecting the slot’s from ingesting dust etc.

Dan are you able give any details on the CD option to help with this issue.

Dan Keaton · March 30th, 2010, 04:28 PM

Dear Lance,

I have designed, and built, a U-Shaped Device that protects the card eject buttons.

We will try to present this as soon as possible.

Billy Steinberg · March 30th, 2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Keaton

Dear Friends,

We have built an accessory that protects the CompactFlash card ejection buttons.

We will make it available soon.

Thank you very much for this! (One of those little things I thought was overlooked, but important to me)...

Billy

Lance Librandi · March 31st, 2010, 03:51 AM

Dear Dan,
Thanks for the info this is really a must have accessories for anyone using the camera for hand held shooting.

Jeff DePonte · March 31st, 2010, 06:36 AM

On my nano, when I press the eject button on CF cardslot #1, the card isn't just ejected, it flies across the room! Maybe CD needs to design a tether, a piece of string that can be glued to each CF card and attached to the nano, just to keep it from flying too far. After a forceful eject, you could reel it back in.

Wait a minute... what is today's date? March 31???

;-)

Jeff

Dan Keaton · March 31st, 2010, 06:49 AM

Dear Jeff,

May I suggest a lighter touch on the Eject Button? (Grin)

Bob Griffiths · March 31st, 2010, 08:01 AM

When the nano isn't on the camera, I put it on its side, hit the eject button and try to grab the card in mid-air. ;-)

March 30th, 2010, 08:22 AM	#2
Luben Izov Major Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Rock Posts: 254	Hey Lance, I hear you and understand the problem you had. It's a bummer isn't it? I think CD would need to look at EX1-3 SxS cards housing for instance. You need to push the eject button to stick out so you could push it again to get your SxS card out. I think that would be a nice way to solve the problem. Any other thoughts? Other way is to make a cover all around the left site of the NF with buffer on the insight where and near the buttons are, so that would not push them in and eject the CF cards. That way you may have a protection but the NF would get slightly bigger in size... or just a plate with buffer all around the eject buttons (and holes for them) with Velcro. You would be able easily to remove the plate (based on the velcro) and change the cards. I still think the CD designed need improvement in that, instead we make DIY Last edited by Luben Izov; March 30th, 2010 at 09:23 AM.

March 30th, 2010, 09:29 AM	#3
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	Luben and Lance, my system of wing with NanoFlash arms is a sturdy system for mounting the NanoFlash, and it puts it in a very protected spot. You can see the system on my WEBsite: Stronger Tripod Plates . NanoFlash Brackets . Sliders by Westside A V Or you can contact me for more information or for ordering. olof@westsideav.com 603.383.9283 Attached Thumbnails

March 30th, 2010, 09:31 AM	#4
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Friends, We have built an accessory that protects the CompactFlash card ejection buttons. We will make it available soon. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

March 30th, 2010, 04:28 PM	#7
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Lance, I have designed, and built, a U-Shaped Device that protects the card eject buttons. We will try to present this as soon as possible. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

March 31st, 2010, 06:36 AM	#10
Jeff DePonte Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 76	Lookout! On my nano, when I press the eject button on CF cardslot #1, the card isn't just ejected, it flies across the room! Maybe CD needs to design a tether, a piece of string that can be glued to each CF card and attached to the nano, just to keep it from flying too far. After a forceful eject, you could reel it back in. Wait a minute... what is today's date? March 31??? ;-) Jeff

March 30th, 2010, 07:08 AM	#1
Lance Librandi Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Australia Posts: 374	EX3 and the rear mounted Nanoflash Issue Hello All, I would like to share an operational issue I have with the EX3 and the rear mounted Nanoflash combination. I recently had a shoot in a very confined area where it was not possible to use a tripod and all the subjects where seated at tables and I needed to get facial reaction shots. I decided that it was best to use my camera hand held at waist level to bring the camera close to the subject’s eye’s. Because the EX3 is such a short camera the rear of the camera would sit just under my arm. On occasions the protruding NanoFlash CF flash card ejection buttons would come into contact with my side causing the CF cards to become partial dislodged while recording causing corrupt files. I am now looking for a method of protecting the CF ejection buttons for this kind of work. I thought of mounting a aluminum plate to the Nanoflash the same height as the ejection button’s to protect them but it would also make changing cards much more difficult. Anyone got any other suggestion’s ?

March 30th, 2010, 09:36 AM	#5
Ron Aerts Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Drachten, Netherlands Posts: 179	The problem with the sxs button is that once you touch it, it comes out and you still can accidently remove the cards. I had the same problem and I simply used a few plastic M6 rings and a little bit of gaffertape. I cut a bit of the ring, placed the rings around the button and gaffered it to the NF. Not so charming, but functional. Indeed maybe something to think of. Adding a 'button guard'. You will always be needing some sort of pin to unlock the cards...

March 30th, 2010, 04:24 PM	#6
Lance Librandi Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Australia Posts: 374	Hi Guys, Thanks for you suggestions, I have just been looking at the Flash XDR and if the same system could be implemented to the NanoFlash it would be great. We have two mounting screws on the card side of the Nanoflash and all that would be needed would be a U channel with the appropriate cut out milled for the CF cards and a clip on cover. That would solve the problem and still allow access to the card slots. This would also aid in protecting the slot’s from ingesting dust etc. Dan are you able give any details on the CD option to help with this issue.

March 31st, 2010, 03:51 AM	#9
Lance Librandi Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Australia Posts: 374	Dear Dan, Thanks for the info this is really a must have accessories for anyone using the camera for hand held shooting.

March 31st, 2010, 06:49 AM	#11
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Jeff, May I suggest a lighter touch on the Eject Button? (Grin) __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

March 31st, 2010, 08:01 AM	#12
Bob Griffiths Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Carbondale, Colorado Posts: 117	When the nano isn't on the camera, I put it on its side, hit the eject button and try to grab the card in mid-air. ;-) __________________ Bob FireDancer Productions, Inc.