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Brent Kaplan · May 10th, 2013, 12:59 PM

I noticed a lot of movement and play with my EX3 recently, any Idea how to fix this ???

Alister Chapman · May 12th, 2013, 03:35 AM

Have a look for a crack on the side or just under the handle towards the front on the left side just under the zoom switch. Quite a common problem I'm afraid. Caused by many things like picking up the camera and tripod by the camera handle or carrying a loaded up camera with extra bit like base plates, external recorders etc attached. Can also occur if the camera bag you use is too tight as it puts a constant load through the LCD to the handle. Can be repaired, but a dealer job really.

Ronald Jackson · May 12th, 2013, 05:11 AM

So Alister can you recommend a soft case for a loaded EX3? Mine , a recent acquisition, generally has a 80-400 Nikkor in place with a rod support system and follow focus. Sometimes with a nanoFlash though normally wouldn't leave that in place.

Case needs to be available over here. Given your comments re handle weakening caused by heavy loads etc maybe the case should take the cam "sideways on" rather than upright.

Ron

Bryce Comer · May 12th, 2013, 01:27 PM

Sorry to take this thread off topic, but how do you find the 80-400 on the EX3 Ronald? I am using a 50-300 but would love just a little extra reach.
Thanks,
Bryce

Ronald Jackson · May 13th, 2013, 01:24 AM

Bryce, I'll start a new topic, "Latest Nikkor Lenses On EX3' or something like that. Short answer is "I'm not so sure".

Ron

Bryce Comer · May 13th, 2013, 12:15 PM

Thanks Ronald,
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Regards,
Bryce

Brent Kaplan · May 13th, 2013, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alister Chapman

Have a look for a crack on the side or just under the handle towards the front on the left side just under the zoom switch. Quite a common problem I'm afraid. Caused by many things like picking up the camera and tripod by the camera handle or carrying a loaded up camera with extra bit like base plates, external recorders etc attached. Can also occur if the camera bag you use is too tight as it puts a constant load through the LCD to the handle. Can be repaired, but a dealer job really.

I closely examined my camera and could find no cracks, but can seem to figure out how to tighten it, i hate bringing it to sony at there rate.maybe time to upgrade but to what ?

Thanks

Steve Siegel · May 16th, 2013, 09:22 AM

Bryce,

I use the Nikon 80-400 (the old one, not the new one) all the time on the EX3, and find the quality
very good. It requires an adapter (Mike Tapa). Look here for examples. Everything but the wren was shot with it. Raven On The Mountain Channel 1 on Vimeo

Bryce Comer · May 16th, 2013, 09:45 PM

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the response. I am currently using a 50-300 Nikkor lens with my EX3 but it is super heavy & I would love just that little bit extra reach. I also have to make sure I keep my aperture between about F8 & F11 when I am shooting with any high contrast areas so as to avoid some pretty bad purple fringing.
So would you say that for the $800 odd dollars I could pick up an 80-400 for in excellent condition on Ebay, it would be worth it?
Thanks again,
Bryce

Brent Kaplan · May 16th, 2013, 11:08 PM

my handle is still loose

Bryce Comer · May 17th, 2013, 06:17 PM

Hi Brent,
Sorry I've taken this thread way of topic. Are the two screws at the front of the handle tight?
Bryce

Alister Chapman · May 18th, 2013, 02:30 AM

Also the plastic part under the handle can come loose. There are a couple of small screws in the top of the handle that can work loose.

If you can't see an obvious loose screw and your not prepared to remove the side covers yourself (potentially voiding any warranty) then really the only other option is to take it in to get it looked at. It might be a very simple case of tightening up a few screws.

Brent Kaplan · May 24th, 2013, 10:43 PM

Thanks for the reply's it was as Allister said 2 loose screws under the front plate.

Thanks

John DuMontelle · April 2nd, 2014, 09:57 AM

I know...very old thread...but it's why I like DV Info.net.

Working with a big Colombian television network this week. Caracol. They brought up an EX3 as a second camera for reverse angles during sit-down interviews.

As you might imagine...the camera is totally beat to hell. Tons of paint worn off the camera body. Lots of "silver" showing.

I think this thing was in a war.

Still shoots well but...the handle was very loose.

Had some time to kill. Did a search here thinking there might be a possible solution. I was not disappointed.

Fixed the handle on their camera thanks to the great photos, plus the usual, reset the back-focus and cleaned it up a bit.

DV Info.net made me a hero with these clients.

Have to say "thanks". Wouldn't have happened without the great group here willing to share and help.

Steve Siegel · April 3rd, 2014, 01:00 PM

John,

You mentioned back focus in your post. I have read about back focus regarding various lenses, but have never actually seen one! Is there some kind of focus setting that covers this function on the EX3?
What exactly is it? I have never recognized any focus problem on any camera, or lens I have used and have never adjusted any kind of back focus. Thanks for the info, and nice to meet a local on DV Infonet.

May 10th, 2013, 12:59 PM	#1
Brent Kaplan Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 166	loose EX3 Handle I noticed a lot of movement and play with my EX3 recently, any Idea how to fix this ???

May 12th, 2013, 03:35 AM	#2
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	Re: loose EX3 Handle Have a look for a crack on the side or just under the handle towards the front on the left side just under the zoom switch. Quite a common problem I'm afraid. Caused by many things like picking up the camera and tripod by the camera handle or carrying a loaded up camera with extra bit like base plates, external recorders etc attached. Can also occur if the camera bag you use is too tight as it puts a constant load through the LCD to the handle. Can be repaired, but a dealer job really. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

May 12th, 2013, 05:11 AM	#3
Ronald Jackson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southport, United Kingdom Posts: 723	Re: loose EX3 Handle So Alister can you recommend a soft case for a loaded EX3? Mine , a recent acquisition, generally has a 80-400 Nikkor in place with a rod support system and follow focus. Sometimes with a nanoFlash though normally wouldn't leave that in place. Case needs to be available over here. Given your comments re handle weakening caused by heavy loads etc maybe the case should take the cam "sideways on" rather than upright. Ron

May 12th, 2013, 01:27 PM	#4
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: loose EX3 Handle Sorry to take this thread off topic, but how do you find the 80-400 on the EX3 Ronald? I am using a 50-300 but would love just a little extra reach. Thanks, Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

May 13th, 2013, 01:24 AM	#5
Ronald Jackson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southport, United Kingdom Posts: 723	Re: loose EX3 Handle Bryce, I'll start a new topic, "Latest Nikkor Lenses On EX3' or something like that. Short answer is "I'm not so sure". Ron

May 13th, 2013, 12:15 PM	#6
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: loose EX3 Handle Thanks Ronald, I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Regards, Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

May 16th, 2013, 09:22 AM	#8
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 840	Re: loose EX3 Handle Bryce, I use the Nikon 80-400 (the old one, not the new one) all the time on the EX3, and find the quality very good. It requires an adapter (Mike Tapa). Look here for examples. Everything but the wren was shot with it. Raven On The Mountain Channel 1 on Vimeo

May 16th, 2013, 09:45 PM	#9
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: loose EX3 Handle Hi Steve, Thanks for the response. I am currently using a 50-300 Nikkor lens with my EX3 but it is super heavy & I would love just that little bit extra reach. I also have to make sure I keep my aperture between about F8 & F11 when I am shooting with any high contrast areas so as to avoid some pretty bad purple fringing. So would you say that for the $800 odd dollars I could pick up an 80-400 for in excellent condition on Ebay, it would be worth it? Thanks again, Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

May 16th, 2013, 11:08 PM	#10
Brent Kaplan Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 166	Re: loose EX3 Handle my handle is still loose

May 17th, 2013, 06:17 PM	#11
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: loose EX3 Handle Hi Brent, Sorry I've taken this thread way of topic. Are the two screws at the front of the handle tight? Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

May 18th, 2013, 02:30 AM	#12
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	Re: loose EX3 Handle Also the plastic part under the handle can come loose. There are a couple of small screws in the top of the handle that can work loose. If you can't see an obvious loose screw and your not prepared to remove the side covers yourself (potentially voiding any warranty) then really the only other option is to take it in to get it looked at. It might be a very simple case of tightening up a few screws. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

May 24th, 2013, 10:43 PM	#13
Brent Kaplan Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 166	Re: loose EX3 Handle Thanks for the reply's it was as Allister said 2 loose screws under the front plate. Thanks Attached Thumbnails

April 2nd, 2014, 09:57 AM	#14
John DuMontelle Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, Florida USA Posts: 114	Re: loose EX3 Handle I know...very old thread...but it's why I like DV Info.net. Working with a big Colombian television network this week. Caracol. They brought up an EX3 as a second camera for reverse angles during sit-down interviews. As you might imagine...the camera is totally beat to hell. Tons of paint worn off the camera body. Lots of "silver" showing. I think this thing was in a war. Still shoots well but...the handle was very loose. Had some time to kill. Did a search here thinking there might be a possible solution. I was not disappointed. Fixed the handle on their camera thanks to the great photos, plus the usual, reset the back-focus and cleaned it up a bit. DV Info.net made me a hero with these clients. Have to say "thanks". Wouldn't have happened without the great group here willing to share and help. __________________ John DuMontelle - Freelance / Miami, Florida - USA http://www.latincamproductions.com/

April 3rd, 2014, 01:00 PM	#15
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 840	Re: loose EX3 Handle John, You mentioned back focus in your post. I have read about back focus regarding various lenses, but have never actually seen one! Is there some kind of focus setting that covers this function on the EX3? What exactly is it? I have never recognized any focus problem on any camera, or lens I have used and have never adjusted any kind of back focus. Thanks for the info, and nice to meet a local on DV Infonet.