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May 29th, 2012, 06:15 PM
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Major Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Malibu, CA
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Removing the F3 rear VF
Has anyone done this, or knows of a method of doing this? This annoying VF appendage gets in the way more often than not and I would love to just remove it since I've only looked into it once on the first power up and determined it's visual uselessness. I know there are wires in there so I haven't touched it - yet.
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May 29th, 2012, 07:09 PM
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Wrangler
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
I do. Email me.
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May 29th, 2012, 07:42 PM
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New Boot
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
Yes, I've removed mine. I couldn't stand it anymore either. I'll post some pictures below so you can see what's inside the handle and how I got mine off, but please, do this at your own risk. There is a very fragile ribbon connector inside the handle which attaches the viewfinder to the camera. I'm not entirely certain I'll be able to get mine working again, but I don't much care. I agree with you that it's useless.
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May 29th, 2012, 07:55 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Rowlett, TX
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
So what do you guys do to the "hole" that's left? Cover it somehow?
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May 29th, 2012, 07:57 PM
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New Boot
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
I just put gaff tape over it.
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May 31st, 2012, 11:10 AM
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Major Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Malibu, CA
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
Nice pics Kirk. I'll have a go at it based on your process.
Thanks. |
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May 31st, 2012, 01:43 PM
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Major Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Malibu, CA
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
Final product. Looks a little like a Smith & Wesson handgun hammer now.
Just a little GT to cover a small hole. I'm sure I can devise a little better protection in the future, but for now it will work just fine. Thanks guys. |
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June 3rd, 2012, 11:49 AM
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Major Player
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New Orleans, LA
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
Great idea. I agree, the viewfinder is worthless.
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June 3rd, 2012, 08:20 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Pepper Pike OH
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
Are you able to retain the remote IR receiver after the VF circumcision? It's unclear in the photos...
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June 4th, 2012, 12:30 AM
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New Boot
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
Yes, you retain the IR. You just need to temporarily remove the plastic cover.
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October 21st, 2012, 12:19 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Melbourne
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
anybody want to sell your f3 EVF?
I want to buy one. cheers |
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October 22nd, 2012, 03:47 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Re: Removing the F3 rear VF
Quote:
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