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1DIII Plastic doohicky - source?

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The round black plastic screw-in cover for the Wifi port has fallen off my 1DIII. I've scoured my bags and studio for the darn thing, but can't find it anywhere. Any chance there is a source for these things other than Canon? And if I have to go to Canon - anyone have an idea what this thing is called by Canon? Bloody thing isn't weather sealed without that cap, I figure.

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At the very begining, I found photography simple: Point the camera and push the button. After several weeks of practice, I discovered I could achieve even better results by turning the camera on and removing the lens cap.



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it looks like a pretty standard size thread to me so I'd be willing to bet you could find something for under a dollar at Home Depot that would work as a good plug if Canon can't help you out or wants $30 for the part (could happen lol)
 
Numfar said:
The round black plastic screw-in cover for the Wifi port has fallen
off my 1DIII. I've scoured my bags and studio for the darn thing, but
can't find it anywhere. Any chance there is a source for these things
other than Canon? And if I have to go to Canon - anyone have an idea
what this thing is called by Canon? Bloody thing isn't weather
sealed without that cap, I figure.
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While you are looking for your replacement doohickie, screw in the larger metal doohikie that was packaged with your camera to cover the open hole.

You will most likely have to call canon service to replace that specialized port cover.

It will probably cost $5.



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gaffa or electrical tape.

Works for me :-)

I lost mine in a forest photographing rally cars, along with the other two 1D mk3 users who were also there.

By the second day we all had different coloured tape covering the terminals.
 
Jim,

Thank you for that - I guess I'd seen that piece when unpacking the camera, but I didn't recall it at all. What is it's purpose, save for being bigger, metal and silver? Surely they can't just include it for people like me who lose the darn thing?

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At the very begining, I found photography simple: Point the camera and push the button. After several weeks of practice, I discovered I could achieve even better results by turning the camera on and removing the lens cap.



http://alterego.zenfolio.com/
 
I also lost mine a while back, and had to order a new one.

The partnumber on mine says: CB 3-3599

Canon in Norway didn't have the part themselves but a thirdparty company that have Canon parts did.

Good luck

Andreas
 
Yeah, I have the gaffa tape ready to go, but it seems a terrible shame - as well as a bit haphazard - to have to do with a $4500 camera.
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At the very begining, I found photography simple: Point the camera and push the button. After several weeks of practice, I discovered I could achieve even better results by turning the camera on and removing the lens cap.



http://alterego.zenfolio.com/
 
I accidently ripped off one of the rubber covers that covers the remote terminal. I called Canon service, they helped identify the part, I ordered two of them and two of the other cover (cap) with freight/handling they charged $16.
 
Thanks Andreas - I'll call on Monday.
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At the very begining, I found photography simple: Point the camera and push the button. After several weeks of practice, I discovered I could achieve even better results by turning the camera on and removing the lens cap.



http://alterego.zenfolio.com/
 
...is provided to help secure a data cable when shooting tethered, from what I understand.
If you do find a good source for the plastic doohicky please post it.

I imagine that all of the major manufacturers have specialized departments devoted to these small plastic doohickeys. There is probably a corporate vice-president of doohickeys, in charge of the departement that designs unique, cheaply made and easy to loose thing-a-ma-bobs. The sale of replacements for these lost parts, probably covers the entire R&D budget of the camera division.
 
Numfar said:
Jim,

Thank you for that - I guess I'd seen that piece when unpacking the
camera, but I didn't recall it at all. What is it's purpose, save
for being bigger, metal and silver?
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Look at the photo again. The purpose of the metal piece, the thumb-knob, is used to hold the black-plastic retaining clamp which surrounds the USB wire from accidental removal during use.

JimW
Numfar said:
Surely they can't just include it
for people like me who lose the darn thing?

B
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At the very begining, I found photography simple: Point the camera
and push the button. After several weeks of practice, I discovered I
could achieve even better results by turning the camera on and
removing the lens cap.



http://alterego.zenfolio.com/
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http://www.rumor-page.com
http://www.FAUdigital.com

 
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