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Olympus VF2 finder falls off - thanks for nothing Olympus UK

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If I were in your position, I'd consider sticking a lens cap leash on the vf-2. If you're not aware of what that is, I'm thinking of the adhesive disc with the lanyard coming out, the disc usually sticks to the lens cap, and the lanyard loops around the lens barrel. Camera stores usually sell them at something like a 500% markup, you can also get them online for a lot cheaper
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larsbc said:
larsbc said:
The last thought was about painting a line of nail polish on the bottom edges where it meets the rail, to make it a little thicker where they meet, but I think that would chip off soon enough - maybe someone knows of another product that might be applied in this manner?

Anyway, just throwing all that out in case it sparks in another a creative suggestion.
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I've fixed a worn signal switch in my VW using epoxy. I filled in the gouged area with epoxy and sanded it down to a thickness that approximated what it was like when new. Perhaps the OP could do something similar to the foot of the VF? Put a thin layer of epoxy on the VF foot where it slides into the hotshoe and let it dry. Then test fit it into the hotshoe. If it won't go in, file it down with an emery board or something, until it fits snugly.
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. . . There are two thin metal friction strips inside the grooves of the VF-2 where it captures the flanges of the hotshoe. These are probably what wears out and causes a less than secure union between the VF-2 and the hotshoe. If you look closely at those two strips, you'll see that the free unattached ends of those two friction strips are slightly bent at an angle to increase the tension that they produce on the edges of the hotshoes flanges. My guess is that the best way to produce a tighter fit is to somehow increase that angle on the bent ends of those two metal strips when they've gotten worn from extended use.
 
herebefore said:
The problem is a "design Flaw" and until and unless they re-design it with a "catch" similar to the vf3, its going to be a problem.

One fellow I know got a bag of very thin rubber bands and always puts on around the base and pulls it down and around the bottom of the lens. It works for him.. Its the simplest fix I've seen..

Unless you are putting it on and taking it off 50 times an hour, it works well.
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Very clever indeed! I've not had my VF-2 fall off yet and after I visit Walgreen's tomorrow, it never will.

Thanks Larry!

Jim Pilcher
Summit County, Colorado, USA
 
Of all the methods described in many threads on how to hold onto the VF2, a couple of layers of easy-remove masking tape on the bottom of the mounting plate is easy to apply and works very well.

Having secured the EVF, the rubber ring diopter adjuster fell off somewhere in the middle of a nine hour off-track hike through sub-tropical bush and flowing stream beds. Chances of finding it zero (I did back track for 250m just in case). Replacement cost NZ$17 (US$13.50).

So any thoughts on securing the replacement ring?

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Randall, thanks ever so much. Upon closer inspection, the forward edge of the hot shoe rail is exposed enough on the E-PL2 and E-PL3 to grab the forward edge and squeeze them tighter.

On the E-P3 it's not, but one can cut the plastic on either side of the forward rails to expose them, and then grab with a pliers.

All three bodies now take a bit of effort to install/remove the EVF. Relative effort, but mainly the EVF on each is now quite secure. Since I have 3 bodies and 2 EVF's, switching readily between them now is a no brainer, as there's no extra effort involved now with regard to insuring the EVF's don't just - disappear.

There's a phrase that goes something like this, that seems somewhat appropriate at this point in time - you da man! , or something to that effect. ;)

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I'm also using MF legacy lenses, this is the reason why I had after thoughts and got the VF2 after the VF3. But really, it doesn't make any difference and the VF3 suits my E-P3 better and has the lock; here the price difference wasn't very big, but I've read it is more in other countries.. so IMO for all this reasons, it makes more sense getting the VF3 now that it is available.
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I think VF-2 would be prefered for MF lenses due to higher resolution. If you just want to use it in bright sun for better visibility with native lenses, VF-3 should be just as good and it has a lock. I tried VF-2 for a while but it was too unsecure and so not worth the price (it's a cheap piece of flimsy plastic after all which becomes very unstabe with use). VF-3 should not cost over $99 but we probably have to wait a while until the price comes down (Olympus marketing strategy).
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rrr_hhh
 
SRS is responsible. You bought it from them and they from OLympus. That is the European Law AFAIK and it is also valid in the UK. If SRS cannot repair it, they'll have to settle it with you, not Olympus. So tell 'm that.
 
but I've never had any issues with mine and I use it all the time, taking it on and off. It locks on nice and snug on both my EPL-1 and E-P3. I think a tether is the best option in your situation. I'd be careful of interfering with the hotshoe in case you want to mount a flash on it and encounter issues with that as a result.
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Tony
http://the-random-photographer.blogspot.com/
 
I had an old bicycle inner tube in my garage. I cut a slice about 1/4 inch wide that slipped around the lens mount flange on my E-PL3 loosely. Then I stretched it up high enough to clear the top of the VF2, twisted the rubber band 1/2 turn and put it over the top of the VF2. Even though I positioned it so that it covers the button on the VF2 it is not a problem because I can feel the button and activate it easily through the rubber band. The VF2 is very secure and can't fall off. Make sure that you don't cut your rubber band too thick so that it will not interfere with lens changing. If the rubber band ever breaks I can make more from the inner tube. Hope this helps.
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Petographer said:
I had an old bicycle inner tube in my garage. I cut a slice about 1/4 inch wide that slipped around the lens mount flange on my E-PL3 loosely. Then I stretched it up high enough to clear the top of the VF2, twisted the rubber band 1/2 turn and put it over the top of the VF2. Even though I positioned it so that it covers the button on the VF2 it is not a problem because I can feel the button and activate it easily through the rubber band. The VF2 is very secure and can't fall off. Make sure that you don't cut your rubber band too thick so that it will not interfere with lens changing. If the rubber band ever breaks I can make more from the inner tube. Hope this helps.
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The OP might need Mommy to help him with those sharp scissors!
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  • Ernest
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TEdolph
 
Maybe I ought to start selling an Olympus VF2 kit on ebay; includes a piece of electrical tape, a rubber band, a piece of string, and a slice of bicycle inner tube.

SF Photo Gal aka Queer Chick
Canon 1DsIII & 5DII/Panasonic GH1-GF1-LX3
 
Make faces at the OP if you want, but it's not much fun when you realize there is no VF2 sitting atop your camera and you can't remember when it was last around. It's a really fast way to lose $250 short of parking in the wrong spot in downtown Chicago. Done both, couldn't afford a t-shirt afterwards.
 
Klarno said:
If I were in your position, I'd consider sticking a lens cap leash on the vf-2. If you're not aware of what that is, I'm thinking of the adhesive disc with the lanyard coming out, the disc usually sticks to the lens cap, and the lanyard loops around the lens barrel. Camera stores usually sell them at something like a 500% markup, you can also get them online for a lot cheaper
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Mommy would have to drive him to the store.
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TEdolph
 
we are making fun of the way he made his post-like a helpless victim of Evil Oly.

There was a way he could have asked how to keep the VF-2 secure without sounding like a whining three year old.

Do you like whiney three year olds?

Tedolph
 
tedolf said:
we are making fun of the way he made his post-like a helpless victim of Evil Oly.

There was a way he could have asked how to keep the VF-2 secure without sounding like a whining three year old.

Do you like whiney three year olds?

Tedolph
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Tedolf

I fear for your life, sometimes.
 
On the E-PL2 the plate that holds the EVF on both sides simply slides out if you lift (with a fine pair of forceps) on the skinny steel bands under the jaws of the flash holder. Once out, you can slightly bend the two curved slim bands up a little more, slide back, and this will hold the EVF tighter than before. I don't know the other Pens, but if works for my PL-2.
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Jere Landis said:
tedolf said:
we are making fun of the way he made his post-like a helpless victim of Evil Oly.

There was a way he could have asked how to keep the VF-2 secure without sounding like a whining three year old.

Do you like whiney three year olds?

Tedolph
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Tedolf

I fear for your life, sometimes.
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Let's just say I sleep with one eye open.

TEdolph
 
I have the EP-2, and the VF-2. To keep mine on tighter I basically just use 2 small bits of gaffers tape to hold it in place. If you'r not too concerned about looks I find this works best for a loose fitting EVF.
 
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