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a7RII+Meikon Case+ST-100 Strobe

Started Jul 14, 2018 | Discussions thread
guzy New Member • Posts: 22
Re: a7RII+Meikon Case+ST-100 Strobe

daveco2 wrote:

Guzy,

I'll use the same technique as when I installed a vacuum valve, reported on this forum at:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/61530571

The method is to (1) use a spot face tool in my mini-mill to make a flat area, (2) use fine sandpaper to take out any scratches, (3) drill and tap the metric thread into the case, and (4) screw the fitting with o-ring (or rubber washer) into it. You could use a drill press instead of a mill, but the case needs to be clamped down well. It's essential to have a pilot in the spot face tool to prevent chatter.

Dave

Wow, you're good with tools daveco2, but I don't have that kind of tools here (actually I don't have a gut to do this :D). I prefer to replace the sync bulkhead with optical, as this is safer option to eliminate one of the leaking possibility from the housing. I wonder if there is a way to make DIY optical connector on nikonos style bulkhead

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