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R10 cheap battery door.

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Re: R10 cheap battery door.
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Photato wrote:

Is it me or the R10 battery door feels really cheap, like it could break at any moment ?
Or perhaps it feels weak because is not spring loaded, or mine have that spring missing ?
In my 15 years owning different digital cameras, this has to be the lowest quality battery door I've had.

What will happen when it finally breaks ?
The lousy switch looks like a point of failure.

The issue is, this camera won't turn on without the door shut, even when the battery is properly inserted.
Does Canon sells it as a part and can it be replaced by users ?
Alternatively, can the door sensor be hacked to allow the camera turn on without the door ?

I ask because I'm surprised this doesn't get mentioned, this is perhaps the weakest R10 part concerning longevity, reliability.

Has anyone heard of any failures yet?

The “sensor” is a simple “depressable” momentary micro-switch that can be “hacked” with a bit of tape if needed.  It’s a good idea to keep a bit of duct type (but removable, non residue) tape with you anyway in your kit.

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