snapper78
Established
I have a feeling that I already know the answer to this but just in case, here goes: I have a Canon AF35ML with a loose battery door, a fairly common problem with a lot of Canon cameras, I think. So far my best solution has been a piece of strong tape, which is not very elegant. Does anyone know of a better solution?
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
This is old plastic, when it becomes brittle there is no way back. Had similar issues with an Nikon L35AF. Tape is the only solution then. I don't know if people 3D print those parts.
farlymac
PF McFarland
Live hinges only live so long. Only solutions are tape, or replacement with an equally old part.
PF
PF
snapper78
Established
I suspected as much. Tough.
rjbuzzclick
Well-known
I had a Canon SLR that had a bum latch for the batter door. I made an aluminum plate that fit to the bottom using the tripod socket to attach it. I tapped another socket in the bottom of the plate for mounting on a tripod. It worked well, but probably a bit overkill for the AF35ML.
snapper78
Established
I'm beginning to hate cameras with batteries. Mind you that would exclude a lot of cameras, including all digital ones. I have more than one Canon T50 that havewith faulty doors. One has a back door that won't open unless you unscrew the hinge cover. I suppose it needs cleaning or lubrication. I hear the T90 is much nicer.
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
Depends. It is a great camera but has other age related issues (sticky shutter due to deteriorating plastic bumper). Most of them require some sort of service.