Duncanjthorn
Newbie
Is there an easy and safe way to disable the infinity lock on the S2 when using the 5cm f1.4 lens. I find it really annoying!
richardHaw
junk scavenger
theres an article on the net showing how to clean the helicoids of the Nikon S2. there is a claw that that engages the helicoid when in the infinity position. You can remove the whole lever including the claw by unscrewing it. i dont recommend doing this 
mounting an external mount lens will probably damage anything if the lock isnt engaged.
mounting an external mount lens will probably damage anything if the lock isnt engaged.Duncanjthorn
Newbie
Hmm. Sounds ominous. Thanks for the response though.
richardHaw
junk scavenger
i will append that article in the coming months with a complete S2 overhaul article. you will know what i mean when you see it
Duncanjthorn
Newbie
I look forward to seeing the update. I was actually hoping for more of a hack solution, if anyone has found one? Lol
richardHaw
junk scavenger
just insert a collar over the hole so it pushes on the lever all the time
Duncanjthorn
Newbie
just insert a collar over the hole so it pushes on the lever all the time
Do you mean on the front of the camera, between the lens and the infinity lock release? Like a wedge between them?
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richardHaw
junk scavenger
Yes. just get a piece of stuff rubber and cut it into shape. i have done this before and another one over the hole for the times when i am using a tele lens.
accurate focusing is critical when using tele lensesDuncanjthorn
Newbie
ok, thanks. I'll gve it a try.
bjel
Member
I disabled the infinity lock on my SP by using some gaffer tape looped around the linkage, and secured to the two posts that support the front plate under the Nikon logo.
Simple and easy, and the finger dial still works although I don’t use it.
Simple and easy, and the finger dial still works although I don’t use it.