Lost diopter

[AndreasG]

Twice now, I have lost the diopter from my Fuji Film GF670 (it screws in rather loosely IMO).
At $20 apiece for a replacement, are there any suggestions on how to fix this?

Thank you in advance.

Andreas

 

[sevo]

For the future, use a thread locker (Loctite or something similar).

 

[Robert Lai]

If you do use Locktite, use the blue one (semi-permanent), rather than a permanent one. The permanent one will require heat to remove, which could damage the camera.

 

[sevo]

I'd recommend low strength (purple, from Loctite, but don't go by colours when you buy from other makers - they may use different colour schemes).

 

[Darthfeeble]

Good old clear finger nail polish. A small drop on one edge.

 

[AndreasG]

Thanks, I just ordered some purple. 😀

Andreas.

 

[f16sunshine]

Why not use teflon tape. Just trim it with a razor after installing.
No crunch residue to clean up when you remove it and no chance of getting liquid lock tight on glass surfaces.

 

[john_s]

I suppose you're lucky they're $20 not Leica prices. The Leica ones don't seem to come loose though. Maybe their threads are shaped differently.