I put this tube on my D5100 and it won't come off, It's like its hooked on something when I try to take it off after twisting it. Any help?
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You're talking about the tube getting stuck on the body of the camera, even when you're pressing the lens release button on the body, right?I was able to mount and unmount the tube just fine, but I ended up returning the one I bought because it took a LOT of force to mount on my D7000. So much so that I thought I would damage the body of the camera and opted to replace it with a different branded one. Did yours mount smoothly and easily?
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Your lens goes onto the tube with the metal face ring on it. To release your lens, simply push the silver knob towards the back of the tube. It releases a small pin that locks your lens onto the extension tube/s. Don't unscrew the knob, because it is what actuates the pin! Always read the instructions before assembling anything to avoid breaking them.
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I had the same problem... It doesn't work really well. You can see a small space with a screw. Go there with something really small... You need to be really carefull... For me it worked
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So sorry, I think I answered your question incorrectly! For my Nikon D5000 the LCD screen has to stay "turned around" and in the viewable position as long as the small magnetic "frame" is on it. This is what this device "sticks" to. I chose to leave it on as it is adhered with a slight adhesive and I could see it wearing away and just not staying on the LCD screen for very long. I just have to be extra careful to not scratch the screen now.
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On my lens there is a ridged release button on the lens just next to where the red line-up dot is on the adapter. Push down on the button and turn the adapter. It should come right off.
68538
Hmm I don't really know. I had no problem twisting my top of the tube off. You might want to contact seller and have it replaced. Sorry you are having that problem and hope it can be fixed for you, so you can enjoy and feel comfort in your necklace like I am.
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Detach the floating part from the lower part (squeeze and slide out). My camera has a a little notch to thread a strap through, then you pull it back in on itself. Just like any other camera strap.
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I have found that when I have had difficultly removing something that uses the threads on a lens or other filter on the lens, wrap your hand around the end of the lens for several minutes and use the heat from your hand to expand the lens or protective filter. Then try to unscrew the adapter from the lens. I have used this technique to remove my polarizer several times when it has been difficult to remove. Remember that the threads on the adapter are plastic and very fine and can be crossed easily. The adapter does not need to be tight to hold the weight of the light ring. Good luck and enjoy the macro world. It is amazing what you can see. I have found that when I have had difficultly removing something that uses the threads on a lens or other filter on the lens, wrap your hand around the end of the lens for several minutes and use the heat from your hand to expand the lens or protective filter. Then try to unscrew the adapter from the lens. I have used this technique to remove my polarizer several times when it has been difficult to remove. Remember that the threads on the adapter are plastic and very fine and can be crossed easily. The adapter does not need to be tight to hold the weight of the light ring. Good luck and... » Read More I have found that when I have had difficultly removing something that uses the threads on a lens or other filter on the lens, wrap your hand around the end of the lens for several minutes and use the heat from your hand to expand the lens or protective filter. Then try to unscrew the adapter from the lens. I have used this technique to remove my polarizer several times when it has been difficult to remove. Remember that the threads on the adapter are plastic and very fine and can be crossed easily. The adapter does not need to be tight to hold the weight of the light ring. Good luck and enjoy the macro world. It is amazing what you can see. « Show Less
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I used mine for the first time yesterday and mine broke off as I was putting it on to my camera. It looked like it had been tampered with. To know that yours has broken off too makes me feel they are selling used or faulty equipment.
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i had the same problem it's a little push lever just push it towards the camera and it will come off.
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Hi the one I got actually got stuck in the camera and didn't fit right. We had to break the adapter ring to get it out and it almost damaged the lens.
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This happened to me. Its stuck to the part it needs to unscrew from. I tightened it down first then it unscrewed.
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I have never had an eyepiece come off inadvertently, but I can say the DK-21M seemed very tightly adherring when I installed it. I have since given the camera to my son and have not heard of any problems from him eitherr.
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I had that happen on 1 of the 4 that I own. I disasimbled the laser housing by removing the warning label and removing the housing screws. Open laser very carefully, there is a spring holding tension on the laser tube. I repositioned the spring and reassembled the housing. Worked like it should then. It's not a large investment, give it a shot. Good luck.
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I don't know if this helps, but , did you put the filter cup in properly? The only way I know for it to get stuck is if the handle of the filter cup and the orientation of the cup is wrong....I'm afraid that the only way to get it out is to pull until something gives.......wish I could help more
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There's supposed to be a little lever on the camera side of the adapter. In my experience, though, this adapter has very shoddy assembly and there is a single screw holding the lever to the adapter. I've observed that this screw can come loose under normal use and the lever can fall out or stick out at an angle that can make it get stuck on your camera body (I had to damage my Canon 6D to remove this adapter eventually!). If the lever is missing, you need to use a small tool like a steel dental pick to manually lift the plunger that goes into the Nikon lens mount locking hole. If you're considering this adapter and have yet to purchase it, I highly recommend you find something else. This adapter has caused me lots of problems (stuck on camera, started leaving metal shavings inside the camera body, etc). Fotodiox customer service ignored my email about the metal shavings.
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I put some electrical tape around the post and helps. It's just very disappointing for something you pay so much for. In comparison, I bought the Zeikos for my D90 and it doesn't have the same issue. Oh, and I paid only 50 bucks for it.
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I have it on 3 D300, 1 D300S, and 2 D7100 bodies. It came off one of the D300 bodied with an 18-200 on it. I hate to over tighten these or tripod screws, so I check them often. The person who did have it come loose, said they had not checked it, inspite of my warning. Hope that answers your question.
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On my D5000 it just popped off. easily reversible if you ever had to put it back on