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Help to find a Minolta AF-Sv lens cover

Bwbuff

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Hello all,

Just wondering if anyone knows where can I buy this odd lens cover ? it is a square type covering both the lens and the viewfinder.

Thanks.
 
RalphLambrecht said:
figure out what the filter diameter is and get a generic cap. they are fine and a ton cheaper.
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A standard lens cap isn't ideal .
Most of the covers on these Minolta point and shoots cameras also incorporate a shutter lock .
When you wind the film on , as you tend to do by habit after taking a shot , the shutter button is ready to be pressed again . No on or off switch .
So put the camera in your bag or pocket , and it'll take a picture as the button gets pressed .
You'll also be draining the battery as the AF is engaged .

The 3d printed item linked to engages the shutter lock to prevent accidentally taking a shot .

A regular lens cap doesn't.
 
mshchem said:
Might be worth watching Ebay for one of these. Hopefully this 3D model is correct?
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I was looking at the auction, nothing came up for just the cover only, normal it comes with the camera, I will keep looking before I opt for the 3D print, I need to go to the local library take a refresher course first before letting me print.
 

Thank you for the information, that's what I thought, the batteries will keep draining without the cover on. At the time being I put it in a small camera bag to the keep light from reaching the lens, hope it helps a bit.
 
Bwbuff said:
I was looking at the auction, nothing came up for just the cover only, normal it comes with the camera, I will keep looking before I opt for the 3D print, I need to go to the local library take a refresher course first before letting me print.
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I had surprising success with Chat GPT to create printable stl files. If you can describe the shape in words, it will create the .stl for you without design software! I was amazed.
 
RalphLambrecht said:
I had surprising success with Chat GPT to create printable stl files. If you can describe the shape in words, it will create the .stl for you without design software! I was amazed.
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Mshchem had provided me with the link from Printables thank you, the file is ready to be downloaded, I try the auction first , if not , 3D printing will be my last resort.
 
Bwbuff said:
Mshchem had provided me with the link from Printables thank you, the file is ready to be downloaded, I try the auction first , if not , 3D printing will be my last resort.
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I hope you'll get what you need. all the best. I was amazed by what ChatGPT was able to do, but it might be very difficult to describe the exact shape in words. ChatGPT will understand
 
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