Help to find a Minolta AF-Sv lens cover

[Bwbuff]

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.

 

[mshchem]

Minolta AF-S Quartz Auto Focus D Lens Cap by Lusvit | Download free STL model | Printables.com

 

[Bwbuff]

Minolta AF-S Quartz Auto Focus D Lens Cap by Lusvit | Download free STL model | Printables.com

Thank you so much..

 

[mshchem]

Might be worth watching Ebay for one of these. Hopefully this 3D model is correct?

 

[RalphLambrecht]

figure out what the filter diameter is and get a generic cap. they are fine and a ton cheaper.

 

[neilt3]

figure out what the filter diameter is and get a generic cap. they are fine and a ton cheaper.

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.

 

[Bwbuff]

Might be worth watching Ebay for one of these. Hopefully this 3D model is correct?

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.

 

[Bwbuff]

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.

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.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

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.

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.

 

[Bwbuff]

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.

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.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

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.

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