Want to Buy WTB: Nikon F3 Motor Drive Screw Cover -- FOUND.

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YamanoteE235

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By some off chance, does anyone have the screw cap for the bottom of the F3 where the motor drive goes? I just realized it's missing on my camera and remember reading somewhere that light will leak into the chamber from here. There go my first few shots, haha.

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Also looking for one! In the mean time though you can put black electrical tape over the opening. that's what I've done with no light leaks.
 
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JADoss23 said:
Also looking for one! In the mean time though you can put black electrical tape over the opening. that's what I've done with no light leaks.
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Thanks! Did that and then my motor drive came in, haha. However, I still like shooting it without the MD so I may keep it this way for a while. Good luck on your search!
 

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Jeez I'm in the same boat - bought the MD and have somehow mislaid the cap - the Pentax MD has a slot where you can store the cap but I guess not on the Nikon.
 
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YamanoteE235

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Actually, I'm like 99% sure the Nikon has a slot to put the battery cap. I recall watching a video recently that showed it... I'll have to look again.
 

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YamanoteE235 said:
Actually, I'm like 99% sure the Nikon has a slot to put the battery cap. I recall watching a video recently that showed it... I'll have to look again.
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That is correct... a locking slot in the battery holder... and the first place folks should look.
 

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Well...this is embarrassing ! so after YamanoteE235 and Brians post I have just gone back and rechecked the MD - and lo and behold - the "missing" cap was in the slot ! Thanks guys !!
 
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teejay said:
Well...this is embarrassing ! so after YamanoteE235 and Brians post I have just gone back and rechecked the MD - and lo and behold - the "missing" cap was in the slot ! Thanks guys !!
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Haha, awesome! Glad you were able to find it!
 
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