On/Off button of D30/D60

[Tweek]

D30/D60 owners, are you happy with the on/off switch? I find mine to be a little too loose. I usually put the cam lens up in the bag, and at times when I take the cam out, I'd find the switch flicked to "on" already, and I was pretty sure I switched it off before putting it in the bag. It's quite irritating actually. So is the switch inherently loose, or did I get a bad unit? Or maybe I shouldn't place the cam lens up anymore?

[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by Tweek D30/D60 owners, are you happy with the on/off switch? I find mine to be a little too loose. I usually put the cam lens up in the bag, and at times when I take the cam out, I'd find the switch flicked to "on" already, and I was pretty sure I switched it off before putting it in the bag. It's quite irritating actually. So is the switch inherently loose, or did I get a bad unit? Or maybe I shouldn't place the cam lens up anymore?

Put the camera into the bag lens-down, it's more accessible that way anyway.

Or use a Nikon, which has a better designed switch than that fiddly small knob on the left side.

Regards
CK

[Tweek]

I'm using the cheapo canon cloth bag, doesn't allow me to place the cam lens down cos no support.

maybe it's time to get a new bag? hiak hiak hiak hiak.....

I do agree that the switch is really badly designed. It looks so flimsy I feel like I may twist it off one day.

[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by Tweek I'm using the cheapo canon cloth bag, doesn't allow me to place the cam lens down cos no support. maybe it's time to get a new bag? hiak hiak hiak hiak..... I do agree that the switch is really badly designed. It looks so flimsy I feel like I may twist it off one day.

Yeah, probably need a new bag.

Does the thing auto off? If so, leave it ON lar. Then anytime you need, just tap the shutter.....

Regards
CK

[Tweek]

Quote: Originally posted by ckiang Does the thing auto off? If so, leave it ON lar. Then anytime you need, just tap the shutter.....

yes it does auto-off. I just don't feel happy that the little weeny switch flicks on all the time.

[mylau]

Quote: Originally posted by Tweek yes it does auto-off. I just don't feel happy that the little weeny switch flicks on all the time.

use black-tape.

[ziploc]

Er, Ah-Tweek arh, just noticed you bought a D60 (or is it D30?). Ya I know I'm slow, but congrats!! How's your new toy? You bought new one?

[Tweek]

thanks zip, although you are almost 2-3 months late.

It's a D30 lor, 2nd hand. Still can't justify a 3.6k camera, so settled for the next lowest which is much more affordable. 3MP is quite good enough for me.

Haha like that I'm also late in congratulating you on your S2!

[Tweek]

Problem solved, I just got a toploader as Christmas present! Chosen by me, paid by me not, hehe.