D70 LCD cover

nokin · 5th April 2004

How many D70 owners have lost their LCD cover?

Many may have realised, but would like to share this tip. Look at the bottom left hand side of the LCD cover, there's a hole. Put a strong thread thru' it and attached the other end to your camera strap.

You will not lose your LCD cover.

Ansel · 5th April 2004

Better still, drill a whole thru that whole on the camera body and screw it to the body.!!!

Juz kidding! Good advice, nikon, I mean nokin!

nokin · 5th April 2004

Originally Posted by Ansel

Better still, drill a whole thru that whole on the camera body and screw it to the body.!!!

Juz kidding! Good advice, nikon, I mean nokin!

Just curious Ansel, what's a D76 in your signature.

Have been wondering, what's the DK5 (just a black piece of plastic) for that came with the D70?

Care to enlighten?

bLight · 5th April 2004

DK5... Haven't tried, but I tought is to cover the hot-shoes when it's not in use?
Not sure, cause I thrown it a side and rushed out to play with my new D70... Forgttten about it till now.

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gooseberry · 5th April 2004

The DK-5 is to cover the viewfinder - to reduce any stray light that might enter from the viewfinder when you are shooting via the timer or wireless remote.

nokin · 5th April 2004

Originally Posted by bLight

DK5... Haven't tried, but I tought is to cover the hot-shoes when it's not in use?
Not sure, cause I thrown it a side and rushed out to play with my new D70... Forgttten about it till now. )

Don't think it's for the hotshoe, too big. Has a sort of clip at the rear and more like for the viewfinder. But don't seem to be able to figure how it is to be attached and its purpose.

nokin · 5th April 2004

Originally Posted by gooseberry

The DK-5 is to cover the viewfinder - to reduce any stray light that might enter from the viewfinder when you are shooting via the timer or wireless remote.

Thanks gooseberry, thought so. Have to remove the rubber piece around the viewfinder to attach?

Why did'nt they make it like the F90x, a lever beside the viewfinder and stray light will not enter.

kex · 5th April 2004

D76 = B&W developer solution

nokin · 5th April 2004

Originally Posted by kex

D76 = B&W developer solution

Thanks for enlightening

Ansel · 5th April 2004

Originally Posted by nokin

Thanks gooseberry, thought so. Have to remove the rubber piece around the viewfinder to attach?

Why did'nt they make it like the F90x, a lever beside the viewfinder and stray light will not enter.

nokin, the dk-5 is a cheap solution to the stray light problem that you won't encounter most of the time. You need it when you are shooting with your eye not on the viewfinder, such as when you are using the self-timer to shoot yourself. In such cases, light may enter the viewfinder and confuse the meter and you get underexposure.

Of course, the F90, F100, F4, F5, etc are pro-class bodies and you pay more for them for the lever, as well as many other conveniences.

Thanks Kex,

D-76 is a Kodak b/w film developer. You won't need this with a digital camera!

quekky · 5th April 2004

does it really come off that easily?

but i find that dust always get between my screen and cover. not sure how to prevent that, maybe bluetech might help

justarius · 6th April 2004

Originally Posted by Ansel

...

Of course, the F90, F100, F4, F5, etc are pro-class bodies and you pay more for them for the lever, as well as many other conveniences. ...

ah, F100 has no such lever or viewfinder blind..

golfkaki · 6th April 2004

I am using the one that came with the 300D, for two reasons:

- It's made out of rubber, instead of plastic ((easier to put in place); (and 300D and D70 viewfinders are the same size)),
- It can be attached to the neckstrap.
(Is there a way to attach DK-5 on D70 neckstrap?).

My guess is that it wouldn't be an expensive accessory; and it's so handily available, attached to the neckstrap.

Cheers,
charles

espn · 6th April 2004

I still have 3 da Nikon protectors from my 2nd MO... heehee..

nokin · 6th April 2004

Originally Posted by espn

I still have 3 da Nikon protectors from my 2nd MO... heehee..

Are they the ones that goes onto the LCD screen on the camera, not the cover?

Can buy one off you?

espn · 6th April 2004

Yes, they go onto the LCD direct. Put your name in the MO list if you're interested

3 left from the 2nd MO, stock should reach this weekend.

Ansel · 6th April 2004

Originally Posted by justarius

ah, F100 has no such lever or viewfinder blind..

What??

gadrian · 6th April 2004

Originally Posted by Ansel

What??

Yupp it doesnt have a viewfinder blind for the F100

Klipsch · 6th April 2004

Anyone of you knows how much the LCD Protector is? Say if wanna get a replacement from Nikon or something? Thanks.

espn · 6th April 2004

Should be the same price as the D100's $28 methinks. NPS gets 20% off.

Remind me to check for you, I'll be going down next week or something.

5th April 2004	#1
nokin Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 267	D70 LCD cover How many D70 owners have lost their LCD cover? Many may have realised, but would like to share this tip. Look at the bottom left hand side of the LCD cover, there's a hole. Put a strong thread thru' it and attached the other end to your camera strap. You will not lose your LCD cover.

5th April 2004	#4
bLight Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 428	DK5... Haven't tried, but I tought is to cover the hot-shoes when it's not in use? Not sure, cause I thrown it a side and rushed out to play with my new D70... Forgttten about it till now. ) __________________ flickr

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golfkaki New Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 27	Viewfinder blind I am using the one that came with the 300D, for two reasons: - It's made out of rubber, instead of plastic ((easier to put in place); (and 300D and D70 viewfinders are the same size)), - It can be attached to the neckstrap. (Is there a way to attach DK-5 on D70 neckstrap?). My guess is that it wouldn't be an expensive accessory; and it's so handily available, attached to the neckstrap. Cheers, charles

5th April 2004	#2
Ansel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Land Downunder Posts: 2,069	Better still, drill a whole thru that whole on the camera body and screw it to the body.!!! Juz kidding! Good advice, nikon, I mean nokin!

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gooseberry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central West Posts: 1,913	The DK-5 is to cover the viewfinder - to reduce any stray light that might enter from the viewfinder when you are shooting via the timer or wireless remote.

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kex Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: beebox Posts: 2,101	D76 = B&W developer solution

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quekky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: www.irphotography.com Posts: 1,377	does it really come off that easily? but i find that dust always get between my screen and cover. not sure how to prevent that, maybe bluetech might help

6th April 2004	#14
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	I still have 3 da Nikon protectors from my 2nd MO... heehee..

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Klipsch Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 515	Anyone of you knows how much the LCD Protector is? Say if wanna get a replacement from Nikon or something? Thanks.