Beware: Camera 'protection' end cap damaged my connector .

[Les Dittert]

I bought the RED plastic end cap to keep the rear connector of the camera safe, but it ended up catching a pin and bent it down!
The way this end cap works is that it friction fits in the connector at the back. It does not use the A-mount to attach . The plastic part that slides into the rear connector has edges that are too square.
If you have one of these, please be aware of the possible danger.
Ironic that my good intentions for shielding it against damage did the exact opposite!

My camera is at RED service right now, they are looking into it.

 

[Eric Santiago]

I went with the DSMC TACTICAL for both protection and power (and hopefully more).

I know its overkill for protection but before that, I was so scared to break something back there.

 

[Les Dittert]

Does that protect the rear connector area ?

Just stay away from the plastic rear module cap.

I went with the DSMC TACTICAL for both protection and power (and hopefully more).

I know its overkill for protection but before that, I was so scared to break something back there.

 

[Eric Santiago]

Does that protect the rear connector area ?

Just stay away from the plastic rear module cap.

I picked up the DSMC TACTICAL on eBay super cheap.

Yep its metal and covers the whole back plus holds my BACKPACK QUICKPLATE

Not as cheap as the REAR MODULE CAP of course.

 

[Ben Koning]

We did a DIY solution involving acrylic plastic and two screws ...

 

[Ryan Boyer]

Thanks for the heads up man!