Removing body cap

[redlobster]

Just received my camera but am having trouble removing the body cap from the PL mount. Have zero experience with PL mounts and do not want to damage it by forcing something. I can see a silver pin that might be locking the cap in place does this somehow need be moved up or recessed? Call me stupid but that pin isnt going any where and neither is the cap at the moment...

thanks.

 

[fightordie]

grab those pl mount hooks and turn.

 

[B Newberry]

Yes, grabs those hooks and turn LEFT.

 

[Adrian T.]

LOL! :clown2:
(sorry for laughing but this is really funny!)

At least you're not the first to ask...
http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8235

 

[Scott Webster]

I told Finner he needs to shoot the 'How To' video.

 

[Finner]

I have driven a moped so there is no real reason why I can't fly a F-16.

There are a lot of people about to face a world of pain.

 

[Jon Corcuera]

Finner,
if you ever get bored about camera department is sure You will have a great future as scriptwriter. I been reading your post for quite a while and you just where born for comedy working with you must be fucking great!!! (knowledge + humour= great team mate.)
Jon Corcuera

 

[Jason Wingrove]

Oh please someone shoot an instructional video ASAP!
And Finner can you please write the script

ROFL

 

[Finner]

Sorry guys I am sticking with directing for now.

 

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Sorry guys I am sticking with directing for now.

Too bad... You could help me write the "RED for Dummies" book. We'd make a killing selling that I think.

FWIW, this was redlobster's first and only post and he registered right before asking the body cap question. He's either trolling or he's another established user who wanted to save face and not ask the question from their regular account. ...Just my theories.

 

[Jason Wingrove]

either way its very telling. still love to see a "how to" video

 

[Anders Holck]

Generally "How NOT to" videos are much more entertaining...

 

[Matt Redmond]

Ok, since you insist...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3QZBuHs1HE

 

[Steve Gal]

Ok, since you insist...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3QZBuHs1HE

That is perfect. This footage should be sent out with every camera. You couldn't imagine how many times this stuff comes up. Sheesh

 

[Jason Wingrove]

Great! Now i have the cap off! but when i put my eye up to it i don't see an image?

and before you say anything....yes my camera is on! Duh!

 

[Alexander Nikishin]

Awesome thread! Really!

 

[Mark Pedersen]

Ok, since you insist...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3QZBuHs1HE

Too friggin' funny. Well done.

M

 

[Scott Webster]

Great! Now i have the cap off! but when i put my eye up to it i don't see an image?

and before you say anything....yes my camera is on! Duh!

Jas, follow these instructions:

Take your left hand and make an L shape with your Index Finger and Thumb.
Do the same with your right hand.
Position your hands so the tips of your thumbs are touching.
Now look through this 'frame' with your left eye closed.

I understand many Directors can see things others don't by using this technique.

 

[Wes Printz]

Jas, follow these instructions:

Take your left hand and make an L shape with your Index Finger and Thumb.
Do the same with your right hand.
Position your hands so the tips of your thumbs are touching.
Now look through this 'frame' with your left eye closed.

I understand many Directors can see things others don't by using this technique.

When I do that, I get a 1.30 Aspect Ratio how can I acheive 2.40 with this method?

Is this the "Magic" they talk about in movie magic?

 

[Steve Sherrick]

Very funny stuff MR.