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I thought only expensive gear worked, but a cousin's quick hack showed me otherwise.
At a birthday party, he used a toothpick to align a lens element perfectly. Now I appreciate simple fixes just as much.
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scott.alex15h ago
Oof, @betty_coleman, I've done similar things... at least the lens still takes pictures, right?
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the_xena18h ago
Tell me which lens it was. How did the toothpick trick actually work, like what part was loose?
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betty_coleman16h ago
It was my Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. The focus ring had a small gap that made it loose, so I jammed a bit of toothpick in there to stop the wobble. I saw the tip online and gave it a try, but I totally pushed the toothpick too deep. Now my lens has a permanent wooden accessory, which is perfect for someone who once tried to fix a tripod with duct tape. I'm just glad it still takes pictures despite my messy fix!
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