This video annoyed the hell out of me, because I didn't think of it! My cover is still stuck, but it's soaking right now, then fingers crossed. I might also try applying a little heat and cold, the expansion and contraction rates of the different metals may help to break that bond. Incidentally, it's the different metals that cause the problem, much of the time.
Update. After hours of soaking, no joy. Then it struck me, I bought the camera new in 1989 and have NEVER changed the batteries, the first one you see when you open it was manky, the other pristine. So, I'm going with the tiny screws method of changing, if I can remember in 30 years time.
@@thomasfransson No, I'm really grateful for the tip, it's no big deal to whip the bottom plate off and change the batteries. As I said, it's not like I have to do it every week. Thanks.
Nice suggestion to press from the inside. Unfortunately, this method can't be applied to cameras, where the battery compartment is a closed type, so threads and batteries are not seen even from the inner side of the bottom cover, like the first Pentax Spotmatic and many other cameras.
No exactly, to quote John Clarke in "The front fell off sketch" Cardboard's out of the question. Unless you line it with a conductive material like aluminum foil or something. Another option is to buy a new battery cover on ebay. It might cost you a few buck. But then again, it might be worth it to not have to worry about diy solution if you're as handy as me ;)
Remarkable. I wasn't even looking for this video, but it may well be exactly what I need for an old camera I had given up on.
I hope it will work for you to. Worst case scenario you can at least change the batteries out, even if the cover is stuck.
This video annoyed the hell out of me, because I didn't think of it!
My cover is still stuck, but it's soaking right now, then fingers crossed.
I might also try applying a little heat and cold, the expansion and contraction rates of the different metals may help to break that bond.
Incidentally, it's the different metals that cause the problem, much of the time.
Update. After hours of soaking, no joy. Then it struck me, I bought the camera new in 1989 and have NEVER changed the batteries, the first one you see when you open it was manky, the other pristine. So, I'm going with the tiny screws method of changing, if I can remember in 30 years time.
Bummer, I hope you get it sorted. I attacked mine a couple of times over the course of a week before I decided to go all in. Don't give up on it 💪
@@thomasfransson No, I'm really grateful for the tip, it's no big deal to whip the bottom plate off and change the batteries. As I said, it's not like I have to do it every week. Thanks.
Nice suggestion to press from the inside. Unfortunately, this method can't be applied to cameras, where the battery compartment is a closed type, so threads and batteries are not seen even from the inner side of the bottom cover, like the first Pentax Spotmatic and many other cameras.
Yes it needs to be this type of plate. Thanks for sharing.
WHAT TO DO IF BATTERY COVER IS MISSING ALL TOGETHER? you would need something that conducts electricity, cardboard would not work -- any ideas?
No exactly, to quote John Clarke in "The front fell off sketch" Cardboard's out of the question. Unless you line it with a conductive material like aluminum foil or something.
Another option is to buy a new battery cover on ebay. It might cost you a few buck. But then again, it might be worth it to not have to worry about diy solution if you're as handy as me ;)