sanyasi Posted May 5, 2010 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can anyone offer any advice on how do you get the EP-1 Thumbs Up device off of your camera? That thing is stuck in the hot shoe and I don't see how it is coming out. This is more than a tight fit. Thanks Jack Siegel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glenerrolrd Posted May 5, 2010 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2010 Jack this may be a stupid comment but the EP-1 has a small screw that is tightened by the small allen wrench. You did loosen it? Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanyasi Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted May 5, 2010 Nope, but now I know the answer. My copy came with no instructions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanyasi Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted May 5, 2010 I see the screw at the top of the hot shoe. I don't see a screw. Is it behind the little piece of rubber? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanyasi Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted May 5, 2010 I managed to wiggle the Thumbs Up out, but I am returning it. As for the screw, I am told that the screw system doesn't apply to this model. I also was told that there have been some problems installing the Thumbs Up because the M9 hot shoe is tighter than the M8.2's. While I can see why people like this product, I would proceed with caution. Any accessory that can be put on a camera should be able to be taken off the camera with ease. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted May 5, 2010 Share #6 Posted May 5, 2010 I have two Thumbs Up, both fit fine on the M8 but are a very tight fit on the M9. I've found there is a very small amount of "sideways" slack that allows me to rock the Thumbs Up from side to side in the shoe whilst pulling it backward to remove it. I've found the problem gets less with use. I also applied a very small amount of fine oil to the side runners of the Thumbs Up. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanyasi Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted May 6, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have two Thumbs Up, both fit fine on the M8 but are a very tight fit on the M9. I've found there is a very small amount of "sideways" slack that allows me to rock the Thumbs Up from side to side in the shoe whilst pulling it backward to remove it. I've found the problem gets less with use. Bob. The rocking out was exactly how I removed it. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted May 6, 2010 Share #8 Posted May 6, 2010 I usually loop a small cable tie thru the front and pull it straight out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharyngula Posted May 6, 2010 Share #9 Posted May 6, 2010 I e-mailed Tim Isaac about this when I got mine and he explained how to take it off as follows - I hope he won't mind me quoting his response here: ----- "Yes, the TU-EP-1 should fit tighter since there is no locking screw. To remove it, use the fingernail of your middle finger. Find the small removal pocket on the top surface. I use my left hand for this. I fold my middle finger back until it almost touches the palm of my hand, and sort of rest my hand on the back of the camera with the middle finger wedged against the removal slot on top of the TU. Then pull with your middle finger and wiggle the thumb grip handle a little with your right hand. It will be stiff at first, then it will come right out." ----- It is a bit awkward maybe but I can attest to the fact it works if you don't have fragile fingernails! Note that in my case I was using on an M8.2 but believe me, it was still plenty tight. Tim responds very quickly to questions in my experience and he is very helpful. I'm pleased that the EP-1 fits securely and, thankfully, I very rarely use a flash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdtaylor Posted May 6, 2010 Share #10 Posted May 6, 2010 After conversations with Tim about this subject, I quickly scraped the bottom down- took two minutes and a little patience. Now it is just snug. I will note I have the same issue with a Leica 21mm Viewfinder and the SF58 flash. Always have resort to the "wiggle." So why is the hotshoe tighter- couldn't answer me at the Roadshow..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted May 6, 2010 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2010 I'm having the same problem too with my EP-1... it's very very tight. I had to wiggle it from the handle to remove it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James R Posted May 6, 2010 Share #12 Posted May 6, 2010 Either you accept or return the TU due to its tight fit. I love it and have decided it's better tight than loose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted May 6, 2010 Share #13 Posted May 6, 2010 I just took a file to the bottom of the TU and took a skim of brass off until it was just tight and not mega tight. Its still a wiggle to remove, but I don't tighten it with the screw and its not going to fall off. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted May 6, 2010 Share #14 Posted May 6, 2010 The rocking out was exactly how I removed it. ... Ah, so that's what the "Thumbs Up Rocks" thread title refers to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted May 6, 2010 Share #15 Posted May 6, 2010 Its better tight, if its loose it leaves a mark on the body were it touches. My M8 has a rub mark where the loose TU wore thru the paint. Removing is very simply using my cable tie method, far better that rocking back and forth. I keep a few of the smallest cable ties in my case. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120295-thumbs-up-ep-1-removal/?do=findComment&comment=1316397'>More sharing options...
250swb Posted May 6, 2010 Share #16 Posted May 6, 2010 Just put a bit of black electrical tape between the body and the TU. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted May 6, 2010 Share #17 Posted May 6, 2010 Just put a bit of black electrical tape between the body and the TU. Steve Did that on M9...too late on M8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lea Posted May 7, 2010 Share #18 Posted May 7, 2010 As somebody else mentioned, a bit of light lubricating oil on the Thumbs Up BEFORE putting it on works wonders. I used a quick spray of WD-40 and wiped off the excess. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted May 7, 2010 Share #19 Posted May 7, 2010 You're going to have the same problem with every accessory on your M9, the hotshoe is very tight until it wears in. If you send back your thumbs up you'll just have reduced ergonomics and be no richer for the effort. Just my opinion of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanyasi Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted May 8, 2010 You're going to have the same problem with every accessory on your M9, the hotshoe is very tight until it wears in. My experience is different from yours. I just received my S58 and it is nowhere near as tight a fit as the Thumbs up. Maybe that one exercise with the Thumbs up broke in the hot shoe, but the S58 was easy to put in and relatively easy to take out--I used a rocker technique to get it started and then it just came right out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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