icemanhk Posted January 29, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 29, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello My friend got two M240s and noticed an very annoying issue. Other guys M240 can lock firmly but not his two, please see below video... http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0097009/gp/icemanhk73/Z71So4 I know it is quit annoying and maybe no one ever notice as long as the camera works perfectly. However, I just want to see if you have the same "issue" or not? Thanks and sorry for the silly question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdlaing Posted January 29, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 29, 2014 I don't see an issue. I see it doing what it is supposed to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanhk Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted January 29, 2014 I don't see an issue. I see it doing what it is supposed to do. Thanks for your reply. I don't think it is issue too but my friend insists that it could be factory problem because other m240s are not the same... I have no idea because I do not own one, and my another friend's one does not have same "issue"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted January 29, 2014 Share #4 Posted January 29, 2014 I never do that with mine. Has your friend tried using the camera to take photographs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george + Posted January 29, 2014 Share #5 Posted January 29, 2014 . . . and what seems to be the problem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted January 29, 2014 Share #6 Posted January 29, 2014 One of the more unusual non-problems I've seen. How it can be VERY annoying or even slightly annoying is beyond me. I would humbly suggest that your friend is pulling yours and our legs!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted January 29, 2014 Share #7 Posted January 29, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Two questions: (a) does the latch stop the battery from falling out ( do the contacts on the battery maintain connection with the contacts in the camera in actual use? My guess is that the answer to both questions is a clear "yes", in which case so what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted January 29, 2014 Share #8 Posted January 29, 2014 He'll go blind doing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted January 29, 2014 Share #9 Posted January 29, 2014 :D:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted January 29, 2014 Share #10 Posted January 29, 2014 Or at the very least get hairy palms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted January 29, 2014 Share #11 Posted January 29, 2014 One of the most overused words on internet forums is "issue". My M240 is the same it's not a problem. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george + Posted January 29, 2014 Share #12 Posted January 29, 2014 One question though, does he enjoy doing it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted January 30, 2014 Share #13 Posted January 30, 2014 One question though, does he enjoy doing it? oooh battery rubbing porn. what next! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george + Posted January 30, 2014 Share #14 Posted January 30, 2014 OK, OK, . . . we had our fun. But now seriously. My M battery is also loose. And so are the ones on my M8, Digilux 2, D-Lux and Digilux 1. Most likely a wise provision to allow for heat expansion and easy removal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted January 30, 2014 Share #15 Posted January 30, 2014 OK, OK, . . . we had our fun. But now seriously. My M battery is also loose. And so are the ones on my M8, Digilux 2, D-Lux and Digilux 1. Most likely a wise provision to allow for heat expansion and easy removal. Correct! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted January 30, 2014 Share #16 Posted January 30, 2014 This is definitely a non-issue. Most cameras I own have the same amount of play (Canon 1Dx aside). Whether it be for expansion or just wiggle room ( ) ) so the battery doesn't jam.'t would definitely be an issue if this were the lens mount !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted January 30, 2014 Share #17 Posted January 30, 2014 Some may recall the problem of removing film canisters from the early M7 cameras because of the tight fit caused by the spring loaded DX code 'reading' pins in the camera. This was remedied once the camera was upgraded to optical DX reading; there was then no need for tight physical contact between camera and canister. Before that, long nosed pliers were sometimes required........ So in some cases loose is better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 30, 2014 Share #18 Posted January 30, 2014 First, if it clunks during camera movement it might hinder sound video, but even that can be fixed by shimming the side of the battery with a little folded paper. And, might his batteries be slightly off-specified dimensions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Lemon Posted January 30, 2014 Share #19 Posted January 30, 2014 He'll go blind doing that. I nearly went blind watching it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted January 30, 2014 Share #20 Posted January 30, 2014 Just checked mine and it also moves about like the one in the video. I've stopped now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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