Hansa Posted April 20, 2021 Share #1 Posted April 20, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) The video recording button on the X and X Vario camera is both sensitive and in a rather awkward place. I’ve read that I’m not the only one grumbling when touching the red button and accidentally starting a video recording. I’ve found an easy way to prevent this and would like to share it here. A while ago I bought a box with rubber O rings in all sizes. One of the smaller ones fits the recording button perfectly. It is just a bit lager so it doesn’t interfere when pressing down this button when you actually do want to start recording video. I flattened one side of the O ring down using sandpaper and took about 1/3 of the ring thickness off (just over half of height remaining). I glued the ring carefully on the camera using a small amount of rubber glue (actually two component rubber repair glue) evenly spread out on the rings circumference. I deliberately did not use super glue since I suspect this will damage the camera’s black finish. So far, after about 6 months of use, it has proved to be very durable. And more important: no more accidental video recordings. When I do want to make a video recording (usually with the Olympus external hot shoe microphone adapter and a Boya microphone) I press the red button deliberately down, which is no problem at all. And in the event the O ring has to come off, it can be done carefully with little worries for paint damage. 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! 2 Quote 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/320121-how-not-to-start-an-unintended-video-recording-x-and-x-vario/?do=findComment&comment=4185274'>More sharing options...
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Sho-Bud Posted April 25, 2021 Share #2 Posted April 25, 2021 Smart thinking! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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