Jump to content

Does a missing sync cover affect the X-Pro2's WR sealing?

menphrad
 Share

Recommended Posts

menphrad Apprentice

menphrad

Posted
Posted

Hello there,

 

I got my X-Pro2 just yesterday - and I already do love this camera! I sold all my Nikon DSLR equipment (D600, 4 lenses, flash etc.) and bought this wonderful piece. I already bought the X70 like one month ago - I immediately fell in love with Fujifilm!

 

So I went on my first photowalk yesterday... And, I can't believe, I've already managed to lose the sync cover (on the left side next to the diopter adjustment).

 

Does a missing sync cover affect the X-Pro2's WR sealing? Is it possible that water may leak I to the camera?

 

I mean, this cheap, little, tiny, easy-to-lose thing can't affect a top camera's WR sealing?

 

In this video you can clearly see at 1:23 that Gianluca Colla's X-Pro2 is not fitted with the cover:

 

Thanks for your help!

 

Best regards,

Manfred

Link to post
Share on other sites
jlmphotos Experienced

jlmphotos

Posted
Posted (edited)

I kept losing the little round sync cover on my X-T1.  I finally got fed up with replacing the darn thing and took a little bit of Sugaru (I think it's called) and filled the darn thing in.  No more problems.

 

As far as keeping a cover on the flash hotshoe I bough literally a bag of like 15 small, rubber, tight fitting levels and slip these into my hotshoe on the X-T1. I think the bag of levels cost me under $9.00US.  They are cheap, and fit very snugly so I know zero moisture will get in there.

 

But oh that darn sync cover...  Sealed that puppy right up as it's something I will never use.   I'm sure some of you are wondering: What about when you go to sell the camera?  Um.  I pretty much use up cameras to the point they become paperweights.  So once I'm finished with the bodies, they go into a glass display case I have at one of my homes and they stay locked up in there. No one will want to buy my used crap -- even though I do keep my gear in excellent mechanical working order the outside looks like sh*t.

Edited by jlmphotos
Link to post
Share on other sites
oscillik Contributor

oscillik

Posted
Posted (edited)

I've just called Fujifilm UK support and they have confirmed that the Sync Terminal cover is required to ensure proper weather sealing.

 

They don't have the specific one for the X-Pro2 (which was a flat terminal cover) but you can get a cover kit for the X-T1 which would work (part code CVR-XT).

 

I found one on Amazon for £4.99

 

The above cover kit doesn't work, as the X-T1 has a screw-on cover whereas the X-Pro2 is a push-on one.

Edited by oscillik
Link to post
Share on other sites
Wing0949 Enthusiast

Wing0949

Posted
Posted (edited)

Funny, I asked or commented something very similar a while ago.

 

I suppose it could, it's a small area, but if it's not covered, sure, why wouldn't moisture or other crap not be able to get in there. I say try to replace the cover when you can. I lost the one on my X-Pro1 and was concerned the same would happen with the X-Pro2.. personally, I feel the X-Pro2's sync cover is not as easy to lose (knock on wood).. the location is higher up and I do feel that since it's so close to the strap lug, that sort of blocks most occurrence of accidental contact which could remove the cover accidentally.

 

Hard to find the exact one for the X-Pro's on Amazon or Ebay.. it's surprisingly not as common as the one for other sync terminals. I ended up calling Fuji directly to ask for the specific part and ordered several while I had them on the line to make sure I had plenty in case it ever did happen again.

 

Sure, you could just use electrical or gaffers tape, and some have suggested even Sugru.. I mean if you don't ever plan to use the sync terminal, then I guess you could do a better job of sealing it off.. But, I wouldn't.. I found going on certain jobs that I actually needed that terminal to sync with a studio light setup.

 

I prefer the original cap to properly cover the sync terminal.

 

In case you ever need to order a replacement(s) from Fujifilm directly, here is the part # below.

Part #: BB24156-100

Edited by Wing0949
Link to post
Share on other sites
menphrad Apprentice

menphrad

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I've just called Fujifilm UK support and they have confirmed that the Sync Terminal cover is required to ensure proper weather sealing.

 

They don't have the specific one for the X-Pro2 (which was a flat terminal cover) but you can get a cover kit for the X-T1 which would work (part code CVR-XT).

 

I found one on Amazon for £4.99

Funny - I just called Fujifilm Germany/Austria support and they confirmed me, that a missing Snyc Terminal cover does NOT compromise a X-Pro2's WR sealing.

 

Of course it is required to keep dirt and water from leaking into the sync terminal, but the sync terminal itself is sealed.

 

If still needed it can be ordered at €4 + shipping costs, which is a very high price for such a tiny thing (maybe that's a way for Fujifilm to make money? :P)

 

What is true now?

Link to post
Share on other sites
Wing0949 Enthusiast

Wing0949

Posted
Posted

Funny - I just called Fujifilm Germany/Austria support and they confirmed me, that a missing Snyc Terminal cover does NOT compromise a X-Pro2's WR sealing.

 

Of course it is required to keep dirt and water from leaking into the sync terminal, but the sync terminal itself is sealed.

 

If still needed it can be ordered at €4 + shipping costs, which is a very high price for such a tiny thing (maybe that's a way for Fujifilm to make money? :P)

 

What is true now?

I think you'll never get a definitive answer, everyone's got a different opinion on how whether sealed the x-pro2 actually is, let alone the sync terminal area.

 

I say whatever you believe in, go with it.

 

If you don't think weather sealing around the sync terminal is an issue at all, then just leave alone and plain and open.

 

If it's worth it to get the proper cap so the camera will be as it was when you took it out of the box, then go for it. I did, as I mentioned, and while I was at it got a few extra just in case since I was paying for the shipping anyways.. doesn't make much sense to pay for more shipping again if I needed another.. and I don't like waiting for small stuff like this to arrive to remedy a detail on my X-Pro2.

 

Otherwise, improvise.. just use a balanced cut and well-placed piece of electrical or gaffer's tape.  You could, as some have suggested, seal it up completely with some Sugru or other compound.

Link to post
Share on other sites
oscillik Contributor

oscillik

Posted
Posted

So I just called Fuji UK again today, quoting part number BB24156-100 and they still do not have this part available. They've kindly offered to send me one in the post if they can procure one from returns, etc. However I have suggested that this issue be raised with corporate or something, as there is clearly a problem with getting hold of these and I'm sure I will not be the last one to lose one of these.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Posts

    • Sany
      Fujinon Lens database

      By Sany · Posted

      Hi Members Do we have a database of fuji lenses and their reviews somewhere in this forum? I remember from my pentax days long ago on the pentaxforum, there is a lens database where it holds the specs, reviews and sample photos and a rating scale on several factors like sharpness, bokeh etc., connected to that particular lens. So was curious to see if something in that line exists. Another - can anyone share a link to comparison between XF 23mm f2 and XF 27mm f2.8 if you have come across on something like that.
    • Olaf W.
      distorted church with 30mm. ts on gfx100ii

      By Olaf W. · Posted

      Looks like a falsely applied perspective correction.
    • madnic
      X-T4 Exposure spikes during interval timer

      By madnic · Posted

      I've had some... not success but definitely a slight improvement playing with different metering modes. Changing the ISO range had no effect. Not sure what you're suggesting with the bulb setting and external timer. That's just going to be fixed exposure length of what 1/2 second? I've got a similar timer that I've used with a Sony in the past and it doesn't allow for exposure ramping. I realise there are timers that do, but even then exposure ramping isn't exactly what you need for HG because it's not a linear transition over time.
    • jerryy
      Adapting telescope (2" focuser) to Fuji X?

      By jerryy · Posted

      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!

      The M48 to X-Mount adapter with lens cap. The focuser. Loosen the three (screws / bolts) and remove the inner part. Inner part removed and some M48 extension tubes are added to the adapter. Just use long enough extensions for the focuser to hold onto the combination but not so long that when you put them into the focuser, it hits the secondary mirror. That will cause a lot of bad juju. (The small mirror at the top of your Newtonian is called the secondary). Adapter combination attached to my trusty X-T10. Slide the tube into the focuser, tighten the (screws / bolts) and you are good to go.
    • jerryy
      Adapting telescope (2" focuser) to Fuji X?

      By jerryy · Posted

      The shorter M48 to X-mount adapters are usually the ones that work. The trick with Newtonians is that the focus spot is almost inside the focuser. Edit: I am updating this portion, the older stuff that was here is still valid, but 'a picture and a thousand words and all of that'. If you look at the focuser closely, you see it has the outer part and the inner part sitting inside. Loosen the screws on the outer part, take the inner part out of the focuser and slide in the adapter with the camera attached. Tighten the screws and adjust the focuser as needed. The overall “trick” is to find the scope specs listing for what is called back focus (for many refractor scopes it will be 55mm, but for reflector scopes it will be very different depending on what kind of scope it is, rc scopes have very different back focus distances than do Newtonians than do …) Okay, Fujifilm X-mount cameras have what is called the flange distance (the distance from the mount spot to the sensor in the body) of 17.7mm. If your scope or accessory has a back focus of 55mm, subtract 17.7 from 55 to get 37.3mm that you need extension tubes to cover. Most Newtonians have very short back focus distances, so you almost need to have the camera inside the focuser. Other bodies, Canon, Sony, Nikon, etc. with deeper flange distances are more troublesome when trying to use them with standard Newtonian scopes. Edit: It occurs to me that I could hopefully make this a bit clearer by demonstrating with one of my scopes, so in a bit, I will post that and not rely on looking at other sites for visuals. I will try to do so quickly and come back and edit this posting. HTH.
×
×
  • Create New...