Loosing my Bearings

*telfish* · 09-28-2009, 05:20 PM

I managed to drop the small ball bearing that does the clicks on the aperture ring. Not easy to find in a long pile carpet!

Anyone have an idea of the size of these so I can order some?

Terry

wasser · 09-28-2009, 05:38 PM

I don't know what size they are, but if you know the general area where it may have fallen you could try using a large powerful magnet to pick it up.

*SOldBear* · 09-28-2009, 05:48 PM

Terry,

Drop me a PM with you snail mail address. I'll mail you some tomorrow.

They may not fit perfectly, but you have nothing to lose (BTW, "loosing" should be "losing").

*pbo* · 09-28-2009, 06:18 PM

^ that, or check micro-tools.com. They have bearings in their stock, different sizes, $1 for a 5-pack, and shipping is reasonable as well.

*telfish* · 09-28-2009, 06:46 PM

Thanks so much, PM sent. I know I'm not the best speller in the world. English seems like a second language to me sometimes.

T

*Wheatfield* · 09-28-2009, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by telfish

Thanks so much, PM sent. I know I'm not the best speller in the world. English seems like a second language to me sometimes.

T

You are from New York. English is a second language for you

Ahab · 09-29-2009, 09:46 AM

Have you tried a magnet to scan the carpet?

*NaClH2O* · 09-29-2009, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Wheatfield

You are from New York. English is a second language for you

Whaddaya mean! Jus cuz you be some fancypants northie type dude it doan mean ya gots to be dissin what we be speakin! Sides I heerd youse numsquatzes be sayin alla kinds "ayup" kinds of stuff!

NaCl(after 15 years, I speak Bronxish like a native)H2O

*telfish* · 09-29-2009, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Wheatfield

You are from New York. English is a second language for you

Actually I am English from Bristol UK and am just a transplant in NY, so I have a valid excuse!

MattGunn · 09-29-2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by telfish

Actually I am English from Bristol UK and am just a transplant in NY, so I have a valid excuse!

So you really don't have a good excuse for the spelling, just for a west country accent

. Only real excuse is dyslexia, (at least that’s my reason and I’m sticking to it

)

*telfish* · 09-29-2009, 05:44 PM

Look boyo

I don't need a Taff to tell me about accents

Are you from Caaadiffff?

Tel

Originally Posted by MattGunn

So you really don't have a good excuse for the spelling, just for a west country accent. Only real excuse is dyslexia, (at least that’s my reason and I’m sticking to it)

*Bramela* · 09-30-2009, 03:21 AM

I think the Aussie brand of the English language is the most unique.
Its monika is Strine!!!! lol lol

MattGunn · 09-30-2009, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by telfish

Look boyo I don't need a Taff to tell me about accents Are you from Caaadiffff?

Tel

I am really from Yorkshire but I don't have the accent, honest

. I have a strong north Wales accent when I speak welsh though

*hinman* · 09-30-2009, 01:15 PM

I lost the ball-bearing when I tried to convert a Soligor 200mm f/2.8 form auto-mount to manual diaphragm and I learned it for OneMoreDave in PF to get several size ball bearings from micro-tools

It is inexpensive to get, micro-tools sell a bag of 5 to 10 for a buck or two. When I manage to get the exact size, I will update you again.

Thanks,
Hin

*hinman* · 09-30-2009, 01:22 PM

Direct links from microtools on three ball bearings that I ordered before:

1.2mm
Ball Bearings, 1.2mm Package of 5 - Part #: BB-1-2M

1.5mm --- the most likely one in my case
Ball Bearings, 1.5mm Package of 5 - Part #: BB-1-5M

1.7mm -- the least likely one in my case
Ball Bearings, 1.7mm Package of 5 - Part #: BB-1-7M

They cost $1.00 for a bag of 5 ball bearings of one size. If you have not ordered anything from Micro-Tools, think of considering ordering needed stuff that can help you a long way especially in sensor dust cleaning:

Thanks,
Hin