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Murfy · 10-27-2014, 12:34 PM

I believe I over tightened it, I am not sure what I did because I wasn't paying attention, but it seemed to go on pretty easily. Anyway, now it's stuck and I can't turn the dial to get the @$!@ thing off. Any hints on how I can remove it?

esrandall · 10-27-2014, 12:38 PM

Wonder if you cross-threaded. The ones I've used have went on just fine, I know that when you cross-thread a connection, it can be pretty tough to unscrew, especially in the case of a grip, where you have very little surface area to get any finger leverage on. hopefully someone chimes in with some ideas outside of the "grip and turn as hard as you can" method

**crewl1** · 10-27-2014, 12:39 PM

What works with filters is to place in freezer for a short period to cool and contract any expanded components, maybe that will help?

dborked · 10-27-2014, 12:40 PM - **1 Like**

I had this happen to me before. The way I got it off was to get a small flathead screwdriver (think the kind you use for eyeglass repairs but slightly larger) and then wrap the head in cloth to protect your camera and grip. Then insert it into one of the notches on the grip's knob and push towards the left (loosen). For me I had to hold the screwdriver more parallel to the camera, not perpendicular to it. Hope this helps!

Marktax · 10-27-2014, 12:52 PM - **1 Like**

With this being a repeated problem, it might be wise to wrap teflon tape around the screw before attaching it to the camera.

Murfy · 10-27-2014, 12:53 PM

Thanks, my husband came home and used garden gloves. He said it wasn't cross threaded but he had to struggle with it. I am not that strong so I don't know how I got it on that tight!

esrandall · 10-27-2014, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Murfy

Thanks, my husband came home and used garden gloves. He said it wasn't cross threaded but he had to struggle with it. I am not that strong so I don't know how I got it on that tight!

You were just buffer than you knew

Glad it worked out for you

**felixkh** · 10-27-2014, 07:59 PM

I had the same problem and I used a cloth on the notch and slow turned the knob. It worked

**crewl1** · 10-28-2014, 07:17 AM

My wife says she only keeps me around because I can open jars in the kitchen.

robertchow999 · 10-28-2014, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

My wife says she only keeps me around because I can open jars in the kitchen.

Get a rubber ball to squeeze every day as part of your daily regimen. It'll keep the peace in the marriage.

Murfy · 10-29-2014, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

My wife says she only keeps me around because I can open jars in the kitchen.

Jars I can open, hit the lid with the back of knife on opposite sides....I didn't want to try that on my camera

**crewl1** · 10-29-2014, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by Murfy

Jars I can open, hit the lid with the back of knife on opposite sides....I didn't want to try that on my camera

Shhhh! Don't tell my wife how easy it is please.

TraciA · 11-03-2014, 01:22 PM

I have to struggle to get mine off also. I try not to get it on too tight, but it's real hard to get a good grip on the wheel.

**stubyles** · 11-03-2014, 01:57 PM

I do it every time, you can hear me from down the road when I have to take it off.
Would have been better if the body battery could be accessed from the side.

tabl10s · 11-11-2014, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by Murfy

Jars I can open, hit the lid with the back of knife on opposite sides....I didn't want to try that on my camera

A better way is to hit the bottom of the jar with the palm of your hand.

10-27-2014, 12:34 PM	#1
Murfy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Battery grip stuck K-3 I believe I over tightened it, I am not sure what I did because I wasn't paying attention, but it seemed to go on pretty easily. Anyway, now it's stuck and I can't turn the dial to get the @$!@ thing off. Any hints on how I can remove it?

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10-27-2014, 12:38 PM	#2
esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	Wonder if you cross-threaded. The ones I've used have went on just fine, I know that when you cross-thread a connection, it can be pretty tough to unscrew, especially in the case of a grip, where you have very little surface area to get any finger leverage on. hopefully someone chimes in with some ideas outside of the "grip and turn as hard as you can" method

10-27-2014, 12:39 PM	#3
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	What works with filters is to place in freezer for a short period to cool and contract any expanded components, maybe that will help?

10-27-2014, 12:40 PM - 1 Like	#4
dborked Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Broomall, Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 42	I had this happen to me before. The way I got it off was to get a small flathead screwdriver (think the kind you use for eyeglass repairs but slightly larger) and then wrap the head in cloth to protect your camera and grip. Then insert it into one of the notches on the grip's knob and push towards the left (loosen). For me I had to hold the screwdriver more parallel to the camera, not perpendicular to it. Hope this helps!

10-27-2014, 12:52 PM - 1 Like	#5
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	With this being a repeated problem, it might be wise to wrap teflon tape around the screw before attaching it to the camera.

10-27-2014, 12:53 PM	#6
Murfy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 803 Original Poster	Thanks, my husband came home and used garden gloves. He said it wasn't cross threaded but he had to struggle with it. I am not that strong so I don't know how I got it on that tight!

10-27-2014, 01:04 PM	#7
esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	Originally posted by Murfy Thanks, my husband came home and used garden gloves. He said it wasn't cross threaded but he had to struggle with it. I am not that strong so I don't know how I got it on that tight! You were just buffer than you knew Glad it worked out for you

10-27-2014, 07:59 PM	#8
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	I had the same problem and I used a cloth on the notch and slow turned the knob. It worked

10-28-2014, 07:17 AM	#9
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	My wife says she only keeps me around because I can open jars in the kitchen.

10-28-2014, 08:04 AM	#10
robertchow999 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 117	Originally posted by crewl1 My wife says she only keeps me around because I can open jars in the kitchen. Get a rubber ball to squeeze every day as part of your daily regimen. It'll keep the peace in the marriage.

10-29-2014, 04:10 AM	#11
Murfy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 803 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 My wife says she only keeps me around because I can open jars in the kitchen. Jars I can open, hit the lid with the back of knife on opposite sides....I didn't want to try that on my camera

10-29-2014, 07:12 AM	#12
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by Murfy Jars I can open, hit the lid with the back of knife on opposite sides....I didn't want to try that on my camera Shhhh! Don't tell my wife how easy it is please.

11-03-2014, 01:22 PM	#13
TraciA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 149	I have to struggle to get mine off also. I try not to get it on too tight, but it's real hard to get a good grip on the wheel.

11-03-2014, 01:57 PM	#14
stubyles Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	I do it every time, you can hear me from down the road when I have to take it off. Would have been better if the body battery could be accessed from the side.

11-11-2014, 11:26 PM	#15
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Originally posted by Murfy Jars I can open, hit the lid with the back of knife on opposite sides....I didn't want to try that on my camera A better way is to hit the bottom of the jar with the palm of your hand.

Battery grip stuck K-3

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