Dissappointed with pentax Shutter Buttons

35mmfilmfan · 12-05-2017, 08:31 AM

If you want a permanent solution, have you thought of superglue ?

stevebrot · 12-05-2017, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

If you want a permanent solution, have you thought of superglue ?

Not a good thing to use around cameras. The vapors may craze the various clear plastic components.

Steve

stevebrot · 12-05-2017, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by TonyW

I don’t think it is legal to make things to add our cameras, we have to buy them as accessories

Custom SLR ProDot Shutter Button Upgrade (Red, 2-Pack) PDRED B&H

Those are pretty cool.

Steve

35mmfilmfan · 12-05-2017, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Not a good thing to use around cameras. The vapors may craze the various clear plastic components.

Steve

Thanks, Steve - didn't know that.

Not a Number · 12-05-2017, 07:30 PM

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BrianR · 12-05-2017, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

If you want a permanent solution, have you thought of superglue ?

Originally posted by stevebrot

Not a good thing to use around cameras. The vapors may craze the various clear plastic components.

The leather knob could be super-glued to the finger directly as a permanent extension. Problem solved.

35mmfilmfan · 12-06-2017, 04:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BrianR

The leather knob could be super-glued to the finger directly as a permanent extension. Problem solved.

That, of course, was my original intention.

Kombivan · 12-07-2017, 01:11 AM

I've ordered a roll of the better quality double sided tape it has lasted 20 years on my older cameras, be a couple of weeks away. funny thing now I've elevated my shutter switch the on/off lever is a bit short.

tdub · 08-30-2018, 02:56 PM

I think all these posts about simply modifying the shutter button are missing the point. Besides, the modification was mentioned in the original post already. I think this is an important feature and it would be smart for Pentax to listen. I have occasional soft focus issues and never even thought about my finger hitting the camera body. I'm going to play around with this and see if it makes a difference for me. Thanks Kombivan!

dantonvb · 09-12-2019, 09:23 PM

What about use 3M Bumpon silicone ou rubber button? There are in various diameters.

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SSGGeezer · 09-17-2019, 06:38 AM

Sugru! Conformable silicon that hardens and is pretty permanent.

dan.a.nesheim · 10-03-2019, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by Kombivan

So I purchased a roll of double sided tape and stuck on the inside of an old pair of work boots I had and then got my 3/8" leather hole punch and proceeded to punch some holes in the boot where the tape was as I had several cameras then removed the clear plastic from the other side of the double sided tape and stuck these on the shutter buttons on my cameras so my fingers would not contact the body of the camera when I depressed the button and it worked.

Thats a good trick. Never thought much of it before, but now that you mention it, the button is kind of to flush with the body i think. Never tried it but the Pentax KP looks to be a lot better there.

jab2980 · 10-03-2019, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by TonyW

I don’t think it is legal to make things to add our cameras, we have to buy them as accessories

Custom SLR ProDot Shutter Button Upgrade (Red, 2-Pack) PDRED B&H

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12-05-2017, 08:31 AM	#16
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	If you want a permanent solution, have you thought of superglue ?

12-05-2017, 05:43 PM	#17
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan If you want a permanent solution, have you thought of superglue ? Not a good thing to use around cameras. The vapors may craze the various clear plastic components. Steve

12-05-2017, 05:45 PM	#18
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by TonyW I don’t think it is legal to make things to add our cameras, we have to buy them as accessories Custom SLR ProDot Shutter Button Upgrade (Red, 2-Pack) PDRED B&H Those are pretty cool. Steve

12-05-2017, 06:08 PM	#19
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Originally posted by stevebrot Not a good thing to use around cameras. The vapors may craze the various clear plastic components. Steve Thanks, Steve - didn't know that.

12-05-2017, 07:30 PM	#20
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Lolumina Soft Release Buttons\| An Option for the Threadless Shutter \| SLR Lounge

12-05-2017, 08:28 PM	#21
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan If you want a permanent solution, have you thought of superglue ? Originally posted by stevebrot Not a good thing to use around cameras. The vapors may craze the various clear plastic components. The leather knob could be super-glued to the finger directly as a permanent extension. Problem solved.

12-06-2017, 04:50 AM - 1 Like	#22
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Originally posted by BrianR The leather knob could be super-glued to the finger directly as a permanent extension. Problem solved. That, of course, was my original intention.

12-07-2017, 01:11 AM	#23
Kombivan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 576 Original Poster	I've ordered a roll of the better quality double sided tape it has lasted 20 years on my older cameras, be a couple of weeks away. funny thing now I've elevated my shutter switch the on/off lever is a bit short.

08-30-2018, 02:56 PM	#24
tdub Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 28	I think all these posts about simply modifying the shutter button are missing the point. Besides, the modification was mentioned in the original post already. I think this is an important feature and it would be smart for Pentax to listen. I have occasional soft focus issues and never even thought about my finger hitting the camera body. I'm going to play around with this and see if it makes a difference for me. Thanks Kombivan!

09-12-2019, 09:23 PM	#25
dantonvb Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 86	What about use 3M Bumpon silicone ou rubber button? There are in various diameters. 3M 3M? Bumpon? Protective Products \| 3M United States

09-17-2019, 06:38 AM	#26
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Sugru! Conformable silicon that hardens and is pretty permanent.

10-03-2019, 05:31 AM	#27
dan.a.nesheim Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 167	Originally posted by Kombivan So I purchased a roll of double sided tape and stuck on the inside of an old pair of work boots I had and then got my 3/8" leather hole punch and proceeded to punch some holes in the boot where the tape was as I had several cameras then removed the clear plastic from the other side of the double sided tape and stuck these on the shutter buttons on my cameras so my fingers would not contact the body of the camera when I depressed the button and it worked. Thats a good trick. Never thought much of it before, but now that you mention it, the button is kind of to flush with the body i think. Never tried it but the Pentax KP looks to be a lot better there.

10-03-2019, 11:14 AM	#28
jab2980 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 578	Originally posted by TonyW I don’t think it is legal to make things to add our cameras, we have to buy them as accessories Custom SLR ProDot Shutter Button Upgrade (Red, 2-Pack) PDRED B&H Pentax ThinkPad