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Title: 722 CF Slot
Post by: justdmbobbo on May 19, 2005, 02:10:48 PM: Does SD make any sort of rubber cap or is there anything that can be used like a dummy CF card to stuff that slot?

That's a pretty big hole that could get moisture, dirt, or other unthinkables lodged in there over time.

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: fozzy on May 19, 2005, 02:24:18 PM: duct tape
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: Lil Kim Jong-Il on May 19, 2005, 02:27:10 PM: I asked this question before and the answer from someone at SD was "no". Seems like a logical part for a piece of field gear.
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: Brian Skalinder on May 19, 2005, 02:29:40 PM: I believe dummy CF cards are available in retail. Where, I dunno, but try a Google search...bet you find something.
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: gewwang on May 19, 2005, 02:33:31 PM: I know when I got my digital camera and my R-1, they both came with 32mb or 64mb cards. Just find someone that has one of those spare and give them a few bucks for it.
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: BobW on May 19, 2005, 09:25:28 PM: Fostex sells a CF slot-filler thingy
So do a few camera companies.
Maybe call the support people at BHphoto.com ?
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: nickgregory on May 19, 2005, 09:47:55 PM: searching around...found this

http://store.yahoo.com/impactcomputersmiami/04p3184.html

but what I am really looking for is like a rubber plug in piece...will report back
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: tmfraley2 on May 31, 2005, 03:50:50 PM: portabrace is where it's att, no reason to open the bag other than a battery change!
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: BobW on May 31, 2005, 06:12:00 PM: Quote from: boogie on May 20, 2005, 09:47:00 PM

get a cheap CF card and use it as a giveaway if you get busted by security...low capacity cards are cheap at this point

;)

boogie

Now THAT'S thinking !!!! Big +T
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: fozzy on June 06, 2005, 11:29:53 AM: Quote from: phishintime on May 31, 2005, 03:50:50 PM
portabrace is where it's att, no reason to open the bag other than a battery change!

How much deeper is the portabrace than the actual unit. I have read the the 6000mah batts fit fine in there but i'm curious if there is even more room. reason? custom battery pack i will be making for mine.
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: nickgregory on June 06, 2005, 11:32:01 AM: I can measure when I get home, but Fozzy, in my estimation it is probably 1-2 inches deeper than the big batts
Title: Re: 722 CF Slot
Post by: Lil Kim Jong-Il on June 06, 2005, 11:33:09 AM: Quote from: fozzy on June 06, 2005, 11:29:53 AM
How much deeper is the portabrace than the actual unit. I have read the the 6000mah batts fit fine in there but i'm curious if there is even more room. reason? custom battery pack i will be making for mine.

custom through the hirose connector port or using the battery mount?

Edit: BTW, a DAP1 protabrace makes a nice fit if you can find a used one. The only issue is that the DAP1 bag has a single sleeve, so depending on which side you want to access, you will need RA connectrrs for the enclosed side. In the bottom of that bag, there is as much room as Nick describes - about an inch deeper than the unit with a big battery attached.