Fujifilm Finpix S1500 Battery Cover Fix Tutorial

For all people like me looking all over the internet for a simple fix to FujiFilm's bad camera design, without success, I decided to try a fix myself. WITH GREAT SUCCESS!
So thought I'd share this with you all.
I suspect this would work with many FujiFilm cameras, not just the S1500.
Please ask for any hints / tips.
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU !!
THANKS FOR WATCHING !!

[@vanessasampson6692]

You should make and sell your "fix it kit!" I'm not mechanically inclined but would purchase the "fix" if it was available! Great hack!!!

[@markhall5743]

thanks found camera in dumpster, found bolt on used bike , had a cover for a broken desk lamp no sheet metal. followed your video. now don't have to buy a new door YEAH! is fixed just need paint or felt tip.

[@christofsmanlib1385]

Hey there, ooo well done! Love your imagination and resourcefulness. Very pleased I could assist you too. Happy Photo Shooting 😀

[@gwy2730]

do you know how to fix audio problems ?? were like same camera

[@falpikikos]

Big thanks Christof.I really felt stupid when i saw your hack, cause i tried many things with tire ups and wires.

[@christofsmanlib1385]

Hey there Ζιγουλάκολας. Hahah, no problem. To be honest, I was so disappointed that Fuji could make such a rubbish flimsy design, so I just had to remedy the issue, LOL. My hobby is heavy engineering, so I took that approach with good solid bit of steel, lol. BEST WISHES TO YOU :-)

[@user-re5uv2mm2h]

My cover of my fujifilm, the one in the left side with a soft texture on the first image on the vid, becomes loose. I'm not sure if I just need to put glue or mighty bond or else. What do you recommend? I'm far from our service center so not sure what to do.

[@christofsmanlib1385]

Hey there. That's exactly the purpose of the video, to fix that issue. Obviously that cover, needs to still be opened to get access to memory card and batteries. By using my idea in the video, ot allows you to simply undo it at anytime you want to access the cover. Hope that helps 😀

[@lopezzunigajonathanuriel4849]

What happened to your camera when it was broken??, I have one with the same problem and when I turn it on it turns off, it only turns on for a moment with the Fujifilm logo and then it dies, I don't know if it's because of the battery cover, help pls

[@christofsmanlib1385]

Hey there. Must admit, not used this old camera for a long time now. But I too had that problem. I noticed very quickly, that it was the lens motor not being able to push out the lens when you turn on. Something was jamming the lens, causing the camera to auto shut off immediately, to save it breaking anything more. Bit beyond my memory right now, but think I recall using my air compressor to blow out any crumbs or dirt from in-between the lens sections. BUT, make sure you cover the glass part of the lens!! Hope that helps at least a little 👍😊

[@pofe3]

[never.fuji.again]

[@brendaborreta9111]

Thats my big problem also to my camera, but is there any other way?

[@christofsmanlib1385]

If you know anybody with a 3D Printer, ask them nicely, as I'm sure the same method could be used. Hope that helps 🙂

[@dandsworldtravel3404]

My problem with this fix is that you can no longer mount on a tripod, however this can be overcome by welding a nut to the head of the screw that the tripod can screw into.

[@christofsmanlib1385]

Hey there. You will find you can even still use a tripod, simply temporarily replace the short screw for your tripod screw. Obviously I cannot vouch this would be the case for every tripod out there, but it certainly was ok for 2 of my tripods. Hope that helps. Thanks for commenting :-)

[@brendanbrowne3766]

Oh yeah! We all have welding equipment handy.

[@brianroberts5740]

Yep. Or Super Glue 😁

[@christofsmanlib1385]

Hey folks. I suspect this fix will work for many Fuji Camera's, not just the S1500. Also no alterations to the camera itself are required, so completely reversible. You can even still use a tripod, simply temporarily replace the short screw for your tripod screw. Hope it helps you all... ENJOY!

[@brendanbrowne3766]

It's a cheap camera,buy yourself a better one for your birthday.

[@christofsmanlib1385]

Very true, well said ! I've now had a Canon 1100D with 2 lenses for several years, ideal camera for Astrophotography. But not everyone can afford a new camera, hence the cheap and easy fix tutorial. Thanks for your comment :-)

[@cabanahostess]

AROUND not round - sheesh

[@christofsmanlib1385]

Dierdre Strass Thanks for the correction, well spotted :-) All the effort of making the video, and only comment I get is for a typo, shheesshh!

[@cabanahostess]

Sorry I was the only one - nothing lowers credibility than seeing grammatical errors in "print". Thanks for being a sport about the correction.

[@christofsmanlib1385]

Dierdre Strass No prob, it's all good stuff :-)