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Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

JoanneYenn — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:23:44 GMT

I am wondering if anyone can help me. I have a Canon EOS D30 I inherited from my parents. They hardly used it, so I would like to sell it. However, the round black battery cover for the lithium battery on the bottom of the camera is missing. I thought it would easy to find a replacement, and after an exhaustive internet search, was I surprised to see that it is not available anywhere! Does anyone know if there is a cover from another model that would work? Without it, the camera is rendered useless!!!!! Canon could only provide me the part #: CB2 0666-000. I checked ever site link, and it seems as if this part is now sold out over the world..... THANK YOU to whomever can help me.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

diverhank — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 01:35:21 GMT

The D30 is a very old model which explains the shortage of parts. I'd recommend forgetting about repairing it for sale. You won't be making very much money selling it. It's old but not old enough to be an antique so no value at all. The lens, depending on what it is, might be worth more than the camera.

If you must find the part, try going to one of the camera shows...there are always a bunch of dealers with very old cameras and parts. You might find one there. Good luck.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

JoanneYenn — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 01:57:27 GMT

Thanks for your prompt response! I checked Ebay, and you might be surprised to see that these cameras are still sought after and still command a price (as you correctly said, depending on the lens and accessories (all of which I have, in great shape, too).

Even if I don't decide to sell it, I would like to give it to someone in my family, as I know it took great photos. It is so frustrating to not be able to give it a new life because of one little plastic part!

Anyway, thanks for your post! I'll report on the outcome of my search.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

ebiggs1 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:03:50 GMT

If you just can't find that cover you can always put the battery grip on it. That is probably the reason the original cover is missing anyway as someone had a grip on it. Plus the grip makes it a way much better camera.

I have to agree, though, a 3 MP camera is not very desirable and may not be worth the cost of the grip. But that is a way out for you.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

JoanneYenn — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:42:55 GMT

Thanks for that suggestion! I will look around for one and hopefully can find one reasonably priced. I very much appreciate this idea!

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

amfoto1 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:12:17 GMT

No, unfortunately the vertical/battery grip won't help you, even though the BG-ED3 to fit the camera is well made and a nice grip to use.

You are missing the small memory battery cap, not the main rechargeable battery door. When the grip is installed, the main battery door is removed (and stores in a slot in the grip), but the small memory battery cap is left in place with or without the grip.

Too bad... The main battery door is easy to find. The small memory battery cap is not.

The good news is that the same part # CB2 0666 battery cover is used on 10D, D60 and D30.

You might watch for a 10D, D60 or D30 in junk condition, selling cheap on eBay or elsewhere. (Note, be careful on eBay if you search there... If you just ask for "Canon D30", you'll get both D30 and 30D, which are quite different cameras. Same with D60 and 60D. 10D isn't a problem because there's never been a D10.)

You also might check with large stores that have their own repair departments, such as www.KEH.com in Atlanta. Parts supplier www.UScamera.com in Ohio is another possible source, they list the part but show it unavailable right now. www.Micro-tools.com in California is a repairer who have some spare parts, a major supplier to the camera repair industry in general. I know, too, that there is a network of repairers and anyone who is part of that might be able to track down a part off a scrap camera somewhere.

Good luck!

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Alan Myers

San Jose, Calif., USA
"Walk softly and carry a big lens."
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Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

JoanneYenn — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:42:33 GMT

Thank you so much for this well-appreciated advice!

I will try the various repair departments that you mentioned, in the hope that this part turn up somewhere! And thank you about the difference between D30 and 30D....my camera is the EOS D30.

I do have a question though....if the same part is used on the 10D and D60, does it go by another part number? I simply can't imagine leaving all those camera owners without a workable camera if they happen to lose a plastic cover!

Again, thank you for the leads. I will keep you posted on what I find!

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

ebiggs1 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:12:28 GMT

However, the battery grip will still likely remedy your problem. All you need do is hold the button battery in place.

With the battery grip installed, a small piece of something, like foam rubber, will likely do.

When in need, get a little creative.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

JoanneYenn — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:12:46 GMT

Thank you, and yes that makes sense if I can find a reasonable battery grip.

However, I am STILL mystified that this simple part is not available, especially since more recent camers like the D10 use the same part! It doesn't seem right to me.

I appreciate your help.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

ebiggs1 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:57:08 GMT

It is likely there are many out there yet but still on working cameras. But keep in mind this is a mid-range camera akin to a Rebel T5i today. Add to the fact it is nearing 15 years of age. Fifteen years is a long time for a DSLR. Even the newest incarnation, the 20D, was last made around 2005, give or take.

This may have been a part that was easily lost and therefore the available supply was exhausted quickly.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

amfoto1 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:53:40 GMT

Same part number, whether used on 10D, D60 or D30.

It might be used on some other cameras, too. Those are just the three I'm certain use the same thing. It's a rather unusually large diameter memory battery cover, though. Later cameras use "drawers" inside the main battery compartment or elswhere on the camera and use smaller diameter date/time batteries. Some of the latest models have that battery right on the main circuit board, so the camera has to be disassembled should it ever need replacement!

"Trapping" the battery in that compartment by mounting a BG-ED3 grip on the bottom camera might work. There are no electrical contacts on the original cover. A rubber or plastic washer of the right thickness and diameter might be used, on top of the grip, to keep the CR2025 in place.

***********
Alan Myers

San Jose, Calif., USA
"Walk softly and carry a big lens."
GEAR: 5DII, 7D(x2), 50D(x3), some other cameras, various lenses & accessories
FLICKR & PRINTROOM

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

JoanneYenn — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 21:18:27 GMT

Thank you for this information. That might be an option if I can find a cheap enough battery grip. I realize these cameras are considered "old" by today's standards, but I happen to have some portraits my father made of his grandkids with this camera, and they are remarkable. So, it still is a decent camera, despite its age.

I thank everyone for their assistance in solving this problem. In the meantime, I will keep on looking....sigh.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

ebiggs1 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 22:23:59 GMT

It looks like $150 is about the going price for a D30. If they actually sell, I mean. That does not leave you much room to spend without wasting your money.

Upon further examination, I believe you could simply tape the button battery in. How 's that? Just do so it keeps the battery in firmly. Go ahead and use it until you find a real cover.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

JoanneYenn — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 22:40:10 GMT

That is an EXCELLENT piece of advice! I will do so and let you know if it works. Thanks!

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

MikeSowsun — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 23:39:12 GMT

Have you tried using the camera in it's present state? As far as I know the clock batery is not required in order to use the camera.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 01:19:24 GMT

Is this what you need?

http://www.uscamera.com/international/cb3-1147.htm

I Googled the 30D parts manual and it doesn't use the part number you gave. That is for a 10D.

http://www.strappe.com/pics/manuals/photography/EOS_30D_Parts_Catalog.pdf

http://www.f20c.com/stuff/canon/partslist/EOS%2010D.PDF

Disregard post. I mixed up D30 and 30D.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

JoanneYenn — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 01:10:10 GMT

You know, I was wondering about that!!! I am firing up the batteries now. I'll report back. Wouldn't it be funny if that were, indeed, the case, after all this trouble-shooting.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

JoanneYenn — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 01:11:58 GMT

No, but thank you so much for your assistance. The part is this small, quarter-sized black screw-in cover. Easy to lose, as it tended to pop out during a shoot, but really really hard now to find.

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

JoanneYenn — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 19:34:35 GMT

FOLLOW UP REPORT: Thank you ALL for helping to solve this mystery. Indeed, you do NOT need the lithium back up battery to shoot with this camera, although the time and date will not be embedded in the file as this battery apparently runs that feature.

I finally charged up the old battery and snapped these few photos around the house today. While it is painfully slow compared to my Rebel T5i, it still takes some nice shots and I am sure someone in my family can use it.

This forum is simply awesome. You'll be hearing from me again soon, as I need advice on lenses for my T5i.

Thank you all again!

Re: Does anyone know a source for a EOS D30 camera lithium battery cover CB2 0666-000

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 19:53:19 GMT

Hi Joanne. I am not 100% sure of this, but I think the button cell just allows the camera to remember the settings when the main battery is removed. So, as long as you set the time and date each time you install the main battery the data will be in the file.