Solder-Free Mod for Nikon TC-16A Compatibility with Modern Cameras

[Zang]

Hi all,

I've come across several articles online about modifying the TC-16A to work with modern cameras. All these methods involve soldering a wire to bridge contact 3 to the (nonexistent) contact 6. Personally, I find soldering to be less than ideal, and reinstalling the connector with a soldered wire can be quite a hassle.

Instead, I tried performing the modification using just a thin piece of copper foil—and it works perfectly. The process is also incredibly quick and easy. The foil was cut to the desired shape, placed on top of the flex cable, no soldering was involved.

Cheers,
Zang

[Thomas Stellwag]

thanks or sharing

[golunvolo]

Looks lie a smart and elegant solution. Is the foil fixed in place? I´m thinking on long term

[Zang]

thanks or sharing

You are very welcome, Thomas!

Cheers,
Zang

[Zang]

Looks lie a smart and elegant solution. Is the foil fixed in place? I´m thinking on long term

Yes, it was. I use paper-thin double tape in the places, where electrical connection is not required. Also, the plastic assembly is very tight and it presses the foil firmly down to the flex cable.

Cheers,
Zang

[Zang]

Let me explain a bit more. On the screenshot below:

(1) - This is the 'bridge'

(2) - This plastic part of the casing will press the tip of the foil down to the flex cable after assembling.

(3) - The tip of the foil was bent to ensure firm connection.

(4) and (5) - Glue or (super thin) double side tape can be safely applied in these areas.

[golunvolo]

Thank you for the explanation. It looks so neat.

[Erik Lund]

Very nice solution! Thank you

[Hugh_3170]

Zang, you can get copper strip with adhesive backing, which would make the modification easier to assemble.