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M42 Adapter, help!
Hi. I have an M42 PK Adaptor from way back and a SMC Tacuma 300mm lens. I also bought a little telephoto lens adaptor when I was green behind the ears which I never used to use. However with you lot talking about the M42-PK adaptor I thought lets put the two together and now I have myself a nice li...
Posted by vic cross on 24/09/2007 - 13:41
M42 Adapter, help!
George is almost certainly correct on this. I'm not familiar with the Kood version but it cant be too different from the genuine Pentax article. M42 lenses dont have microprocessors built in and dont have the the necessary electronic contacts so no communication between body and lens, they also have...
Posted by gartmore on 24/09/2007 - 18:45
M42 Adapter, help!
George is almost certainly correct on this. I'm not familiar with the Kood version but it cant be too different from the genuine Pentax article. M42 lenses dont have microprocessors built in and dont have the the necessary electronic contacts so no communication between body and lens, they also have...
Posted by Mongoose on 24/09/2007 - 20:39
M42 Adapter, help!
I've used a variety of old lenses on my K10D in M42 and M39 fit. Some work well, some don't. I was using the Kood M42 to PK adapter fairly successfully until I got a macro bellows unit stuck on ( I couldn't unscrew from the adapter as the top of the bellows fouled the flash ) I then couldn't get ...
Posted by I am Chris on 03/10/2007 - 13:32
M42 Adapter, help!
So that would suggest that the lens release button has nothing to do with releasing an M42 adapter. Can anyone confirm this? The lens release button has no effect on removing a Pentax Adapter K. Maybe it would be relevant with some other design of adapter, although I would have thought such a des...
Posted by johnriley on 24/10/2007 - 23:07
M42 Adapter, help!
I then bought the official Pentax M42 to PK adapter and wish I had from day one. Such a pleasure to use in comparison to the Kood. Is there an online source (other than Ebay and preferably in the UK) where I could get one of these? I've bought a few M42 lenses recently bu the crappy adapator I h...
Posted by niblue on 26/10/2007 - 13:21
M42 Adapter, help!
Why not try here! :wink: https://www.pentaxuser.com/pages/pl_2007.html £20 or £18 for members. Kim I then bought the official Pentax M42 to PK adapter and wish I had from day one. Such a pleasure to use in comparison to the Kood. Is there an online source (other than Ebay and prefera...
Posted by Kim C on 26/10/2007 - 13:31
M42 Adapter, help!
I then bought the official Pentax M42 to PK adapter and wish I had from day one. Such a pleasure to use in comparison to the Kood. Is there an online source (other than Ebay and preferably in the UK) where I could get one of these? I've bought a few M42 lenses recently bu the crappy adapator I h...
Posted by gartmore on 26/10/2007 - 15:21
i need so much help
A couple of years ago we bought a Pentax *ist d which has been shoved back in the cupboard and replaced by our basic digital camera more times than I can to think. We have it back under warranty because the camera was not recognising the battery - it didn't work but the camera shop we bought it t...
Posted by happysnappy on 24/09/2007 - 13:43
i need so much help
Yes you are right the other camera takes an SD card this one is a Compact Flash - I have had it sent back under warranty and it come back doing the same thing - because it happens one day and not the next it is almost impossible to "diagnose" apparently. So my little lemon and I will tr...
Posted by happysnappy on 24/09/2007 - 14:19
i need so much help
Yes you are right the other camera takes an SD card this one is a Compact Flash - I have had it sent back under warranty and it come back doing the same thing - because it happens one day and not the next it is almost impossible to "diagnose" apparently. So my little lemon and I will tr...
Posted by Clarky on 24/09/2007 - 14:26
i need so much help
Ok - I will try the non rechargeable batteries and see how I go - grrr - makes me angry that the people who sold me the camera sold me crappy batteries and I really hope it has not done permanent damage. Thanks everyone for your input - muchly appreciated. Maybe I will drop back by once I get th...
Posted by happysnappy on 25/09/2007 - 13:23
Cheap second kit?
I have a Samsung GX 1S which is the same as a Pentax DS2 and is a very capable piece of gear. I used it until I got my K10D and now it is a second body as back up. This offer seems like a very good deal with the two lenses included. Harry
Posted by Hazza on 25/09/2007 - 12:37
K10D Shutter Button
Thanks all. I must say I'm very relieved I don't have to send the camera back. I've not found using the shutter a problem on the K10D just unusual and it is going to take a little getting used to, but I'm a happy chappy now I know it's OK. Thanks again everybody. Clarky: I think you may just b...
Posted by Flasharry on 27/09/2007 - 09:18
Bit of fun
saw this a while back, its a lot of fun for a while. Nice find :)
Posted by Mongoose on 27/09/2007 - 13:52
Macro Bellows with K10D?
I've 2 sets of M42 bellows - one with up to 30cm extension and one with 19cm. I have used them on my K10D with a variety of old manual glass. Autofocus is no use at those distances, and with the green button and preset lenses the aperture setting and metering is easy on the K10D. An old M39 M...
Posted by I am Chris on 06/10/2007 - 11:43
Macro Bellows with K10D?
My bellows are a Yashica single rail set and Vorsatz "Pi 3 Theta" twin rail. Peter I am not sure if it is the same issue, but I cannot rotate either of the bellows fully to disengage them from the body because they foul the flash. But - the bellows sets have a rotating mount which yo...
Posted by I am Chris on 07/10/2007 - 21:18
I finally did it.
I must say I LOVE tethered shooting. Well in some circumstances. Did a shoot of some paintings and could see right away on screen that each was perfect color, focus and tat all the texture was there. (Would be nice if the software allowed full screen view, but with auto save that is easy enough to ...
Posted by amoringello on 30/09/2007 - 02:36
Pentax K10D Flash fit.
Being a new owner of a Pentax K10D and a AF-540FGZ flash, I am wondering if anyone else has a fit problem with flash to camera. My combination is very very tight going in and out of hot shoe. Never had this problem with any other camera/flash combo. I realize they have to be a good fit, however t...
Posted by hotshots4u2c on 29/09/2007 - 19:36
Pentax K10D Flash fit.
hefty1. I guess it will loosen up after time. Just afraid something may come apart. Not so much going in, but with the wiggling side to side to get it out. There is no way it will come straight back and out. The very knowledgeable guy in the camera store suggested just a very light wipe on ...
Posted by hotshots4u2c on 30/09/2007 - 05:18
