Can't adjust aperture
Posted 27/08/2008 - 12:46
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I'd like to add that you'll probably be best to set your DSLR to "M" for fully manual, select your f stop on the lens, and set your shutter speed based on an external, hand-held light neter.
I love the preview switch, as I find there's a fair amount of trial and error to get the perfect aperture/shutter speed combo.
A lot of the faster old screw-mount primes really fool the built-in meter and in my experience, result in extreme under exposure.
I enjoy the process - reminds me of the good old Spotmatic days.
Have fun - the shots are really worth it.
I love the preview switch, as I find there's a fair amount of trial and error to get the perfect aperture/shutter speed combo.
A lot of the faster old screw-mount primes really fool the built-in meter and in my experience, result in extreme under exposure.
I enjoy the process - reminds me of the good old Spotmatic days.
Have fun - the shots are really worth it.
Mac from Montreal
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SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Posted 27/08/2008 - 12:56
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Mac wrote:
I enjoy the process - reminds me of the good old Spotmatic days.
When I say "the good old Spotmatic days", I am talking about 1973/74. You mean last year!I enjoy the process - reminds me of the good old Spotmatic days.
G
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Posted 27/08/2008 - 18:37
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melness wrote:
I bought this lens on ebay.It's a optomax f3.5 200mm, M42 .Was bought for a bit of fun to see how i get on ,only thing wrong with it is the aperture doesn't work whilst on the K100D,there's a little pin on the mount ring on the lens that needs to be pressed to activate the aperture .It works fine if i press on the the pin whilst the lens is off the body .Also if i can sort this problem ,i'm looking to get a converter..ie..x1.4 or x2.. Anyone have any suggestions .. Ta for looking.
You'll only be able to use this lens if there is an auto/manual switch on it like Pentax ones, otherwise you are stuck with full aperture. I dont want to pour rain on this but these were not very great lenses, I had one in my Zenit student days.
I bought this lens on ebay.It's a optomax f3.5 200mm, M42 .Was bought for a bit of fun to see how i get on ,only thing wrong with it is the aperture doesn't work whilst on the K100D,there's a little pin on the mount ring on the lens that needs to be pressed to activate the aperture .It works fine if i press on the the pin whilst the lens is off the body .Also if i can sort this problem ,i'm looking to get a converter..ie..x1.4 or x2.. Anyone have any suggestions .. Ta for looking.
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 27/08/2008 - 20:16
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All sorted now ,paid a visit to Ffordes at Beauly (god that shop's something else) very helpful guys .I know this lens is not that great ,but as i posted earlier, this is just a bit of fun plus i just love the old lenses.It's all trial and error and it doesn't cost much .I really appreciate the input for this, from everyone cheers,no doubt there will be many more questions to follow .
Posted 27/08/2008 - 23:31
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Melness, I would agree with you on that, it's the only real camera shop we have for about 250 miles in any direction.
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Posted 28/08/2008 - 11:26
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George
How right you are! In fact still working on a freezerful of film with a Spotty F, Don's Super Program, and your SFX as we speak. All in the heavy kit along with my K110D.
I've got it ALL covered!
And it's marvelous. So much fun to use the latest technology when you understand all that it is doing for you, and still being able to do it yourself should you choose.
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
How right you are! In fact still working on a freezerful of film with a Spotty F, Don's Super Program, and your SFX as we speak. All in the heavy kit along with my K110D.
I've got it ALL covered!
And it's marvelous. So much fun to use the latest technology when you understand all that it is doing for you, and still being able to do it yourself should you choose.
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
Mac from Montreal
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Posted 28/08/2008 - 19:50
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kerrowdown wrote:
Melness, I would agree with you on that, it's the only real camera shop we have for about 250 miles in any direction.
Would love a wee wonder behind the counter in amongst all that kit they have for a day ,pure heaven
Melness, I would agree with you on that, it's the only real camera shop we have for about 250 miles in any direction.
Thanks
Sean
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