Catch in focus- wow!
Posted 06/02/2012 - 07:23
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I think John is right: I should get a manual focus lens but with a K-mount to avoid adapters. This said I might look at "genuine" Pentax ones as TOZZA27 suggests although the word "permanent" worries me. I wonder when you last removed it and did the removal involve any naughty words.
Jim
Jim
Posted 06/02/2012 - 08:04
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chasto wrote:
I think John is right: I should get a manual focus lens but with a K-mount to avoid adapters. This said I might look at "genuine" Pentax ones as TOZZA27 suggests although the word "permanent" worries me. I wonder when you last removed it and did the removal involve any naughty words.
Jim
The genuine Pentax Adapter K should be as smooth as silk, as we should expect.I think John is right: I should get a manual focus lens but with a K-mount to avoid adapters. This said I might look at "genuine" Pentax ones as TOZZA27 suggests although the word "permanent" worries me. I wonder when you last removed it and did the removal involve any naughty words.
Jim
You attach it to a lens and then bayonet the whole into place. Then screw thread lenses can easily be removed and replaced. Think of it as converting a K body to an M42 screw thread one, temporarily.
To eventually remove the adapter from the camera, operate the catch on the adapter to release it, rotate and it should drop out easily into the palm of your hand.
Best regards, John
Posted 06/02/2012 - 12:49
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It deffo makes using nice old lenses more enjoyable when you have less than perfect eyesight...
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Digital:
Pentax K5- Vivitar 19mm 3.8; FA35mm f2; D-Xenon 100mm macro f2.8; DA50-200mm WR...
Flash:
Yongnuo YN-560; Vivitar 285HV; Cactus V4 triggers...
Film:
Pentax-MX & M50mm f1.4; Spottie & 55mm f1.8; MG & M40mm 2.8...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveholmesphotos/
Digital:
Pentax K5- Vivitar 19mm 3.8; FA35mm f2; D-Xenon 100mm macro f2.8; DA50-200mm WR...
Flash:
Yongnuo YN-560; Vivitar 285HV; Cactus V4 triggers...
Film:
Pentax-MX & M50mm f1.4; Spottie & 55mm f1.8; MG & M40mm 2.8...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveholmesphotos/
Posted 06/02/2012 - 13:13
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chasto wrote:
I think John is right: I should get a manual focus lens but with a K-mount to avoid adapters. This said I might look at "genuine" Pentax ones as TOZZA27 suggests although the word "permanent" worries me. I wonder when you last removed it and did the removal involve any naughty words.
Jim
No naughty words at all - until I got my wife Joclick a nice shiny second hand K100D she used the *istD as her own camera and I regularly took the adapter off for when we went out together as she has no experience of manual SLRs and loves the Pentax weight,feel and programming to help her enjoy our hobby.I think John is right: I should get a manual focus lens but with a K-mount to avoid adapters. This said I might look at "genuine" Pentax ones as TOZZA27 suggests although the word "permanent" worries me. I wonder when you last removed it and did the removal involve any naughty words.
Jim
As John correctly says it removes easily..........
Regards
Tony
K20D,*istD ( now a dedicated M42 digital ),K100D,MZ5N,P50,ME Super,Spotmatic 1000,Spotmatic,ESII,ES,H2.18-55 II,18-55,75-300 FAJ,35-80 FA,80-200 F,28-105 FA,Sigma 24-70 AF Aspherical,Sigma 28-300 Hyperzoom , Praotor II 500 M42,Centon 500mm mirror,and a few Pentax M42 Taks,super-Taks,smc Taks,A and M lenses.Benbo trekker,7dayshop monopod and a Lowepro rucksack.
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 11/02/2012 - 11:07
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Just wondering if it's possible to use CIF remotely without a cable release, ie. any other way to lock the shutter? If not, what's the best cable/remote for the K-5?
Cheers
Phil
Cheers
Phil
......or did I dream it?
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