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Correct.

Comment by johnriley posted on Can I do this? (Pentax lens with film camera) at 12/01/2005 - 12:56

I think it's highly unlikely that a cine camera of this type will have either a Pentax or leica thread, which are 42mm and 39mm resepctively. I would expect the camera throat to be much smaller than this - is it?

Comment by johnriley posted on Can I do this? (Pentax lens with film camera) at 12/01/2005 - 09:17

Super 8 cameras use relatively short focal lengths, so if you could adapt a 35mm lens it would act as a telephoto, probably quite a powerful one.

It sounds like hard work, especially as the lenses will also be extremely large compared with Super8 ones.

SRB of Luton might be able to provide or make you an adapter, but if the latter then it could be expensive.

Only you can decide if it's worth it! Good luck!

Comment by johnriley posted on Can I do this? (Pentax lens with film camera) at 11/01/2005 - 15:18

You might need to have Windows XP to effectively connect to the Optio, but there is a simpler solution - an inexpensive card reader will enable you to download your pictures quickly and efficiently. Far easier than connecting the camera.

Comment by johnriley posted on Again USB... at 10/01/2005 - 20:54

Low light might be a clue - if you have operated the shutter in very low light then the exposure could be up to 30 seconds in auto modes. Perhaps you are thinking the exposure should be over and the mirror locked up when in fact the camera shutter is still open? If you switch the camera off and then on again in this situation then some strange effects could occur as you confuse the mechanism.

Just a thought!

Comment by johnriley posted on ZX-5 (MZ-5) problem. at 09/01/2005 - 12:52

Mirror lock up could be a result of a low battery - try changing the batteries for two new ones.

As regards the film advance, is it possible that you inadvertantly set the camera to continuous shooting?

Comment by johnriley posted on ZX-5 (MZ-5) problem. at 08/01/2005 - 16:59

Any Pentax dealer should be able to order screens for you.

Comment by johnriley posted on Focus Screens at 06/01/2005 - 11:44

The best option seems to be to use AA NiMH rechargeables, preferably 2300 mAh. Charge them fully before use, use them until fully used up, and remember that the full battery capacity will only be reached after a few recharging cycles. This seems trouble free, for each camera we have 2 sets of 4 batteries and we rotate their use accordingly. Batteries have never been a problem, but they must be used according to the instructions for best results.

Comment by johnriley posted on Rechargeable batteries at 03/01/2005 - 13:17

Thanks, Kim, an excellent sentiment - Happy New Year everyone!

Comment by johnriley posted on Happy New Year at 31/12/2004 - 15:26

I would tend to agree - take it back for a replacement. If an item is sold to you as being new, then it should be new.

If you have a new pentax digital camera, the first time you switch it on it should go into the set up screen to set the date and time. If it doesn't, it's been switched on before!

Comment by johnriley posted on Turn off DEBUG MODE on Optio S40. at 31/12/2004 - 12:42

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