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Comment by K10D posted on Belated bluebell woods at 08/06/2023 - 11:02
Top set. You should be proud of these.
Best regards
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Comment by K10D posted on There's Not A lot...... at 08/06/2023 - 11:00
Hardgravity wrote:
HG
I think so, I'm doing as told. Pain management is the priority at the moment.K10D wrote:
Will do and fully intend to.
Hope all's going well.Will do and fully intend to.
HG
Comment by K10D posted on Another pointless thread at 08/06/2023 - 10:59
kea828 wrote:
A word of caution.
If the plastic 'grip' cushions are made of nylon, applying oil to them can cause the plastic to expand, which might then make them seize permanently. I found this out the hard way on a motorbike clutch cable.
A silicon lubricant would be safer.
Yes, worth considering. WD40 will affect polyethylene so just in case the plastic "slipper shims" are polythene, silicone may be a safer choice.A word of caution.
If the plastic 'grip' cushions are made of nylon, applying oil to them can cause the plastic to expand, which might then make them seize permanently. I found this out the hard way on a motorbike clutch cable.
A silicon lubricant would be safer.
I've used WD40 on my lens tripod mounts without issue but the lenses were not as old as the 500mm Pentax.
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Comment by K10D posted on SMC Pentax 500mm f/4.5 at 05/06/2023 - 15:09
Well executed. @f/1.2 there's no such thing as "claimable" depth of field. It's either spot on or a mess. These are great examples of how to get it right.
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Comment by K10D posted on What else is a 1.2 for... at 04/06/2023 - 14:06
Will do and fully intend to.
Comment by K10D posted on Another pointless thread at 04/06/2023 - 14:03
Congrats on the lens.
From on line manuals Kris, the the rear small silver knob is the "camera Position Shift Lock Screw". That allows landscape/portrait views. If the lens barrel does not turn, it's dry seized. Try a single drop of WD40 and allow it to soak. The plastic "grip" cushions inside the clamp barrel may have "set"over time. It will loosen.
The large knurled knob is the mount release as the mount is interchangeable.
Don't blame you for being cautious/concerned, always a good approach.
Best regards
From on line manuals Kris, the the rear small silver knob is the "camera Position Shift Lock Screw". That allows landscape/portrait views. If the lens barrel does not turn, it's dry seized. Try a single drop of WD40 and allow it to soak. The plastic "grip" cushions inside the clamp barrel may have "set"over time. It will loosen.
The large knurled knob is the mount release as the mount is interchangeable.
Don't blame you for being cautious/concerned, always a good approach.
Best regards
Comment by K10D posted on SMC Pentax 500mm f/4.5 at 04/06/2023 - 14:02
Back home, so far so good!
Rehab and cameras for a month or two.
Rehab and cameras for a month or two.
Comment by K10D posted on Another pointless thread at 03/06/2023 - 10:58
Lubbyman wrote:
No count down 1 yet - I hope everything is OK.
Steve
Just late to the forum today, a wee bit going on. No count down 1 yet - I hope everything is OK.
Steve
count down 1
Comment by K10D posted on Another pointless thread at 31/05/2023 - 15:03
comments and advice are appreciated, thank you.
count down 2
count down 2
Comment by K10D posted on Another pointless thread at 30/05/2023 - 05:33
I think the bluebells have lost their glory, but I do like 8 & 9. 10 in particular is almost abstract. 12 reminds me of younger days when me and my Mini in the avatar used to hill climb the dam. Not the wet side mind
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