I hope I'll run faster than the spring jumps ;-) I have taken this under consideration; I'll do the surgery in a foot bath tub, brilliant!
Tim Not drunk, just plain Norwegian. Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -----Original Message----- From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. juli 2005 04:17 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 I wouldn't hesitate to take apart a K mount lens. A KA mount on the other hand is a different beast. I honestly couldn't tell you. It may be something as simple as a linkage having slipped to something much more serious. There have been some horror stories told here about bouncing ball bearings. (Springs as well). Tim Øsleby wrote: >If you are correct in your assumptions, is a big thing to fix? DIY or a >professional job? > >Tim >Not drunk, just plain Norwegian. > >Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds >(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > > >-----Original Message----- >From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: 30. juni 2005 22:34 >To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >Subject: Re: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 > >It sounds like the aperture is jammed somewhere though the rest of the >mechanics of the lens work properly. > >Tim Øsleby wrote: > > > >>Got one more piece of info, that might help to solve the puzzle of this >>lens. I have tried it at my Chinon C-5 house, a semi auto camera without >>shooting. The meter on this camera reads the changes when I step up or >> >> >down. > > >>But using the DOF button doesnt work properly here either. >> >>Is it a dead end trying to solve this by mail, or can anybody help me? >> >> >>Tim >>Not drunk, just plain Norwegian. >> >>Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds >>(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: 30. juni 2005 21:03 >>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: RE: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 >> >>A visual inspection, from the outside, indicates no oil at the diagraphm >>(thats the aperture blades isn't it?). >>When using the DOF preview button at my Ds I hear a the same sound as >> >> >usual, > > >>the only thing happening is the regular sound, the image in the viewer >>doesnt change. >>The oil theory doesnt make sense to me, but I'm no expert, not at all ;-) >> >> >>Tim >>Not drunk, just plain Norwegian. >> >>Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds >>(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Joaquim Carvalho [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: 30. juni 2005 21:23 >>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 >> >>Look at the diaphragm blades, is there any oil on them? There shouldn't >>be. >>The diaphragm has to close very quickly when the camera takes a picture. >>Set the aperture ring to F22. Push and release the diaphragm lever, how >>long did it take to close? >>If there's oil on the blades a good camera repair shop will clean them. >>I payed 17 Euros to have an F SMC 50mm F1.7 cleaned, it's now as good as >>new. >> >>On Thu, 2005-06-30 at 16:44, Tim Øsleby wrote: >> >> >> >> >>>I have got the lens today. I was much exited (relax I'm not going to talk >>>dirty this time), even though it is a beauty. It came without lens cap and >>>rear cap, but never the less. Not a scratch, zoom and focus is simply soft >>>as butter. What surprised me a bit was that it wouldn't lock in A-modus, >>> >>> >>> >>> >>is >> >> >> >> >>>this normal for this lens? >>> >>>I flew out to do some test shots. A baby seagull was swimming around in >>> >>> >>> >>> >>the >> >> >> >> >>>tide area, and I fired away. But it turned out to be a real downer. Every >>>picture was strongly overexposed. After some research I have came to this >>>conclusion: It is not working properly at any aperture except wide open. >>>I'm able to manipulate the aperture by pushing the level in the mount. But >>>what seems to be the case is that it gets stuck at wide open. >>> >>>It looks like it barely has been in touch with a camera house. It isnt >>> >>> >>> >>> >>full >> >> >> >> >>>of dirt, and I dont believe it has been tampered with in any way. Visually >>>it is in perfect condition. >>> >>>I have a theory. I believe it hat been stored for many year wide open, and >>>this may have coursed the aperture spring(is this the English word?). So >>>what do I do, except returning it? It seems to perform well, wide open. Is >>>it a major operation to open it and have a look? And what do I look for? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>And >> >> >> >> >>>does anybody have any better theories? >>> >>>Never underestimate the power of intelligence in large crowds ;-) >>> >>>Tim >>>Not drunk, just plain Norwegian. (And a bit let down) >>> >>>Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds >>>(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) >>> >>> >>>-----Original Message----- >>>From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>Sent: 16. juni 2005 14:26 >>>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>>Subject: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 >>> >>>There was a thread on a similar lens. Got the Version 3 (manufactured by >>>Komine) on hand for about 75 US$. Is this a good lens? >>> >>>Tim >>>Another Norwegian. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
