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stevebrot · 08-14-2015, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by jkomp316

I do this to ALL of my K and M lenses...Its all about catching the shot.

Well, by removing that lever, you hobbled your ability to do so in a timely manner. You also screwed your heirs out of getting full value from your estate.

Steve

**monochrome** · 08-14-2015, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Fat Albert

It's a lens, not a sacred covenant. If I can modify it without hurting it, I'll do so without losing any sleep over it. YMMV

Do not speak of destroying a Titan. Typhon has been unleashed.

jkomp316 · 08-14-2015, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Well, by removing that lever, you hobbled your ability to do so in a timely manner. You also screwed your heirs out of getting full value from your estate.

Steve

The American healthcare system screw heirs out of the value of their estates... Constantly spamming the green button was a distracting waste of time. I chase our kids around with my manual lenses. My personal results have improved using above method.

stevebrot · 08-14-2015, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by jkomp316

Constantly spamming the green button was a distracting waste of time. I chase our kids around with my manual lenses.

Hit the green button once and be done with it. There is no need to constantly re-meter. Trust me, I shot for over a decade with no exposure automation whatsoever.

Steve

noelpolar · 08-14-2015, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by lavascript

Maybe it's due to the fact that I never really owned a film camera, but if I was having to deal with changing light or subject, I probably wouldn't pick a manual lens. Also, I'm a back-button-AF'er, so I'm used to being required to hit a button before releasing the shutter. I would just hit a different button.

I feel like I'm coming off condescending, and I'm really not intending to.

I'm much like you in this sense.....being a back button AF user makes green button usage pretty intuitive (along with the latitude of shooting raw).....love my K's!..... Prefocusing for action works well to.

vonBaloney · 08-14-2015, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by dcshooter

Whether you approve of removing the aperture lever this way or not, I must say I'm appalled at the level of your dremeling skills.

Looks more like metal shears...

tromboads · 08-14-2015, 04:40 PM

Ah what a fun thread.

I confess I snapped of a meter arm fro ma M 35mm f2.8 because the blades were not returning quickly. Is there a special place in pentax hell for me too? :P

noelpolar · 08-14-2015, 05:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dcshooter

Whether you approve of removing the aperture lever this way or not, I must say I'm appalled at the level of your dremeling skills.

Maintain your hi level of workmanship skills....I'm relying on it!

Tapenx Worth 2 · 08-15-2015, 06:36 AM

Over on the other forum, Ron Brandon has suggested a number of ways this can be achieved without removing the lever. Thread title is "Pentax K / KM lenses, a reminder."

Fat Albert · 08-15-2015, 07:58 AM

Yeah, not mounting all the way has already been discussed. I'm not familiar with the aluminum foil method.

jkomp316 · 08-15-2015, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Hit the green button once and be done with it. There is no need to constantly re-meter. Trust me, I shot for over a decade with no exposure automation whatsoever.

Steve

Chasing a subject around sun and shade requires constant metering. Difference of perspective I guess. Do you see your automobile as a tool or an extension of your wardrobe?

Fat Albert · 08-15-2015, 10:08 AM

If Ricoh de-crippled the K mount, this would all be a moot point!

jkomp316 · 08-15-2015, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by Fat Albert

If Ricoh de-crippled the K mount, this would all be a moot point!

I'm hoping that by destructively modifying all of my lenses they finally will. Because that's how the universe works.

Fat Albert · 08-15-2015, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by jkomp316

I'm hoping that by destructively modifying all of my lenses they finally will. Because that's how the universe works.

We all thank you for your sacrifice.

**monochrome** · 08-15-2015, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by dcshooter

Most entertaining thread in months.

Could you use your Galactic-level Skilz to solder / braise a replacement 'bit' on the end of a hacked aperture lever?

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08-14-2015, 02:19 PM	#31
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jkomp316 I do this to ALL of my K and M lenses...Its all about catching the shot. Well, by removing that lever, you hobbled your ability to do so in a timely manner. You also screwed your heirs out of getting full value from your estate. Steve

08-14-2015, 02:20 PM	#32
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Fat Albert It's a lens, not a sacred covenant. If I can modify it without hurting it, I'll do so without losing any sleep over it. YMMV Do not speak of destroying a Titan. Typhon has been unleashed.

08-14-2015, 02:49 PM	#33
jkomp316 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 227	Originally posted by stevebrot Well, by removing that lever, you hobbled your ability to do so in a timely manner. You also screwed your heirs out of getting full value from your estate. Steve The American healthcare system screw heirs out of the value of their estates... Constantly spamming the green button was a distracting waste of time. I chase our kids around with my manual lenses. My personal results have improved using above method.

08-14-2015, 03:50 PM	#34
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jkomp316 Constantly spamming the green button was a distracting waste of time. I chase our kids around with my manual lenses. Hit the green button once and be done with it. There is no need to constantly re-meter. Trust me, I shot for over a decade with no exposure automation whatsoever. Steve

08-14-2015, 04:02 PM	#35
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by lavascript Maybe it's due to the fact that I never really owned a film camera, but if I was having to deal with changing light or subject, I probably wouldn't pick a manual lens. Also, I'm a back-button-AF'er, so I'm used to being required to hit a button before releasing the shutter. I would just hit a different button. I feel like I'm coming off condescending, and I'm really not intending to. I'm much like you in this sense.....being a back button AF user makes green button usage pretty intuitive (along with the latitude of shooting raw).....love my K's!..... Prefocusing for action works well to.

08-14-2015, 04:33 PM	#36
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by dcshooter Whether you approve of removing the aperture lever this way or not, I must say I'm appalled at the level of your dremeling skills. Looks more like metal shears...

08-14-2015, 04:40 PM	#37
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240	Ah what a fun thread. I confess I snapped of a meter arm fro ma M 35mm f2.8 because the blades were not returning quickly. Is there a special place in pentax hell for me too? :P

08-14-2015, 05:11 PM - 1 Like	#38
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by dcshooter Whether you approve of removing the aperture lever this way or not, I must say I'm appalled at the level of your dremeling skills. Maintain your hi level of workmanship skills....I'm relying on it!

08-15-2015, 06:36 AM	#39
Tapenx Worth 2 New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 15	Over on the other forum, Ron Brandon has suggested a number of ways this can be achieved without removing the lever. Thread title is "Pentax K / KM lenses, a reminder."

08-15-2015, 07:58 AM	#40
Fat Albert Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 966 Original Poster	Yeah, not mounting all the way has already been discussed. I'm not familiar with the aluminum foil method.

08-15-2015, 09:47 AM	#41
jkomp316 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 227	Originally posted by stevebrot Hit the green button once and be done with it. There is no need to constantly re-meter. Trust me, I shot for over a decade with no exposure automation whatsoever. Steve Chasing a subject around sun and shade requires constant metering. Difference of perspective I guess. Do you see your automobile as a tool or an extension of your wardrobe?

08-15-2015, 10:08 AM	#42
Fat Albert Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 966 Original Poster	If Ricoh de-crippled the K mount, this would all be a moot point!

08-15-2015, 10:15 AM	#43
jkomp316 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 227	Originally posted by Fat Albert If Ricoh de-crippled the K mount, this would all be a moot point! I'm hoping that by destructively modifying all of my lenses they finally will. Because that's how the universe works.

08-15-2015, 10:56 AM	#44
Fat Albert Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 966 Original Poster	Originally posted by jkomp316 I'm hoping that by destructively modifying all of my lenses they finally will. Because that's how the universe works. We all thank you for your sacrifice.

08-15-2015, 03:03 PM	#45
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by dcshooter Most entertaining thread in months. Could you use your Galactic-level Skilz to solder / braise a replacement 'bit' on the end of a hacked aperture lever?

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