[pacerr]

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I'm looking to buy a PKR mount lens (with an A setting on the aperture ring), i.e. one that potentially has the pin of doom. Has anyone successfully removed the pin without losing the ability to change aperture in body?

It's not particularly difficult if you're willing to open the lens. Somewhere 'round here there was an illustrated thread on how to do it. Try:

http://reviews.ebay.com/KR-lens-fix-for-digital-pentax_W0QQugidZ10000000009160251

If all else fails, simply "Dremel" the Ricoh-pin flush with the lens base.

H2

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Last edited by pacerr; 06-22-2009 at 11:48 AM.