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stefan22 · 03-20-2014, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Set the focal length to the actual focal length of the lens, i.e. 28-90mm. This will enable the body's SR system to work with your lens.
You will not get automatic aperture control. It needs to be set on the lens or the adaptor. Use whatever setting on the camera that gets the job done - you'll work it out.
Without the OEM Pentax adaptor, only the electronic shutter can be used.

thank you .. but please see my reply. am still like a mole on his way home?! IN THE DARK!

Sandy Hancock · 03-20-2014, 03:20 PM

I thought my response was pretty clear, but I'll try to make it more so.

Set the camera to the actual focal length of the lens. If the lens is at the wide end, input 28mm into the camera. If the lens is at the telephoto end, input 90mm into the camera. If the lens is somewhere in between, enter something in between.

In my opinion, the Pentax adaptor is worth the extra money. It is beautifully engineered, has a nice aperture ring and most importantly, a built-in shutter.

Q7streetshooter · 06-08-2015, 12:52 AM

Is the pentax optical viewfinder worth it? Is it an electronic viewfinder?

reh321 · 06-08-2015, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by Q7streetshooter

Is the pentax optical viewfinder worth it? Is it an electronic viewfinder?

Funny you should ask.
At this very moment there is a thread devoted to viewfinder: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/211706-q-viewfinder.html
(and, no, it is not an EVF)

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03-20-2014, 10:23 AM	#211
stefan22 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 32	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Set the focal length to the actual focal length of the lens, i.e. 28-90mm. This will enable the body's SR system to work with your lens. You will not get automatic aperture control. It needs to be set on the lens or the adaptor. Use whatever setting on the camera that gets the job done - you'll work it out. Without the OEM Pentax adaptor, only the electronic shutter can be used. thank you .. but please see my reply. am still like a mole on his way home?! IN THE DARK!

03-20-2014, 03:20 PM	#212
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	I thought my response was pretty clear, but I'll try to make it more so. Set the camera to the actual focal length of the lens. If the lens is at the wide end, input 28mm into the camera. If the lens is at the telephoto end, input 90mm into the camera. If the lens is somewhere in between, enter something in between. In my opinion, the Pentax adaptor is worth the extra money. It is beautifully engineered, has a nice aperture ring and most importantly, a built-in shutter.

06-08-2015, 12:52 AM	#213
Q7streetshooter New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 9	Is the pentax optical viewfinder worth it? Is it an electronic viewfinder?

06-08-2015, 07:06 AM	#214
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	Originally posted by Q7streetshooter Is the pentax optical viewfinder worth it? Is it an electronic viewfinder? Funny you should ask. At this very moment there is a thread devoted to viewfinder: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/211706-q-viewfinder.html (and, no, it is not an EVF)

What Q accessories are worth it?

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