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jezza323 · 01-22-2014, 04:11 AM

Me 3

Just need to get some tape now to try it out

krazykat · 01-22-2014, 10:10 PM

Just got mine too - thanks a bunch!

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-24-2014, 04:11 PM

Mine arrived yesterday, thank you.

digital029art · 01-24-2014, 05:24 PM

After field testing this ring on a 3 day hiking trip, I went back to taping the focus early on. It just doesn't provide enough resistance to accidental jarring (which happens all the time on a hike!) for aerial use.
However for "normal" street use it's OK, just keep an eye on it - better than nothing for sure!

Interestingly it actually fits the 04 better!

K10Perry · 01-24-2014, 06:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by digital029art

After field testing this ring on a 3 day hiking trip, I went back to taping the focus early on. It just doesn't provide enough resistance to accidental jarring (which happens all the time on a hike!) for aerial use.
However for "normal" street use it's OK, just keep an eye on it - better than nothing for sure!

Interestingly it actually fits the 04 better!

Sorry it didn't work out so well on your hiking trip. I guess I designed the ring not as a lock, but more of resistance so you can still adjust focus as needed. (I don't think I have ever noticed an accidental change in focus after installation.) I can see how it would change focus if jarred. What do you think if it had two or three locking tabs? Want to try? Send me a pm if so.

EarlVonTapia · 01-26-2014, 01:47 AM

Are you still making and selling these? I am interested in one if so.

I am in Vancouver Canada.

**barondla** · 01-26-2014, 08:53 AM

Mine just arrived. Well designed. Thanks for making these. Doesn't look printed like other items I have seen. You must have a great 3D printer.

K10Perry, any chance of designing and printing a macro extension tube for the Q? It would need to have electrical contacts to pass the power and info between Q and premium Q lens. It would be very popular with Qusers. It would only need to be about 8mm long for life size with 01 or 02 lens. I would pay good money for one.
thanks
barondla

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-26-2014, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Mine just arrived. Well designed. Thanks for making these. Doesn't look printed like other items I have seen. You must have a great 3D printer.

K10Perry, any chance of designing and printing a macro extension tube for the Q? It would need to have electrical contacts to pass the power and info between Q and premium Q lens. It would be very popular with Qusers. It would only need to be about 8mm long for life size with 01 or 02 lens. I would pay good money for one.
thanks
barondla

So would I

K10Perry · 01-26-2014, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

Are you still making and selling these? I am interested in one if so.

I am in Vancouver Canada.

I have 9 waiting for you.

K10Perry · 01-26-2014, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Mine just arrived. Well designed. Thanks for making these. Doesn't look printed like other items I have seen. You must have a great 3D printer.

K10Perry, any chance of designing and printing a macro extension tube for the Q? It would need to have electrical contacts to pass the power and info between Q and premium Q lens. It would be very popular with Qusers. It would only need to be about 8mm long for life size with 01 or 02 lens. I would pay good money for one.
thanks
barondla

I likely could get a dumb tube built, no contacts, easy enough. (Well, it could be done with a little time.) I'll have to see if I can make this happen.......

Hinomaru · 01-27-2014, 05:35 PM

Thanks Perry - you're a Genius! Just received mine in the mail today - this is a Must Have for all who shoots w/ 03 Fish Eye - it is so well designed. Thanks again!

Rick

K10Perry · 01-27-2014, 11:03 PM - **1 Like**

You are welcome Rick and everyone else. I'm glad they seem to be working out for everyone on their 03 AND 04 lenses.

I've a request for a 2 and 3 tab design and will do a fit check & test this week if anyone is interested. I expect it will make it hard to focus with 2 tabs and very difficult to impossible to focus with 3 tabs. But I can understand the need in different situations. Let me know if there is an interest!

**crewl1** · 01-27-2014, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by K10Perry

You are welcome Rick and everyone else. I'm glad they seem to be working out for everyone on their 03 AND 04 lenses.

I've a request for a 2 and 3 tab design and will do a fit check & test this week if anyone is interested. I expect it will make it hard to focus with 2 tabs and very difficult to impossible to focus with 3 tabs. But I can understand the need in different situations. Let me know if there is an interest!

This design works fine for me.

K10Perry · 01-27-2014, 11:41 PM

Dang, US postage went up over the weekend and I forgot! In the US, Focus Keeper+paypal fee+packing+postage is now $5.90. Canada and international shipping appears to have remained the same, $10.45USD shipped.

Talos · 03-14-2014, 02:36 AM

I know I'm late to the party here but are there any of these available still? I picked up an 03 today and holy crap its a sensitive little beast to focus. Been frustrating me all afternoon so came looking to see if there were any hints for using it and found this thread.

01-26-2014, 08:42 PM	#39
K10Perry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scio, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 113 Original Poster	Yes! Originally posted by EarlVonTapia Are you still making and selling these? I am interested in one if so. I am in Vancouver Canada. I have 9 waiting for you.

01-26-2014, 09:01 PM	#40
K10Perry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scio, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 113 Original Poster	Me too! Originally posted by barondla Mine just arrived. Well designed. Thanks for making these. Doesn't look printed like other items I have seen. You must have a great 3D printer. K10Perry, any chance of designing and printing a macro extension tube for the Q? It would need to have electrical contacts to pass the power and info between Q and premium Q lens. It would be very popular with Qusers. It would only need to be about 8mm long for life size with 01 or 02 lens. I would pay good money for one. thanks barondla I likely could get a dumb tube built, no contacts, easy enough. (Well, it could be done with a little time.) I'll have to see if I can make this happen.......

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digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	After field testing this ring on a 3 day hiking trip, I went back to taping the focus early on. It just doesn't provide enough resistance to accidental jarring (which happens all the time on a hike!) for aerial use. However for "normal" street use it's OK, just keep an eye on it - better than nothing for sure! Interestingly it actually fits the 04 better!

01-24-2014, 06:39 PM - 1 Like	#35
K10Perry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scio, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 113 Original Poster	Originally posted by digital029art After field testing this ring on a 3 day hiking trip, I went back to taping the focus early on. It just doesn't provide enough resistance to accidental jarring (which happens all the time on a hike!) for aerial use. However for "normal" street use it's OK, just keep an eye on it - better than nothing for sure! Interestingly it actually fits the 04 better! Sorry it didn't work out so well on your hiking trip. I guess I designed the ring not as a lock, but more of resistance so you can still adjust focus as needed. (I don't think I have ever noticed an accidental change in focus after installation.) I can see how it would change focus if jarred. What do you think if it had two or three locking tabs? Want to try? Send me a pm if so.

01-26-2014, 01:47 AM	#36
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Are you still making and selling these? I am interested in one if so. I am in Vancouver Canada.

01-26-2014, 08:53 AM	#37
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717	Mine just arrived. Well designed. Thanks for making these. Doesn't look printed like other items I have seen. You must have a great 3D printer. K10Perry, any chance of designing and printing a macro extension tube for the Q? It would need to have electrical contacts to pass the power and info between Q and premium Q lens. It would be very popular with Qusers. It would only need to be about 8mm long for life size with 01 or 02 lens. I would pay good money for one. thanks barondla

01-26-2014, 05:20 PM	#38
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Originally posted by barondla Mine just arrived. Well designed. Thanks for making these. Doesn't look printed like other items I have seen. You must have a great 3D printer. K10Perry, any chance of designing and printing a macro extension tube for the Q? It would need to have electrical contacts to pass the power and info between Q and premium Q lens. It would be very popular with Qusers. It would only need to be about 8mm long for life size with 01 or 02 lens. I would pay good money for one. thanks barondla So would I

01-27-2014, 05:35 PM	#41
Hinomaru Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Silicon Valley California Photos: Gallery Posts: 122	Thanks Perry - you're a Genius! Just received mine in the mail today - this is a Must Have for all who shoots w/ 03 Fish Eye - it is so well designed. Thanks again! Rick

01-27-2014, 11:03 PM - 1 Like	#42
K10Perry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scio, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 113 Original Poster	You are welcome Rick and everyone else. I'm glad they seem to be working out for everyone on their 03 AND 04 lenses. I've a request for a 2 and 3 tab design and will do a fit check & test this week if anyone is interested. I expect it will make it hard to focus with 2 tabs and very difficult to impossible to focus with 3 tabs. But I can understand the need in different situations. Let me know if there is an interest!

01-27-2014, 11:26 PM	#43
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by K10Perry You are welcome Rick and everyone else. I'm glad they seem to be working out for everyone on their 03 AND 04 lenses. I've a request for a 2 and 3 tab design and will do a fit check & test this week if anyone is interested. I expect it will make it hard to focus with 2 tabs and very difficult to impossible to focus with 3 tabs. But I can understand the need in different situations. Let me know if there is an interest! This design works fine for me.

01-27-2014, 11:41 PM	#44
K10Perry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scio, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 113 Original Poster	Dang, US postage went up over the weekend and I forgot! In the US, Focus Keeper+paypal fee+packing+postage is now $5.90. Canada and international shipping appears to have remained the same, $10.45USD shipped.

03-14-2014, 02:36 AM	#45
Talos Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 26	I know I'm late to the party here but are there any of these available still? I picked up an 03 today and holy crap its a sensitive little beast to focus. Been frustrating me all afternoon so came looking to see if there were any hints for using it and found this thread.

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