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philter · 01-20-2020, 03:45 PM

Do you have experience in repairing Q lenses? I obtained an 01 Standard Prime that is not recognized by the body. I assume this means the electronics are faulty, but if there are any guides to opening them and rooting around for any valid reason, I could take a screwdriver to it and have a look. The contacts look perfect and there appears to be no damage to it.

tvdtvdtvd · 01-20-2020, 05:46 PM

The contacts may look perfect but a quick wipe of said contacts, on both body and lens, would be worthwhile.

vonBaloney · 01-20-2020, 05:47 PM

Possible firmware issue? That lens did have a firmware upgrade I think, so make sure the body is also up-to-date.

2old4toys · 01-21-2020, 12:20 AM

When mounted does it make any noises when you press the shutter button?

**reduno** · 01-21-2020, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by 2old4toys

When mounted does it make any noises when you press the shutter button?

Do you even see light through the lens when mounted to a camera? I purchased an untested 06 where the electronic shutter did not open when the camera was turned on. I returned that one to the seller for a refund, rather than trying to dismantle and attempt a repair.

philter · 01-22-2020, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

The contacts may look perfect but a quick wipe of said contacts, on both body and lens, would be worthwhile.

Thanks, I gave that a try, to no avail. 8-)

---------- Post added 01-22-20 at 12:10 PM ----------

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Possible firmware issue? That lens did have a firmware upgrade I think, so make sure the body is also up-to-date.

Thanks, I had recently updated my Q7 firmware. Unfortunately you cannot update the lens firmware if the body doesn't mate with it.

---------- Post added 01-22-20 at 12:11 PM ----------

Originally posted by 2old4toys

When mounted does it make any noises when you press the shutter button?

Upon mounting the 01, it asks for manual entry of the focal length.

---------- Post added 01-22-20 at 12:14 PM ----------

Originally posted by 2old4toys

When mounted does it make any noises when you press the shutter button?

No noises upon starting up or pressing shutter. 8-(

---------- Post added 01-22-20 at 12:16 PM ----------

Originally posted by reduno

Do you even see light through the lens when mounted to a camera? I purchased an untested 06 where the electronic shutter did not open when the camera was turned on. I returned that one to the seller for a refund, rather than trying to dismantle and attempt a repair.

Exactly that, no light passes through it when mounted.

01-20-2020, 03:45 PM	#1
philter New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 8	Repairing Q lenses Do you have experience in repairing Q lenses? I obtained an 01 Standard Prime that is not recognized by the body. I assume this means the electronics are faulty, but if there are any guides to opening them and rooting around for any valid reason, I could take a screwdriver to it and have a look. The contacts look perfect and there appears to be no damage to it.

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01-20-2020, 05:46 PM	#2
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	The contacts may look perfect but a quick wipe of said contacts, on both body and lens, would be worthwhile.

01-20-2020, 05:47 PM	#3
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Possible firmware issue? That lens did have a firmware upgrade I think, so make sure the body is also up-to-date.

01-21-2020, 12:20 AM	#4
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	When mounted does it make any noises when you press the shutter button?

01-21-2020, 02:56 PM	#5
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by 2old4toys When mounted does it make any noises when you press the shutter button? Do you even see light through the lens when mounted to a camera? I purchased an untested 06 where the electronic shutter did not open when the camera was turned on. I returned that one to the seller for a refund, rather than trying to dismantle and attempt a repair.

01-22-2020, 10:08 AM	#6
philter New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd The contacts may look perfect but a quick wipe of said contacts, on both body and lens, would be worthwhile. Thanks, I gave that a try, to no avail. 8-) ---------- Post added 01-22-20 at 12:10 PM ---------- Originally posted by vonBaloney Possible firmware issue? That lens did have a firmware upgrade I think, so make sure the body is also up-to-date. Thanks, I had recently updated my Q7 firmware. Unfortunately you cannot update the lens firmware if the body doesn't mate with it. ---------- Post added 01-22-20 at 12:11 PM ---------- Originally posted by 2old4toys When mounted does it make any noises when you press the shutter button? Upon mounting the 01, it asks for manual entry of the focal length. ---------- Post added 01-22-20 at 12:14 PM ---------- Originally posted by 2old4toys When mounted does it make any noises when you press the shutter button? No noises upon starting up or pressing shutter. 8-( ---------- Post added 01-22-20 at 12:16 PM ---------- Originally posted by reduno Do you even see light through the lens when mounted to a camera? I purchased an untested 06 where the electronic shutter did not open when the camera was turned on. I returned that one to the seller for a refund, rather than trying to dismantle and attempt a repair. Exactly that, no light passes through it when mounted.

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