Problems with mirror lens on K-01...red flashing F--

slackercruster · 07-11-2012, 12:47 PM

When I put a Sigma mirror lens (as well as some old Pentax ext tubes) on the K-01, the cam wont work. All I get is a flashing red F-- at the bottom and shutter wont release.

I tried to look it up in the book but could not find anything in the index. (I didn't read the whole book. ) Can I use my mirror lens with the K-01 or am I out of luck?

Thanks

Not a Number · 07-11-2012, 01:12 PM

My guess is you need to go into the custom menu and set Using Aperture Ring to Enable.

Either that or short the pins to make the body think it is an "A" lens.

slackercruster · 07-11-2012, 01:20 PM

Enable works! Thanks!

Pentaxians always come through!!

07-11-2012, 12:47 PM	#1
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	Problems with mirror lens on K-01...red flashing F-- When I put a Sigma mirror lens (as well as some old Pentax ext tubes) on the K-01, the cam wont work. All I get is a flashing red F-- at the bottom and shutter wont release. I tried to look it up in the book but could not find anything in the index. (I didn't read the whole book. ) Can I use my mirror lens with the K-01 or am I out of luck? Thanks

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07-11-2012, 01:12 PM	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	My guess is you need to go into the custom menu and set Using Aperture Ring to Enable. Either that or short the pins to make the body think it is an "A" lens.

07-11-2012, 01:20 PM	#3
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302 Original Poster	Enable works! Thanks! Pentaxians always come through!!