How to record with Super Takumar 1.4/50 (M42) on FULL MANUAL

mbp · 09-12-2013, 07:19 AM

[EDIT: This issue was fixed with the latest firmware update, v1.04]

This is a non-scripted video on how to trick the K01 into recording a M42/screwmount lens, the Super Takumar 1.4/50, in full manual mode. I believe this trick may work with any k01, since my camera is not special by any means; and it may also work with any Pentax DSLR...I would really like to get some feed back from other people trying this trick on their different Pentax DSLRs.
I must also say that my English is not great, and the video quality is from my Nokia sucks

Anyways, I hope everyone all the best in trying this trick, and as always have a good day.

You Tube

Another test:

You Tube

Last edited by mbp; 09-15-2013 at 10:14 PM. Reason: Thread is no longer relevant.

PiDicus Rex · 09-12-2013, 07:41 AM

Have you tried with the new firmware (v1.04) - I expect you won't need any tricks, my personal testing with a full manual K-mount 50 f2 lens showed no sign of the hated ISO/Gain auto function.

mbp · 09-12-2013, 08:06 AM

I just posted this thread after reading your thread. LOL.
Yup, the new firmware fixes this problem.
Thank you very much, PiDicus Rex.

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09-12-2013, 07:41 AM	#2
PiDicus Rex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,381	Have you tried with the new firmware (v1.04) - I expect you won't need any tricks, my personal testing with a full manual K-mount 50 f2 lens showed no sign of the hated ISO/Gain auto function.

09-12-2013, 08:06 AM	#3
mbp Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 39 Original Poster	I just posted this thread after reading your thread. LOL. Yup, the new firmware fixes this problem. Thank you very much, PiDicus Rex.