The Envelope Please...A Decision is Made!

Rupert · 03-13-2016, 09:49 AM - **3 Likes**

While Mrs Rupert is at Church this morning, undoubtedly praying for me and my camera, I tried to put the mounting flange and little parts that came out back together. It took a while and it is maybe half right..or not...but I mounted a couple of lenses to check it out. The AF lenses don't work...they just won't function as AF lenses.

So I mounted my Kiron 105 Macro, and it works just fine! It gives manual focus confirmation and the flash even works! Only 3 of the flange screws are solid, but it seems to hold it well enough. I'm not sure I got the little thin metal ring behind it on just right,and the lens lock is not working, but otherwise I may be able to shoot my manual lenses with it?

The body is not cracked and the screens all work....everything else seems to function except the aperture control wheel on the AF lenses and the AF on AF lenses.

Flash was fine.....I had to get close with the 105, but was tickled it worked at all! Even if it will only serve as a MF shooter, I will still use it. I used to shoot a lot of Macro....maybe I will get back to that?

Here is my plan......Mrs Rupert left me an envelope this morning with one of her many credit cards....all with zero balances...and a note inside that said "Go for the Gold! ...Love!" ....she said I tossed and turned all night, and it interrupted her sleep.......but I think she really loves me?

I am going to go for the K1 and when it comes in, I am going to send the K5IIs off for repair.....anyone recommend KEH?

It may be hopeless, but I've got to try, I love that camera! That's my plan..it came earlier than I anticipated, but I am glad to reach a decision.....and try to get a Happy Face once again!

Best Regards

to all the great PF Members here that have been here in my time of need. If you ever need anything or I can help you in any way, let me know!

**jatrax** · 03-13-2016, 09:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Rupert

and it interrupted her sleep.......but I think she really loves me?

I think she loves her sleep........................

Davidparis · 03-13-2016, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

While Mrs Rupert is at Church this morning, undoubtedly praying for me and my camera, I tried to put the mounting flange and little parts that came out back together. It took a while and it is maybe half right..or not...but I mounted a couple of lenses to check it out. The AF lenses don't work...they just won't function as AF lenses.

So I mounted my Kiron 105 Macro, and it works just fine! It gives manual focus confirmation and the flash even works! Only 3 of the flange screws are solid, but it seems to hold it well enough. I'm not sure I got the little thin metal ring behind it on just right,and the lens lock is not working, but otherwise I may be able to shoot my manual lenses with it?

The body is not cracked and the screens all work....everything else seems to function except the aperture control wheel on the AF lenses and the AF on AF lenses.

Flash was fine.....I had to get close with the 105, but was tickled it worked at all! Even if it will only serve as a MF shooter, I will still use it. I used to shoot a lot of Macro....maybe I will get back to that?

Here is my plan......Mrs Rupert left me an envelope this morning with one of her many credit cards....all with zero balances...and a note inside that said "Go for the Gold! ...Love!" ....she said I tossed and turned all night, and it interrupted her sleep.......but I think she really loves me?

I am going to go for the K1 and when it comes in, I am going to send the K5IIs off for repair.....anyone recommend KEH?

It may be hopeless, but I've got to try, I love that camera! That's my plan..it came earlier than I anticipated, but I am glad to reach a decision.....and try to get a Happy Face once again!

Best Regards

to all the great PF Members here that have been here in my time of need. If you ever need anything or I can help you in any way, let me know!

Well, you qualify as one happy man! Enjoy the new kit (and the wife) !

th1952 · 03-13-2016, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

While Mrs Rupert is at Church this morning, undoubtedly praying for me and my camera, I tried to put the mounting flange and little parts that came out back together. It took a while and it is maybe half right..or not...but I mounted a couple of lenses to check it out. The AF lenses don't work...they just won't function as AF lenses.

Here is my plan......Mrs Rupert left me an envelope this morning with one of her many credit cards....all with zero balances...and a note inside that said "Go for the Gold! ...Love!" ....she said I tossed and turned all night, and it interrupted her sleep.......but I think she really loves me?

I am going to go for the K1 and when it comes in, I am going to send the K5IIs off for repair.....anyone recommend KEH?

It may be hopeless, but I've got to try, I love that camera! That's my plan..it came earlier than I anticipated, but I am glad to reach a decision.....and try to get a Happy Face once again!

Best Regards

to all the great PF Members here that have been here in my time of need. If you ever need anything or I can help you in any way, let me know!

Congrats. Can't wait to see some Otis and spanish doves with the K-1. Glad you can still shoot while you wait for the new toy!

**paulh** · 03-13-2016, 10:02 AM

Lucky man, indeed! Go for the gold

**jva59** · 03-13-2016, 10:28 AM

Great News, Rupert! My K5 IIs is working fine (knock on wood), but I'll be very curious to know what you make of the K 1. Let us know on the old K5 IIs thread where we can follow Otis's adventures when the time comes.

Rupert · 03-13-2016, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

I think she loves her sleep........................

You think?

Originally posted by Davidparis

Well, you qualify as one happy man! Enjoy the new kit (and the wife) !

Thanks! I hope to enjoy!

Originally posted by th1952

Congrats. Can't wait to see some Otis and spanish doves with the K-1. Glad you can still shoot while you wait for the new toy!

Hope I can do better,Otis is counting on it!

Originally posted by paulh

Lucky man, indeed! Go for the gold

Thanks Paul!

Originally posted by jva59

Great News, Rupert! My K5 IIs is working fine (knock on wood), but I'll be very curious to know what you make of the K 1. Let us know on the old K5 IIs thread where we can follow Otis's adventures when the time comes.

I intend to be in the K5IIs thread no matter what, I love you guys!

Best Regards!

stevebrot · 03-13-2016, 11:18 AM - **1 Like**

Remember to include a K-S2 in the order as the K-1s lightweight companion.

Steve

reeftool · 03-13-2016, 01:15 PM

If I had a damaged or broken camera right now, I would consider the K1. That said, I'm hoping to get a couple more years out of what I currently have.

VoiceOfReason · 03-13-2016, 01:30 PM

See if you can sneak the 150-450 and 1.4 TC in there too.

Rupert · 03-13-2016, 01:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

See if you can sneak the 150-450 and 1.4 TC in there too.

I want to see how my Bigma does first.....but the 150-450 is on my short list.

Originally posted by stevebrot

Remember to include a K-S2 in the order as the K-1s lightweight companion.

Steve, I'm hoping they can repair my K5IIs.....I love it dearly.

Originally posted by reeftool

If I had a damaged or broken camera right now, I would consider the K1. That said, I'm hoping to get a couple more years out of what I currently have.

I hear you Reef....buying out of a disaster is not the way we want to go...but it happened.

Want to hear something funny?

At lunch today Mrs Rupert asked if getting a Pro camera would make me a Pro?...and will it help you to stop getting those shots where the subject is clear and the background is all foggy?

She is not much or a photography person, but I love her anyhow!

**onlineflyer** · 03-13-2016, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Best Regards

to all the great PF Members here that have been here in my time of need. If you ever need anything or I can help you in any way, let me know!

You have in your hands a credit card with zero balance.

Well,there are a number of us lusting for a new F-1

Do I need to say more?

Enjoy your new camera and get the beloved K-5iis repaired. You will have the best of both worlds. Happy things are working out for you. Furthermore, the 105mm is a great lens. This unfortunate 'accident' might actually help you get back into the deep dark macro world.

dakight · 03-13-2016, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

I want to see how my Bigma does first.....but the 150-450 is on my short list.

Steve, I'm hoping they can repair my K5IIs.....I love it dearly.

I hear you Reef....buying out of a disaster is not the way we want to go...but it happened.

Want to hear something funny?

At lunch today Mrs Rupert asked if getting a Pro camera would make me a Pro?...and will it help you to stop getting those shots where the subject is clear and the background is all foggy?

She is not much or a photography person, but I love her anyhow!

You damn well better love her! She's a keeper for sure, not that I have to tell you that. Sorry about the K-5 IIs but congrats on the K-1

noelpolar · 03-13-2016, 02:36 PM

I dropped my K5II on holiday in China, afterwards it would not communicate with the lens, but I could shoot manual as you describe. The repair was to reseat a connector that was partially dislodged....so may be a simple thing....hopefully.

Sandy Hancock · 03-13-2016, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

will it help you to stop getting those shots where the subject is clear and the background is all foggy?

Thanks for brining a smile to my face first thing in the morning

Repair/upgrade seems like a win/win. Exciting times in House Rupert.

03-13-2016, 09:49 AM - 3 Likes	#1
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	The Envelope Please...A Decision is Made! While Mrs Rupert is at Church this morning, undoubtedly praying for me and my camera, I tried to put the mounting flange and little parts that came out back together. It took a while and it is maybe half right..or not...but I mounted a couple of lenses to check it out. The AF lenses don't work...they just won't function as AF lenses. So I mounted my Kiron 105 Macro, and it works just fine! It gives manual focus confirmation and the flash even works! Only 3 of the flange screws are solid, but it seems to hold it well enough. I'm not sure I got the little thin metal ring behind it on just right,and the lens lock is not working, but otherwise I may be able to shoot my manual lenses with it? The body is not cracked and the screens all work....everything else seems to function except the aperture control wheel on the AF lenses and the AF on AF lenses. Flash was fine.....I had to get close with the 105, but was tickled it worked at all! Even if it will only serve as a MF shooter, I will still use it. I used to shoot a lot of Macro....maybe I will get back to that? Here is my plan......Mrs Rupert left me an envelope this morning with one of her many credit cards....all with zero balances...and a note inside that said "Go for the Gold! ...Love!" ....she said I tossed and turned all night, and it interrupted her sleep.......but I think she really loves me? I am going to go for the K1 and when it comes in, I am going to send the K5IIs off for repair.....anyone recommend KEH? It may be hopeless, but I've got to try, I love that camera! That's my plan..it came earlier than I anticipated, but I am glad to reach a decision.....and try to get a Happy Face once again! Best Regards to all the great PF Members here that have been here in my time of need. If you ever need anything or I can help you in any way, let me know!

03-13-2016, 02:28 PM	#12
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Originally posted by Rupert Best Regards to all the great PF Members here that have been here in my time of need. If you ever need anything or I can help you in any way, let me know! You have in your hands a credit card with zero balance. Well,there are a number of us lusting for a new F-1 Do I need to say more? Enjoy your new camera and get the beloved K-5iis repaired. You will have the best of both worlds. Happy things are working out for you. Furthermore, the 105mm is a great lens. This unfortunate 'accident' might actually help you get back into the deep dark macro world. Last edited by onlineflyer; 03-13-2016 at 02:36 PM.

03-13-2016, 02:36 PM	#14
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	I dropped my K5II on holiday in China, afterwards it would not communicate with the lens, but I could shoot manual as you describe. The repair was to reseat a connector that was partially dislodged....so may be a simple thing....hopefully. Last edited by noelpolar; 03-13-2016 at 02:46 PM.

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03-13-2016, 09:54 AM - 2 Likes	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Rupert and it interrupted her sleep.......but I think she really loves me? I think she loves her sleep........................

03-13-2016, 09:59 AM	#3
Davidparis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 290	Originally posted by Rupert While Mrs Rupert is at Church this morning, undoubtedly praying for me and my camera, I tried to put the mounting flange and little parts that came out back together. It took a while and it is maybe half right..or not...but I mounted a couple of lenses to check it out. The AF lenses don't work...they just won't function as AF lenses. So I mounted my Kiron 105 Macro, and it works just fine! It gives manual focus confirmation and the flash even works! Only 3 of the flange screws are solid, but it seems to hold it well enough. I'm not sure I got the little thin metal ring behind it on just right,and the lens lock is not working, but otherwise I may be able to shoot my manual lenses with it? The body is not cracked and the screens all work....everything else seems to function except the aperture control wheel on the AF lenses and the AF on AF lenses. Flash was fine.....I had to get close with the 105, but was tickled it worked at all! Even if it will only serve as a MF shooter, I will still use it. I used to shoot a lot of Macro....maybe I will get back to that? Here is my plan......Mrs Rupert left me an envelope this morning with one of her many credit cards....all with zero balances...and a note inside that said "Go for the Gold! ...Love!" ....she said I tossed and turned all night, and it interrupted her sleep.......but I think she really loves me? I am going to go for the K1 and when it comes in, I am going to send the K5IIs off for repair.....anyone recommend KEH? It may be hopeless, but I've got to try, I love that camera! That's my plan..it came earlier than I anticipated, but I am glad to reach a decision.....and try to get a Happy Face once again! Best Regards to all the great PF Members here that have been here in my time of need. If you ever need anything or I can help you in any way, let me know! Well, you qualify as one happy man! Enjoy the new kit (and the wife) !

03-13-2016, 10:01 AM	#4
th1952 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 446	Originally posted by Rupert While Mrs Rupert is at Church this morning, undoubtedly praying for me and my camera, I tried to put the mounting flange and little parts that came out back together. It took a while and it is maybe half right..or not...but I mounted a couple of lenses to check it out. The AF lenses don't work...they just won't function as AF lenses. Here is my plan......Mrs Rupert left me an envelope this morning with one of her many credit cards....all with zero balances...and a note inside that said "Go for the Gold! ...Love!" ....she said I tossed and turned all night, and it interrupted her sleep.......but I think she really loves me? I am going to go for the K1 and when it comes in, I am going to send the K5IIs off for repair.....anyone recommend KEH? It may be hopeless, but I've got to try, I love that camera! That's my plan..it came earlier than I anticipated, but I am glad to reach a decision.....and try to get a Happy Face once again! Best Regards to all the great PF Members here that have been here in my time of need. If you ever need anything or I can help you in any way, let me know! Congrats. Can't wait to see some Otis and spanish doves with the K-1. Glad you can still shoot while you wait for the new toy!

03-13-2016, 10:02 AM	#5
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,263	Lucky man, indeed! Go for the gold

03-13-2016, 10:28 AM	#6
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Great News, Rupert! My K5 IIs is working fine (knock on wood), but I'll be very curious to know what you make of the K 1. Let us know on the old K5 IIs thread where we can follow Otis's adventures when the time comes.

03-13-2016, 11:16 AM	#7
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax I think she loves her sleep........................ You think? Originally posted by Davidparis Well, you qualify as one happy man! Enjoy the new kit (and the wife) ! Thanks! I hope to enjoy! Originally posted by th1952 Congrats. Can't wait to see some Otis and spanish doves with the K-1. Glad you can still shoot while you wait for the new toy! Hope I can do better,Otis is counting on it! Originally posted by paulh Lucky man, indeed! Go for the gold Thanks Paul! Originally posted by jva59 Great News, Rupert! My K5 IIs is working fine (knock on wood), but I'll be very curious to know what you make of the K 1. Let us know on the old K5 IIs thread where we can follow Otis's adventures when the time comes. I intend to be in the K5IIs thread no matter what, I love you guys! Best Regards!

03-13-2016, 11:18 AM - 1 Like	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Remember to include a K-S2 in the order as the K-1s lightweight companion. Steve

03-13-2016, 01:15 PM	#9
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	If I had a damaged or broken camera right now, I would consider the K1. That said, I'm hoping to get a couple more years out of what I currently have.

03-13-2016, 01:30 PM	#10
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	See if you can sneak the 150-450 and 1.4 TC in there too.

03-13-2016, 01:47 PM - 1 Like	#11
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason See if you can sneak the 150-450 and 1.4 TC in there too. I want to see how my Bigma does first.....but the 150-450 is on my short list. Originally posted by stevebrot Remember to include a K-S2 in the order as the K-1s lightweight companion. Steve, I'm hoping they can repair my K5IIs.....I love it dearly. Originally posted by reeftool If I had a damaged or broken camera right now, I would consider the K1. That said, I'm hoping to get a couple more years out of what I currently have. I hear you Reef....buying out of a disaster is not the way we want to go...but it happened. Want to hear something funny? At lunch today Mrs Rupert asked if getting a Pro camera would make me a Pro?...and will it help you to stop getting those shots where the subject is clear and the background is all foggy? She is not much or a photography person, but I love her anyhow!

03-13-2016, 02:30 PM	#13
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	Originally posted by Rupert I want to see how my Bigma does first.....but the 150-450 is on my short list. Steve, I'm hoping they can repair my K5IIs.....I love it dearly. I hear you Reef....buying out of a disaster is not the way we want to go...but it happened. Want to hear something funny? At lunch today Mrs Rupert asked if getting a Pro camera would make me a Pro?...and will it help you to stop getting those shots where the subject is clear and the background is all foggy? She is not much or a photography person, but I love her anyhow! You damn well better love her! She's a keeper for sure, not that I have to tell you that. Sorry about the K-5 IIs but congrats on the K-1

03-13-2016, 02:45 PM	#15
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Rupert will it help you to stop getting those shots where the subject is clear and the background is all foggy? Thanks for brining a smile to my face first thing in the morning Repair/upgrade seems like a win/win. Exciting times in House Rupert.