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!