Suggestion Place to post scans of camera and lens manuals

cyclone3d · 07-29-2011, 09:17 PM - **1 Like**

I think it would be a good idea to have a place that we could post scans of camera and lens manuals.

Of course it would need to be at least separated by brands... maybe have a section under the user review database for each brand.

I've got a few I am going to scan, and if I can't post them here, I am going to go ahead and make a webpage for that specific purpose.

Currently I have:
manual for the Sigma YS mount lenses

manual for the Sigma lenses right after they moved away from YS mount (I think)

lens information booklet for Sigma lenses made either at the same time or soon after the above manual

manual for Vivitar 55mm 2.8 macro

I probably have a few other small instruction papers and booklets around, but these four are ones I am pretty sure are not currently posted anywhere.

Adam · 07-30-2011, 01:04 AM

If it's for legacy stuff, having a thread in the article section would probably be a good idea. For current gear, we could add links to the lens databases as we've currently done with cameras.

RioRico · 07-30-2011, 03:44 AM

Butkus.org has an incredible treasure-trove of legacy / vintage camera manuals for free download or online browsing, including Pentax manuals. IMHO any section for manuals here should link to there.

rhodopsin · 07-30-2011, 05:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RioRico

Butkus.org has an incredible treasure-trove of legacy / vintage camera manuals for free download or online browsing, including Pentax manuals. IMHO any section for manuals here should link to there.

Note butkus.org manuals while free to download, include a request for a donation "if you find the manual useful" Mr Butkus has done a lot of work to get them posted online...

There are some vintage ads & sales brochures (incluing a manual for YS Mounts) here

cyclone3d · 07-30-2011, 09:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

If it's for legacy stuff, having a thread in the article section would probably be a good idea. For current gear, we could add links to the lens databases as we've currently done with cameras.

What I have would all be for legacy stuff. I can go ahead and start a thread in the articles section.

I would be scanning to PDF though and not just posting up a huge thread of jpgs as these booklets are quite long - the largest one I currently have is 108 pages counting the covers.

It would probably be a good idea though to at least post the cover of the manuals and a list of what lens(es) or camera(s) they cover.

Would I have enough upload space available though? When I first started posting pics, I was going to upload them directly and it said I only had a fair amount of space available. Scanned, these are going to be decenly large. I suppose I could always upload them somewhere and then post a download link.

Adam · 07-30-2011, 12:08 PM

Attached PDFs can be up to 3M, but total attachment space varies based on donation level.

zantaphia · 07-31-2011, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by cyclone3d

I think it would be a good idea to have a place that we could post scans of camera and lens manuals.

Of course it would need to be at least separated by brands... maybe have a section under the user review database for each brand.

I've got a few I am going to scan, and if I can't post them here, I am going to go ahead and make a webpage for that specific purpose.

Currently I have:
manual for the Sigma YS mount lenses

manual for the Sigma lenses right after they moved away from YS mount (I think)

lens information booklet for Sigma lenses made either at the same time or soon after the above manual

manual for Vivitar 55mm 2.8 macro

I probably have a few other small instruction papers and booklets around, but these four are ones I am pretty sure are not currently posted anywhere.

Hi Cyclone.

I'm looking forward to read the manual for the Vivitar 55mm 2.8 macro. That was the first real macro lens I bought for my K-r.

angerdan · 10-03-2019, 11:18 AM

I do have a lot of original manual pdf-files for F, FA, DA and D FA lenses.
But how to collect them?

angerdan · 02-23-2020, 03:07 AM

Since most manuals are for a complete line of lenses (FA, D FA, DA), a centralised archive would be a good idea

Unregistered User · 02-24-2020, 09:57 AM

We'll want to watch out for copyright issues. In my experience, publishers will generally give permission generously if it's not for a profit-making purpose if you ask them nicely.

angerdan · 05-25-2020, 12:52 AM

Pentax/Ricoh did allow Pentaxforum to use contens. Specifics can be told by Adam.

angerdan · 12-25-2020, 02:25 PM

There are some additions:

Lenses 1965:
allphotolenses.com/public/files/pdfs/5ae9f363f57fe1de87b6c209bc6fda63.pdf

Lenses 1976:
allphotolenses.com/public/files/pdfs/115628ebbd0fc71e9ac76c52cfd565c0.pdf

Lenses 1986:
allphotolenses.com/public/files/pdfs/878d83fbbe2b30a9c6476376776ff4ff.pdf

Lenses and SLR 1990:
schmickis.de/Prospekte/SLR.pdf

I also like to remember the other thread about pentax brochures:
pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/356879-pentax-brochures.html

angerdan · 08-29-2021, 04:55 AM

Found another file:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussio..._-01_04_17.pdf

And similar ideas/attempts:
Place to post scans of camera and lens manuals - PentaxForums.com
Product pictures of lenses - PentaxForums.com

07-29-2011, 09:17 PM - 1 Like	#1
cyclone3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 511	Place to post scans of camera and lens manuals I think it would be a good idea to have a place that we could post scans of camera and lens manuals. Of course it would need to be at least separated by brands... maybe have a section under the user review database for each brand. I've got a few I am going to scan, and if I can't post them here, I am going to go ahead and make a webpage for that specific purpose. Currently I have: manual for the Sigma YS mount lenses manual for the Sigma lenses right after they moved away from YS mount (I think) lens information booklet for Sigma lenses made either at the same time or soon after the above manual manual for Vivitar 55mm 2.8 macro I probably have a few other small instruction papers and booklets around, but these four are ones I am pretty sure are not currently posted anywhere.

07-30-2011, 01:04 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	If it's for legacy stuff, having a thread in the article section would probably be a good idea. For current gear, we could add links to the lens databases as we've currently done with cameras. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-30-2011, 12:08 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Attached PDFs can be up to 3M, but total attachment space varies based on donation level. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-31-2011, 11:14 AM	#7
zantaphia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Klippan, Scania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	Vivitar 55mm 2.8 macro Originally posted by cyclone3d I think it would be a good idea to have a place that we could post scans of camera and lens manuals. Of course it would need to be at least separated by brands... maybe have a section under the user review database for each brand. I've got a few I am going to scan, and if I can't post them here, I am going to go ahead and make a webpage for that specific purpose. Currently I have: manual for the Sigma YS mount lenses manual for the Sigma lenses right after they moved away from YS mount (I think) lens information booklet for Sigma lenses made either at the same time or soon after the above manual manual for Vivitar 55mm 2.8 macro I probably have a few other small instruction papers and booklets around, but these four are ones I am pretty sure are not currently posted anywhere. Hi Cyclone. I'm looking forward to read the manual for the Vivitar 55mm 2.8 macro. That was the first real macro lens I bought for my K-r.

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07-30-2011, 03:44 AM	#3
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Butkus.org has an incredible treasure-trove of legacy / vintage camera manuals for free download or online browsing, including Pentax manuals. IMHO any section for manuals here should link to there.

07-30-2011, 05:04 AM - 1 Like	#4
rhodopsin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Deep Forest Posts: 643	Originally posted by RioRico Butkus.org has an incredible treasure-trove of legacy / vintage camera manuals for free download or online browsing, including Pentax manuals. IMHO any section for manuals here should link to there. Note butkus.org manuals while free to download, include a request for a donation "if you find the manual useful" Mr Butkus has done a lot of work to get them posted online... There are some vintage ads & sales brochures (incluing a manual for YS Mounts) here

07-30-2011, 09:08 AM - 1 Like	#5
cyclone3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 511 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam If it's for legacy stuff, having a thread in the article section would probably be a good idea. For current gear, we could add links to the lens databases as we've currently done with cameras. What I have would all be for legacy stuff. I can go ahead and start a thread in the articles section. I would be scanning to PDF though and not just posting up a huge thread of jpgs as these booklets are quite long - the largest one I currently have is 108 pages counting the covers. It would probably be a good idea though to at least post the cover of the manuals and a list of what lens(es) or camera(s) they cover. Would I have enough upload space available though? When I first started posting pics, I was going to upload them directly and it said I only had a fair amount of space available. Scanned, these are going to be decenly large. I suppose I could always upload them somewhere and then post a download link.

10-03-2019, 11:18 AM	#8
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	I do have a lot of original manual pdf-files for F, FA, DA and D FA lenses. But how to collect them?

02-23-2020, 03:07 AM	#9
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Since most manuals are for a complete line of lenses (FA, D FA, DA), a centralised archive would be a good idea

02-24-2020, 09:57 AM	#10
Unregistered User Guest	We'll want to watch out for copyright issues. In my experience, publishers will generally give permission generously if it's not for a profit-making purpose if you ask them nicely.

05-25-2020, 12:52 AM	#11
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Pentax/Ricoh did allow Pentaxforum to use contens. Specifics can be told by Adam.

12-25-2020, 02:25 PM	#12
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	There are some additions: Lenses 1965: allphotolenses.com/public/files/pdfs/5ae9f363f57fe1de87b6c209bc6fda63.pdf Lenses 1976: allphotolenses.com/public/files/pdfs/115628ebbd0fc71e9ac76c52cfd565c0.pdf Lenses 1986: allphotolenses.com/public/files/pdfs/878d83fbbe2b30a9c6476376776ff4ff.pdf Lenses and SLR 1990: schmickis.de/Prospekte/SLR.pdf I also like to remember the other thread about pentax brochures: pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/356879-pentax-brochures.html

08-29-2021, 04:55 AM	#13
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Found another file: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussio..._-01_04_17.pdf And similar ideas/attempts: Place to post scans of camera and lens manuals - PentaxForums.com Product pictures of lenses - PentaxForums.com