Kiwi Pentaxians

Transit · 12-05-2010, 03:00 PM

Auto can mean a few things

my Auto Takumar 135 is 44 years old .
If it has the contacts it should transmit aperture from the body

Class A · 12-05-2010, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

I believe mine are "auto" tubes, not AF I know, but that means I can use them with a lens without an aperture ring, right?

"Auto" usually just means that the tubes have an aperture lever, i.e., pass one the aperture control from the camera to the lens. This allows you to focus wide open and then lens will automatically stop down when you take the shot.

Tubes that emulate a full P/KA mount are very rare. These have electrical contacts and will allow you to use the lens as an "A" lens. Only such tubes support lenses without an aperture ring. The normal "Auto" lenses as described above require lenses with an aperture ring and stop-down metering. The latter is said to be more accurate anyhow.

Have your tubes got contacts? Mine are "Auto" but don't.

Arpe · 12-06-2010, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by Class A

Have your tubes got contacts? Mine are "Auto" but don't.

Just checked - No

They're Panagor. So I have to have an aperture ring for these to work? My FA's 50, 35 and 24 have a ring, and my Sigma 70-200 (coz it's first gen, y'know, the "good one"). Oh well, like I say, don't use them much.

Transit · 12-06-2010, 09:33 PM

Well the K100D has sold so there is no going back now !
Not that I have picked it up since the K-7 arrival

The bundled M50/2.0 was too tempting and the buynow button was selected.
Speaking of no going back, I am about to depart these forums as I can't stand the double standards displayed by the moderators, in particular Adam. Their inability to follow their own rules is the deal breaker for me.
cheers
Pete

bobD · 12-07-2010, 01:08 AM

Arpe · 12-07-2010, 02:18 AM

Sad Pete, but we all move on. There's always hellophoto, but I am not that enamoured by it.

I notice all the aggro towards a shop called Frys on these forums not being called out by the mods, but we aren't allowed to say anything negative about sponsors' shops!

How that cannot be called a double standard indeed is confusing.

Oh well, money talks I suppose and one has to earn it to live.

See you round on the others.

P.S. You're allowed back any time, we won't laugh at you, much.

Class A · 12-07-2010, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by Transit

Well the K100D has sold so there is no going back now !

You've got a good deal, I think (and the buyer too).

Originally posted by Transit

Their inability to follow their own rules is the deal breaker for me.

Are you referring to the fact that your question to B&H (sadly still unanswered, which makes me wonder what the intention of B&H is when they post here but then don't clarify how their post should be interpreted) has not been removed yet? Has Adam posted about the "B&H situation"?

Perhaps the rules just changed back to normal?

The moderators said they were discussing the B&H post to this thread and given that it and your subsequent question have not been removed, it seems that such discussions are no longer forbidden, or are they?

In any event, Pete, it would be sad if you left for good.

Transit · 12-07-2010, 02:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Class A

You've got a good deal, I think (and the buyer too).

I thought so Mate

Originally posted by Class A

Are you referring to the fact that your question to B&H (sadly still unanswered, which makes me wonder what the intention of B&H is when they post here but then don't clarify how their post should be interpreted) has not been removed yet? Has Adam posted about the "B&H situation"?

Perhaps the rules just changed back to normal?

The moderators said they were discussing the B&H post to this thread and given that it and your subsequent question have not been removed, it seems that such discussions are no longer forbidden, or are they?

In any event, Pete, it would be sad if you left for good.

Cheers

no, I was refering to

1. the refusal to consider my appeal against my "infraction "
2. refusal to hear my complaint that Adam used offensive language refering to forum members.
Hypocrisy
I have just been giving them a few days to reply.
cheers
Pete

cpopham · 12-07-2010, 04:30 PM

Cya round Pete, all the best!

bobD · 12-07-2010, 04:32 PM

dang, going to miss seeing your avatar.
Always find myself starting to whistle ..."I've seen all good people......" then have to go and dig out the vinyl to cure the ear worms.

Transit · 12-07-2010, 04:33 PM

Thanks Mate

Originally posted by bobD

dang, going to miss seeing your avatar.
Always find myself starting to whistle ..."I've seen all good people......" then have to go and dig out the vinyl to cure the ear worms.

I've seen all good people turn their heads each day, so satisfied I'm on my way....

mmm maybe not satsified

OK cyas on the

You Tube

cheers
Pete

Arpe · 12-07-2010, 04:35 PM

I have no idea what that avatar is.

bobD · 12-07-2010, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

I have no idea what that avatar is.

Youth.

bobD · 12-07-2010, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Transit

Thanks Mate

I've seen all good people turn their heads each day, so satisfied I'm on my way....

mmm maybe not satsified

Pete

I always wondered if it was a comment on the predictability of those in positions of power to make political rather than honorable decisions.

as in... I've seen all good people turn their heads each day, so, satisfied I'm on my way....

note the comma.

bobD · 12-08-2010, 12:03 PM - **1 Like**

Hmm, am I getting forgetful in my dotage or has there been an attack of the Phantom Thread Washers overnight ???

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12-05-2010, 03:00 PM	#1876
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Auto can mean a few things my Auto Takumar 135 is 44 years old . If it has the contacts it should transmit aperture from the body

12-05-2010, 05:14 PM	#1877
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Arpe I believe mine are "auto" tubes, not AF I know, but that means I can use them with a lens without an aperture ring, right? "Auto" usually just means that the tubes have an aperture lever, i.e., pass one the aperture control from the camera to the lens. This allows you to focus wide open and then lens will automatically stop down when you take the shot. Tubes that emulate a full P/KA mount are very rare. These have electrical contacts and will allow you to use the lens as an "A" lens. Only such tubes support lenses without an aperture ring. The normal "Auto" lenses as described above require lenses with an aperture ring and stop-down metering. The latter is said to be more accurate anyhow. Have your tubes got contacts? Mine are "Auto" but don't.

12-06-2010, 02:54 AM	#1878
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by Class A Have your tubes got contacts? Mine are "Auto" but don't. Just checked - No They're Panagor. So I have to have an aperture ring for these to work? My FA's 50, 35 and 24 have a ring, and my Sigma 70-200 (coz it's first gen, y'know, the "good one"). Oh well, like I say, don't use them much.

12-06-2010, 09:33 PM	#1879
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Well the K100D has sold so there is no going back now ! Not that I have picked it up since the K-7 arrival The bundled M50/2.0 was too tempting and the buynow button was selected. Speaking of no going back, I am about to depart these forums as I can't stand the double standards displayed by the moderators, in particular Adam. Their inability to follow their own rules is the deal breaker for me. cheers Pete

12-07-2010, 01:08 AM	#1880
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248

12-07-2010, 02:18 AM	#1881
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Sad Pete, but we all move on. There's always hellophoto, but I am not that enamoured by it. I notice all the aggro towards a shop called Frys on these forums not being called out by the mods, but we aren't allowed to say anything negative about sponsors' shops! How that cannot be called a double standard indeed is confusing. Oh well, money talks I suppose and one has to earn it to live. See you round on the others. P.S. You're allowed back any time, we won't laugh at you, much.

12-07-2010, 12:51 PM	#1882
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Transit Well the K100D has sold so there is no going back now ! You've got a good deal, I think (and the buyer too). Originally posted by Transit Their inability to follow their own rules is the deal breaker for me. Are you referring to the fact that your question to B&H (sadly still unanswered, which makes me wonder what the intention of B&H is when they post here but then don't clarify how their post should be interpreted) has not been removed yet? Has Adam posted about the "B&H situation"? Perhaps the rules just changed back to normal? The moderators said they were discussing the B&H post to this thread and given that it and your subsequent question have not been removed, it seems that such discussions are no longer forbidden, or are they? In any event, Pete, it would be sad if you left for good.

12-07-2010, 02:02 PM - 1 Like	#1883
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Class A You've got a good deal, I think (and the buyer too). I thought so Mate Originally posted by Class A Are you referring to the fact that your question to B&H (sadly still unanswered, which makes me wonder what the intention of B&H is when they post here but then don't clarify how their post should be interpreted) has not been removed yet? Has Adam posted about the "B&H situation"? Perhaps the rules just changed back to normal? The moderators said they were discussing the B&H post to this thread and given that it and your subsequent question have not been removed, it seems that such discussions are no longer forbidden, or are they? In any event, Pete, it would be sad if you left for good. Cheers no, I was refering to 1. the refusal to consider my appeal against my "infraction " 2. refusal to hear my complaint that Adam used offensive language refering to forum members. Hypocrisy I have just been giving them a few days to reply. cheers Pete

12-07-2010, 04:30 PM	#1884
cpopham Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland Posts: 553	Cya round Pete, all the best!

12-07-2010, 04:32 PM	#1885
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	dang, going to miss seeing your avatar. Always find myself starting to whistle ..."I've seen all good people......" then have to go and dig out the vinyl to cure the ear worms.

12-07-2010, 04:35 PM	#1887
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	I have no idea what that avatar is.

12-07-2010, 04:47 PM	#1888
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Originally posted by Arpe I have no idea what that avatar is. Youth.

12-07-2010, 05:04 PM	#1889
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Originally posted by Transit Thanks Mate I've seen all good people turn their heads each day, so satisfied I'm on my way.... mmm maybe not satsified Pete I always wondered if it was a comment on the predictability of those in positions of power to make political rather than honorable decisions. as in... I've seen all good people turn their heads each day, so, satisfied I'm on my way.... note the comma.

12-08-2010, 12:03 PM - 1 Like	#1890
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Hmm, am I getting forgetful in my dotage or has there been an attack of the Phantom Thread Washers overnight ???