Sun Hood

pixme · 02-17-2012, 09:41 PM

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I'll try this again.
I purchased a K2000 used online and when I got it the sun hood was on it. Most of them I know how to get off. This one has a ring that losens it but when I try to take the hood off it just turns and turnsl Is there a button or trick to getting it off?

Thanks, pixme

Adam · 02-17-2012, 10:44 PM

Do you have a photo of it?

pixme · 02-17-2012, 11:05 PM

It ha s a ring you turn and loosen. It won't let me unscrew the sun hood after I loosen the ring.

Adam · 02-17-2012, 11:09 PM

Try loosening the ring then turning the hood.

That's some sort of crazy setup, because it's not the OEM hood nor a hood designed for that lens. The correct hood just uses the bayonet on the lens:
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pixme · 02-17-2012, 11:10 PM

try again

http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=6cc2de0f167ade01f12f12eb75ef82b5

pixme · 02-17-2012, 11:14 PM

I don't want to force it. I think I'll go to my camera guy and see if he can get it off.

Thanks for your help. I kind of learned how to post pictures here.

Thanks

Andrew Lang · 02-17-2012, 11:49 PM

continually unscrew the bumped thing... it looks like it's just attached into the filter threads

altopiet · 02-18-2012, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by Andrew Lang

continually unscrew the bumped thing... it looks like it's just attached into the filter threads

+1 Unscrew the ring. That seems like a hood that screws on just like a filter onto the front of the lens.

wildweasel · 02-18-2012, 06:10 AM

I've got a couple of those hoods, and they screw into the filter thread. The plastic they're made of is pretty soft and the threads can get a little mashed, so just use a bit more force and it'll come right off.

pixme · 02-18-2012, 11:06 PM

Again thanks for the help.

I went to my camera guy today and the hood was slightly crooked. He got if off with no problem. I was afraid to turn too hard. Didn't want to brake it.

gp1806 · 02-20-2012, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by pixme

Again thanks for the help.

I went to my camera guy today and the hood was slightly crooked. He got if off with no problem. I was afraid to turn too hard. Didn't want to brake it.

Maybe you do want to break it, and replace it with a bayonet hood. This one is $4. I have this hood and it works fine. Even has the little window for CPL filter.
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02-17-2012, 09:41 PM	#1
pixme New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 8	Sun Hood Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I'll try this again. I purchased a K2000 used online and when I got it the sun hood was on it. Most of them I know how to get off. This one has a ring that losens it but when I try to take the hood off it just turns and turnsl Is there a button or trick to getting it off? Thanks, pixme

02-17-2012, 10:44 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Do you have a photo of it? 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:

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02-17-2012, 11:09 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Try loosening the ring then turning the hood. That's some sort of crazy setup, because it's not the OEM hood nor a hood designed for that lens. The correct hood just uses the bayonet on the lens: Pentax PH-RBA Lens Hood 38741 B&H Photo Video 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:

02-17-2012, 11:10 PM	#5
pixme New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 8 Original Poster	try again http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=6cc2de0f167ade01f12f12eb75ef82b5

02-17-2012, 11:14 PM	#6
pixme New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 8 Original Poster	I don't want to force it. I think I'll go to my camera guy and see if he can get it off. Thanks for your help. I kind of learned how to post pictures here. Thanks

02-17-2012, 11:49 PM	#7
Andrew Lang Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Thunder Bay Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 184	continually unscrew the bumped thing... it looks like it's just attached into the filter threads

02-18-2012, 12:06 AM	#8
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Originally posted by Andrew Lang continually unscrew the bumped thing... it looks like it's just attached into the filter threads +1 Unscrew the ring. That seems like a hood that screws on just like a filter onto the front of the lens.

02-18-2012, 06:10 AM	#9
wildweasel Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Posts: 359	I've got a couple of those hoods, and they screw into the filter thread. The plastic they're made of is pretty soft and the threads can get a little mashed, so just use a bit more force and it'll come right off.

02-18-2012, 11:06 PM	#10
pixme New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 8 Original Poster	Again thanks for the help. I went to my camera guy today and the hood was slightly crooked. He got if off with no problem. I was afraid to turn too hard. Didn't want to brake it.

02-20-2012, 08:37 AM	#11
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	Originally posted by pixme Again thanks for the help. I went to my camera guy today and the hood was slightly crooked. He got if off with no problem. I was afraid to turn too hard. Didn't want to brake it. Maybe you do want to break it, and replace it with a bayonet hood. This one is $4. I have this hood and it works fine. Even has the little window for CPL filter. eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices