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**simple1** · 12-14-2019, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

An elderly gentleman bracing himself on his walking stick while his wife rubs on some Preparation H for him?

The photo of the trumpeter is epic. Wonderful light.

Well, when you put it like that...

That’s for the kind words

**paulh** · 12-16-2019, 11:36 AM - **8 Likes**

Carpinteria Bluffs, Calif. DA18-135 on K10D:

Snapppy · 12-16-2019, 04:14 PM - **5 Likes**

Playing in the backyard with our dead tomato plant and my new lens, Takumar 24mm 3.5. Maybe went a little overkill with the flare but I thought it was cool amber colors

Also, a question for y'all: I can't seem to get my cheap M42 adapter off my K10D now. I have successfully used it on several cameras and could get it off but now it's not budging on the K10D. Any ideas? Ever had that problem before?

Racer X 69 · 12-17-2019, 03:34 AM

Originally posted by Snapppy

Also, a question for y'all: I can't seem to get my cheap M42 adapter off my K10D now. I have successfully used it on several cameras and could get it off but now it's not budging on the K10D. Any ideas? Ever had that problem before?

Does it have the metal spring clip on it still?

I have found they can make removal of the M42 adapters quite tricky.

**gaweidert** · 12-17-2019, 05:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Snapppy

Playing in the backyard with our dead tomato plant and my new lens, Takumar 24mm 3.5. Maybe went a little overkill with the flare but I thought it was cool amber colors

Also, a question for y'all: I can't seem to get my cheap M42 adapter off my K10D now. I have successfully used it on several cameras and could get it off but now it's not budging on the K10D. Any ideas? Ever had that problem before?

Flare is not always a bad thing. On a lens that has it, it is easy enough to control but if your lens is one of the new ones that have virtually eliminated it. there is nothing you can do if you want to include it in your composition.

Snapppy · 12-17-2019, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Does it have the metal spring clip on it still?

I have found they can make removal of the M42 adapters quite tricky.

Yes it does. So, you're saying once (if) I get it off, to remove that clip? I never even thought of that.

**simple1** · 12-17-2019, 06:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Snapppy

Yes it does. So, you're saying once (if) I get it off, to remove that clip? I never even thought of that.

On a non-Pentax adapter many remove it. Just keep in mind when focusing that it may rotate the adapter.

**paulh** · 12-17-2019, 11:58 AM - **1 Like**

My brother Tom picking his way across Santa Paula Creek. DA18-135 on K10D:

noblepa · 12-17-2019, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by simple1

On a non-Pentax adapter many remove it. Just keep in mind when focusing that it may rotate the adapter.

I have a couple of non-Pentax adapters. I put the adapter on the lens and leave it there, so each lens has a dedicated adapter, essentially turning it into a K-mount.

I removed the spring clip from all my adapters. I have never had a problem with the lens coming loose during focusing. They fit very snugly and normal use doesn't affect them. May impression is that they are just as secure as the M42 lens was on my Spotmatic. There was no locking mechanism on that camera or those lenses and I never had a problem with the lenses falling off or coming loose.

I know that many here swear by the OEM Pentax adapter and swear AT the non-OEM ones. Personally, I have never had a problem. As always, YMMV.

Racer X 69 · 12-17-2019, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by Snapppy

Yes it does. So, you're saying once (if) I get it off, to remove that clip? I never even thought of that.

Yes.

I, like others have mentioned here, remove the spring clip, and then tightly mount the adapter on my M42 lenses, using a drop of Loctite 242 threadlocker, making them permanently K mount.

The non Pentax adapters usually come with a "key" that can be used to remove the adapter from the camera side of the mount, and are also useful for releasing the spring where it locks the adapter into the mount on the camera.

dbs · 12-17-2019, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by Snapppy

Yes it does. So, you're saying once (if) I get it off, to remove that clip? I never even thought of that.

Look on the bright side you now have a dedicated M42 camera........win..win......sort of....

Dave

Snapppy · 12-17-2019, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by dbs

Look on the bright side you now have a dedicated M42 camera........win..win......sort of....

Dave

Well, in that case I need to order another M42 adapter for my other cameras

dbs · 12-17-2019, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Snapppy

Well, in that case I need to order another M42 adapter for my other cameras

How many M42 cameras do you need..?..

Sorry also get the Pentax one I know its dearer...but it seems to work

Dave

Snapppy · 12-17-2019, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by dbs

How many M42 cameras do you need..?..

Sorry also get the Pentax one I know its dearer...but it seems to work

Dave

I'm tempted to after this... It's not that big of a deal on the K10D as can just keep using M42 lenses on it, but on my K-1 I would definitely like to switch.

I did more research and it seems my knock off one came with a different type of key, it's like half of what is shown in other pictures. Or maybe I'm just using it wrong. It doesn't work well anyway, but I'll have another go.

**rayallen** · 12-17-2019, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by Snapppy

It doesn't work well anyway, but I'll have another go.

That is quite normal for those keys and the knock-off adapters. Keep trying. It will eventually work. I know because I have one too and after having so much trouble with it I then bought the genuine Pentax adapter which you can easily remove with a finger nail.

I have never used the non-genuine one again. They look identical but they obviously are not. The genuine one is far superior and well worth the extra money.

12-17-2019, 05:42 AM - 1 Like	#5255
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by Snapppy Playing in the backyard with our dead tomato plant and my new lens, Takumar 24mm 3.5. Maybe went a little overkill with the flare but I thought it was cool amber colors Also, a question for y'all: I can't seem to get my cheap M42 adapter off my K10D now. I have successfully used it on several cameras and could get it off but now it's not budging on the K10D. Any ideas? Ever had that problem before? Flare is not always a bad thing. On a lens that has it, it is easy enough to control but if your lens is one of the new ones that have virtually eliminated it. there is nothing you can do if you want to include it in your composition. Last edited by gaweidert; 12-17-2019 at 06:17 AM.

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12-14-2019, 04:23 PM	#5251
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 772	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave An elderly gentleman bracing himself on his walking stick while his wife rubs on some Preparation H for him? The photo of the trumpeter is epic. Wonderful light. Well, when you put it like that... That’s for the kind words

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Carpinteria Bluffs, Calif. DA18-135 on K10D:

12-16-2019, 04:14 PM - 5 Likes	#5253
Snapppy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 485	Playing in the backyard with our dead tomato plant and my new lens, Takumar 24mm 3.5. Maybe went a little overkill with the flare but I thought it was cool amber colors Also, a question for y'all: I can't seem to get my cheap M42 adapter off my K10D now. I have successfully used it on several cameras and could get it off but now it's not budging on the K10D. Any ideas? Ever had that problem before?

12-17-2019, 03:34 AM	#5254
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,074	Originally posted by Snapppy Also, a question for y'all: I can't seem to get my cheap M42 adapter off my K10D now. I have successfully used it on several cameras and could get it off but now it's not budging on the K10D. Any ideas? Ever had that problem before? Does it have the metal spring clip on it still? I have found they can make removal of the M42 adapters quite tricky.

12-17-2019, 05:52 AM	#5256
Snapppy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 485	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Does it have the metal spring clip on it still? I have found they can make removal of the M42 adapters quite tricky. Yes it does. So, you're saying once (if) I get it off, to remove that clip? I never even thought of that.

12-17-2019, 06:43 AM - 1 Like	#5257
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 772	Originally posted by Snapppy Yes it does. So, you're saying once (if) I get it off, to remove that clip? I never even thought of that. On a non-Pentax adapter many remove it. Just keep in mind when focusing that it may rotate the adapter.

12-17-2019, 11:58 AM - 1 Like	#5258
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	My brother Tom picking his way across Santa Paula Creek. DA18-135 on K10D:

12-17-2019, 01:16 PM	#5259
noblepa Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Village, Ohio USA Posts: 1,142	Originally posted by simple1 On a non-Pentax adapter many remove it. Just keep in mind when focusing that it may rotate the adapter. I have a couple of non-Pentax adapters. I put the adapter on the lens and leave it there, so each lens has a dedicated adapter, essentially turning it into a K-mount. I removed the spring clip from all my adapters. I have never had a problem with the lens coming loose during focusing. They fit very snugly and normal use doesn't affect them. May impression is that they are just as secure as the M42 lens was on my Spotmatic. There was no locking mechanism on that camera or those lenses and I never had a problem with the lenses falling off or coming loose. I know that many here swear by the OEM Pentax adapter and swear AT the non-OEM ones. Personally, I have never had a problem. As always, YMMV.

12-17-2019, 07:10 PM	#5260
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,074	Originally posted by Snapppy Yes it does. So, you're saying once (if) I get it off, to remove that clip? I never even thought of that. Yes. I, like others have mentioned here, remove the spring clip, and then tightly mount the adapter on my M42 lenses, using a drop of Loctite 242 threadlocker, making them permanently K mount. The non Pentax adapters usually come with a "key" that can be used to remove the adapter from the camera side of the mount, and are also useful for releasing the spring where it locks the adapter into the mount on the camera.

12-17-2019, 07:35 PM	#5261
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by Snapppy Yes it does. So, you're saying once (if) I get it off, to remove that clip? I never even thought of that. Look on the bright side you now have a dedicated M42 camera........win..win......sort of.... Dave

12-17-2019, 07:39 PM	#5262
Snapppy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 485	Originally posted by dbs Look on the bright side you now have a dedicated M42 camera........win..win......sort of.... Dave Well, in that case I need to order another M42 adapter for my other cameras

12-17-2019, 07:45 PM	#5263
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by Snapppy Well, in that case I need to order another M42 adapter for my other cameras How many M42 cameras do you need..?.. Sorry also get the Pentax one I know its dearer...but it seems to work Dave

12-17-2019, 07:51 PM	#5264
Snapppy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 485	Originally posted by dbs How many M42 cameras do you need..?.. Sorry also get the Pentax one I know its dearer...but it seems to work Dave I'm tempted to after this... It's not that big of a deal on the K10D as can just keep using M42 lenses on it, but on my K-1 I would definitely like to switch. I did more research and it seems my knock off one came with a different type of key, it's like half of what is shown in other pictures. Or maybe I'm just using it wrong. It doesn't work well anyway, but I'll have another go.

12-17-2019, 08:10 PM	#5265
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Snapppy It doesn't work well anyway, but I'll have another go. That is quite normal for those keys and the knock-off adapters. Keep trying. It will eventually work. I know because I have one too and after having so much trouble with it I then bought the genuine Pentax adapter which you can easily remove with a finger nail. I have never used the non-genuine one again. They look identical but they obviously are not. The genuine one is far superior and well worth the extra money.

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