John Coyle wrote:
>
> On Wednesday, January 03, 2001 5:20 AM, Jens Bladt [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> wrote:
> > Hi Delano
> > As far as I remember Pentax recommends that you turn off the camera before
> > changing lenses.
> > When you - after the lens change - turn it on again, you can change all the
> > camera settings you want, without any problems/risks.
> > Best Regards
> > Jens
> >
> >
> >
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> Sorry Jens, this is simply not so!
>
> You can change lenses, whether manual or AF, at any time whatever the setting
> on the camera body. It doesn't matter either whether it's an M,K or later lens
> - I use all on my MZ5, and certainly never turn the camera off to do so.
Actually, Jens is right. In several of the camera manuals (such as
the one for my PZ-1p) Pentax do recommend turning off the camera
before changing lenses.
It's not particularly important if you are using old pre-AF lenses,
but mounting a lens like the old FA 28-105 can result in the lens
suddenly zooming and focussing as you complete the operation. This
could, conceivably, startle an unwary user into dropping the camera.
It's also a good idea to switch the camera to MF before mounting
some third-party lenses - there's at least one lens that has a hole
that the AF shaft can engage with, jamming things up completely.
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