The tool is a "key" the width of the lens mount. It attaches to the adaptor at two points. My problem is that I didn't really look at it before I stuck it on, so now the actual mechnism is hidden and I have not real sense of how to "fiddle" with it.
Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/28/03 11:13AM >>> You all have me curious. What is this tool? I have an original Pentax adapter that I purchased a long time ago. It came in its own little bag, but no tool. I use my thumbnail to remove it. I believe I was in Tucson where the sales clerk said she did not have an adapter since the owner of the store said it was difficult to remove. I proceeded to demonstrate it on my LX. She tried it and commented on how easy it was. She was happy because this opened up the whole world of screwmount lenses. I cannot recall what camera she owned. C�sar Panama City, Florida -- -----Original Message----- -- From: Ken Archer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 4:00 AM -- -- Since I don't have a tool with mine, I just use my -- thumb-nail to press -- the little spring toward the center of the opening and twist -- counter-clockwise. I have heard of having a problem with off-brand -- converters, but not with the genuine Pentax converter. I -- suspect that -- the tool is not pressing the spring in completely. -- -- On Friday 28 March 2003 02:18 pm, Steve Desjardins wrote: -- > I bought a m42 to k mount adaptor form Pentac and now its -- stuck in my -- > ZX-7. The key that comes with it will trun it part way but not -- > enough to remove. I'm also sure I am holding the release button -- > down. any suggestions? -- > -- > -- > Steven Desjardins -- > Department of Chemistry -- > Washington and Lee University -- > Lexington, VA 24450 -- > (540) 458-8873 -- > FAX: (540) 458-8878 -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -- -- -- Ken Archer Canine Photography -- San Antonio, Texas -- "Business Is Going To The Dogs" --
