Re: istD test

[Robert Gonzalez]

You actually need a spring loaded contact to short out the recessed pin 
on the body.  Then you still wouldn't get the correct exposure.  Non-A 
lenses do not have a linear aperture engagement lever, so the body would 
dial the wrong aperture when stopping down.

rg

Collin Brendemuehl wrote:
Welcome.

The "M" and "K" lenses, per previous posts, will need a modification 
in order to get along with the *istD body.

As discussed a while ago, drilling a divot in the spot where the 
"A" pin would be.  This provides an open electrical connection.
Then, keeping the lens set @ f22, it would appear to allow you to
use "M" & "K" lenses just like "A" lenses.

In addition this mod would NOT affect ANY use of the lens on
the older bodies.
Someone posted a drawing of this mod.
A full mechanical drawing would be useful, if someone has done one.
Collin



Hi all, 
This is my first post in list, I'm danilo, from italy. 
I have an MX body with three lenses (28/2.8, 50/1.7 , 
100/2.8) with K mount. 
I have read that its can be mounted on the new *istD body, 
but they are 
totally manual (no AF nor AE). Will they work?   
thank you all, 
bye, danilo. 


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