While it may be possible to cross thread an M42 lens it's damned
difficult. I've tried, but never succeeded. One of my many failings I
guess, <sob>.
Tom C wrote:
>>> On 15/02/07, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Well,
>>>>
>>>> Anybody know in what ways m42 screwmounting system
>>>> is/was superior to the bayonet K mounting system?
>>>>
>>>> I know at least two, and maybe somebody else knows
>>>> some more?
>>>>
>>> The extra time taken to screw on an m42 vs the speed of the K-mount
>>> bayonet fitting provides more time to consider the shot?
>>>
>
> You didn't scratch up the lens mount trying to get the bayonet lined up,
> like with the K-mount, instead you simply cross-threaded the lens.
>
> Tom C
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