Brendan,
Bob has the best explanation. When the lens fit on the bayonet is tight,
something is warped!
I had a P5 with the problem once. The mount was probably 1 mm out of flat.
After some adjustment with a plastic mallet, it flattened out and mounting a
lens was easier.
If I was to do it again today, I'd get a lens mount from a broken Super
Program and change yours out. It is simple, 5 screws and a little care to
keep all the springs, etc., in place. Ask the list if somebody has a spare
mount.
Regards, Bob S.
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> The only problem I've found is that the lens mount is very, very tight.
Check for impact or warping damage. When I suspect misalignment or
impact damage I use this cheap & dirty trick: Install a K-to-screw adapter.
If it drops-in and turns easily that's a good sign.
Slowly mount a screw mount lens,preferably a tele-
Watch the flange-to-lens gap all around as you slowly torque-down the
lens. metal should meet metal all-the-way-around at the same time.
If all is well, enjoy your Super-Program..truely one of the finest tools
a photographer can work with...
Regards,
Bob >>
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