Hell just froze over...

[waday]

I know this is related to the Pentax K-x, but is it relative at all? Using Older Lenses with the PENTAX K-x | Ricoh Imaging Support

 

[robbins.photo]

I bought a DSLR.

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As the duly appointed representative of Satan's hockey league, you have our gratitude...



Enjoy the new camera

 

[Gary A.]

Maybe that's why is was $160.

 

[Designer]

It will be nice to have winter sports available when I go to (not) live there. Whoo-Hoo!

 

[astroNikon]

It went from freezing this morning to now a sticky heat & humidity wave.

I'm guessing, that you threw the Pentax in the trash can ...

 

[limr]

It went from freezing this morning to now a sticky heat & humidity wave.

I'm guessing, that you threw the Pentax in the trash can ...

If I can't solve the mirror flop problem, then that's maybe where it will go Although more accurately, it may go into KEH's trash once they refund my money!

 

[Designer]

So this "flopping", does it sound like a loose mirror? Or something loose inside? I thought it was mirror "slap" as in; when you release the shutter.

 

[limr]

I know this is related to the Pentax K-x, but is it relative at all? Using Older Lenses with the PENTAX K-x | Ricoh Imaging Support

I think there are definitely similarities. Apparently, the mirror flop issue has to do with the connectors with certain lenses. I'm going to test out a few hacks that I read about and try it on different lenses that are purely manual - no "A" setting on the aperture at all.

Oh but nooooooo, it's the old film cameras that are so unreliable, don't bother with them, it'll be one thing after another...

 

[limr]

So this "flopping", does it sound like a loose mirror? Or something loose inside? I thought it was mirror "slap" as in; when you release the shutter.

It's not a loose mirror - it's the slap of the mirror flipping up and down without the shutter being released. I wouldn't have called it "mirror flop" but that seems to be what people have taken to calling it when discussing this issue.

 

[astroNikon]

eliminate the lens altogether
make a digital pinhole camera ==> How to Take Pinhole Photos with a Digital Camera

but it doesn't help much if the shutter isn't working right.

 

[JacaRanda]

Story, we want the story.

Well, I'd been DRINKING....

FTFY

 

[robbins.photo]

So this "flopping", does it sound like a loose mirror? Or something loose inside? I thought it was mirror "slap" as in; when you release the shutter.

It's not a loose mirror - it's the slap of the mirror flipping up and down without the shutter being released. I wouldn't have called it "mirror flop" but that seems to be what people have taken to calling it when discussing this issue.

Bet your kicking yourself now for not staring a "What DSLR should I buy" thread before purchasing. Because those are always so darn useful.. lol

 

[407370]

I bought a DSLR.

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Next thing you know it will be all:

• how to make negatives from a digital file
• best software for emulating film look
• what chemicals are needed to develop a 32Gb memory card
• what does the screen at the back do?

Enjoy.

 

[Designer]

It's not a loose mirror - it's the slap of the mirror flipping up and down without the shutter being released. I wouldn't have called it "mirror flop" but that seems to be what people have taken to calling it when discussing this issue.

It sounds as if it is a known problem. Whether it's a design flaw or a maintenance issue, I think I'd send it back. Your first ever DSLR should be one that you are happy to own and use.

 

[otherprof]

I bought a DSLR.

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The name, "Takumar" brought back such nice memories. Now if only someone would buy a Miranda camera . . . or mention Mamya Sekor, which took Pentax screw mount type lenses and had a great spot meter . . . ah, memories.