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Update: The lens works now. I ordered another adapter (with AF confirmation this time) and it works very well.
Hey, everyone.
I'm new to photography and recently I purchased a Canon EOS 650. I quickly realized that the kit lens wasn't going to cut it so I bought a better zoom lens from a pawn shop and I ordered a fast prime online.
The trouble is that the prime (a SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4) uses an M42 mount. When using the Photodiox M42 - EOS adapter I bought, the shutter refuses to open and 'bc' blinks on the LCD.
I've gone through the basic troubleshooting steps:
This has led me to believe that the adapter is causing the problem, but I'm at my wit's end figuring out why. I was looking forward to using this lens on my upcoming trip to capture landscapes, nature shots, and a bit of the local culture. I don't want to order another lens adapter if that isn't even the problem, or if it is a problem that will happen with any adapter I use.
Thanks for reading my post. Any help is appreciated.
Update: The problem was solved. The problem seems to be AF confirmation. A replacement with AF confirm arrived from EzFoto and it works pretty well. Sometimes the lens needs to be reattached a few times before it's recognized, but besides that there aren't any problems.
Update #2: The adapter is no longer working. My camera is metering at ISO 200 30" f/1.4 even in normal lighting. I've returned this one as well and will continue to look for one that does what is promised.
Hey, everyone.
I'm new to photography and recently I purchased a Canon EOS 650. I quickly realized that the kit lens wasn't going to cut it so I bought a better zoom lens from a pawn shop and I ordered a fast prime online.
The trouble is that the prime (a SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4) uses an M42 mount. When using the Photodiox M42 - EOS adapter I bought, the shutter refuses to open and 'bc' blinks on the LCD.
I've gone through the basic troubleshooting steps:
- The battery is practically brand new
- Using any other lens works perfectly (on AF and manual)
- Removing the lens and having only the adapter on the camera does not fix the problem
- Having absolutely no lens or adapter will allow the shutter to open
- The adapter does not appear to be contacting the pins
- The mirror does not appear to be hitting the adapter when it swings back
- I've tried switching to Av and matching the aperture to what the ring is set to
- I've tried switching to Av and setting the aperture to f/1.0
- I've called Photodiox and they've assured me that their products are perfect and this is not a common problem
This has led me to believe that the adapter is causing the problem, but I'm at my wit's end figuring out why. I was looking forward to using this lens on my upcoming trip to capture landscapes, nature shots, and a bit of the local culture. I don't want to order another lens adapter if that isn't even the problem, or if it is a problem that will happen with any adapter I use.
Thanks for reading my post. Any help is appreciated.
Update: The problem was solved. The problem seems to be AF confirmation. A replacement with AF confirm arrived from EzFoto and it works pretty well. Sometimes the lens needs to be reattached a few times before it's recognized, but besides that there aren't any problems.
Update #2: The adapter is no longer working. My camera is metering at ISO 200 30" f/1.4 even in normal lighting. I've returned this one as well and will continue to look for one that does what is promised.
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