Mike wrote: > On this example, I noticed that all of the mounting holes on the > handle/tripod mount had been helicoiled (reinforced with steel) > which is usually done as a repair after the original thread has > been stripped. As the handle is alloy, I would not be suprised > if this had happened.
No. It comes like this from the factory. >The permanently attached hood took two of us to > unscreww and then extend and lock. As it appears to be alloy, > this could be a significant problem with expansion/contraction > due to temperature variation. I haven't noticed any temperature related problems although the hood is fiddly. Mine tends to jam and I eventually broke the fastenings screws for the front section of the lens so that the whole section moved when I tried to screw/unscrew the hood. I eventually got it fixed. Don't use force on the hood! > Fiddling a bit more, I discovered a focus limiter. This would > be quite useful as, if one misses one's subject whislt aimed at > the sky, the focus racks through its full gamut. Unfortunately, > this seemd to be only able to work with manual focus. No. It works with AF as well. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
