Re: Pentax Bellows
Mark Roberts wrote: > P. J. Alling wrote: > >> Mark Roberts wrote: >> >>> Walter Hamler wrote: >>> >>> >>>> I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The >>>> pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters >>>> available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K >>>> adapter ring for both ends? >>>> >>>> >>> Get a standard M42-K adapter to mount the bellows on the camera. >>> Then get an M42 *reversing ring* to mount lenses on the bellows :) >>> >>> I did this recently with a cheap third-party M42 bellows. Works great: >>> http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=16 >>> >>> > > I don't know how cheep your M42 bellows was but I only paid about $70 > > for my M bellows a few years ago. > > Paid about $30.00 for my "off-brand" bellows. > > > It probably works as well but I'd bet mine is made better, (besides it's a k mount and it says Pentax on it), the previous owner really wanted about $200 but had no takers... -- I am personally a member of the Cream of the Illuminati. A union with the Bavarian Illuminati is contemplated. When it is complete the Bavarian Cream Illuminati will rule the world -- Anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
It was 18.00 with shipping. I figure to get the m-42 to K adapter and then pick up M-42 lenses or else get an M-39 to M-42 adapter and use Leica thread enlarging lenses. JCO was kind enough to remind me of that option. Much like the old Heiland Reponar Slide Duplicator, it allowed different camera bodies via t-tings and different lenses via female camera adapters. Walt On 2/6/08, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't know how cheep your M42 bellows was but I only paid about $70 > for my M bellows a few years ago. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
Inherited mine from Dad, and i bought my 49mm reversing ring from the camerhunter in CA. Good communication and fast shipping. Dave On Feb 7, 2008 7:46 AM, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > P. J. Alling wrote: > > > > Mark Roberts wrote: > >> Walter Hamler wrote: > >> > >>> I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The > >>> pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters > >>> available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K > >>> adapter ring for both ends? > >>> > >> Get a standard M42-K adapter to mount the bellows on the camera. > >> Then get an M42 *reversing ring* to mount lenses on the bellows :) > >> > >> I did this recently with a cheap third-party M42 bellows. Works great: > >> http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=16 > >> > > I don't know how cheep your M42 bellows was but I only paid about $70 > > for my M bellows a few years ago. > > Paid about $30.00 for my "off-brand" bellows. > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
P. J. Alling wrote: > > Mark Roberts wrote: >> Walter Hamler wrote: >> >>> I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The >>> pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters >>> available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K >>> adapter ring for both ends? >>> >> Get a standard M42-K adapter to mount the bellows on the camera. >> Then get an M42 *reversing ring* to mount lenses on the bellows :) >> >> I did this recently with a cheap third-party M42 bellows. Works great: >> http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=16 >> > I don't know how cheep your M42 bellows was but I only paid about $70 > for my M bellows a few years ago. Paid about $30.00 for my "off-brand" bellows. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
On Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 12:28:42AM -0500, Mat Maessen wrote: > On 2/6/08, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I don't know how cheep your M42 bellows was but I only paid about $70 > > for my M bellows a few years ago. > > I paid 50 cents for my M42 bellows at a garage sale. Still in the > original box. :-) > > -Mat Can't match that, but I did get my K auto bellows (also complete in the original box) for $20. The seller knew he'd offered them at a bargain price before doing any research, but wouldn't take more. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
Now, that is cheap. Mat Maessen wrote: > On 2/6/08, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I don't know how cheep your M42 bellows was but I only paid about $70 >> for my M bellows a few years ago. >> > > I paid 50 cents for my M42 bellows at a garage sale. Still in the > original box. :-) > > -Mat > > -- I am personally a member of the Cream of the Illuminati. A union with the Bavarian Illuminati is contemplated. When it is complete the Bavarian Cream Illuminati will rule the world -- Anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
On 2/6/08, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't know how cheep your M42 bellows was but I only paid about $70 > for my M bellows a few years ago. I paid 50 cents for my M42 bellows at a garage sale. Still in the original box. :-) -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
I don't know how cheep your M42 bellows was but I only paid about $70 for my M bellows a few years ago. Mark Roberts wrote: > Walter Hamler wrote: > >> I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The >> pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters >> available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K >> adapter ring for both ends? >> > > Get a standard M42-K adapter to mount the bellows on the camera. > Then get an M42 *reversing ring* to mount lenses on the bellows :) > > I did this recently with a cheap third-party M42 bellows. Works great: > http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=16 > > > -- I am personally a member of the Cream of the Illuminati. A union with the Bavarian Illuminati is contemplated. When it is complete the Bavarian Cream Illuminati will rule the world -- Anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
The M42->K mount adapter will only work at the camera end. If you get one of these it might behoove you to invest in an M42 lens of the focal length you wish to use or use a reversing ring. Walter Hamler wrote: > I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The > pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters > available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K > adapter ring for both ends? > > Walt > > -- I am personally a member of the Cream of the Illuminati. A union with the Bavarian Illuminati is contemplated. When it is complete the Bavarian Cream Illuminati will rule the world -- Anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows- LOW COST ALTERNATIVES
Hey, good idea. I used to have a slide copier made by Honeywell that used a Pentax screw mount bellows and that is what we used for slide duping. I had forgotten about those type adapters. Walt On 2/6/08, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dude, use the "mount adapter K" on the body end and get a M39 to M42 > adapter for the lens end. Then you can use superb but dirt cheap > high end 39mm mount enlarging lenses as the taking lenses. Schneider, > Rodenstock, > El-Nikkor, etc. get at least 100mm focal length or you may not be able > to get infinity focus if you need that. I use 80, 105, 135, and 180mm > enlarging lenses for macro. One thing you need to be sure of is that > the enlarging lenses you get have many iris blades (8 or even more) because > the > bokeh will really suck with anything less. Seems like the older enl. lenses > tend to have more blades and give the best bokeh. Sharpness is fantastic > at macro ranges. I had to make a custom mount for the 180 using a M42 > T mount ring if I recall correctly. In that case I dont use the M39 to M42 > ring. > jco > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark > Roberts > Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 7:16 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Pentax Bellows > > > Walter Hamler wrote: > > I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The > > pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters > > available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K > > adapter ring for both ends? > > Get a standard M42-K adapter to mount the bellows on the camera. Then get an > M42 *reversing ring* to mount lenses on the bellows :) > > I did this recently with a cheap third-party M42 bellows. Works great: > http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=16 > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Pentax Bellows- LOW COST ALTERNATIVES
Dude, use the "mount adapter K" on the body end and get a M39 to M42 adapter for the lens end. Then you can use superb but dirt cheap high end 39mm mount enlarging lenses as the taking lenses. Schneider, Rodenstock, El-Nikkor, etc. get at least 100mm focal length or you may not be able to get infinity focus if you need that. I use 80, 105, 135, and 180mm enlarging lenses for macro. One thing you need to be sure of is that the enlarging lenses you get have many iris blades (8 or even more) because the bokeh will really suck with anything less. Seems like the older enl. lenses tend to have more blades and give the best bokeh. Sharpness is fantastic at macro ranges. I had to make a custom mount for the 180 using a M42 T mount ring if I recall correctly. In that case I dont use the M39 to M42 ring. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 7:16 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax Bellows Walter Hamler wrote: > I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The > pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters > available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K > adapter ring for both ends? Get a standard M42-K adapter to mount the bellows on the camera. Then get an M42 *reversing ring* to mount lenses on the bellows :) I did this recently with a cheap third-party M42 bellows. Works great: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=16 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
Walter Hamler wrote: > I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The > pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters > available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K > adapter ring for both ends? Get a standard M42-K adapter to mount the bellows on the camera. Then get an M42 *reversing ring* to mount lenses on the bellows :) I did this recently with a cheap third-party M42 bellows. Works great: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=16 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
- Original Message - From: "John Francis" Subject: Re: Pentax Bellows > On Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 05:41:09PM -0500, Walter Hamler wrote: >> I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The >> pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters >> available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K >> adapter ring for both ends? >> >> Walt > > You might be out of luck - I don't know of an adapter to fit a K-mount > lens onto a screw-mount body (or bellows). The M-42 - K adapter ring > will let you mount a screw-mount lens (or bellows) on a K-mount body, > but the only lenses you will be able to use are screw-mount lenses. Somewhere around here, I have a K to M42 adaptor. It is a short extension tube with a screw mount at the back end, and a K-mount at the front. It's probably a Spiratone part. Porter's might have something similar. If nothing else, the Takumar 100mm bellows lens is very nice indeed. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
On 2/6/08, Walter Hamler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The > pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters > available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K > adapter ring for both ends? You'll need a screw-mount lens for the far end of the bellows. I'm sure someone on the list has one they'd be happy to sell you. There was a 50mm Bellows Takumar that was designed specifically for use with the bellows, but any screw-mount lens will fit. For the camera end, you'll need an M42-K mount adapter, plus you might need an extension tube if you're shooting with one of the DSLRs that has a prism/flash base that overhangs the lens mount. -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Bellows
On Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 05:41:09PM -0500, Walter Hamler wrote: > I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The > pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters > available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K > adapter ring for both ends? > > Walt You might be out of luck - I don't know of an adapter to fit a K-mount lens onto a screw-mount body (or bellows). The M-42 - K adapter ring will let you mount a screw-mount lens (or bellows) on a K-mount body, but the only lenses you will be able to use are screw-mount lenses. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Pentax Bellows
I just bought a Pentax Bellows from an internet telescope source. The pic tells that it is a screw mount version. Are there special adapters available to convert these to K-mount, or do I just get the M-42 - K adapter ring for both ends? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
