Macro Equipment-Bellows
Dec 23, 2012 23:51:21 #
Dec 24, 2012 00:34:36 #
Dec 24, 2012 02:00:18 #
How about an overall photo of your camera/bellows/lens, not just close-ups.
Dec 24, 2012 02:51:02 #
MishaB
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Nikonian72 wrote:
How about an overall photo of your camera/bellows/lens, not just close-ups.
My camera ovewrall view is attached
Dec 24, 2012 02:51:57 #
Dec 24, 2012 03:05:53 #
Try pulling the chromed knurled knob, then sliding up or down, then turning.
Dec 24, 2012 03:12:46 #
FilmFanatic
Loc: Waikato, New Zealand
It's probably just a pin, you should be able to just pull it straight out and turn the lens to unlock it.
Dec 24, 2012 03:27:57 #
MishaB
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
You are right, that is the only moving part, a screw. There was no springs below. I do not know if the screw should be tighten or free. It is possible to "move" a lens in the way simmilar to yours description, but nothing more...
Dec 24, 2012 06:38:30 #
MishaB wrote:
You are right, that is the only moving part, a screw. There was no springs below. I do not know if the screw should be tighten or free. It is possible to "move" a lens in the way simmilar to yours description, but nothing more...
Have you tried calling the company you bought it from for advice?
Dec 24, 2012 08:53:08 #
I'm with JR1. There is no way I'd be putting a dust catching air pump in front of my sensor. Before I bought proper lenses I used tubes and a focussing rail. In film days I used a reversing ring (which worked much better with a standard lens and it came with a little plastic thing to hold the aperture actuator).
I really dislike sensor cleaning so I'm a bit fetish-like about cleanliness.
I really dislike sensor cleaning so I'm a bit fetish-like about cleanliness.
Dec 24, 2012 10:05:08 #
MishaB wrote:
You are right, that is the only moving part, a screw. There was no springs below. I do not know if the screw should be tighten or free. It is possible to "move" a lens in the way simmilar to yours description, but nothing more...
I'm not really sure I understand the situation but that small knurled knob looks much like the set screw on my Pentax bellows. Try unscrewing it, all the way out if necessary, then see if the lens comes free.
Dec 24, 2012 10:14:45 #
MishaB
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
You're right. Even though it was a weekend & company was closed, I ' v.e sent them an E-mail. No respond received yet
Dec 24, 2012 11:24:37 #
MishaB
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
GC-FineArt wrote:
I'm not really sure I understand the situation but that small knurled knob looks much like the set screw on my Pentax bellows. Try unscrewing it, all the way out if necessary, then see if the lens comes free.
MishaB wrote:
You are right, that is the only moving part, a screw. There was no springs below. I do not know if the screw should be tighten or free. It is possible to "move" a lens in the way simmilar to yours description, but nothing more...
I'm not really sure I understand the situation but that small knurled knob looks much like the set screw on my Pentax bellows. Try unscrewing it, all the way out if necessary, then see if the lens comes free.
Thank you. Interesting idea. I'll try it as soon as receive a respond from that company
Dec 24, 2012 11:29:23 #
mikemilton wrote:
I'm with JR1. There is no way I'd be putting a dust catching air pump in front of my sensor. Before I bought proper lenses I used tubes and a focussing rail. In film days I used a reversing ring (which worked much better with a standard lens and it came with a little plastic thing to hold the aperture actuator).
I really dislike sensor cleaning so I'm a bit fetish-like about cleanliness.
I really dislike sensor cleaning so I'm a bit fetish-like about cleanliness.
And you think swapping tubes around is cleanliness ?
Dec 24, 2012 11:35:19 #
If you didn't take that knurled button/knob off to install the lens, you will not need to remove it to remove lens. It must move in some direction, in, up, down, toward lens or away from lens. Try moving the button in different directions while lightly wiggling and turning the lens. If you are turning the knob and nothing is happening at all it would indicate the knob is 'spring loaded' and is not intended to be removed. I would guess the knob should be pushed/slid either toward the lens or toward the bellows. (My Nikon bellows the button is pushed/slid toward bellows)
You can get adapters on eBay to adapt different lens to the bellows. I'm now starting to buy a couple of low dollar enlarger lens for my bellows. You do have to do everything in manual. Take your time it will come around. Keep shooting.
You can get adapters on eBay to adapt different lens to the bellows. I'm now starting to buy a couple of low dollar enlarger lens for my bellows. You do have to do everything in manual. Take your time it will come around. Keep shooting.
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