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gtmerideth
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p.1 #1 · Tools for mount conversion

I want to attempt mount conversion for some left over lenses.
I would like to know a source for screwdrivers. Paul Yates
recommends both #0 and #00 for the rokkor conversion.

Thanks for any help.

gary merideth

Dec 19, 2008 at 12:48 PM

Steve Spencer
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p.1 #2 · Tools for mount conversion

Hi Gary,

Either a #0 or #00 will work for the conversion. You should be able to get one at pretty much any hardware store. By the way these are phillips head #0 or #00.

Best wishes,

Steve

Dec 19, 2008 at 01:03 PM

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p.1 #3 · Tools for mount conversion

Be careful about applying significant torque to a camera screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Most camera equipment uses JIS or an equivalent crosspoint pattern, which look like Phillips from the top, but are much less deeply punched. A Phillips driver will only engage in the centre of the cross and will easily cam out, damaging the screw in the process.

See www.micro-tools.com for a selection of the proper drivers.

Dec 19, 2008 at 01:50 PM

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p.1 #4 · Tools for mount conversion

Thanks for your info, gentlemen.

Ordered a 4 driver set from micro tools in the JIS configuration.

appreciate it.
gary

Dec 19, 2008 at 06:08 PM

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p.1 #5 · Tools for mount conversion

spanner wrenches, a dremel and belt sander are also useful tools, I find. And a rubber friction-grip type tool.

-Ed

Dec 20, 2008 at 09:48 AM

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p.1 #6 · Tools for mount conversion

I have bought many of theses from Micro-Tools.com

Dec 20, 2008 at 01:43 PM


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