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Archive 2016Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
p.14 #1Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Just wanted to mention. I did try on camera flash with this and looks to work well. I'll be shooting it tonight with flash so see how it goes.
Aug 20, 2016 at 07:24 AM
p.14 #2Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Btw is there anyway to check version through camera on the adapter.
Aug 20, 2016 at 07:26 AM
p.14 #3Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Battery was down another ~ 8% overnight. Putting in a different battery to see what happens.
Aug 20, 2016 at 08:18 AM
p.14 #4Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
GMPhotography wrote:
Btw is there anyway to check version through camera on the adapter.
Check the camera firmware version. It will list the adapter version as well.
(Toolbox, #6)
Btw is there anyway to check version through camera on the adapter.
Check the camera firmware version. It will list the adapter version as well.
(Toolbox, #6)
Aug 20, 2016 at 08:20 AM
p.14 #5Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
The original link no longer works and using B&H search yields 0 results.
Aug 20, 2016 at 08:24 AM
p.14 #6Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Thanks will do
bluloo wrote:
Check the camera firmware version. It will list the adapter version as well.
(Toolbox, #6)
bluloo wrote:
GMPhotography wrote
Btw is there anyway to check version through camera on the adapter.(Toolbox, #6)
Aug 20, 2016 at 08:51 AM
p.14 #7Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
bwcolor wrote:
The original link no longer works and using B&H search yields 0 results.
Nothing on Google either.
I'm guessing it's because the manufacturer can't provide reliable estimates for supplying retailers with the adapter.
Something like this shouldn't be that difficult to produce. I wonder if the production yield is too low to keep up with demand.
It doesn't make sense to take pre-orders for something that is in high demand, with regular inquiries from irritated customers about the delay, when you have no clue when it might eventually be available. IMO, of course.
The original link no longer works and using B&H search yields 0 results.
Nothing on Google either.
I'm guessing it's because the manufacturer can't provide reliable estimates for supplying retailers with the adapter.
Something like this shouldn't be that difficult to produce. I wonder if the production yield is too low to keep up with demand.
It doesn't make sense to take pre-orders for something that is in high demand, with regular inquiries from irritated customers about the delay, when you have no clue when it might eventually be available. IMO, of course.
Aug 20, 2016 at 08:52 AM
p.14 #8Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
I've had battery drain issues on the Contax G Techart adapter. I've wondered if the same would happen with the new Pro. Seems to be inconsistent though...
Aug 20, 2016 at 08:55 AM
p.14 #9Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
rji2goleez wrote:
I also have similar battery results. Little to no draw . . .
I decided to redo the test and got the same previous results.
Put a fresh battery at 9:30pm and checked it at 9:00am. Battery charge started at 100% and remained at 100% in the morning...
So, I get zero drain! Perhaps a specific adapter setting is causing drainage for some users?
It could also be a battery issue. Those having the issue, please try using a different battery.
I also have similar battery results. Little to no draw . . .
I decided to redo the test and got the same previous results.
Put a fresh battery at 9:30pm and checked it at 9:00am. Battery charge started at 100% and remained at 100% in the morning...
So, I get zero drain! Perhaps a specific adapter setting is causing drainage for some users?
It could also be a battery issue. Those having the issue, please try using a different battery.
Aug 20, 2016 at 08:58 AM
p.14 #10Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
bluloo wrote:
Nothing on Google either.
I'm guessing it's because the manufacturer can't provide reliable estimates for supplying retailers with the adapter.
Something like this shouldn't be that difficult to produce. I wonder if the production yield is too low to keep up with demand.
It doesn't make sense to take pre-orders for something that is in high demand, with regular inquiries from irritated customers about the delay, when you have no clue when it might eventually be available. IMO, of course.
I spoke to them about this.
They answered: "We are currently discussing with a US distributor and so we hope to have this sorted out before listing on B&H again"
bwcolor wrote
The original link no longer works and using B&H search yields 0 results.I'm guessing it's because the manufacturer can't provide reliable estimates for supplying retailers with the adapter.
Something like this shouldn't be that difficult to produce. I wonder if the production yield is too low to keep up with demand.
It doesn't make sense to take pre-orders for something that is in high demand, with regular inquiries from irritated customers about the delay, when you have no clue when it might eventually be available. IMO, of course.
I spoke to them about this.
They answered: "We are currently discussing with a US distributor and so we hope to have this sorted out before listing on B&H again"
Aug 20, 2016 at 09:02 AM
p.14 #11Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Maybe lost 2 percent overnight . Non issue if that's all it does
Aug 20, 2016 at 10:04 AM
p.14 #12Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Glad I grabbed mine quick
Fred Miranda wrote:
Nothing on Google either.
I'm guessing it's because the manufacturer can't provide reliable estimates for supplying retailers with the adapter.
Something like this shouldn't be that difficult to produce. I wonder if the production yield is too low to keep up with demand.
It doesn't make sense to take pre-orders for something that is in high demand, with regular inquiries from irritated customers about the delay, when you have no clue when it might eventually be available. IMO, of course.I spoke to them about this.
They answered: "We are currently discussing with a US distributor and so we hope to have this sorted out before listing on B&H again"
Fred Miranda wrote:
bluloo wrote
bwcolor wrote
The original link no longer works and using B&H search yields 0 results.I'm guessing it's because the manufacturer can't provide reliable estimates for supplying retailers with the adapter.
Something like this shouldn't be that difficult to produce. I wonder if the production yield is too low to keep up with demand.
It doesn't make sense to take pre-orders for something that is in high demand, with regular inquiries from irritated customers about the delay, when you have no clue when it might eventually be available. IMO, of course.
They answered: "We are currently discussing with a US distributor and so we hope to have this sorted out before listing on B&H again"
Aug 20, 2016 at 10:04 AM
p.14 #13Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
GMPhotography wrote:
Glad I grabbed mine quick
Nothing on Google either.
I'm guessing it's because the manufacturer can't provide reliable estimates for supplying retailers with the adapter.
Something like this shouldn't be that difficult to produce. I wonder if the production yield is too low to keep up with demand.
It doesn't make sense to take pre-orders for something that is in high demand, with regular inquiries from irritated customers about the delay, when you have no clue when it might eventually be available. IMO, of course.I spoke to them about this.
They answered: "We are currently discussing with a US distributor and so we hope to have this sorted out before listing on B&H again"
Ditto!
Glad I grabbed mine quick
Fred Miranda wrote
bluloo wrote
bwcolor wrote
The original link no longer works and using B&H search yields 0 results.I'm guessing it's because the manufacturer can't provide reliable estimates for supplying retailers with the adapter.
Something like this shouldn't be that difficult to produce. I wonder if the production yield is too low to keep up with demand.
It doesn't make sense to take pre-orders for something that is in high demand, with regular inquiries from irritated customers about the delay, when you have no clue when it might eventually be available. IMO, of course.
They answered: "We are currently discussing with a US distributor and so we hope to have this sorted out before listing on B&H again"
Ditto!
Aug 20, 2016 at 10:09 AM
p.14 #14Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
I'm very interested but will wait until it's really available. Just ordered a Sony A7RII, and looking forward to using my M lenses on it. For now, it will be a MetaBones adaptor.
Aug 20, 2016 at 10:11 AM
p.14 #15Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Early battery report update.
Vivitar 1200 mah battery - 100% after 4.5 hrs.
First battery, that showd significant drain, was a Sony 1020 mah unit.
Vivitar 1200 mah battery - 100% after 4.5 hrs.
First battery, that showd significant drain, was a Sony 1020 mah unit.
Aug 20, 2016 at 12:38 PM
p.14 #16Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
d-intrigue wrote:
Put in a newly charged battery at 10:47pm, read 100%.
At 6:45am, it's still at 100%.
Will try some firmware updating tests later today to see if somehow bluetooth remains enabled in some situations.
At 1:45pm, it now reads 99% (15 hours since newly charged battery installed.)
Guess I need to do a 15 hour test with a newly charged battery and no adapter attached, too
Put in a newly charged battery at 10:47pm, read 100%.
At 6:45am, it's still at 100%.
Will try some firmware updating tests later today to see if somehow bluetooth remains enabled in some situations.
At 1:45pm, it now reads 99% (15 hours since newly charged battery installed.)
Guess I need to do a 15 hour test with a newly charged battery and no adapter attached, too
Aug 20, 2016 at 12:47 PM
p.14 #17Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
FWIW, the three battery rotation that I use, one is in the camera and the other two are topped off ready to use.
However if I don't get around to using the other two batteries for several days, often they have lost charge sitting outside the camera -- i.e., originally charged to 100%, they might only be at 80% when their rotation comes up.
I use one Sony brand and two Wasabi.
However if I don't get around to using the other two batteries for several days, often they have lost charge sitting outside the camera -- i.e., originally charged to 100%, they might only be at 80% when their rotation comes up.
I use one Sony brand and two Wasabi.
Aug 20, 2016 at 01:19 PM
p.14 #18Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
I am not noticing a lot of battery drain. It is noisy and not 100% reliable, but am looking forward to using this more.
One oddity is that there are ways of telling the camera one is using various focal lengths, but it seems to be missing 75mm.....
One oddity is that there are ways of telling the camera one is using various focal lengths, but it seems to be missing 75mm.....
Aug 20, 2016 at 04:00 PM
p.14 #19Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Version 1 firmware was chirpy but v2 and v3 I find to be very quiet. It's MUCH quieter than the Contax G AF adapter but that is mostly due to the noisy G lenses.
@Fred Miranda, I don't have an Android tablet or phone so haven't tested the beta app yet. Does it have additional focal length options?
@Fred Miranda, I don't have an Android tablet or phone so haven't tested the beta app yet. Does it have additional focal length options?
Aug 20, 2016 at 04:46 PM
p.14 #20Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
So far, this is my favorite combo with the techart pro.
Aug 20, 2016 at 07:52 PM