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p.10 #1Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
BTW: Did anyone try that app I linked a few posts back? I tried it on my daughters android (
), but could not get it to find the adapter. 
), but could not get it to find the adapter. Aug 18, 2016 at 06:46 PM
p.10 #2Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Fred Miranda wrote:
No AF function. Only MF.
Swapped the 45 back in, and set the FL again. No joy.
Swapped in a native 28-70. AF works normally.
Swapped the adapter and 45mm in again. Set the FL. AF works.
Swapped in the 135. Set the FL. AF will work if I pre-focus.
Sound like a (known?) bug, or something else?
Another problem I have is that the IOS app can't see the adapter. I'm not sure if that's normal when the FW is up to date (mine appears to be when I check the FW version of the camera).
Anyone else have issues with the FW update app not seeing the adapter?
Looks like B&H is sold out, with no eta or stock request notification up at the moment. Just "unavailable".I spoke to techartpro about the "135mm" issue.
I was told that it's design decision and not a bug
When setting the aperture to the 135mm, the adapter will switch to MF (instead of AF). The designer wanted to have one aperture choice where the adapter only works in MF.
My advise to them was to remove that and keep AF for that aperture. We can always switch the adapter to MF by pressing a custom button, so in my view, what they did is a little confusing and not needed.
Agree that should be a camera function and not a adapter function. I have no issue with some of our native lenses having AF/MF switches but no 3 rd party has those so the default should always be the body.
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bluloo wrote
I wonder if have a defective unit. Shot a few pics with a 45mm (set FL at 50mm), and it autofocused fine. Tuned off the camera, and swapped out the 45 for a 135. Set the FL for 135mm.No AF function. Only MF.
Swapped the 45 back in, and set the FL again. No joy.
Swapped in a native 28-70. AF works normally.
Swapped the adapter and 45mm in again. Set the FL. AF works.
Swapped in the 135. Set the FL. AF will work if I pre-focus.
Sound like a (known?) bug, or something else?
Another problem I have is that the IOS app can't see the adapter. I'm not sure if that's normal when the FW is up to date (mine appears to be when I check the FW version of the camera).
Anyone else have issues with the FW update app not seeing the adapter?
Looks like B&H is sold out, with no eta or stock request notification up at the moment. Just "unavailable".
I was told that it's design decision and not a bug
When setting the aperture to the 135mm, the adapter will switch to MF (instead of AF). The designer wanted to have one aperture choice where the adapter only works in MF.
My advise to them was to remove that and keep AF for that aperture. We can always switch the adapter to MF by pressing a custom button, so in my view, what they did is a little confusing and not needed.
Agree that should be a camera function and not a adapter function. I have no issue with some of our native lenses having AF/MF switches but no 3 rd party has those so the default should always be the body.
Edited on Aug 18, 2016 at 06:52 PM · View previous versions
Aug 18, 2016 at 06:48 PM
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Silly question when you set the adapter for Exif 35mm and or 85mm let's say , since now the body knows the focal length . Is it now setting IBIS up automatically too. Yea I know silly basic question but want to make sure.
Aug 18, 2016 at 06:50 PM
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GMPhotography wrote:
Silly question when you set the adapter for Exif 35mm and or 85mm let's say , since now the body knows the focal length . Is it now setting IBIS up automatically too. Yea I know silly basic question but want to make sure.
Guy, you have to set SteadyShot to ON and SteadyShot Adjust. to Auto.
If you set the latter to manual, then you have to select the correct focal length.
Auto is the way to go though.
K-H.
Silly question when you set the adapter for Exif 35mm and or 85mm let's say , since now the body knows the focal length . Is it now setting IBIS up automatically too. Yea I know silly basic question but want to make sure.
Guy, you have to set SteadyShot to ON and SteadyShot Adjust. to Auto.
If you set the latter to manual, then you have to select the correct focal length.
Auto is the way to go though.
K-H.
Aug 18, 2016 at 06:56 PM
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Have them both set to auto just wanted to be sure it's doing what I think it is supposed to be doing. Thanks
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:00 PM
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GMPhotography wrote:
Have them both set to auto just wanted to be sure it's doing what I think it is supposed to be doing. Thanks
Thumbs up!
Though there is no auto for SteadyShot, only ON or OFF on my A7r2 (with 55/1.8 mounted).
K-H.
Have them both set to auto just wanted to be sure it's doing what I think it is supposed to be doing. Thanks
Thumbs up!
Though there is no auto for SteadyShot, only ON or OFF on my A7r2 (with 55/1.8 mounted).
K-H.
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:01 PM
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So,for the people whose phone FW updater app can see the adapter, do you see it as a device in the BT settings of your phone?
I can't.
BT is on, but still no communication with the adapter.
Another question, if we want to set the FL manually for IBIS, and want to use the adapter's AF function, what's the procedure - is there an aperture setting that enables the AF function w/o auto-FL for IBIS?
I didn't see one in the manual or in their FAQ.
I can't.
BT is on, but still no communication with the adapter.
Another question, if we want to set the FL manually for IBIS, and want to use the adapter's AF function, what's the procedure - is there an aperture setting that enables the AF function w/o auto-FL for IBIS?
I didn't see one in the manual or in their FAQ.
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:12 PM
p.10 #8Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Fred Miranda wrote:
BTW: Did anyone try that app I linked a few posts back? I tried it on my daughters android (), but could not get it to find the adapter.
I didn't see a version for IOS, just android (on an iPhone). I wonder if there's one available.
I assume your IOS FW updater app can see the adapter (to verify that the BT in the techart is functioning)
BTW: Did anyone try that app I linked a few posts back? I tried it on my daughters android (
), but could not get it to find the adapter. I didn't see a version for IOS, just android (on an iPhone). I wonder if there's one available.
I assume your IOS FW updater app can see the adapter (to verify that the BT in the techart is functioning)
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:15 PM
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bluloo wrote:
), but could not get it to find the adapter. I didn't see a version for IOS, just android (on an iPhone). I wonder if there's one available.
I assume your IOS FW updater app can see the adapter (to verify that the BT in the techart is functioning)
Yes, it's android only and it's beta. I don't think it's available to the public yet but they allowed me to post here. I can update the adapter firmware so my adapter's bluetooth is fine. Perhaps the app works in a different way. I just asked them.
Fred Miranda wrote
BTW: Did anyone try that app I linked a few posts back? I tried it on my daughters android (), but could not get it to find the adapter. I assume your IOS FW updater app can see the adapter (to verify that the BT in the techart is functioning)
Yes, it's android only and it's beta. I don't think it's available to the public yet but they allowed me to post here. I can update the adapter firmware so my adapter's bluetooth is fine. Perhaps the app works in a different way. I just asked them.
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:29 PM
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bluloo wrote:
So,for the people whose phone FW updater app can see the adapter, do you see it as a device in the BT settings of your phone?
I can't.
BT is on, but still no communication with the adapter.
Another question, if we want to set the FL manually for IBIS, and want to use the adapter's AF function, what's the procedure - is there an aperture setting that enables the AF function w/o auto-FL for IBIS?
I didn't see one in the manual or in their FAQ.
Here are the firmware update instructions:
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
1) Make sure the battery level of your camera and phone is >50%
2) Make sure the Auto-Lock of your phone is OFF
3) Plug in the adapter to your camera body
4) Turn ON the camera, change the aperture value to F/90 (not F/9 !), release the shutter
5) Turn OFF the camera (IMPORTANT!)
6) Run the app in the smartphone and select the firmware 2.0 under LM-EA7
7) Click ‘Update’
8) Wait around 10 mins for the update to complete
9) When the screen shows Update Complete, please wait 1 minute for the adapter before turning the camera back on.
So,for the people whose phone FW updater app can see the adapter, do you see it as a device in the BT settings of your phone?
I can't.
BT is on, but still no communication with the adapter.
Another question, if we want to set the FL manually for IBIS, and want to use the adapter's AF function, what's the procedure - is there an aperture setting that enables the AF function w/o auto-FL for IBIS?
I didn't see one in the manual or in their FAQ.
Here are the firmware update instructions:
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
1) Make sure the battery level of your camera and phone is >50%
2) Make sure the Auto-Lock of your phone is OFF
3) Plug in the adapter to your camera body
4) Turn ON the camera, change the aperture value to F/90 (not F/9 !), release the shutter
5) Turn OFF the camera (IMPORTANT!)
6) Run the app in the smartphone and select the firmware 2.0 under LM-EA7
7) Click ‘Update’
8) Wait around 10 mins for the update to complete
9) When the screen shows Update Complete, please wait 1 minute for the adapter before turning the camera back on.
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:30 PM
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BTW: The TechArt Pro adapter is not longer in stock at B&H Photo.
My serial number is above 4,600!
My serial number is above 4,600!
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:42 PM
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Thought F90 was a typo, and didn't look for it. I’m so dense sometimes.
Thanks a million for answering all these questions!
Edit - was the "select firmware 2.0" a typo? We want v3.0, yes?
Edited on Aug 18, 2016 at 07:48 PM · View previous versions
Thanks a million for answering all these questions!
Edit - was the "select firmware 2.0" a typo? We want v3.0, yes?
Edited on Aug 18, 2016 at 07:48 PM · View previous versions
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:45 PM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
BTW: The TechArt Pro adapter is not longer in stock at B&H Photo.
My serial number is above 4,600!
Yeah, saw that. Not even a "Notify when in stock" option either.
My SN is over 4700
Edited on Aug 18, 2016 at 07:50 PM · View previous versions
BTW: The TechArt Pro adapter is not longer in stock at B&H Photo.
My serial number is above 4,600!
Yeah, saw that. Not even a "Notify when in stock" option either.
My SN is over 4700
Edited on Aug 18, 2016 at 07:50 PM · View previous versions
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:46 PM
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bluloo wrote:
Thought F90 was a typo, and didn't look for it. I’m so dense sometimes.
Thanks a million for answering all these questions!
I'm just learning as I go. I just got the adapter as well and luckily it already had the latest firmware version.
Thought F90 was a typo, and didn't look for it. I’m so dense sometimes.
Thanks a million for answering all these questions!
I'm just learning as I go. I just got the adapter as well and luckily it already had the latest firmware version.
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:47 PM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
BTW: The TechArt Pro adapter is not longer in stock at B&H Photo.
My serial number is above 4,600!
So that's about 5,000 * $300 = $1.5M in revenue.
BTW: The TechArt Pro adapter is not longer in stock at B&H Photo.
My serial number is above 4,600!
So that's about 5,000 * $300 = $1.5M in revenue.
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:50 PM
p.10 #16Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
The more I think about this, the more excited I get. The idea is absolutely brilliant. I can now have my Rokkor 58/1.2 autofocus. I can have my sweet C/Y 35/1.4 autofocus. I can have my C/Y 100/2 autofocus. This adapter is revolutionary. It means I need to swap my A7s for the A7ii and lose silent shutter, but that's worth it for getting AF with these lenses in return.
Aug 19, 2016 at 02:12 AM
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mortyb wrote:
The more I think about this, the more excited I get. The idea is absolutely brilliant. I can now have my Rokkor 58/1.2 autofocus. I can have my sweet C/Y 35/1.4 autofocus. I can have my C/Y 100/2 autofocus. This adapter is revolutionary. It means I need to swap my A7s for the A7ii and lose silent shutter, but that's worth it for getting AF with these lenses in return.
It opens up a whole new world with legacy lenses. My Voigtlander M-mounts now AF. My Leica R 28 now AFs. I have another adapter coming on Monday for my Contax 35-70/3.4 and 100/3.5. It's exciting.
The more I think about this, the more excited I get. The idea is absolutely brilliant. I can now have my Rokkor 58/1.2 autofocus. I can have my sweet C/Y 35/1.4 autofocus. I can have my C/Y 100/2 autofocus. This adapter is revolutionary. It means I need to swap my A7s for the A7ii and lose silent shutter, but that's worth it for getting AF with these lenses in return.
It opens up a whole new world with legacy lenses. My Voigtlander M-mounts now AF. My Leica R 28 now AFs. I have another adapter coming on Monday for my Contax 35-70/3.4 and 100/3.5. It's exciting.
Aug 19, 2016 at 03:33 AM
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I think I can speak for a lot of us here because I think we all share the same dilemma of going third party and that is we need to manually focus which involves at least some functionality to preform the task. You may do one or all of them focus peaking, magnifying , recomposing and maybe some other things to get focus. Let's admit it , it's a hassle and you can like it, hate it or whatever feeling you may have towards it but it's slow. I'm pretty good at it but it is slower than AF. Let's be honest as good as I am at it the AF is just flat easier and now it's even accurate. I think for many this opens up new doors. We can go back grab some lenses and have enough AF speed to satisfy most of our needs. This is huge. Having like the GM 24-70 and the 85 it may cover just about every need you come across. With this now we can play more. This does change the I want to go native mount now. This does change a lot of things for a lot of us old ducks that are getting up in age with more eye problems too. Just think this is still Gen 1 as well it can only get even better.
Aug 19, 2016 at 04:45 AM
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GMPhotography wrote:
Silly question when you set the adapter for Exif 35mm and or 85mm let's say , since now the body knows the focal length . Is it now setting IBIS up automatically too. Yea I know silly basic question but want to make sure.
Another silly question... how do you set the adapter for correct Exif?
Silly question when you set the adapter for Exif 35mm and or 85mm let's say , since now the body knows the focal length . Is it now setting IBIS up automatically too. Yea I know silly basic question but want to make sure.
Another silly question... how do you set the adapter for correct Exif?
Aug 19, 2016 at 05:07 AM
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You set a certain aperture on the body take a shot and it records it. For instance my 35mm ZM I put on body on camera I rotate aperture to let's say F45 ( I forgot the number) take a shot and it sets the Exif for 35mm lens . Than rotate aperture all the way back on camera to fully wide open as it will go. Leave it there it's F2 btw than go ahead to shoot for real use the aperture on lens. Now you have 35mm lens in Exif and your IBIS now knows it's a 35 lens. It's actually quite fast to setup.
Aug 19, 2016 at 05:14 AM