I've created a PDF version of the Techart PRO FAQ but, rather than link to it from the actual FAQ post, I thought I should get some feedback on it first. I am not a designer so any suggestions regarding formatting, fonts, colors, etc will be welcome. You can download the PDF at this link.
FYI - The Fotodiox FD-LM adapter doesn't work with the Techart Pro.
The mounting flange is too short and the adapter hits the "bump" in the TAP.
Given that the mounting ring rotates to lock onto the lens, I wouldn't recommend taking a dremel to this one for clearance as you'd almost certainly compromise the integrity of the locking ring.
bluloo wrote:
FYI - The Fotodiox FD-LM adapter doesn't work with the Techart Pro.
The mounting flange is too short and the adapter hits the "bump" in the TAP.
Given that the mounting ring rotates to lock onto the lens, I wouldn't recommend taking a dremel to this one for clearance as you'd almost certainly compromise the integrity of the locking ring.
Thanks. Initially the adapter list showed adapters that don't work with the TAP but that turned out to be confusing so I modified it to show only the adapters that do work. Another list (of adapters that don't work) would be really long and I'm not sure I want to open that can of worms...
genji wrote:
Thanks. Initially the adapter list showed adapters that don't work with the TAP but that turned out to be confusing so I modified it to show only the adapters that do work. Another list (of adapters that don't work) would be really long and I'm not sure I want to open that can of worms...
Thanks genji. I agree let's keep focus on the adapters that do fit and can reach infinity.
mark1958 wrote:
When traveling out of town--- and have a load of techart dependent lenses (e.g. M mount) -
Who still brings non techart adapters in case of malfunction?
I bring MF adapters when I'm out shooting with the TAP, period, regardless of where I'm shooting.
I don't have any native M-mount lenses so will usually choose just two that I will default to (to minimize the number of adapters) in case the TAP fails.
I haven't been bringing a backup adapter but now I think I will. I frequently use the TAP's macro capability so from now on I'll take a Voigtlander Close Focus Adapter. I guess it's also possible that the TAP could malfunction in a way that left it locked in the extended position.
mark1958 wrote:
When traveling out of town--- and have a load of techart dependent lenses (e.g. M mount) -
Who still brings non techart adapters in case of malfunction?
Getting a second one.. .. novel idea.. I might do that someday as well. I have the V-E close up adapter and thought the world of it until I found the TAP.
You and me both. I'm thinking that owning two TAPs might be a prerequisite for membership of the TAP Elite.
mark1958 wrote:
Getting a second one.. .. novel idea.. I might do that someday as well. I have the V-E close up adapter and thought the world of it until I found the TAP.
I read this thread where he modded a Kippon adapter to dummy control the ZA aperture (I often use a-mount lenses on a7 series with dumb adapter). I don't mind the pre-focus, and the lens I wanted to use is a 85mm (either mino or ZA 85), so the pre-focussing and weight wouldn't be much of an issue for me. Just need an adapter, and as of right now, I am just using an a7, but I'd like to try anyway.
I have one question, is there a way to avoid "booting" (Techart adapter extending and retracting) every time when you turn on/wake up? It significantly slows down "reaction time" to catch a moment.
.. novel idea.. I might do that someday as well. I have the V-E close up adapter and thought the world of it until I found the TAP. 