I now have all of my lenses with working encoding. This is what I have found.
1.) It is fairly simple to do. If you want to have the camera auto detect the lenses go ahead and do it.
2.) The template linked above works fine, and is easy to use. Just make sure the outer diameter of the template measures exactly 2" when you print it.
3.) It is best to cut out the 6 bit holes, and the notch prior to cutting out the rest. Do a precision job with the interior diameter, but leave a lot of extra material on the outer diameter. This helps you hold the template in position.
4.) You can get the Sharpie Ink to work with multiple coats to get it dark and thick. After the last coat roughen to surface a little bit by rubbing it. I used a Q-Tip. This is not the best method. I will redo mine with mat black model paint for a more permanent installation.
5.) You only need to paint the Black Bits. The camera doesn't read then others.
6.) If you have two black bits next to each other you can paint them as one large single bit. This is easier to position and paint. It works fine done like that.
7.) When looking at the lens from the rear The first bit is the one on the right. Be sure to paint from right to left with the bit code.
My lenses were fairly easy.
The CV 50mm f/1.5 Nokton v2 required only one slot painted and it was the furthest on the right.
The CV 75mm f/1.5 Nokton is also easy requiring the same one on the right as the 50mm, and the two (joined) on the far left. No gaps to be properly sized as unpainted. Very easy.
The CV 28mm f/2 Ultron was the most difficult because all the black slots are in the center so gaps must be maintained properly. This except for the two adjoining slots that can be painted together as described.
I noticed another interesting thing. I coded my 50mm and 75mm first. I had the 28mm set as the lens in manual mode. When the camera detects an encoded lens it switches to Auto automatically. If it doesn't detect a valid encoded lens it reverts to the manual setting. This meant that by coding just two lenses, all three of my lenses were being properly reported in the EXIF.
I am still going to try and have the permanent templates made, and to redo my lenses with prper paint. I will keep everyone posted if successful with that.
-Steve-
Mar 21, 2022 at 07:54 PM
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