Peter G. Johnson
Active member
This is one of my shortcomings that others continued to ignore!
This is one of my shortcomings that others continued to ignore!
Yeah, I had the same problem when initially removing the PL mount from the F3 in order to put on an adaptor. I look after my equipment and NEVER use excessive persuasion on delicate equipment. When removing the mount the first time I could feel it was well fixed. So I twisted firmly clockwise and then anti clockwise. (an old trick from my father.) It then actually loosened. So don't feel like you're the only one!
While I'm on my soap box, I had problems with pins bending on the PL mount. Others 'kindly' commented that I must have treated my camera poorly for that to happen, despite the fact that I look after my equipment and I read instructions. As it turns out, there is little that can be done for the PL mount, aside from changing the plastic clips on the mount. (Already others have commented how fragile they are!) There is no servicing available for the mount other than to replace it. Warranty doesn't it cover though, because it is PHYSICAL damage.
I think 'time' will be most helpful for F3 owners. If PL mount issues become more common in the next six months, then perhaps we'll be offered free replacements at no cost.
The lesson I have learnt from this is just leave the same lens on the camera (ie) 35mm kit lens.
rogar-BlackEye(DBG
This is one of my shortcomings that others continued to ignore!
Yeah, I had the same problem when initially removing the PL mount from the F3 in order to put on an adaptor. I look after my equipment and NEVER use excessive persuasion on delicate equipment. When removing the mount the first time I could feel it was well fixed. So I twisted firmly clockwise and then anti clockwise. (an old trick from my father.) It then actually loosened. So don't feel like you're the only one!
While I'm on my soap box, I had problems with pins bending on the PL mount. Others 'kindly' commented that I must have treated my camera poorly for that to happen, despite the fact that I look after my equipment and I read instructions. As it turns out, there is little that can be done for the PL mount, aside from changing the plastic clips on the mount. (Already others have commented how fragile they are!) There is no servicing available for the mount other than to replace it. Warranty doesn't it cover though, because it is PHYSICAL damage.
I think 'time' will be most helpful for F3 owners. If PL mount issues become more common in the next six months, then perhaps we'll be offered free replacements at no cost.
The lesson I have learnt from this is just leave the same lens on the camera (ie) 35mm kit lens.
rogar-BlackEye(DBG
