Novoflex Adapter modification

[Photon42]

After receiving the Novoflex adapter for G1, I found out it requires to be mounted on the lens first. It has a small bolt on the camera facing part of the adapter ring, which needs to protrude in order to open the lens lock.

When changing M-mount lenses, that of course means removing lens with adapter, remove adapter from lens, mount adapter to new lens, mount new lens with adapter onto the camera. Can't think of any meaningful reason for that tedious procedure.

So today I opened the adapter (four screws) and adjusted the length of the bolt with a saw, so it won't protrude anymore when the lens is unlocked. That way, the adapter can stay with the camera, as I prefer it to be. So far, it works fine. No negative impact.

Regards
Ivo

 

[kbg32]

I wonder if the RayQual adapter works the same way?

 

[back alley]

the cameraquest adapter can be left on the body and m mount lenses can be removed and put back on easily.

 

[Photon42]

the cameraquest adapter can be left on the body and m mount lenses can be removed and put back on easily.

yes - it seems to be bang on 😀

 

[splitimageview]

I modified mine about a month ago, like you did, but it was an early shipment. Unfortunately, the early ones are too thin, sacrificing close focus ability, infinity focus is off, and scales are inaccurate. I'm sending mine back to Novoflex.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=981520&postcount=129

 

[Avotius]

question!

Is the silver bolt thing on the left side there what you are referring to? This is the cheaper Chinese version, wondering if its similar to what you are talking about even though this adapter seems to have fewer pieces.

 

[splitimageview]

In this photo of the Novoflex adapter, you can see the lens release button on the lower left side, and a small pin next to it. They are connected. This pin prevents the lens release button from moving when the adapter is on the camera. If the pin is shaved down, the lens can be removed with the adapter remaining on the camera.

 

[Photon42]

as DI said. I still have no clue why this has been done. Much nicer after the mod.

 

[Terao]

I do wonder about the safety of these mods. In my experience the M lenses I have fit very tightly in the Novoflex adapter. Not sure the mount on the G1 and the locking pin are up to the amount of torque required to release an M lens with the adapter still on the camera. I've found both my Nokton 40mm and Zeiss 25 to be extremely stiff to remove. The ancient 50 'cron I just bought is very loose by comparison.

 

[splitimageview]

The Novo that I modded required some amount of effort to push the lens release button. It actually is a bit more difficult after the mod, than before.

The adapter is going back to them, decided to exchange it for one of their other µ4/3 adapters, and get a Cameraquest/Rayqual M adapter.

 

[back alley]

the cq adapter = smooth as butta!