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PedroS

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Re: PB-4 electrified
« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2017, 10:07:45 »
Which would be an almost impossible task due to the aperture guides in the rings,,,

Have to look at them in a different perspective.
As we just need either male or female contacts on each of them, maybe... later I'll do all the measurements needed and bring here the answer.

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Re: PB-4 electrified
« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2017, 11:09:05 »
For the Bellows it's better to have the contacts in the Bellows mount directly, the build length is then the original.
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Re: PB-4 electrified
« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2017, 21:18:54 »
Have some unexpected free time today and way I went measuring and seeing for alternatives.

And there are some, not sure if I'll went to do them, but let's share...

It feasible to arrange the contacts in the bellows directly, but, doing that, at least with the PB-4 we'll loose the chance to turn the camera to portrait. Here, and to accommodate a full sized body at least 10-12mm era needed. So no change here, let alone the Kenko one. Or try to electrify a PK-11, not easy at all, but doable with lathe work or some 3D printing.

At the front much more freedom is available and any type of extension is feasible. Again some will need lathe or 3D work to be adapted, or go with the smallest available, a Kenko 12 or a Movo 10mm.
Maybe I'll try the Movo...

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Re: PB-4 electrified
« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2017, 21:47:15 »
I'm really impressed by your innovative and creative abillities. Kudos!

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Re: PB-4 electrified
« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2017, 22:04:05 »
I'm really impressed by your innovative and creative abillities. Kudos!

Thanks!