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PentaxSF1Auto-Focus doesn't engage


A while back I had asked why my Pentax 35mm SF1 wouldn't auto-focus when I partially depressed the shutter release. After very little input, I decided to look closer at how the camera works.

I found that the AF Coupler in the camera is slightly loose and off center and therefore doesn't/can't engage the lens.

Now my NEW question is how can I fix this? Needless to say...I can take a good picture; but, I'm not very mechanically inclined. Thanks for your help.


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March 12, 2004

 

Alexander Sekulich
  Well first make sure your camera is swiched to SERVO or SINGLE auto focusing mode...Secondly make sure that coupler is sticking out and retracts when pushed in...If it's loose or it doensn't move in and out DO NOT mount your lance on it (it may damage your lance)...Take it to Pentax sertified service to check it out for you...


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March 14, 2004

 
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