HELP! The silver release screw has come out and I cannot remove the adapter from my Nikon Lens, how do I take it off?
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I'm not sure but pushing in the release screw just causes a tiny pin above it to retract, releasing the lens. You might be able to do the same thing by pushing a paperclip or thin nail into the hole where the release screw goes
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This is a persistent problem, one I highlighted in the comments. The manufacturer has no interest in helping; you, and I, and many other customers are completely out of luck. Please review this product to prevent other would-be buyers from repeating our mistake.
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ADAPTER SEEMS STUCK? OK, this is easy (unless you've already forced it and broken it off.) As already noted in the comments, The silver button on the adapter SLIDES towards the camera and that releases the lens. It doesn't push in as you might think.
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You don't. At least I've had no luck taking them off when this happens. You now have a lens that is "married" to that adapter.
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Yeah the exact same thing happen to me. I hope the lens it's stuck to is not too expensive. Cause the way I chose to remove it was by forcefully twisting it off. If it's a cheap kit lens a little plastic piece will break off. But the lens will work just fine. It won't destroy it, just modify it a little.
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Keep in mind that the silver release is NOT a screw, but a button/slide tab. When in place, you'd push it down/away from the lens to release the pin that's holding it on the lens. Now that it's gone, you should still see hole where it was. You are going to need something very small, like a jeweler's screwdriver (smallest size Phillips head) or a sewing needle and you are going to have to have a pretty good light source. You'll need to try to get the tip of the jeweler's screwdriver or tip of the needle into the hole and search for the hole in the pin (it's there somewhere, but it might be up towards the lens). This will be tough, but you'll have to play at it till you can get some leverage on the pin to pull it down and away from the lens so you can release it. Keep in mind that the pin is spring-loaded, so it naturally wants to drive up and into the matching hole on the lens ring. This means IF you can get the pin to slide down, you'll have to hold it down while you are turning the lens against the adapter body to release. Like I said, this will be tricky and require some finesse. If you can't manage it, you will probably have to track down a local shop that repairs lens and camera bodies. They will have the experience and tools to remove it without damaging the lens. FYI: I am also no longer using this POS adapter. As others here have stated, it's poorly-made and has absolutely zero documentation. Sorry for your troubles!
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i had the same problem it's a little push lever just push it towards the camera and it will come off.
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The eyepiece must always be removed to insert the lens for the camera adapter. To remove the eyepiece, you first remove the tiny set screw from the lens tube which faces you as you would use the microscope. The tube is slanted so the set screw would be underneath. Use a number 0 Phillip's jeweler's screwdriver and be very careful to insert it squarely into the slots of the set screw. Using a magnifying glass to might help. When you feel the screw loosen, have someone hold a cup or box underneath the screw location to catch the set screw when it comes out of the tube! You don't want to lose it! Now the microscope lens will slide up and out. You're ready to insert you digital camera lens and adapter hardware. All adapters are not the same, so follow the instructions for brand you purchased. Good luck! D. McIntire
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The little screw just allows you to remove the lens cover. Then you simple grasp the bulb and pull straight out... to replace allign the two pins on the bulb bottom and push back into the socket. put back the lens cover and replace the screw... If the screw is to tight to loosen with a little screw driver, use a small pliers to turn it...
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the adapter ring just screws onto the threads on the end of your camera lens.... think of it as a flashlight... sometimes they get threaded wrong.... face the camera lens up.... lay the adapter ring on top.... make sure ALL IS EVEN then carefully without much force turn clockwise until tight... don't over tighten and your all set to then your all set to ad your new lens.... in the same manner.... hope this helps..... I had a lil trouble myself until I faced the lens up.... its a problem because the threads are so fine and they want to jump the track and go the next thread down.... which makes it come out weird... the adapter ring just screws onto the threads on the end of your camera lens.... think of it as a flashlight... sometimes they get threaded wrong.... face the camera lens up.... lay the adapter ring on top.... make sure ALL IS EVEN then carefully without much force turn clockwise until tight... don't over tighten and your all set to then your all set to ad your new lens.... in the same manner.... hope this helps..... I had a lil trouble myself until I faced the lens up.... its a problem because the threads are so fine and they want to jump the track and go the next thread down.... which... » Read More the adapter ring just screws onto the threads on the end of your camera lens.... think of it as a flashlight... sometimes they get threaded wrong.... face the camera lens up.... lay the adapter ring on top.... make sure ALL IS EVEN then carefully without much force turn clockwise until tight... don't over tighten and your all set to then your all set to ad your new lens.... in the same manner.... hope this helps..... I had a lil trouble myself until I faced the lens up.... its a problem because the threads are so fine and they want to jump the track and go the next thread down.... which makes it come out weird... « Show Less
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As I recall, there is a piece on the lens that has to unscrew and be removed before the lens hood will attach.
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Hi, the knob on the side is a lock pin that you use to release the lens from the adapter (just added safety). When you want to remove the lens hold the lens and adapter vertical and push the knob straight down. Easy as that. Does that help?
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The manual says: "Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot at one end of the light lens. Carefully pry the lens out." I would use a rag of some kind of padding between the lens and the housing when prying. Good luck!
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Sorry, I don't know where you can replace that. My problem was with the rubber switch which eventually fell inside the housing and when I tried to remove the lens cap, it ended up breaking as it is apparently not removable. One down, one to go.
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Two screws, one on each side, that are adjusted with an allen key that comes with the kit(or at least did with mine). Does not damage the camera I detached mine just to see if there were any marks where it had been attached, there were none, and I tightened the screws on mine nearly all the way to where they would no longer tighten easily. Detaches roughly within 30 seconds given your using the proper allen key.
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There is a small lever that releases the pin that holds the adapter to the lens. Its not the strongest so handle with care.
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Mina,I've noticed that these adapters fit really tight to the zeiss lens. I use them on several different zeiss lens and they all are tough to get off. With the rear element of then lens facing you, you might notice the small release pin that sticks out slightly. It's like a little price of metal that sticks out (towards the inside of the adapter ring). The idea is to gently push that in while twisting the adapter. It should come off. Just make sure that you are twisting the correct way. It's a little snug, so you will have to twist a bit more that you might like. It's nerve wracking the first time. Mina,I've noticed that these adapters fit really tight to the zeiss lens. I use them on several different zeiss lens and they all are tough to get off. With the rear element of then lens facing you, you might notice the small release pin that sticks out slightly. It's like a little price of metal that sticks out (towards the inside of the adapter ring). The idea is to gently push that in while twisting the adapter. It should come off. Just make sure that you are twisting the correct way. It's a little snug, so you will have to twist a bit more that you might like. It's nerve... » Read More Mina,I've noticed that these adapters fit really tight to the zeiss lens. I use them on several different zeiss lens and they all are tough to get off. With the rear element of then lens facing you, you might notice the small release pin that sticks out slightly. It's like a little price of metal that sticks out (towards the inside of the adapter ring). The idea is to gently push that in while twisting the adapter. It should come off. Just make sure that you are twisting the correct way. It's a little snug, so you will have to twist a bit more that you might like. It's nerve wracking the first time. « Show Less
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There will be a small notch between the colored base and the lens housing. Place a penny in this slot and twist. It should separate exposing the batteries. Replace your batteries and then snap the two halves back together. Good luck.
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I no longer have these as I sold my Zeiss lenses but I did have the same problem and asked the same question and this is what I found out.....There is a very small (and unfortunately hard to see) flexible metal release....push on it and that will release the ring adapter so that you can unscrew it. Hope that helps.
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The adapter screws onto the hinge behind the focus knob. There's a little plastic piece about the diameter of a penny that you have to remove first. It should turn off (ccw--standard right-hand thread) fairly easily. The larger square side of the adapter attaches to your tripod. I believe it's a 1/4-20 thread--pretty standard for small camera tripods.
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How do you pull them out? It seems like you would need super small tweezers or something but how do you do it without damaging the lens itself?
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I also had trouble at first. There is a metal tab on the interior of the adapter that you have to push in to get it to "lock." You may need to use a small screwdriver to hold it down while placing it onto the lens. Once it's on you'll know.
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I have found that when I have had difficultly removing something that uses the threads on a lens or other filter on the lens, wrap your hand around the end of the lens for several minutes and use the heat from your hand to expand the lens or protective filter. Then try to unscrew the adapter from the lens. I have used this technique to remove my polarizer several times when it has been difficult to remove. Remember that the threads on the adapter are plastic and very fine and can be crossed easily. The adapter does not need to be tight to hold the weight of the light ring. Good luck and enjoy the macro world. It is amazing what you can see. I have found that when I have had difficultly removing something that uses the threads on a lens or other filter on the lens, wrap your hand around the end of the lens for several minutes and use the heat from your hand to expand the lens or protective filter. Then try to unscrew the adapter from the lens. I have used this technique to remove my polarizer several times when it has been difficult to remove. Remember that the threads on the adapter are plastic and very fine and can be crossed easily. The adapter does not need to be tight to hold the weight of the light ring. Good luck and... » Read More I have found that when I have had difficultly removing something that uses the threads on a lens or other filter on the lens, wrap your hand around the end of the lens for several minutes and use the heat from your hand to expand the lens or protective filter. Then try to unscrew the adapter from the lens. I have used this technique to remove my polarizer several times when it has been difficult to remove. Remember that the threads on the adapter are plastic and very fine and can be crossed easily. The adapter does not need to be tight to hold the weight of the light ring. Good luck and enjoy the macro world. It is amazing what you can see. « Show Less