I received my adapter yesterday and i'm so excited to use it, but i can't remove the Nikon-side cap. Does it just pull of or do i twist?
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Yup twist clockwise. Note it may be easier to mount the adapter onto the camera first then mount the lens onto the adapter, also you may be able to use the lens in M or manual mode only, so don't forget to switch the camera to M mode first before turning the camera on with the lens already attached. Finally check that you have the latest firmware update available for you camera installed, it can improve the quality of your pictures.
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It should just twist off. In my experience, aftermarket caps are either too tight or too loose.
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It's probably stuck, wedge a paper clip or small flat head screw driver in flash slot and wiggle it out gently. If this doesn't work send it back to Nikon, that part is under warranty.
1329861
What is stuck to what? Is the adapter stuck to the camera or the lens. To remove mine from the lens, with the lens pointing up, I push the button down away from the lens and twist to the right.
2257099
Theres a ring that comes off. Its been a while since ive used mine but you may need to screw on ring to lens first then add the lens adapter. Or try with out the ring? Also it only fitd on my kit lens. Check thread size
1347749
There should be a groove in the lens where it mates to the case near the switch. Stick a coin in the groove and twist, the lens should pop off.
1874734
On my lens there is a ridged release button on the lens just next to where the red line-up dot is on the adapter. Push down on the button and turn the adapter. It should come right off.
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When I got my lens the adapter was already attached. its a tiny ring that easily twists on & off
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Position the adapter correctly to fit/place it onto the lens without any tilting. With the camera/lens facing away from you, turn the adapter slightly to the the left side (not right side) until you feel like a click and stop then you are all set. The adapter will stay in place.
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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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Hi, I was not able to use this even on my Nikon. The distance between the lens and the adapter was too great to be functional. I ended up returning this item and buying a used bellows and slide copier on eBay. Hope this 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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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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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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I unscrew the screw. Because in order to get the screw on the otherside of the metal tab that controls the aperture, I unscrew the screw, hold the tab with my finger and screw the screw in so that the tab catches on it. Then reverse it to take it off. I don't know if that's the proper way but it works and doesn't damage anything.
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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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Unscrew the cap on the valve attachment. Pull out the adapter inside and reverse its position (turn it around). Replace the cap.
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There are filter adapters now on Ebay, just a simple 38mm to 52mm or 55 mm for about $14. I got one and attached a 52mm UV protective filter, and bought a replacement 52mm Nikon "real" lens cap. I also got a 52mm polarizer, so i'm all set for now. The threads won't hold any accessory lenses, but they are solid enough for a protective filter.Jason