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Which Canon FD(n) to NX adapter for the Galaxy NX?

Started Oct 31, 2015 | Questions thread
wpstl Senior Member • Posts: 1,251
Re: Which Canon FD(n) to NX adapter for the Galaxy NX?

zaurus wrote:

wpstl wrote:

I tried that brand for a Nikon NX adapter and it didn't work. Exchanged it for another and it didn't work either. Bought a Fotasy; it worked. Bought a second Fotasy just in case and it worked too. Think I'm sticking with Fotasy.

http://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-NXFD-Samsung-Mirrorless-Adapter/dp/B004HI4PPC/

The Fotasy adapter engages the pin.

However, I'm not able to use manual focus assist as I expected.

On the NX100 under Menu(2nd tab)>MFAssist>Enlarge is set, but turning the focus ring has no effect.

On the Galaxy NX turning the focus ring has no effect, I have to click the small icon MF+/- next to the Mode soft-dial on the screen to get the assist. Pressing the shutter button takes it out of focus assist, though.

Is there a way to setup both cameras as to just turning the focus ring on the lens to put them in focus assist?

No. Activating focus assist at the turn of the focus ring requires communication from lens to camera. Non-Samsung lenses don't have the required electronics so it's not possible to activate it without tellng the camera you want it. On the plus side, the Galaxy NX has focus peaking on all the time, even with non-Samsung lenses.

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