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Is there such a lens?

Started Jun 15, 2018 | Discussions thread
GiM_6x Regular Member • Posts: 286
Re: Is there such a lens?

Not a good catch, a projector lens is not designed to work as camera lens.
It is designed (optically rectified) for specific conditions as working on limited space and not to infinit. . .

That projector lens is not (mechanically) standard for a photo/video camera, so there is no ready available adapter.

What you can do:
- First, if the lens comes in focus only when flush to camera, it means you need to remove a part of it - its own "conecting" part - and replace with an NX "connector" made specialy for it - and so it will become an "native" NX lens, but working only manual and with a fix aperture (I think arround 4 - 5.6).
- Second, if still some space available when in focus at infinit, at least 3-6mm (1-2 /8"), you need other special adapter between NX to connect with the projector lens.

You have just a very little help, you have an NX adapter (connector), you need to modify it to connect with your lens replacing a part of the lens' connector, but you will need the help of some mechanical shop / works.

Other way, not recommended, improvise a "fixing" solution as using (black) duct tape, and you also have to manually engage the lens sensor to have camera working.

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