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G9 with Metabones T Speedbooster XL 0.64X problem

Started Sep 2, 2019 | Discussions thread
OP MVinsen New Member • Posts: 11
Re: G9 with Metabones T Speedbooster XL 0.64X problem
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SOLVED!!! The culprit proved to be an almost imperceptible burr on the base-plate of the SB adapter, at the edge of the "pin-locating" hole which mates to the lens pin on the camera body.

Evidently, as the adapter was rotated into place, the burr prevented the pin from expanding into the hole in the adapter and thus registering as a release button press.

I taped up the critical bits of the adapter, then used a Dremel Tool to grind off the burr, and slightly widen the hole also to more closely match those on my native lenses.

Thorough cleaning of adapter and pins, then success - MB SB XL0.64X (v3.31) running on G9 (v1.3).

Et Voila!!!

Thank you all for your thoughts and suggestions.

- Mark

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