KL7 Posted May 2, 2020 Share #1  Posted May 2, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi All, I've acquired an old Nikkor lens (AiS) and I'm having setting/coordination issues with the SL. I'm using a novoflex adapter (no issues with a more modern Nikon lens) but I haven't used it with an older lens previously. The image through the viewfinder (or live view) keeps flashing on/off and it won't let me take photos. The camera is set in manual mode and MF. There must be a setting that I'm not aware of. Please advise. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted May 2, 2020 Share #2  Posted May 2, 2020 Which Novoflex adapter are you using? If you use the one with electronic contacts SL-NIK you might run into trouble if you use a manual AI(S) or F lens. I would use this lens with a simple passive adapter, like : https://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera-Adapter/dp/B0113O93OA There are many more on the market.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted May 2, 2020 Share #3 Â Posted May 2, 2020 probably the cutouts Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted May 2, 2020 Share #4  Posted May 2, 2020 Tape over the electronic communication in the body. Use thin tape like scotch tape or labeling tape. This has worked for me on both the Nikon E and Canon adapters. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 2, 2020 Share #5 Â Posted May 2, 2020 6 hours ago, frame-it said: probably the cutouts For Nikon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL7 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share #6  Posted May 3, 2020 23 hours ago, jaapv said: Which Novoflex adapter are you using? If you use the one with electronic contacts SL-NIK you might run into trouble if you use a manual AI(S) or F lens. I would use this lens with a simple passive adapter, like : https://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera-Adapter/dp/B0113O93OA There are many more on the market.. Yes, you're right. Looked into it further based on what you said. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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