Recap: ZKW lense installation
#1
Recap: ZKW lense installation
So I've performed a thorough search, with keyword ZKW in thread titles.
Came up with numerous results but I've gotten responses such as: ZKW lenses need spacers, as do ZKW-replicas. Some results showed me that ZKW lenses are just a simple drop in, and you are good to go.
That's my first question, spacers or no spacers? If spacers are required, where do I get my hands on them?
My second question is, how do you position the notch? One result I got was that someone placed the notch in the 6 o'clock position when I thought it was supposed to be in the 12 o'clock position.
Came up with numerous results but I've gotten responses such as: ZKW lenses need spacers, as do ZKW-replicas. Some results showed me that ZKW lenses are just a simple drop in, and you are good to go.
That's my first question, spacers or no spacers? If spacers are required, where do I get my hands on them?
My second question is, how do you position the notch? One result I got was that someone placed the notch in the 6 o'clock position when I thought it was supposed to be in the 12 o'clock position.
#2
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ZKW's require spacers, the replicas don't require it. I believe the notch goes at the 6'o clock position. Paging JnC!
#7
Land of 10,000 lakes
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If you're buying the ZKW replicas there is no notch on them. Only the real ZKW's have a notch and usually it's placed at 6 O'clock. it all depends what you want out of your lenses. Do some samples by turning the lense without spacers to see what kind of results you get, and try it with spacers. Not every lense is going to be the same. It's all trial and error.
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So I've performed a thorough search, with keyword ZKW in thread titles.
Came up with numerous results but I've gotten responses such as: ZKW lenses need spacers, as do ZKW-replicas. Some results showed me that ZKW lenses are just a simple drop in, and you are good to go.
That's my first question, spacers or no spacers? If spacers are required, where do I get my hands on them?
My second question is, how do you position the notch? One result I got was that someone placed the notch in the 6 o'clock position when I thought it was supposed to be in the 12 o'clock position.
Came up with numerous results but I've gotten responses such as: ZKW lenses need spacers, as do ZKW-replicas. Some results showed me that ZKW lenses are just a simple drop in, and you are good to go.
That's my first question, spacers or no spacers? If spacers are required, where do I get my hands on them?
My second question is, how do you position the notch? One result I got was that someone placed the notch in the 6 o'clock position when I thought it was supposed to be in the 12 o'clock position.
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#18
"Like None Other"
iTrader: (3)
ZKW replicas DO NOT require spacers for installation. However, Real ZKW lenses DO Require a spacer. I remeber searching and finding this info before buying my replicas lenses as I too could not find what size spacer was needed for the real zkw lenses.hence I just got da replicas. What size? I don't know. Nor do I know the notch orientation.
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best place i found was: www.theretrofitsource.com they also have an ebay store where you might be able to find them a little cheaper by using bing cash back.
#25
OCD
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THE DIFFERENCE IS HERE... look at the lower images
http://store.theretrofitsource.com/p...33e062fd6db1e9
http://store.theretrofitsource.com/p...33e062fd6db1e9
#28
OCD
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THe best advise I have for ZKW installation is put the lens in and ignite the projector in your house or garage and spin the lens around in your projector until you like what you see. All lenses vary slightly in thickness so some areas will be sharper and have more blue or purple in the cut off.
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