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p.7 #1pics of alt lenses
jcolwell wrote:
I guess I'm a normal sort of guy, too. Photo taken with my backup SMCP-A 50/1.7
So many ways to be normal? The APA will not be very pleased of this. You'll render them unemployed.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
I guess I'm a normal sort of guy, too. Photo taken with my backup SMCP-A 50/1.7
So many ways to be normal? The APA will not be very pleased of this. You'll render them unemployed.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Dec 20, 2009 at 03:24 AM
p.7 #3pics of alt lenses
atufte wrote:
My setup...
Yes, very nice. I have the 50 'cron, and I'm really getting to like it a lot. I hope to get a 35 and also to compare the 90 with my Planar and Rokinon 85/1.4's.
My setup...
Yes, very nice. I have the 50 'cron, and I'm really getting to like it a lot. I hope to get a 35 and also to compare the 90 with my Planar and Rokinon 85/1.4's.
Dec 20, 2009 at 07:14 AM
p.7 #4pics of alt lenses
Not really a lens, but...
My new S90 next to my old (but loved) Olympus XA:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/4199395072_8627947dbf_o.jpg
EDIT: Whoops, here's the whole gang
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4200580670_d2239df146_b.jpg
My new S90 next to my old (but loved) Olympus XA:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/4199395072_8627947dbf_o.jpg
EDIT: Whoops, here's the whole gang
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4200580670_d2239df146_b.jpg
Dec 20, 2009 at 10:21 AM
p.7 #5pics of alt lenses
atufte wrote:
My setup...
You seem to have a round viewfinder eyecup. Where did you buy it?
My setup...
You seem to have a round viewfinder eyecup. Where did you buy it?
Dec 20, 2009 at 11:15 AM
p.7 #6pics of alt lenses
U.C. wrote:
You seem to have a round viewfinder eyecup. Where did you buy it?
looks like a nikon eye cup
atufte wrote
My setup...looks like a nikon eye cup
Dec 20, 2009 at 02:49 PM
p.7 #7pics of alt lenses
It's a viewfinder magnifier, and it's fantastic for MF lenses with the Haoda split screen...
http://cgi.ebay.com/KPS-1-3x-Magnifying-Eyepiece-for-Canon-450D-40D-50D-5D_W0QQitemZ150358310599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_Film_Cameras_ET?hash=item23020dbec7#ht_3060wt_931
http://cgi.ebay.com/KPS-1-3x-Magnifying-Eyepiece-for-Canon-450D-40D-50D-5D_W0QQitemZ150358310599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_Film_Cameras_ET?hash=item23020dbec7#ht_3060wt_931
Dec 20, 2009 at 02:55 PM
p.7 #8pics of alt lenses
atufte wrote:
It's a viewfinder magnifier, and it's fantastic for MF lenses with the Haoda split screen...
http://cgi.ebay.com/KPS-1-3x-Magnifying-Eyepiece-for-Canon-450D-40D-50D-5D_W0QQitemZ150358310599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_Film_Cameras_ET?hash=item23020dbec7#ht_3060wt_931
In my opinion, the KPS magnifier is totally crap compared to the Nikon DK-17M. The KPS gives higher magnification, but there's lots of CA, bad sharpness, and you must have your eye exactly centered infront of the VF. I would not recommend it, especially not for FF.
It's a viewfinder magnifier, and it's fantastic for MF lenses with the Haoda split screen...
http://cgi.ebay.com/KPS-1-3x-Magnifying-Eyepiece-for-Canon-450D-40D-50D-5D_W0QQitemZ150358310599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_Film_Cameras_ET?hash=item23020dbec7#ht_3060wt_931
In my opinion, the KPS magnifier is totally crap compared to the Nikon DK-17M. The KPS gives higher magnification, but there's lots of CA, bad sharpness, and you must have your eye exactly centered infront of the VF. I would not recommend it, especially not for FF.
Dec 20, 2009 at 03:54 PM
p.7 #9pics of alt lenses
Makten wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/KPS-1-3x-Magnifying-Eyepiece-for-Canon-450D-40D-50D-5D_W0QQitemZ150358310599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_Film_Cameras_ET?hash=item23020dbec7#ht_3060wt_931In my opinion, the KPS magnifier is totally crap compared to the Nikon DK-17M. The KPS gives higher magnification, but there's lots of CA, bad sharpness, and you must have your eye exactly centered infront of the VF. I would not recommend it, especially not for FF.
Hmmm, this is strange because i have both, and i do not see any difference in sharpness between the two, and the reason i use KPS, is the slightly larger view + the KPS is brighter, so maybe they have gotten their act together and made the glass better...(i use the center focus point with split and af conf and recompose... the good old way, but it is spot on every time with this setup, even my 35 cron which i known for it's "hard to focus" abilities...)
atufte wrote
It's a viewfinder magnifier, and it's fantastic for MF lenses with the Haoda split screen...http://cgi.ebay.com/KPS-1-3x-Magnifying-Eyepiece-for-Canon-450D-40D-50D-5D_W0QQitemZ150358310599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_Film_Cameras_ET?hash=item23020dbec7#ht_3060wt_931
Hmmm, this is strange because i have both, and i do not see any difference in sharpness between the two, and the reason i use KPS, is the slightly larger view + the KPS is brighter, so maybe they have gotten their act together and made the glass better...(i use the center focus point with split and af conf and recompose... the good old way, but it is spot on every time with this setup, even my 35 cron which i known for it's "hard to focus" abilities...)
Dec 20, 2009 at 06:33 PM
p.7 #10pics of alt lenses
Ok, guys, stupid question:
I have a nikon FT (or FE?), if i take the screen out of that one, and file it down to match the d700 size.. would that create any problems? I just love how that old screen just _pops_ into focus, everywhere.
I have a nikon FT (or FE?), if i take the screen out of that one, and file it down to match the d700 size.. would that create any problems? I just love how that old screen just _pops_ into focus, everywhere.
Dec 20, 2009 at 06:40 PM
p.7 #11pics of alt lenses
ulrikft2 wrote:
Ok, guys, stupid question:
I have a nikon FT (or FE?), if i take the screen out of that one, and file it down to match the d700 size.. would that create any problems? I just love how that old screen just _pops_ into focus, everywhere.
That should work just fine, i even used my FE screen in my 5D MKII with good results, but had to change it because it was a tad to small and would not center...(and yes the FE screen is very good)
Ok, guys, stupid question:
I have a nikon FT (or FE?), if i take the screen out of that one, and file it down to match the d700 size.. would that create any problems? I just love how that old screen just _pops_ into focus, everywhere.
That should work just fine, i even used my FE screen in my 5D MKII with good results, but had to change it because it was a tad to small and would not center...(and yes the FE screen is very good)
Dec 20, 2009 at 06:51 PM
p.7 #12pics of alt lenses
AF confirm, split screen, and a magnifier? Just the idea of it gives me a headache. It seems to work for you very well, though.
Dec 20, 2009 at 06:53 PM
p.7 #13pics of alt lenses
Ulrik, that would work but I'm under the impression that the FE screen isn't large enough on the long dimension to fit properly. If the long dimension isn't big enough the latch can't hold the screen in place. I believe that I looked into that combination when I was selecting a focusing screen to modify for my D700. The other thing that might prevent the conversion from working is the screen thickness, but I think that wouldn't be a problem.
You can modify several of the Canon screens (1Ds series and 5D I believe), as well as the Nikon F6 screens to fit a D700. There may be others, but I was never able to get accurate enough size measurements for them. So far the F6-J and Canon Ec-L that I've sanded to size work great, and are about as good as each other. Both are slightly better in the matte area than the stock D700 screen. The split screen and microprism aren't accurate enough for my uses, I prefer to focus using the matte area of the screen.
If you're not using a DK-17m on your D700 I'd recommend getting one of those as well.
You can modify several of the Canon screens (1Ds series and 5D I believe), as well as the Nikon F6 screens to fit a D700. There may be others, but I was never able to get accurate enough size measurements for them. So far the F6-J and Canon Ec-L that I've sanded to size work great, and are about as good as each other. Both are slightly better in the matte area than the stock D700 screen. The split screen and microprism aren't accurate enough for my uses, I prefer to focus using the matte area of the screen.
If you're not using a DK-17m on your D700 I'd recommend getting one of those as well.
Dec 20, 2009 at 07:05 PM
p.7 #14pics of alt lenses
I highly recommend KPS for Canon crop cameras. Now I can use my Rokkor with XSi without Live View (although LV is still more reliable, but now I have the option).
Dec 20, 2009 at 08:50 PM
p.7 #15pics of alt lenses
atufte wrote:
i use the center focus point with split and af conf and recompose... the good old way, but it is spot on every time with this setup, even my 35 cron which i known for it's "hard to focus" abilities...)
How do you meter?
I used a no-name split screen once and while focus was easier than with any other screen, metering was off in almost every situation.
I found that more annoying than occasional focus bracketing. Now, the EE-S is back in my 5D.
Is your metering affected from the aperture you are using?
i use the center focus point with split and af conf and recompose... the good old way, but it is spot on every time with this setup, even my 35 cron which i known for it's "hard to focus" abilities...)
How do you meter?
I used a no-name split screen once and while focus was easier than with any other screen, metering was off in almost every situation.
I found that more annoying than occasional focus bracketing. Now, the EE-S is back in my 5D.
Is your metering affected from the aperture you are using?
Dec 21, 2009 at 02:55 AM
p.7 #16pics of alt lenses
m-a-x wrote:
How do you meter?
I used a no-name split screen once and while focus was easier than with any other screen, metering was off in almost every situation.
I found that more annoying than occasional focus bracketing. Now, the EE-S is back in my 5D.
Is your metering affected from the aperture you are using?
I use manual metering most of the time, but under stressed commercial assignments i use AV, i have no problems with this and the metering works fine (i use the Eg-S C.setting) and is not affecting the aperture i use...(the screen makes the exposure under expose by half a stop, but i just use + the same in compensation and do not even think about this anymore...)
atufte wrote
i use the center focus point with split and af conf and recompose... the good old way, but it is spot on every time with this setup, even my 35 cron which i known for it's "hard to focus" abilities...)I used a no-name split screen once and while focus was easier than with any other screen, metering was off in almost every situation.
I found that more annoying than occasional focus bracketing. Now, the EE-S is back in my 5D.
Is your metering affected from the aperture you are using?
I use manual metering most of the time, but under stressed commercial assignments i use AV, i have no problems with this and the metering works fine (i use the Eg-S C.setting) and is not affecting the aperture i use...(the screen makes the exposure under expose by half a stop, but i just use + the same in compensation and do not even think about this anymore...)
Dec 21, 2009 at 03:17 AM
p.7 #17pics of alt lenses
No problems? That's promising!
Which HAODA screen is that exactly?
Thank you in advance!
Which HAODA screen is that exactly?
Thank you in advance!
Dec 21, 2009 at 03:55 AM
p.7 #18pics of alt lenses
m-a-x wrote:
No problems? That's promising!
Which HAODA screen is that exactly?
Thank you in advance!
B
No problems? That's promising!
Which HAODA screen is that exactly?
Thank you in advance!
B
Dec 21, 2009 at 05:21 AM
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prewar Zeiss Biotar 1.5/7.5cm T with clamp-on hood
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Jan 03, 2010 at 10:08 AM
p.7 #20pics of alt lenses
An embarrassment of riches here. The old 180mm F2.8 Sonnar and my new 180mm F2.8 ED......
I've had the P.C version for almost a year and love it...glass and images as clear as a bell...then last week fell into the ED version off of Ebay....ED glass as clean as it's older kin...and both with silky smooth focusing barrels....shweeeeet....
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7992/barr2.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6104/fr2b.jpg
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/2953/40d.jpg
(have since passed the P.C on to a friend who now has gotten from me 50/1.4, 105/2.5, 180/2.8 and 300/4.5 Nikkors for his D40....)
I've had the P.C version for almost a year and love it...glass and images as clear as a bell...then last week fell into the ED version off of Ebay....ED glass as clean as it's older kin...and both with silky smooth focusing barrels....shweeeeet....
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7992/barr2.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6104/fr2b.jpg
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/2953/40d.jpg
(have since passed the P.C on to a friend who now has gotten from me 50/1.4, 105/2.5, 180/2.8 and 300/4.5 Nikkors for his D40....)
Jan 03, 2010 at 10:31 AM