peter_szwed

<p>How about something like a Lowepro Flipside 500 AW? It will protect your super-telephoto lens much better then a sidecar bag will and those things aren't cheap to replace.</p>

<p>Here are some more serial numbers for Canonflex R bodies and lens that I own or have owned.<br> Bodies<br> Canonflex R S/N 14753, S/N 18405, S/N 21259, S/N 23697, S/N 23825 <br> Canonflex R 2000 S/N 55783<br> Canonflex RP S/N 100264, S/N 102819<br> Canonflex RM S/N 108964<br> R type Lenses<br> 50mm f1.8 S/N 17217, S/N 21732, S/N23374, S/N 26999, S/N 85514<br> 135MM F2.5 S/N 11203</p>

<p>I have at least one of every pre-EOS SLR that canon made and my favorite, by far, is the New F-1. I usually have a spot metering screen and standard prism but some times use a Speed Finder FN or Waist Level Finder FN-6X for macro work.A T-90 is my second choice paired with a Speedlite 300TL, or Macro Ringlite ML-2 on a 200mm f4 Macro lens. The T-90 would be an excellent second FD camera if you want to go up-feature. If you want a lighter walking around camera, an AE-1, AE-1P, or even an A-1 would be good choices depending on what features you want.</p> <p>The T-90s use 4x AA batteries including 1.2v rechargeables, TTL flash metering, 1/250 x-sync, 1/4000 shutter speed, automatically selects ISO for DX film cartridges, selectable metering area without changing screens to name a few.</p> <p>If you get a T-90 be sure to fire the shutter a couple dozen times a month to avoid the shutter freezing and getting the dreaded EEEEE error. And you might also want to try and find a copy of the T-90 handbook from Fountain Books. Long out of print but worth looking for and much more informative then the manual.</p>

<p>I have to make a correction to my earlier post. The Waist Level Finder for the earlier F-1 and F-1n does have a flip up 5X magnifier lens. But, since there is no prism, the image is reversed left to right.</p>

<p>If your camera is the F-1N as in NEW F-1 and not the earlier mechanical F-1n then there are 2 angle finders, A2 and B, there is also the Speed Finder FN and a Waist Level Finder FN but none of those give any magnification. The only option with magnification is the Waist Level Finder FN-6X. If you have an older F-1 or F-1n there are no accessories that give a right angle view AND magnification so you'd have to settle for Angle Finder A2, B or the Speed Finder for your model. Hope this gives you enough information.</p>

<p>I have the 800mm f5.6 that I have used with a Sony NEX 5N and 5T. Not as good as my New F-1 but acceptable. The peeking feature is an invaluable aid when focusing this giant lens. Any breeze or vibration will cause it to shake so I use the timer on its fastest setting to get my hands off the camera. The only way I've found to stabilize this monster is to brace the lens or use two tripods, one on the lens and one on the camera. my only complaint is the spring fingers in the bayonet mount allows some movement between the camera body and the lens.</p> <p> </p>