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  1. Big Boy 4014 and a few admirers, West Colton yard.
  2. Engineer Ed Dickens and his charge at the West Colton yard, October 2019. Canon F-1n and FD 55/1.2 SSC Aspherical, Ilford 100.
  3. That same Union Pacific Big Boy is scheduled to run a couple of fan excursions in Southern California on October 12 & 13, so it'll be on the move for several days before and after. While U.P. hasn't published a schedule and route yet they will, and you can look for it here: 2019 Union Pacific Steam Schedule From past U.P. Steam excursions I expect this one to enter California at Nipton, then proceeding through Kelso on its way to the Cajon Pass. Photo opportunities will be plentiful!
  4. Here's the new Novoflex EOSR/CAN adapting an FDn 50/1.2 L to a full-frame EOS R mirrorless body. Together, they balance and handle like something straight from the Canon factory, aided by this lens' silky smooth focusing action.
  5. My favorite is Fred Parker's handy guide to Exposure Values: Ultimate Exposure Computer
  6. Matt, the new Canon RF mount has a much shorter flange distance than an FD lens', so producing adapters that allow infinity focus will be easy. This was not the case on the standard EOS mount, where even without the adapter an FD lens would be positioned further from the focal plane than its designed flange distance. Adding the adapter pushes it out even more, making them de facto extension tubes- good-bye, infinity focus!
  7. The Polish Racing Drivers of America even accepts Prussians! Directly from the PRDA website: Members must meet at least one of the following criteria: 1. Be a racing driver and be Polish. 2. Be a racing driver and not be Polish. 3. Not be a racing driver and be Polish. 4. Not be a racing driver and not be Polish. Notice: No waivers granted. To maintain our high standards, these rules are strictly enforced.
  8. Matt's OK here- like many others, he's using Canon FD glass adapted to a digital camera.
  9. I very much enjoyed spending a week with an EOS R from LensRentals. Besides the camera they sent an RF 50/1.2, RF 24-105, battery grip, and EOS-RF Control Ring adapter. In some ways the camera reminded me of a modernized digital T90...most likely I'll buy one, and get the RF 35/1.8 as my "walkaround". Meanwhile, still working on that special adapter to mount a Canon 50/0.95 on the EOS R. Someone's gotta be first, hope it's me!
  10. The FD 35 performs very well in this evaluation- which viewfinder aid was used for manual focusing, if any? It looks like you're all set to have fun with combinations of old and new! I look forward to acquiring an EOS R soon to do the same.
  11. Lens mount to remain unmodified, so it can still be used on a Canon 7 rangefinder.
  12. Ben, thank you for that referral- they look like the right shop!
  13. I'm looking to adapt my Canon 50mm f/0.95 rangefinder lens to the new EOS R mirrorless body. Having looked at both pieces they would pair beautifully! My "Dream Lens" retains its original mount and I have no interest in a mount conversion (i.e. Leica M) because it's still enjoyed on a Canon 7 rangefinder. At this time there's no commercially-available adapter for this combination, and nobody has one in the works, so an adapter will have to be custom made. I have contacted Gus Lazzari, DAG Camera Repair, and Camera Clinic looking for someone to do the work, so far without success. Conceptually, I can envision shaving a few millimeters from the front of an M39 to EOS R adapter and then attaching the mounting flange from a donor Canon 7. Done properly, it would accept both the 50/0.95 and M39 lenses. If anyone can refer me to a technician who can handle this job it would be most appreciated!
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