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<p> Yes the EOS 5 has ECF and it works very well, the reason why i still keep 2 bodies that i still get to shoot occasionally . </p>

<p> Wow ! but i will still have to make do with my old/trusty 1DMk2 . I will upgrade to that when the wallet allows , maybe another year or 2.. PC</p>

<p> Yep ! i'm with Andre ...</p>

 

<p> Ouch ! my Dream Lens .</p>

<p> Try and shoot a person (whole body) using your 50mm 1.8 @ f/2 in an open field (far background) with your 500D and i'm sure you'll like the effect .<br>

I don't think you have to buy another lens unless you'd wanna try the 85mm 1.8 which is a fantastic lens , and affordable too. And you can also use that to shoot Hockey or Basketball even w/o flash .. anyways , enjoy what you have at the moment and keep shootin and experimenting coz you get to check the results right away w/o having to take your film to the lab . (not like years ago). PC</p>

<p> It's probably time to take it to Canon for a pro sensor cleaning , coz it didn't work DIY . I don't think it'll cost that much , at least you'll have peace of mind after the pros get that piece of swab out and clean the sensor ..</p>

<p> not yet , but i agree with the others , have it done professionally by Canon , peace of mind is important. PC</p>

<p>http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j10/pcbass_2006/Canon%20EOS%201D%20Mkll%20shots/KA5G0013.jpg</p>

<p>sorry i'm late just got back from a gig in China ..</p>

<p>Canon EOS 1D Mkll EF 35mm f/2 @ f/4 1/125 sec.</p>

<p> I too miss the ECF that's why i still keep two EOS 5's , one with ECF calibrated for my wife's eye and one for me . I sold my EOS 3 years ago to purchase my first digital SLR the D30 .<br>

Yeah , i would get the EOS 3 , but then again i guess you're comfortable with the A2 , but as the other poster adviced , get the EOS 5 instead , it's got fantastic ECF that really works wonders ..Good Luck Huntin' , PC</p>

<p> here's a lens that's cheap that i always enjoy shooting with and gives really good results : Canon EF 35mm f/2 . PC</p>

<p> just bought a 1D Mkll and i really enjoy shooting with it . I come from shooting film and my first digital was an EOS D30 then 30D , now this is my third Canon Digital EOS , and IMO is the best and fastest focusing camera body i've ever had and i'm really happy i bought it.<br>

also i'm not interested with EOS bodies that shoot HD movies, if ever i would have the need to shoot HD, i will buy a Video Cam designated for that purpose that shoots HD Vids .. PC</p>

<p> 1Ds Mk lll if money is not an issue , for a back up/secondary body 1D Mk IV even with it's 1.3x crop factor.. my 2cents. PC</p>

<p> Yakim, i have only one suggestion , don't take borrowed lenses/stuff with you on trips that you've never done before . I never do .. Have Fun ! PC</p>

<p> I'd suggest the EOS 1V or the EOS 3 , that would be the best of the bunch , IMO .</p>

<p> well Guys , it's now 2011 and still no ECF even on Canon EOS 1 series DSLRs . I miss it too , it worked well for me 5 yrs ago , that's why i still have 2 EOS 5 bodies that i still get to shoot once in a while and get to use ECF that i've calibrated one for my eye and the other one for my wife. Maybe Canon will have ECF on the next 5D3 ? just Maybe ,, Paul</p>

<p> What a Workplace ! I wouldn't mind being your assistant Maciek .. Cheers ! Paul</p>

<p> My Best All-Mechanical Shooters :<br>

1. Rolleiflex F 3.5<br>

2. Voigtlander Bessa ll Heliar<br>

3. Zeiss Contessa<br>

4. Rollei 35 SE</p>

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still got my Rollei 35SE ,and it still a great shooter, in fact it's 2nd best to my Zeiss Contessa as my favorite pocketable,carry anywhere camera . I never use the light meters on these cameras, i just rely on my own judgement of lighting situations whenever i shoot with both.<br>

I took the battery off of my Rollei , the light meter still works , but i don't think 35-50yr old cameras like these would still have accurate light meters (unless you have them calibrated/changed ) so i just rely on my own judgement , and it produces great results.<br>

I advice you to have your Rollei checked by a trusted tech to avoid further damage and enhance shooting/enjoying this little GEM . PC</p>

 

<p> Gene,you're always the lucky one to find old film in old cameras ! I've always enjoyed seeing your thread here , moreso your own shots using long forgotten cameras and to top it all, you do a wonderful job of it ! Bless you ! Paul</p>

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R Smith , that's the best advice i've seen in this post , i agree ! PC</p>

Yup ! probably time to sell my 30D w/ 17-85mm EFs lens ,and save for this one . Very Impressive ! PC

Raid ,you've made really good use of that old lens , fantastic results ! wonderful OOF it produced. PC .

it looks like my Zeiss Ikon Contina . PC

David, you should get all 8 of them CLA'd , so you'll have 8 Kodak Signet 35s that are all in good workin order, then get another one that ain't workin. LOL Cheers! PC