rwbowman

There have been some postings here and elsewhere about Fuji and Dwayne's Photo discontinuing or no longer honoring the Fujichrome

Prepaid Processing Mailers, perhaps because of a notice that has appeared on the B&H Photo web page for the mailers that reads "Slide

Processing Mailer for all 24 or 36-exp E6 35mm Film (Not Valid After 12/09)"

This is NOT true. I learned through emails with Dwayne's Photo and with Fujicolor USA, and a phone conversation with a Fujicolor USA

representative, Ms. Ann Walker, that the mailers do not carry expiration dates, and the mailers will continue to be honored by Dwayne's

Photo. Ms. Walker has called B&H and has been told that they will take care of the error on their website.

As Ms. Walker said, "This should clear up all worries about the mailers."

"And a question: can consumers go direct to Fuji for processing, or to use them do you have to go to Wal-Mart or some

other store that sends out to Fuji?"

I thought Fuji no longer had their own processing labs, and that Fuji processing is now done by Dwayne's Photo. That's

where my Fujichrome file mailers now go, to Dwayne's.

I shoot Fujichrome Provia 100 in 35mm and 6x7cm formats, and scan with a Konica/Minolta Dimage MultiScan Pro,

printing with an Epson Stylus Photo 2200. Your mileage may vary, but I'm very happy with the process and the results.

Here's something from the Canon "Speedlite Reference Guide" that might be pertinent, but just be aware that the Speedlite

space at the time of publication (1991) included only the 160E, 200E, 300EZ, 420EZ, 430EZ, ML-2, ML-3, and 300TL:

"T90: The T90 is the only camera that is recommended for use with the 300TL Speedlite and the Macro Ring Lite ML-2."

"The T90 can be used in all camera exposure modes with all Speedlites except the 160E & 200E. However, several

EOS Speedlite functions are not available with the T90. These are: Second Curtain Sync, Flash Exposure

Compensation (430EZ), AF Auxiliary Light, Auto Zoom (Manual Zoom is possible with the 430EZ & 420EZ), aperture

value and coupling range displays (430EZ & 420EZ"

Some of these questions, especially those pertinent to the T90, are addressed in the "Speedlite Reference Guide," a 75-

page technical booklet published by Canon in 1991, and written by Chuck Westfall.

The Guide is extremely thorough, although of course limited to Canon equipment of the era--the T90 being the only FD

camera covered--along with the EOS 620, 630, 650, 700, 750, 850, Rebel, RT, 10S, and 1. Speedlites covered are the

160E, 200E, 300EZ, 420EZ, 430EZ, ML-2, ML-3, and 300TL, as well as the built in flashes of the EOS 700, 750, and

10S. A wide range of flash accessories are also covered, such as Off-Camera Shoe Cord, TTL adapters, etc.

Specifications and compatibility for all the equipment listed are included, along with chapters covering techniques for

using Speedlites in a variety of situations. And much, much more.

I don't think the booklet is still available from Canon, but certainly Chuck Westfall would know. Perhaps someone in our

forum knows how to contact him. Also, the book might be available on auction or used book websites. It is worth

having.

Hope this helps.

My Minolta Dimage Multi Pro is starting to get a little finicky, and I've learned that Precision Camera, here in Connecticut, services these

scanners.

Anyone have experience with Precision Camera servicing a Multi Pro, and if so, how did it go?

Thanks.

Ben,

I should have said, "ONE of our hard-working moderators!"

Rob

Having searched the archives on this question which turned up a single a posting by our hard-working moderator, Mr. Mark Wahlster, back

in December 2007, I'm curious to know what other camera systems FD folks are using.

Please note, I'm not inviting a C vs N or a D vs F debate, if you know what I mean. For what it's worth, in addition to FD, I use Canon

EOS both film and digital, and Pentax 67. (Clearly not in Mark's league! Scroll down here http://www.photo.net/canon-fd-camera-forum/00NbeC

to see.)

How about others?

The motor drive on the F1 makes an intimidating combination. Add the speed finder, and people will get out of your way!

Seriously, I had both years ago when I shot birds, and it was a great set-up. If you had both, it might open up a whole new

area of photography for you to enjoy. If it turned out not to be your cup of tea, you could always re-sell it.

Great fun, that first picture is scary, the figure behind your son looks to be reaching her hands up towards his neck. Watch

out!

"Robert what is wrong with the top of that door jam?"

I don't know, but I'll try to find out. By the way, here is a link with the history of the UC-78B, including information about

the restoration of the aircraft pictured.

http://www.ragwingsandradials.com/main/main_message.aspx?db=UC78story

Just a bit of trivia, Sky King's plane, the "Songbird," was a Cessna Bobcat. (Well, maybe you don't remember Sky King,

you'd have to be of a "certain age.")

I've been scanning some of my slide collection, and I thought I'd share one taken with my F1n using my FD 85 f/1.2 lens. Film was

Fujichrome Provia 100, and I think I probably used a polarizing filter. Aperture may have been f/8. This one was taken during the summer

of 1995, when Freedom Flight America came to McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey.<div></div>

Very good, it's neat how the same film creates a nice, creamy look on your daughter's face, while showing so well the

coarse texture of the stone carvings.

Joe Nash mentioned he hadn't seen pictures in the FD forum recently, so I thought I'd share one. I've been scanning slides made off and

on this past year. This one was taken with my New F1, 135 f/2 lens, on Fujichrome Provia 100. I don't record exposure data, but this

might be at f/2 and ~ 1/125, taken at sunset in February.

Here is a link to Nikon strap rings:

http://shop.thefotogeeks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=534

Hama split rings can be ordered from B&H,

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/196374-REG/Hama_HA_279_02_Split_Rings_Triangle_.html

I bought some Hama triangle split rings to attach a strap to the lugs of my New F1, but they are of

lesser quality and not as robust as those that Canon used to supply.

Anyone know of a source for these?

Thanks.

Have read the manuals over and over, and I may just be missing something, so here goes:

When loading film in the New F-1 with AE Motor Drive FN attached, it's my understanding that one

uses the camera's film advance lever to rotate the take-up spool until the film is properly engaged,

then close the back, and advance the film to frame 1, again with the film advance lever on the

camera--the same procedure as loading film without the Motor Drive.

But with the Motor Drive mounted on my camera, the film advance lever on the camera does not

turn the spool and will not advance the film, it is locked even though the shutter button control is in

the A or advance position.

I'm sure I'm just missing something very basic, but in any case, any help MUCH appreciated.

I posted a while back about finding someone to replace the cells in the High Power Ni-Cd Pack FN for

my AE Motor Drive FN.

I did some research on my own, and thought it might be useful to share what I learned.

First, Chuck Westfall of CUSA wrote as follows:

"Dear Mr. Bowman:

Your best bet for finding the service you're seeking is to contact John Dimauro at our Canon Factory

Service Center in Jamesburg, NJ. John can be reached at 732-521-7886, and he may know of a Canon

Authorized Service Facility or other independent outlet that could tackle this job.

Hope this helps! Thanks for reading Tech Tips!

Best Regards,

Chuck Westfall

Technical Advisor/Professional Products Marketing Division

Consumer Imaging Group/Canon U.S.A., Inc. "

Second, Robert Mayer of Shutterbug wrote:

"Without knowing the specific model number of the high power NiCd battery your Canon New F1 motor

drive uses, it was not possible to obtain much information for you. One firm (Cell Energy) said your old

NiCd battery might have to be upgraded to a newer Nickel Metal Hydride model. Another firm (Batteries

Plus) said there is a 90% chance they could rebuild your old NiCd battery so it would be suitable to use.

They can also do the installation. Here is the contact data on these two firms plus a couple of others

that should be able to assist you. Batteries Plus, 1408 U.S. Highway 50 West, Pueblo, CO 81008 (719)

583-8766 www.batteiesplus.com, Cell Energy, Inc., 3190 B Orange Grove Ave., North Highland, CA

95608 (800) 321-0714 www.batteries4everything.com, Battery Specialties Company, 3530 Cadillac

Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1402 (714) 755-0888, Battery Wholesale, 1515 W. Alexis Road, Toledo,

OH 43612 (800) 701-4008 and Batteries.com 6024 West 79th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1727

(888) 288-6500 info@batteries.com. I believe one or more of these firms can get your motor drive

operational. Sorry it took a while to get this data for you."

Third, and the option I chose because I had not yet heard back from Messrs. Westfall or Mayer, KEH

Repair in Atlanta outsourced repair of my pack with Ni-MH cells. It came back working perfectly, and

in the same mint cosmetic condition as when it was sent. Cost, including shipping and 90-day

warranty, was $75.