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<p>I would second the 50mm, but get the matching tube to get to 1:1</p>

 

<p>Not wishing to argue, but you can stop down FD lens off camera, but this may seem a little irrelevant in this case, but i hope it works out.:)</p>

<p>I have not read any of them, but a quick google of 'FD lens disassembly' throws up a lot of links.<br>

Good luck with that BTW</p>

<p>If my memory serves me right, there is a 'mechanical memory' of last aperture used, return aperture ring to 'A', mount to body, then move from 'A' position. I then turn aperture ring to both extremes just to make sure. If you then remove from body, you should be able to see aperture stopping down as you turn aperture ring if you hold lever with say, a thumb.<br /> This should work, because it is like using the manual stop down piece with lens reversed.<br /> Hope this is of use.<br>

Ps. This is only good for FD bodies that utilise the 'A' feature on lens, ie not good for FTb etc</p>

<p>Just out of interest, Ffordes in Scotland are advertising a Canon F1n for sale claiming it was used by Lina Kozlowski in film Crocodile Dundee.</p>

<p>Since when has film been anologue? This is a ridiculous statement.. sorry rant over.</p>

<p>My F4S cost me £89.....<br>

Thats excellent prices... i usually pay circa£120 for Canon F1. Sorry, drifted off topic.</p>

<p>wow wish i could get an F3 at that price</p>

<p>Any Canon FD body. Did anyone else make cameras?;)</p>

<p>The FT works in stopped down mode... could this be your problem?</p>

<p>Awesome Louis, no. 2 is a great shot.</p>

<p>Many thanks Louis and Mark, i feel happier about it now. The T90 certainly feels an awesome handfull, i really only got it because of recommendations here in this forum, so i am still making my mind up, only downside so far... cant figure out how to get it to make coffee..it seems to do everything else lol:)</p>

<p>I found the dedicated FD forum using google, seemed like i found a spritual home. I have learned a lot about what i already have as well as maybe adding a tiny bit.<br>

Also, i have opened my eyes to other systems since reading the forums here.<br>

Its a big thank you everyone from me.</p>

<p>It seems as if all you guys have a T90 in your collection, so, i had to get one didnt i. I was expecting a plasticy EOS type thingy.. how wrong could i get!<br>

Anyway, included in the package was a 244T flashgun. I know it does not really belong with a T90 but would it work at all? Would i damage the T90 if i mounted this gun?<br>

Cheers</p>

<p>Being a Minolta ignoramous i didnt realise the X500/700 were electronic cameras, i have a couple of Canon A1`s for that, so i will pass on those. That will teach me to not research better.<br>

Anyway my SRT 101 arrived today, wonderful condition, everything working, just need to find some time to put a film through it. Thanks for all the advice though.</p>

<p>Ah, thanks for clearing that up Richard, must admit i thought they were assembled in U.S.<br>

Cheers</p>

<p>I thought the B & H canons were made in the U.S, but not being American, i couldnt be sure</p>

<p>Update, i just won an auction for a 101 on the bay, £21 with a 50/1.7, cant wait to try it lol.<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>As i have no viable alternative to the Bay, i have noticed it is getting more expensive and with less choice. It does seem to much hassle to chase an item by Auction now.<br>

I am pleased to know it isnt just me!</p>

<p>Thanks everyone, i think i will strike out the 700 looking at what you have told me. Guess i will hold out for an SRT afterall, or maybe XD but then there are XE, damn, did i say just one...<br>

Thanks again.</p>

<p>Thanks for the link Andrew, the Srt 303 looks interesting too... hmm i think this could be a difficult choice, limiting myself to just one body lol</p>

<p>Hi everyone, i think i have got my Canon habit licked, so i thought maybe just one little Minolta would`nt hurt, would it..<br />Anyway, i was considering an X700, but the 500 seems just as nice.. any opinions about the differences these two models offer? I have to say, i have never so much as touched a Minolta before, so i dont know what i am letting myself in for :)<br />Cheers</p>

<p>Canon A1 has this function</p>

<p>Thanks for the reminder of Afghan Girl, truly in the sprit of my question, as is execution picture.</p>

<p>Here in my part of the UK, the bay is just about the only place to buy. In your price range you can get a Canon A1, an excellent all round body without battery issues.</p>