theo_bern

<p>Mark,<br>

You were absolutely correct !!! Lens is crystal clear after a very carefull cleaning with Naptha, ROR and finish it with Lenspen. NOT even a spot ... and for $21 I think I found a gem. On my way for photos ....<br>

Thanks again Mark. Sometimes simple instructions makes your life easier instead of thinking the worst.</p>

<p>I recently bought a used 50mm MACRO f/3.5 SSC in pristine condition. However it has some haze in the front and rear elements (not fungus). I have succesfull experience cleaning lenses (Vivitar S1 70-210mm, Canon FDn 50mm f/1.8, FDn 35-70mm). I have never tryied cleaning a Canon Breechlock. <br>

The rear element is a piece of cake ..... the front? How the name ring is removed? can I reach the front element from the front or is it easier to access everything from the rear by removing all the group.<br>

If anyone has experience with that lens and can throw some light on my way, will be much appreciated.<br>

The lens is like "just came out of the box" condition and I am scared to death to touch it. LOL<br>

Thanks in advance for your help.<br>

Theo</p>

<p>David,<br>

It's the first curtain syncro.<br>

EF had two weak points: one is the photocell, the other is the shutter syncro. They will not last forever, and eventually every electronic Hybrid EF, ( Oh my... I like calling her that!!!), will have to have it repaired.<br>

When the first cutain syncro is defective you will see a dark stripe on one side of the frame at higher shutter speeds (shorter than 1/60) as it bounces back after having finished its way across the frame. It then covers the area you see as a dark stripe for an extra time, which underexposes it. If the second curtain bounces back, you will see a lighter stripe, or a blurred picture on the right side of the frame. The frame is exposed longer than it should on this side of the frame.<br>

You won't need a new shutter. Every knolegdeable repaiman can do it. But you will have to find one. Mr. Okinawa perhaps??</p>

<p><strong>Louis </strong>- Just a sample from 135mm f/3.5 SC in action.<br>

Budapest 2010, Fuji 200, F1n 1/90s wide open scanned with HP all in one LOL ... (does a good job!!!).</p><div></div>

<p><strong>Louis </strong>- I wanna have a go with my 35mm f/2. You just cover the front and back elements with foil? or you do something like a hood with the foil? Your help would be much appreciated.<br /> Thanks<br /> Theo</p>

<p>Model: Delly AKA BLONDE</p><div></div>

<p>Model: Billy AKA SORTIE</p><div></div>

<p>Model: Fiffie AKA MONSTER</p><div></div>

<p>Great photos ......<br /> Here's mine after a three day fight with my VIVITAR SERIES 1 70-210 f/3.5 to clean and adjust I used the same as you Fuji SUPERIA 200 to test the lens in various speeds, appertures and focal lenghts.<br /> My GANG was the only available at the time due to tight schedule.<br /> Keep shooting.<br /> PS. Camera F1n and EF Model: Rambo AKA DUDE</p><div></div>

<p>Finally hours of searching paid of.....<br>

Fleabay provided a HOYAREX mint holder with all adapter rings 52mm, 55mm, 62mm, 67mm and 72mm plus a wide to telephoto expandable hood yeeeeaaaaah ...<br>

I paid a fortune 9.95 GBP with free shipping. Thank you my Creator for giving me patience.<br>

Happy shooting to all of us.<br>

Thank you all for your replies.</p>

<p>I totally agree with Barry : <strong>(The money thats sitting there it can be maximized).</strong><br>

Thank you all for helping me clarify the answers that I needed too, by reading carefully all of your answers to Mark, with whom I was sharing the same dillema. I had to breakdown my FD collection and I had to stragle my feelings for each and every piece that was going away. The following photo is just a reminder for all of us to remember what we were talking about in this post ...........</p><div></div>

<p>Hi Martin,<br>

Man I love you ..... YOU just saved my life ..... LOL<br>

Thank you very much for your info. I am only 3,3mm away from P series adapter ring which can be fixed easily .....<br>

Thanks again Martin !!!</p>

<p>Mark,<br>

Thank you for your answer BUT:<br>

Cokin "A" filters measure 67 x 71mm (W x H)<br>

Cokin "P" filters measure 83 x 83mm (W x H)<br>

KENKO Filters (mine) measure 77 x 77mm (W x H) so either A or P Cokin holders will do the job.<br>

My holder is ok, but I am looking for a solution about the adapter rings so I can fit them to all my lenses i.e (52mm - 55mm- 58mm- 67mm -72mm). <br>

I only have 52mm and 62mm adapter rings. So either I go for the step down and step up adapter rings or ........<br>

If anyone can provide some info about the outside measurement of the Cokin A and P series adapter ring it will be much appreciated. It will save me time and money from ordering adapter ring to see if I can fit them to my system.<br>

Thanks<br>

Theo</p>

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<p>Another question:<br>

Can anyone provide info about the measurements of the outside of a Cokin A and P series adapter rings?</p>

<p>I have searched for cokin 3x3 with no luck.<br>

All I can find is Hoyarex and Lee?<br>

Anyway thanks for your help, I will buy a step down ring from 62mm to 55mm and I will keep searching ...</p>

<p>Eyecup EF, fits perfect on my T90 and I solved the problem with my eyesight (farsighted) adding a +2 correction matching lens for EF. Plenty on Ebay ...</p>

<p>Hello,<br>

Recently I was given a complete Kenko 3'' x 3'' (77mm square) filter set (24 pieces) with the appropriate adapter (52mm and 62mm) I want to use them on my old fd ssc lenses (55mm) and I am searching for a solution.<br>

Easy fix would be a step down ring from 62mm to 55mm.<br>

But the holder doesn't look at its best and because the filters are in great shape what holder can I use.<br>

I know Hoyarex fits but anything else ?<br>

All answer will be much appreciated.<br>

Thanks in advance for your help.</p>

<p>Dear Rich,<br /> I have been through your situation, LOL ..... but I managed to pass .... not without a price of course.<br>

Anyway this baby believe it or not cost me 6 months ago around $200.<br /> It came with 2 lenses 50mm f/1.8 & 28mm f/2.8, Speedlight 133D, flash rings A2 & B2, 13 filters and.....the MF Power Winder. Good deal I believe.<br /> I am mostly shooting B&W but is getting harder and harder to develop here in Cyprus.<br /> I also have a digi but I prefer the sound of the F1 shutter when fired at 1/125 ....<br /> LONG LIVE THE BLACK CANON .</p>

<p>Another one.<br>

This time properly dressed for the night ......</p><div></div>

<p>My humble opinion. THIS is THE Black one ........<br>

I am having goose bumps just looking at her.</p><div></div>

<p>Upssss ......<br>

Wrong button :)</p><div></div>

<p>Hello again,<br>

As a sinner that keeps his promises please find below for your pleasure the Black A Series .....</p>

 

<p>Greetings to everyone. I have to ask from the board to bless me because I have sinned. :)<br>

After many years of search I did it ... I have them all in black.<br>

A-1, AE1-P, AE-1, AV-1 & AL-1 QF. F-1, F-1n & F-1N, EF and last The T-90.<br>

Soon I will share with you some photos. Glad to join the party.</p>