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<p>Nice Bill. That Canon "Cheapo" lens sure is a nice fit on your NEX</p>
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Tony. Thanks for the offer of advice. I will take u up on it once i use it :). I'm sending it out tomorrow to Steve for a CLA as yes, he does seem to be the "National" expert on the t90. I did pick up the 300tl flash as well as the "E" focusing screen, as it came with the "D"..cross hatch screen. Seems like the E was the default t90 screen that came with it. Until then, I still have my trusty F1...which I plan on using tomorrow.....Its supposed to be a nice mild day, for February anyways, here in New England. Thanks again.
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All. Thank you all for your replies. I learned alot about the Canon FD lineup, and appreciate all the responses. I ended up picking up a nice conditioned T90 with an "unexpected" FD 50mm f1.4 SSC lens attached, in mint condition, for $60.00. (I hope discussing price does not violate forum rules). I figure the lens is worth that alone. I only have the f1.8 bayonet version, and i probably would never have bought the 1.4 outright, so this will be a nice addition. I hear the 50mm 1.4 is one of Canon's better FD lens. The T90 seems in great condition. I have not shot film yet, but I have fired it quite a few times and so far no dreaded EEE syndrome. ...although I may have Steve from Sparks NV give it a once over (CLA) regardless. For those that mentioned to accessorize my lovely F1 (new), i may just do that....I have always had my eye on the FD 20-35 f3.5 L. Now all I need to do is print out the PDF owners manual at work when the boss is not looking and get shooting.... :) Gary.
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Lana. Beautiful shot and colours. Makes me want to get that T90.
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Hi everybody. Happy vallentines day... Need some advice from the forum..... I have a Canon F1-n (new), with a motor drive, that I can operate blindfolded. I love it for all the F1 greatness. Having said that, I would like to pick up another FD camera body to play around with this year. I was looking at the A1, but after researching, it seems "similiar" in functionality to the F1. A few articles on the T90 caught my eye, as the T90 seemed like the canon technology bridge to the EOS series. Any recomendations? Thanks all...
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Lens Cover for FD 300mm F2.8...any suggestions?
gary_d1 replied to gabriel_gerena's topic in Canon FD Mount
Dave S. Browsing the older posts on this very cold New England night and came across your mention of the "Optech Hood Hat". I think that will be perfect for my newly aquired Canon FD 400 mm lens. -
Got my 80-200 f4 lens back from Steve. Needless to say a fabulous job done. From the time I mailed it to Steve and received it back was exactly 1 week. He even threw a front lens cap on it for me. Thanks Steve.
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Canon FDn 24-35/3.5-L catches The Hand of Mother Nature
gary_d1 replied to Bill C1664885404's topic in Canon FD Mount
I clicked on posts with no replies..Sorry for coming late to the thread, almost a year after the post. Very nice colours bill. I take it by the drop of the sun in the horizon...from the first to the last shot is what, maybe 15 minutes? -
Thanks Helen. I will do that.
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No mention of anything that you list... Only their "Generic" V rating blurb. No pictures either as is usual with ebay ads. I will email them asking specific questions that u list. Tnx Bill
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Bill. I believe Adorama has a 30 day money back policy. It is the Canon FD 400 mm F4.5. There is one on ebay for about $110.00 more, and judging by the ratings, albeit a differeny seller so apples to banana ratings comparison, seems one notch better...but by no means mint. I think u own this lens and like it..
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Hi all. I'm lookin at a Canon fd lens from Adorama Camera that has a "V" rating. The price for this lens seems about $100.0 lower than a "cleaner" lens from ebay. The V rating on their website is as pasted below. The V rating is probably on the low/middle end of their scale, with 5 grades higher, and 3 lower. Does anybody have any experience with Adorama, and their ratings. Ideally, I would like to get a lens one "grade better", but the $260.00 price tag seems good . Would you shy away from a lens in the below "condition". Thanks all. Gary ******************** Adorama V rating: Barrel appears well used and may include dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing. Lens glass may have marks or haze that should not affect picture quality.
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SERVICE CANON FD 300MM F/2.8 FLUORITE S.S.C. with chrome ring
gary_d1 replied to NLsafari's topic in Canon FD Mount
Rick. Glad you mentioned Steve. I have a lens I'm shipping tomorrow to Steve for repair. Ps His address: Steven F. Sweringen c/o Camera Clinic, USA 1220 E Greg St. Suite 15 Sparks, NV. 89431-6530 -
Keith. Thanks. The 80-200 f4 l is probably not a wise choice for a "first timer" repair. I'll practice on that 50 mm beater lens i bought.
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U da bird and moon man Bill. Very nice as usual.
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Exit stage left. Scratch plan B. I think I'm going with this plan. Steven F. Sweringen c/o Camera Clinic, USA 1220 E Greg St. Suite 15 Sparks, NV. 89431-6530
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Kudos to Steve Sweringen, Canon Equipment Repair
gary_d1 replied to Bill C1664885404's topic in Canon FD Mount
I think he is still in business. Just called him an hour or so ago to fix my canon fd lens...He answered the phone :) -
Keith. All u say is spot on. I use the lens on a Canon F1-N (NEW). Any help would be appreciated. Worst comes to worst, I bought a "beater " 50mm FD lens on ebay....I guess I'll see what happens when one removes those 3 screws :)
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Gordon. No. Its a bayonet mount. I think that is the term. You line up the red dot on the lens and camera and turn the lens about 1/4 turn cw until it locks. Im looking to replace the silver mating surface on the lens. It looks like its held in place by 3 screws.
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Hi all. I need to replace the silver lens mount "plate" on my 80-200 mm FD bayonet mount lens. I have an extra 50mm bayonet mount that I can cannibalize for the replacement plate. There are 3 screws that (seem to) hold the silver plate onto the lens. Is it as simple as removing the 3 screws, slide the damaged plate out, slide the good plate back in and replace the screws? Would there be any "surprises" waiting for me when I remove the 3 screws and pull the plate out? Thanks for the advice... Gary.
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Mark. Yes it is. I just picked one up a few months ago. A bit more than $200., but not that much....Bill C has posted some nice shots with his sony/80-200 combo. Very nice lens
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Just throwing this out to be different from the 50mm crowd. The canon fd 35-105mm f 3.5 lens. That was my only lens for many years on my F1. Not bad for a cheapo lens....
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I used to joke with my father in law (who was not the most handy person around the house)....."Mr B...all u need around here to fix anything is bailing wire, duct tape, and WD-40"...he bought it by the case !!!
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I can't believe it....No WD-40 mentioned !! :)
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Absolutely nice. ..Bill.. the macro shots of the honey bee (save the bees !!!!) and Andres...nice B&W shots