[LRflex] Re: Canon 5D and mirror trimming.

By masking I assume you are not talking about attaching masking tape to the 
mirror itself.  Wouldn't removing the masking tape remove the silver from 
the front surface mirror?  A new mirror might be my best option, assuming of 
course it doesn't cost about half as much as a DMR.

Still a pipe dream right now. Having worked many years with a preset lens 
years ago when I was first starting out, I know I am spoiled with auto 
diaphragm lenses.

Aram



>From: M7 <photo-m7@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [LRflex] Re: Canon 5D and mirror trimming.
>Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 15:34:08 -0700
>
>I used a Dremel tool with a disc cutter attachment. It cut the
>(plastic) mirror like butter. Straight cut across the front. Be sure to
>read the archives in Fredmiranda.com first. It has lots of experienced
>writeup. Most important is masking as well as you can. A lot of plastic
>dust gets sprayed when cutting.
>
>John
>
>
>On May 26, 2006, at 2:40 PM, Aram Langhans wrote:
>
> > OK.  How does one go about shaving the mirror?  Is it glass?  Plastic?
> > Does
> > one use a small grinder?  A knife?
> >
> > Just pondering the possibilities.  D5 has some appeal.  Lighter than
> > DMR/R8.
> >   Full frame.  Pretty good viewfinder.  (NOT R8 standard and not auto
> > diaphram operation).
> >
> > Aram
> >
> > 31:46 -0700
> >>
> >> You can add to that list the 21-35mm lens. It's my most used lens, and
> >> I did the "Mancuso surgery" on my 5D specifically to get this lens to
> >> work with the camera. The mirror needed 1mm shaved off the outer edge
> >> to clear the lens.
> >>
> >> John Gong
> >>
> >>
> >
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