[LRflex] Re: OT- Canon 5D help sought
- From: Michiel Fokkema <michiel.fokkema@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 14:10:08 +0200
Yes, No difference in use with the ee-s screen. It just focuses better
manually. I think it is a bit darker with lenses slower then 2.8. BUt I
never use lenses that slow:-)
You can install it yourself. Will take 5 minutes.
Cheers,
Michiel Fokkema
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a aa wrote:
> Hello Michael,
>
> Can you tell me a bit more about the ee-s precision screen?
>
> Can the camera be used normally with EOS lenses when the ee-s
> precision screen is installed?
>
> Will it function with the 24mm T/S lens?
>
> Regards,
> Akhil
>
> On 5 May 2010 08:09, Michiel Fokkema <michiel.fokkema@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hi A AA,
>>
>> You made me a bit nervous.
>> I tested again my Summilux 50 and summicron 90 wide open, close focus on
>> my 5D2.
>> Focus is spot on!
>> I do use the ee-s precision screen. That does help a bit. I also use
>> cheap ebay adapters. I've tried the AF confirm adapters but noticed
>> I can focus myself more accurate.
>> Maybe the body you tried was off?
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Michiel Fokkema
>>
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>> www.michielfokkema.com
>> michiel.fokkema@xxxxxxxxx
>> GSM:+31 (0) 615569576
>>
>> a aa wrote:
>>> OK chaps, I thought I had it all figured out.
>>>
>>> I was ready to buy a 5D Mark II body and, to start with, use my
>>> existing Leica R and Contax RTS glass -of which I have an adequate
>>> selection - on it with adapters. The 5-year plan was to replace the R
>>> and CZ glass with Canon L and Zeiss ZE lenses as and when funds
>>> permitted. Now, I 've played with the 5D a zillion times and, while I
>>> prefer Nikon's ergonomics, have never felt uncomfortable with the
>>> operation of the 5D; in other words all systems were go and I was
>>> quite prepared to do my civic duty and help revive the US and Japanese
>>> economies.
>>>
>>> So today, I walked into B&H Photo with my cheque book and four
>>> different kinds of plastic in hand, ready to take a 5DII body home
>>> when I made the mistake of asking the salesman to put on the 50mm CZ
>>> lens on the camera. The 50 mm CZ Makro, 24mm T/S, and 70-200 mm f4 IS
>>> zoom are three of the lenses on my wish list. Well, try as I might, I
>>> could not consistently get the focus point right with the 50 CZ lens.
>>> On close up objects I was off by at least 5 degrees of rotation almost
>>> every time. I have never had problems with my focusing technique when
>>> using Leica R or Contax RTS gear so naturally I was quite perturbed.
>>> The Canon 5D has to have the worst finder and focus screen I have seen
>>> in an SLR, even including the Exakta. I asked the salesman if any
>>> alternative focus screens were available, and he did mention that a
>>> high resolution screen - whatever that might be - exists and might
>>> help with manual focus but an open one was not available to try out on
>>> this camera. At this point I thought that moving ahead with the
>>> purchase was unwise so I came home sans 5D-Mk II.
>>>
>>> The first thing I did on coming home was to dust off my Contax ST - a
>>> genuinely nice, user friendly, camera, one worth considering if you
>>> are in the market - and tried it out with the 60 mm CZ macro. I made
>>> several attempts to focus this combo on small objects in dim light
>>> indoors and was able to get repeatable results, confirming that
>>> nothing is wrong with my eyes.
>>>
>>> So Canon Digital users - I expect that there are quite a few of you
>>> out there - HOW DO YOU COPE WITH MF LENSES?
>>>
>>> Are there any tips , tricks, trade secrets, etc. etc. that you can
>>> offer when using non EOS lenses?
>>>
>>> Do any third party focus screens exist that make manual focus easier?
>>>
>>> Answers welcomed.
>>>
>>> (apologies for shouting)
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Disappointed and Dejected in NY
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