[LRflex] Re: OT- Canon 5D help sought
- From: a aa <classwp@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 07:25:08 -0400
Thanks for the reply Herman.
DOes the Brightsreeen require fitting by a service center or is it DIY?
Also, does it affect the functioning of the AF system or exposure meter?
Regards,
Akhil
On 5 May 2010 03:08, Herman Kempers <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi,
> I ordered a new screen (Brightscreen) for my 5d2 for better focussing the R
> lenses.
>
> You can choose for a microprism or split image in the centre ( or a
> combination).
>
> Now you can focus as you did with a MF camera. The Canon screens are indeed
> not very nice, but, as Aram mentioned you can use the AF confirmation. I
> worked with the 1,4/50 ZE on the 5d2 and had no problems focussing with the
> standard Canon screen.
>
> Canon sells a screen for MF lenses wich is much brighter - no microprism -,
> but only for fast lenses.
>
> best herman
>
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> Van: a aa <classwp@xxxxxxxxx>
> Verzonden: wo 05-05-2010 02:59
> Aan: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx;
> Onderwerp: [LRflex] OT- Canon 5D help sought
>
> 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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