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Lenses / Re: FL 55mm 1.2 or FD 50mm 1.2L?

« on: May 15, 2012, 01:12:55 PM »

Quickly, hit buy it now. The kit is a week away from ready, I have a working prototype in my hand.

Thanks for all the thread contributors! I've learned some things..

Now I found a Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC Aspherical lens, for 480 USD, and I am curious if it is a good price for this very lens? Anyone knows the usual street price?

And I just saw it in the thread: ontarian you mentioned this lens, wrote it is "expensive though" (how expensive? ), and also that a conversion kit will be ready within a month.

Buy or not? Thanks.

EDIT: I checked Ebay, and it goes for over 1000 USD, if this is the usual price I should immediately push the "buy now" button, but as it is an auction I am tempted to wait, maybe I'll get it for even less (or not at all)....

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Lenses / Re: What can tilt-shift lenses do that post-production cannot?

« on: May 10, 2012, 03:36:22 PM »

I really should post more sample images taken with this lens, I've been kind of busy working on other adapters and playing with other lenses I'm working on making conversion kits for
IMG_4959.jpg by Ontarian, on Flickr

Other adapters I sell include
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170785828179?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1681wt_1385
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180871581032?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1948wt_1385
and
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180855493584?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

I'd try to dig some up from my flickr photostream but I'm just out the door on a family errand right now.

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Lenses / Re: What can tilt-shift lenses do that post-production cannot?

« on: May 10, 2012, 03:18:24 PM »

Save yourself some serious coin and get the original Canon TS lens and make it EF using my edmika TS/FD-EOS kit. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170784162985?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1049wt_1385

Its built much more solid and compact than the modern TS lenses as well. -Ed

The original TS lens looks very nice, but one feature of the current 17mm and 24mm II lenses that I really like is the ability to change the orientation between tilt and shift on the fly, which I assume the original cannot do (perhaps I'm wrong?).

While it does look like you can save quite a bit, it looks like it's still ~$900+ for the 35mm TS in FD. ~$1K savings with the conversion kit is still pretty great. They only have them in 35mm though, so if you need the super-wide of 17mm, or even wide at 24mm you're out of luck. Still, undoubtedly a great and cheap(er) way to get into the TS world!

I have purchased 3 TS 35mm 2.8 lenses and paid 350, 500 and 400 dollars for them.  keh.com is often a good place to look for this lens.

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Lenses / Re: What can tilt-shift lenses do that post-production cannot?

« on: May 10, 2012, 03:16:19 PM »

Save yourself some serious coin and get the original Canon TS lens and make it EF using my edmika TS/FD-EOS kit. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170784162985?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1049wt_1385

Its built much more solid and compact than the modern TS lenses as well. -Ed

Very cool adapter!

Have you (or has anybody) done an image quality test of the FD TSE vs the EF MK II TSE?  The IQ of the MK II is outstanding.

Thanks, I really should find a way to do that, unfortunately I sold my EF MkII TSE 24 3.5 after the TS 35 took its place in my shooting kit.

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Lenses / Re: What can tilt-shift lenses do that post-production cannot?

« on: May 10, 2012, 03:09:04 PM »

Save yourself some serious coin and get the original Canon TS lens and make it EF using my edmika TS/FD-EOS kit. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170784162985?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1049wt_1385

Its built much more solid and compact than the modern TS lenses as well. -Ed

The original TS lens looks very nice, but one feature of the current 17mm and 24mm II lenses that I really like is the ability to change the orientation between tilt and shift on the fly, which I assume the original cannot do (perhaps I'm wrong?).

You are not wrong (as usual [clarification edit-as usual you are bang on right]).  Though not on the fly, It can be done but it requires partially disassembling the lens, something I have not tried myself.

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Lenses / Re: What can tilt-shift lenses do that post-production cannot?

« on: May 10, 2012, 02:56:39 PM »

Save yourself some serious coin and get the original Canon TS lens and make it EF using my edmika TS/FD-EOS kit. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170784162985?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1049wt_1385

Its built much more solid and compact than the modern TS lenses as well. -Ed

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information? [CR1]

« on: May 05, 2012, 04:38:47 PM »

I still want it to be FF, good size (not pocketable) + good grip (with a BIG battery in it) + all the necessary wheels and buttons + vari-angle LCD.   Am I crazy?
Perhaps there is a better chance to see something like that from Sony ... NEX-9 ?

A full frame NEX-9 would have my dollar the minute it started shipping.

Yes, but I must warn you, it may be 36mp, just like D800. Is there mRAW/sRAW feature in NEX cameras?

Not that I'm aware of, I'm happy to shoot jpg most of the time though, I'm a quantity shooter.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information? [CR1]

« on: May 05, 2012, 04:14:37 PM »

I still want it to be FF, good size (not pocketable) + good grip (with a BIG battery in it) + all the necessary wheels and buttons + vari-angle LCD.   Am I crazy?
Perhaps there is a better chance to see something like that from Sony ... NEX-9 ?

A full frame NEX-9 would have my dollar the minute it started shipping.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information? [CR1]

« on: May 05, 2012, 10:08:35 AM »

I'm purely looking at it from the perspective of being able to take advantage of the short flange focal distance to adapt any vintage lenses work in digital using the original capture area.

Hi, Ontarian,

Come on Canon, go full frame or don't bother.

I'm not sure I understand the premise that 24 mm x 36 mm is automatically the ideal format for a new genre of serious "general purpose" digital cameras.

In the late 1930's, we were introduced to the concept that cameras with a format size smaller than, for example, 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" could do serious photography. Thus we came to embrace (suspiciously at first) the 24 mm x 36 mm format. This created an entire world of "miniature" photography.

Now, 75  years later, with a wholly different paradigm of imaging, and an enormous history of development and a repertoire of powerful technical tools at our disposal, this very same format size is somehow still held to be "the real thing".

I myself would like to see the power of our tools deployed to make the next generation of "general purpose serious digital cameras" (body and lenses) a bit smaller and lighter than dictated by arbitrary adherence to the 24 mm x 36 mm format.

Best regards,

Doug

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information? [CR1]

« on: May 05, 2012, 09:17:48 AM »

Come on Canon, go full frame or don't bother.  One major camera company should help the serious amateur masses adapt to digital just about any vintage 35mm lens ever made in the native as designed 35mm capture format.  We already have a sea of near beer EVIL mirrorless bodies that bring old lenses to digital but only in 1.5x and 2x crop formats. 

I know I won't get what I wish for, Canon will of course go for mass sales of mini-pretend DSLRs in a form factor closer to a point and shoot, department store buyers want to play the lens swap game.

Bitter.  I'm going to have to reignite the efilm idea from the late 90's

The actual real try at it in 1999 ( http://cultureandcommunication.org/deadmedia/index.php/Silicon_Film )
and the fake one that was an art/marketing project    (http://re35.net/index.html)

EdMika Camera Company has a longer term goal now.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D MrkIII service notice - not really a problem but we'll inspect it free

« on: April 27, 2012, 12:38:03 PM »

The illumination/exposure thing is not at all an issue for me other than I know it will affect my resale value of the body in several years.

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EOS Bodies / 5D MrkIII service notice - not really a problem but we'll inspect it free

« on: April 27, 2012, 11:58:32 AM »

Just got this a second ago from CPS

5DIII_ENG by Ontarian, on Flickr

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Software & Accessories / Free EdMika lens conversion for FD 55mm 1.2 AL (either version)

« on: April 20, 2012, 12:09:01 PM »

Rather than dropping 1.5-2k on the quite rare FD55mm f/1.2 AL and FD55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. AL I am offering a free conversion to the first people who are willing to loan me their lens for fit and performance testing.  I already have the FD55mm f/1.2 S.S.C Aspherical (and the base FD55mm f/1.2 chrome nose and S.S.C. versions) and am 98% sure the same conversion kit will work but I'd just like to make sure.  I expect to only need the lens about 1-2 weeks + return shipping time (to Canada) Also If I break it I buy it at market value.  The conversion will be reversible and non marking/damaging and the original mount will also be returned to you so your lens can be ultimately sold in both original and EOS adapted conditions.

The current kit on ebay is still only for the non AL/Aspherical lens versions but the new kit will be nearly identical with only a special rear lens element holding feature added. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180855493584?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1204wt_1385

Post here or send me a PM if you would be interested in doing this.  Thanks!- Ed Mika edmika.com

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Lenses / Re: FL 55mm 1.2 or FD 50mm 1.2L?

« on: April 19, 2012, 06:50:25 PM »

Both versions I have are the SSC Aspherical with one being radioactive and the other not.  I really should get my hands on the AL versions for testing but they cost more than the current modern EF 50mm 1.2L!

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Lenses / Re: FL 55mm 1.2 or FD 50mm 1.2L?

« on: April 19, 2012, 04:41:00 PM »

Oh no, I've overlooked the fact that there is no EdMika for the FD 50 1.2L! Hmm, well I could get it for 600$, but I've got no clue if this is a good price? Could anyone help me out here?

If the price is justifiable, I might get this lens, and look for probably a AE-1 to pair it with, as I know no other Canon SLR with FD mount. I was way too young when I shot the last time film ;-) (It was a Olympus, no SLR..), so it would be a real nice experience to start shooting film with this lens!

The FDn 50mm 1.2L goes for between 500-750 dollars depending on condition so the price is in the right ballpark.  The FDn universal short prime conversion kit will fit the 50 1.2L when development is complete.

Screen Shot 2012-03-25 at 7.26.27 PM by Ontarian, on Flickr