jlw
Rangefinder camera pedant
The other day I got the urge to put the 21mm f/2.8 Avenon (aka Kobalux, series III) that I obtained through Mike on one of my Canon RFs, to do some interior photos at a "designers' show house" event in my neighborhood.
I ran into a little trouble, though, getting the lens onto my various later-model Canons. In all cases the problem was NOT the shielding covering the shutter curtains (as some have speculated) -- it was a flat light-baffle plate at the top, the one that covers the pivot point for the rangefinder coupling arm.
Quick report of my results, bearing in mind that I don't see why they should be different and, consequently, your mileage may vary, so be careful!
Canon P -- Went right on, no problems.
Canon VI-T -- Wouldn't mount at all; rear section of the lens hits the coupling arm baffle plate.
Canon 7s -- This was the tricky one. The lens would screw all the way onto the camera, apparently without problems. But I noticed later after removing it that it had left a small bright rub mark on the baffle plate. Also, I found that the lens seems to focus roughly on the 7s, and deduced that it is putting enough pressure on the baffle plate to cause it to rub on the rangefinder coupling arm.
So, it looks as if the P is my only Canon that will be able to use this lens!
The moral of this story: Others may likewise want to be careful when attaching non-standard lenses, and even if it seems to go on fine, check from behind (looking through the film gate with the shutter open on B or T) to make sure no moving parts are hanging up.
I ran into a little trouble, though, getting the lens onto my various later-model Canons. In all cases the problem was NOT the shielding covering the shutter curtains (as some have speculated) -- it was a flat light-baffle plate at the top, the one that covers the pivot point for the rangefinder coupling arm.
Quick report of my results, bearing in mind that I don't see why they should be different and, consequently, your mileage may vary, so be careful!
Canon P -- Went right on, no problems.
Canon VI-T -- Wouldn't mount at all; rear section of the lens hits the coupling arm baffle plate.
Canon 7s -- This was the tricky one. The lens would screw all the way onto the camera, apparently without problems. But I noticed later after removing it that it had left a small bright rub mark on the baffle plate. Also, I found that the lens seems to focus roughly on the 7s, and deduced that it is putting enough pressure on the baffle plate to cause it to rub on the rangefinder coupling arm.
So, it looks as if the P is my only Canon that will be able to use this lens!
The moral of this story: Others may likewise want to be careful when attaching non-standard lenses, and even if it seems to go on fine, check from behind (looking through the film gate with the shutter open on B or T) to make sure no moving parts are hanging up.
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another reason for canon glass on canon cameras.
yes, i AM neurotic!
joe
yes, i AM neurotic!
joe
jlw
Rangefinder camera pedant
backalley photo said:another reason for canon glass on canon cameras.
yes, i AM neurotic!
joe
Yeah, well, I agree, but I've been having a little trouble finding a 19/3.5 at an affordable price
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no slight intended, in the least jlw.
just wanted to take the opportunity to flaunt my neurosis.
joe
just wanted to take the opportunity to flaunt my neurosis.
joe
einolu
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"flaunt my neurosis"! I dont think there is a word for that kind of gramatic structure.
Anyway, this is why one must buy ONLY russian gear. You can fit anything on there, and duct-tape usually wont hurt the cameras "styling". Just kidding, I love russian style.
How much cheaper was the Avenon compared to the CV 21 (which comes with a finder btw)?
Anyway, this is why one must buy ONLY russian gear. You can fit anything on there, and duct-tape usually wont hurt the cameras "styling". Just kidding, I love russian style.
How much cheaper was the Avenon compared to the CV 21 (which comes with a finder btw)?
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"flaunt my neurosis"! I dont think there is a word for that kind of gramatic structure.
huh?
joe
huh?
joe
einolu
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well its almost an oxymoron but not really, heh.
jlw
Rangefinder camera pedant
einolu said:
It was more expensive, but it's a stop faster. Most of my photography is indoors, so that's important for me.
I mostly got it to use on my Epson R-D 1, and I already had the Voigtlander D21 finder for that.
When I was shooting pictures with the Canon P in the designers' show house, I didn't use a finder OR the rangefinder. I just set the focus at 7 feet and tried to hold the thing level. How did it work? I'll find out Monday, when I get back the film and contact sheet...