I've rebuilt four myself, using nothing more sophisticated than a soldering iron, a hair dryer(to shrink the heat shrink tubing), a screwdriver, and some...
The following CanonFD poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Will you use your FD system more or less in 2008? Sort of curious if the...
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For what it is worth, My Canon f/4 80-200 breech, non L also has this silver pin on the zoom ring. And I also wondered at times what purpose it had. Regards, ...
Thanks for all the comments. Yes, I do have the AA battery pack, but I want to replace the NiCds with NiMHs and then power both the motor drive and the camera...
This is my first post and unfortunately its for a problem with an A-1 I picked up a few months ago. It seemed to be working great, when I started noticing...
**A service person at a Canon clinic years ago warned me to always fire a few shot at full fastest shutter speed every time the A1 body was empty for film load...
I also own a few bodies of this model and never heard of this issue. Though I use this camera for 4 or 5 rolls a month. Thanks for the passing along the tip. ...
Hi everyone, Not that I would ever sell it, but if any one has a current camera price guide, would you be so kind to post what this monster of a lens is worth...
Which lens in the 35f2 series is considered the best? I like this focal length and would like to add one to my T90/F1N kit which currently consists of the...
The last edition of Mckeown's lists this lens as $800-1300.00 USD that would be a complete lens with focusing mount.In EX to NM condition And really mean...
Hi Devin, Depending on condition, if it has original caps, case, etc., my guess is that it's probably worth ~$1000.US more or less in the current market. John...
Hello Mark: I have the Pre-SCC, chrome-nosed, concave 35mm f2.0 and it is SUPER sharp and very contrasty. If you can find one in good shape, snag it. However,...
Mark, I have both the CN pre SSC concave 35/2 and the FDn 35/2. I have "cleared" the yellow from my concave specimen. Both are excellent lenses, however my...
Another camera shop here in L.A. just closed. No buyer to take over. They just sold out their stock. This was a high end place. They sold collectibles,...
There is at least one other version... the SSC non-concave... a fine lens which I have shot hundreds of images with... Even if you "clear" the thoreum version,...
Consider B&H or Adorama for supplies. They ship quickly and have good prices. ... From: lmd91343 To: CanonFD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008...
Thanks everyone for your comments on the 35f2 series lenses. I'm going to borrow one tomorrow after work and see how I like it. It's the non cn model that...
from what I remember of the tests in Chasseur d'Image, the FDn is the best overall, then the concave Breechlock (Thorium), then the convexe breechlock. Sorry,...
... with NiMHs and then I would not change them for NiMHs, for two reasons: NiMHs deliver more current and may pose problems like riping the film if the end is...
It is with great personal sadness that I share this: http://www.popphoto.com/popularphotographyfeatures/4968/in-memoriam Mr. Keppler was a rock, a fondation...
The FN motors have a clutch in them to prevent ripping the film. Besides that, NiMH batteries actually have a higher resistance than NiCds. Thus, although NiMH...
Borrowed a well used 35 f2 ssc lens today after work. The glass is clean and yellowish compared to my other FD lenses. Unlike my other lenses, this lens when...
Hi, I own an FDn 135mm f 2.0 lens and it is superb (although a bit heavy). I heard a lot about the older breech-mount f 2.5 version which is offered...
The missing pin is the one that informs the camera the maximum lens apperture. If missing it signs the default value of 5.6. Larger apperture lenses have a...
Hello everyone I sell on ebay Europe the above-mentioned zooms, in very good conditions. My eBay name is merak2000, look for my items if interested. Best...
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