Sounds like an interesting project, Rich.The Canon FD Documentation project assembled much Canon literature including product guides and price lists. The...
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Peter Marquis-Kyle
peterm_k
Oct 26, 2010 2:40 am
... Rich, in case you are not already aware of it, the online Canon Camera Museum lists all Canon lenses in those ranges (and screw mount rangefinder lenses...
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denik
denik22
Oct 26, 2010 3:44 am
It's that time of the year again. Anyone going on Thursday? #10...
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Kenneth-Michael
bornoffirelow
Oct 26, 2010 8:28 am
Yes, indeed it is....headed north on Friday with the local camera club. Ken ... From: denik To: CanonFD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 11:44 PM...
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denik
denik22
Oct 28, 2010 3:28 am
The deadline for free expo registration has come and gone, but your friends and colleagues can still get in to the exhibit hall absolutely free! All they have ...
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Rodrigo Gimenez
rodgimenez
Nov 3, 2010 2:48 am
I'd like to know what do you think about this body. In my country I didn't see a F1 new for sale recently, and buying to other countries has taxes that doubles...
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the_lungster
Nov 4, 2010 1:45 pm
... Hi Rodrigo, I don't know if the meter is designed to run with the motor drive batteries. I always use mine with the internal 6V cell. ... The shutter is a...
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james
swanton_man63
Nov 11, 2010 2:23 am
Know i have know Id what it's worth. I'm in Toledo,oh here's a link to pic's. Thanks James http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/jayjay66_2008/...
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Terry Strobaugh
tstrobaugh
Nov 11, 2010 1:49 pm
I've paid $20 for a working AE-1 Program and $50 for an A-1. Check out prices on KEH.com, you won't get as much as that though because they stand on their...
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Ian
bin219
Nov 12, 2010 4:20 pm
I disagree. While some may sell that low many sell higher. I've bought and sold AE-1s and I figure the average price is about $45. or so. I just calculated an...
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rodgimenez
Nov 16, 2010 1:14 am
... About my original post that said that speeds lower than sync speed worked without battery, I guess that the battery he used the first day that he said it...
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Michael & Iona Brand
miked10270
Nov 16, 2010 8:58 am
Hi, To be honest it seems suspiciously like neither you nor the seller are too familiar with the camera. Can I suggest that you go to the Mir site and read up...
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rodgimenez
Nov 16, 2010 11:31 am
... No, I read all the book tht is or was available on canonfd, with 163 pages, but didn't use the camera. While he didn't read that but used it for years as a...
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Allen Engel
engel.allen
Nov 17, 2010 5:00 pm
I'm considering a 100mm macro purchase. Does anyone know which has better optics, newer FD with black ring or the SC version with silver ring? Thanks, Allen...
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Harry Pulley
hpulley4
Nov 17, 2010 6:48 pm
Exactly the same optics, only the casing is different. 55mm filter thread on older breech lock SSC version, 52mm on 'new FD' mount. The older metal mount...
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Allen Engel
engel.allen
Nov 18, 2010 3:14 am
Does anyone have any input on a flash unit for a 100mm FD f4 macro. From: CanonFD@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CanonFD@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Harry Pulley ...
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kkritsilas
Nov 18, 2010 6:40 am
Hi, Depending on the camera, either an ML-2 or ML-3 ring light. The ML-2 will work with most of the A (T, too?) series cameras; the ML-3 will work with the...
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Allen Engel
engel.allen
Nov 18, 2010 4:32 pm
Thank you. My cameras are all F-1’s, 2nd and 3rd generation. Allen From: CanonFD@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CanonFD@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kkritsilas ...
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kkritsilas
Nov 18, 2010 11:53 pm
Allen: I think that the ML-2 would be what you are looking for. It should be usable with the flash systems in the F series, which are generally compatible with...
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Eric Goldstein
ericgoldstein
Nov 19, 2010 11:52 am
I think you are looking for a window and a reflector. The quality of ring lights are absolutely horrible Eric Goldstein --...
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Allen Engel
engel.allen
Nov 19, 2010 5:50 pm
Can you expand on what you mean by "a window and a reflector"? ... From: CanonFD@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CanonFD@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Goldstein ...
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Eric Goldstein
ericgoldstein
Nov 19, 2010 8:19 pm
Sure Allen. Shoot by natural window light. Usually it is directional so you will need to fill the other side; I use a reflector of a scrap of foam core I get...
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michael.riffey
Nov 21, 2010 11:01 pm
Just wanted to say Hi! My name is Mike and I just acquired a Canon AE-1 Program with a FD 28mm f2.8 lens, a FD 50mm f1.8 lens and a Canon A2 Power Winder. It...
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astrangerinthewind
astrangerint...
Dec 4, 2010 6:41 am
Hello Mike Welcome, your setup brings back a few memories for me. My first Canon setup was AE-1 Program, 28mm F2.8, 50mm F1.8 and 70-210 F4 zoom. So how did...
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Harry Pulley
hpulley4
Dec 4, 2010 11:49 am
Welcome! Me too or close for my first SLR! I got an AE-1 and a TX for full manual use without a battery for night shooting very long exposures with 50 1.8 and...
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michael.riffey
Dec 4, 2010 6:28 pm
Hi Robert! I'm embarrassed to say that none of my pictures came out! The leader came out of the take up spool and I wasn't paying any attention so no film...
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michael.riffey
Dec 4, 2010 6:33 pm
Hi Harry! Thanks for the welcome! It's funny, but I have the same kit that you had - 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8 and I just received a 70-210mm f4 zoom. Mike :D...
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Harry Pulley
hpulley4
Dec 4, 2010 6:46 pm
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt LOL At least I hope they were just test shots, nothing precious. Now you will do as I did every time after I did...
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Harry Pulley
hpulley4
Dec 4, 2010 6:48 pm
I was just out shooting with the AE-1 and my FTbN this morning, Ilford HP5+ in each, 24mm f/2.0 with 25A red filter on the AE-1 and 35mm f/2.0 with 8 yellow ...
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michael.riffey
Dec 4, 2010 7:53 pm
The funny thing about it is that I do know better than that! It was all just test shots, I guess I was just too excited to get the Canon up and running! Mike...
