There's a silver release button on the tube that serves the same purpose as the lens lock button on the camera. Just slide the silver button away from the lens...
I've used this sort of device ... be aware that in "rough country" a long loose cable release has an affinity for every twig and snag it can find and will...
Zenit has a Photosniper system with 300mm lens, fast focus and gunstock. You will find them easily in ebay, so it may also be easiest way to see pics... Juhani...
Hi John: What do you mean assault rifle? I've been stopped on the street by police & private individuals both who were more scared of my camera taking pictures...
Philip: Thanks for the info. I guess the 701 metering is fragile. All my other Fujica SLRs have very good meters, so I guess it was to be expected. I guess...
All of these old photocells are past their useful life, so it's just a matter of luck. I have one ST701 with a very good shutter, and the meter works fine....
Since I'm a few miles from Samy's, I brought in a Fujica ST701 to try the eyepieces. The one that fit was the Nikon marked for the "FE- FM", and per the box,...
Thanks for the help the button is missing from the tube. It must be broken off. Looks like I am up the creek without a paddle! Jim ... same ... silver ... be a...
Just in case you don't already know, here's one good way to keep the "storage amount used" to a minimum in your Yahoo photo folder: 1) Click on the thumbnail...
Hello! I consider buying macro/close-up rings to my Fujica St801. I would like to know if I would be able to meter the light with open aperture like I do with...
To achieve open-aperture metering you will need either a Fujica extension tube set or an aftermarket equivalent. You must retain the lens aperture ring...
If 701 uses mercury cells I may know the problem... My 601 is also for the discontinued 1.35V-cell, and a 1.5V-cell has opposite polarity!!! So if I put the...
Hello to all the Group! I would like to know if anyone has ever used a Makinon 300mm Mirror lens, made for the X-mount. My question is basically: how does it ...
If you can't vary the aperture, ergo you have to vary the shutter speed. All of these mirror lenses have a fixed f8 aperture. The stepless electronic shutters...
... There are two ways to control the exposure of a mirror lens: change the shutter speed or add filters. I've never used a mirror lens but I believe most of...
I was wondering if any one had a formular for a good lense cleaner that will not harm the coatings. It seems a shame to wastes all the empty bottles as well as...
... Mike, The best thing I have ever used to clean lenses, or even the camera itself, is a "micro-fiber cloth". They work super, leave no lint like cotton, and...
I would like to thank you all for the fine explanation about mirror lens. I will make some tests and I will add some results to the photo section. Sunny skies...
Mike, I would never use alcohol on a multi-coated lens. I'm not sure if repeated use would ruin the coating, but I'm not willing to take the chance. I agree...
I have a russian 500mm mirror lens with aperture 8. It is very light weight and compact, not more than a normal 135mm lens! The aperture is okay, as bigger...
Subject: More Lens Cleaning Comments I just wanted to add some more comments to the recent lens cleaning subject. I have never seen 'hard evidence' that using...
Hi friends, According to my experience, the best option to clean lenses is to use a smooth cow leather cloth named "chamois" (or "derma", the inner side of the...
My idea of cleaning a lense may well make some members cringe but I can assure you it is the best method I have found so far and it is relatively simple. Take...
Ciao Juhani, I hope everything's OK! I am considering to buy this kind of lens exactly because I am tired of carrying a heavy 135mm (also with a 2X lens to...
I would like to thank each and everyone who sent me answers to my question of lense cleaners. I now have several good ways of cleaning my lense when they get...
Hi all, today here in England we have just witnessed the rare astronomical event where Venus transits across the face of the sun. Early astonomers used this...
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