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James1
Joined: 31 Jul 2012 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:12 am Post subject: Photosniper Tair 3 300mm lens- use with other camera bodies? |
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James1 wrote:
Hi folks,
Have done plenty of Googling, but can't seem to find a definitive answer.
I've purchased a Photosniper kit with all its bits apart from the 12S camera body.
Question is: can I use the lens with another M42 body (such as a Praktica MTL5 or equivalent) in order to get a wider range of shutter speeds, or do I need to look for a 12S/12XP/12XS body. Obviously, I realise that the Parktica won't have the special trigger adapter.
Will the fact that the aperture appears to be present on the Photosniper version of this lens prove to be a problem with other M42 camera bodies....? Can it be mounted on a tripod in the usual way...? |
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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6950 Location: S Glos, UK
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
The Photosniper can be mounted on many bodies, but the aperture will have to be stopped down manually before shooting unless you find a way of rigging it up. I've used one on a Canon 40D, but found it too annoying and fiddly. _________________ Casual attendance these days |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7787 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
It's a great long lens James, and as Martin says the aperture has to be set manually on a camera type that it isn't designed for. Whether it would work on the Practika ? I'm not certain.
Where do you live ? I have some Zenits I need to get rid of. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
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http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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Pancolart
Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 3702 Location: Slovenia, EU
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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Pancolart wrote:
You can use it wide-open for nearly every purpose so why worry. _________________ ---------------------------------
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James1
Joined: 31 Jul 2012 Posts: 3
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:26 am Post subject: |
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James1 wrote:
Thanks for the replies folks - sorry about slow reply, foum update notice went into spam...
I'm looking forward to using the Tair in that case! Lloydy - I'll PM you. |
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Johan_G
Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Orebro Sweden
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:22 am Post subject: |
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Johan_G wrote:
I modified my photosniper bit by removing the pin that trigger the camera and put in a wired remote control so it can work fully with the Minolta AF / Sony cameras, pretty easy and completely recoverable to its original condition, well will at least the sniper not the RC : )
A very nice lens by the way. |
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NewStuff
Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 847 Location: Wales, UK
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:30 am Post subject: |
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NewStuff wrote:
Johan_G wrote: |
I modified my photosniper bit by removing the pin that trigger the camera and put in a wired remote control so it can work fully with the Minolta AF / Sony cameras, pretty easy and completely recoverable to its original condition, well will at least the sniper not the RC : )
A very nice lens by the way. |
I did exactly the same with this lens for for my 400D. I used a Spring in mine, and the trigger feeld very nice now. _________________ Too many to list. |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7787 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I haven't found the Zenits yet, but they ARE here somewhere. I've been busy, but I'll have a good search tomorrow. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
My ipernity -
http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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