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Hartblei Super-Rotator 45/3.5 MC TS-PC
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:00 pm    Post subject: Hartblei Super-Rotator 45/3.5 MC TS-PC Reply with quote
When I got this lens a month ago it seemed I might not be able to use it on my Canon 7D, the lens was a Contax 645 medium format and adapters were proving hard to find. (see this thread http://forum.mflenses.com/contax-645-adapter-to-eos-solved-t51070.html)
But after some internet searching I found a company willing to create an adapter for me, this firm http://www.srb-griturn.com/.
They returned my lens yesterday and I'm very impressed with the quality of their work. They essentially created a T2 mount and added a T2-EOS adapter, the head engineer told me that they allowed the lens to focus beyond infinity (better than not reaching it) and suggested a paper shim to suit. I've done just that today and now it's perfect. Very Happy
Photos of the lens and mount:

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And how this beast looks on my 7D Razz

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I've never used a tilt/shift lens before so I really don't know what I'm doing. However, I took it out yesterday and managed to create an image which gave the miniature effect that you often see from these lenses.

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I will be using the lens mostly for architectural work but it does have it's fun side. Very Happy


PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's great!! Cool lens Laughing


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's a good example. For me it's always difficult to find the right perspective and viewpoint for this miniature effect to work well. I need to go out and practice more. Smile


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 1:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
TimHar wrote:
That's great!! Cool lens Laughing

Thanks. It attracts a lot of attention because it's so rarely seen. Cool


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rare indeed. First time saw it!
Looks heavy and... nerd - impressive engineering art - just love the look of it Laughing


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 1:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
miran wrote:
That's a good example. For me it's always difficult to find the right perspective and viewpoint for this miniature effect to work well. I need to go out and practice more. Smile

Thanks, it was more luck than design. I was around 40-50 feet above the garden in the photo and tried all manner of permutations with the lens before getting that shot. It's not easy to see the effect through the viewfinder, I must have wasted 50 shots before I got it right. Embarassed


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
hoanpham wrote:
Rare indeed. First time saw it!
Looks heavy and... nerd - impressive engineering art - just love the look of it Laughing

You're correct, it weighs just over a kilo Surprised
The engineering is outstanding, every movement is positive and silky smooth. I think it's the only lens that allows the tilt and shift to rotate 360 degrees independently of each other. Razz
I've just found a couple more examples of the miniature effect which worked (sort of), the gardens are about 200 yards from top to bottom....

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The second shot shows the falconry shows I often go to, you can see the falconer in front of his audience.
This is one lens which will never leave my possession. Cool


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow, both amazing shots! Surprised


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
SonicScot wrote:

You're correct, it weighs just over a kilo Surprised


I thought "wow, that's cool" until you mentioned weight Wink


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
miran wrote:
Wow, both amazing shots! Surprised
Thanks. Smile


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
fermy wrote:
SonicScot wrote:

You're correct, it weighs just over a kilo Surprised


I thought "wow, that's cool" until you mentioned weight Wink

It's still cool, just very heavy cool. Laughing


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
beautiful beast, superb mini garden pics!


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
SonicScot wrote:
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It's still cool, just very heavy cool. Laughing


Saves you on gym too, between this and Tair I don't think you need any additional workout Laughing


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
poilu wrote:
beautiful beast, superb mini garden pics!
Thank you. Smile


PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
fermy wrote:
SonicScot wrote:
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It's still cool, just very heavy cool. Laughing


Saves you on gym too, between this and Tair I don't think you need any additional workout Laughing

You're right, this is all the workout I'll need. Laughing


PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great lens and photos. Glad you finally got the riddle sorted out!! I was going to add to the possibility of SL66 and Hasselblad mounts which are also have those four tabs Razz


PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks Smile
I was lucky to stubble across the photographic/engineering company which solved the problem, they did an amazing job. In fact, I've turned to them again because I can't find a lens cap for an old fisheye lens I have. I'm hoping they can create something that will protect the front element. Smile
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