View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
stingOM
Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 3168 Location: Ireland
Expire: 2012-12-27
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Rolf
Joined: 02 May 2009 Posts: 4123 Location: NRW/Germany
Expire: 2015-12-26
|
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 2:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Rolf wrote:
My mother told me that I disassembled broken things when I was a young child.
Seems - that older children still do this today with functional things. _________________ Rolf |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Joosep
Joined: 25 Jan 2010 Posts: 305 Location: Estonia, Tallinn
|
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 3:05 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Joosep wrote:
Rolf wrote: |
My mother told me that I disassembled broken things when I was a young child.
Seems - that older children still do this today with functional things. |
You are not alone... I started disassembling things when I was 4. At the age of 5 I fixed a car radio (it was a small bug, just some wires were loose and I soldered them).
At the age of 6 I burned down my village (got it for christmas, there were houses and a "power plant" and when you wired em all up, little lights went on the little houses).
Now I only "play" with old cameras, try to make them breathe once more. _________________ The future is analogue.
23 cameras, 25 lenses and counting. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Scheimpflug
Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 1888 Location: New Zealand / USA
Expire: 2011-11-18
|
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 3:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Scheimpflug wrote:
Removing the mirror only seems to make sense if mirror lock-up is not practical, or if you can realize some other benefits. It could just be for convenience, or it could provide just a bit more clearance that some lenses need.
I think if I was removing the mirror, I would want to do a bit more to "make it worth it". I would also remove the prism, viewfinder, flash (and the flash capacitor), upper housing, etc, and really trim down the camera while I was in there. _________________ Sigma DP1, Nikon D40 (hers ), Polaroid x530, Pentax P30t, Pentax P50, (P30t/P50 K-A to Nikon F body mount conversion)
Nikon: 18-55/3.5-5.6 "G ED II DX" (F) Soligor: 28/2.8 (FL->F converted), 135/3.5 (F), 3x TC (F, modified) Kalimar: 28-85/3.5 (F)
Vivitar: 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 (F), Tele 500/6.3 Preset (F), 19/3.8 (F) Minolta: 300/5.6 (SR/MC/MD pending F conversion)
Tamron: 28/2.8 (Adaptall) Panagor: 28/2.5 (FD) Aetna: 300/5.6 (F) Osawa: MC 28/2.8 (F)
Vintage Lenses: Dallmeyer: 1940s A.M. 14in 356mm f4 (ULF->M42) 1930s Adon Telephoto Taylor, Taylor & Hobson: 1880s Rapid Rectilinear 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 11.31in f/8 (LF->?)
Parts Lenses: Nikon 35-135/3.5-4.5 (F), Sigma 70-210/4.5 (F), Nikon 50/1.8 Series E (F) |
|
Back to top |
|
|
trifox
Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 3614 Location: UK
Expire: 2014-05-29
|
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
trifox wrote:
I definitely like that idea
the mirror is just obstruction -- nowadays, I can not see too much practical sense to have it -- I am serious.
unless you need to make your camera body stable at slower shutter speeds - then using your face in touch with the camera is helpful
I am using LiveView very very often and I am happy ...
tf _________________ Flickr.com |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Joosep
Joined: 25 Jan 2010 Posts: 305 Location: Estonia, Tallinn
|
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Joosep wrote:
trifox wrote: |
I definitely like that idea
the mirror is just obstruction -- nowadays, I can not see too much practical sense to have it -- I am serious.
unless you need to make your camera body stable at slower shutter speeds - then using your face in touch with the camera is helpful
I am using LiveView very very often and I am happy ...
tf |
I cant even imagine my life without huge mirrors and bright viewfinders. _________________ The future is analogue.
23 cameras, 25 lenses and counting. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
Expire: 2012-12-04
|
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:44 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Orio wrote:
Focusing certain things like live events with liveview proved impossible for me.
For static shots it works, but no way for action shots.
A possible solution could be to route the signal that feeds liveview into an electronic viewfinder. _________________ Orio, Administrator
T*
NE CEDE MALIS AUDENTIOR ITO
Ferrania film is reborn! http://www.filmferrania.it/
Support the Ornano film chemicals company and help them survive!
http://forum.mflenses.com/ornano-chemical-products-t55525.html |
|
Back to top |
|
|
trifox
Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 3614 Location: UK
Expire: 2014-05-29
|
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
trifox wrote:
Orio wrote: |
Focusing certain things like live events with liveview proved impossible for me.
For static shots it works, but no way for action shots.
A possible solution could be to route the signal that feeds liveview into an electronic viewfinder. |
I also use LiveView for action -- it works quite good.
pre-focusing and than waiting for subject approaching the frame
tf _________________ Flickr.com |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
Expire: 2012-12-04
|
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:17 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Orio wrote:
trifox wrote: |
Orio wrote: |
Focusing certain things like live events with liveview proved impossible for me.
For static shots it works, but no way for action shots.
A possible solution could be to route the signal that feeds liveview into an electronic viewfinder. |
I also use LiveView for action -- it works quite good.
pre-focusing and than waiting for subject approaching the frame
tf |
It's not always possible to do that.
Sometimes action moves around and you must be ready to refocus. But you can't refocus well with liveview without magnification. And magnification requires that you stop shooting and use at least 5 seconds, often more, to press + two times and refocus.
During which time the action is gone.
Believe me, I have shot a lot of action. The only solution would be to have a liveview viewfinder. _________________ Orio, Administrator
T*
NE CEDE MALIS AUDENTIOR ITO
Ferrania film is reborn! http://www.filmferrania.it/
Support the Ornano film chemicals company and help them survive!
http://forum.mflenses.com/ornano-chemical-products-t55525.html |
|
Back to top |
|
|
trifox
Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 3614 Location: UK
Expire: 2014-05-29
|
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:10 pm Post subject: |
|
|
trifox wrote:
I belive you, Orio..
I have been shooting two months with LiveView only since I have forgotten to pull out one of two matches when testing the Super-Wide Heliar 15 f4.5 APSH therefore, my mirror is constantly blocked approx. 2 months.
I am shooting all with LiveView but I do not use the magnification feature too much..
there is not too much time as you mentioned
If I miss something - I do not care I am not photographer ..
only bright sunlight is a little (well, quite big:) ) problem to the camera screen when focusing through LiveView
tf _________________ Flickr.com |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
Expire: 2012-12-04
|
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:00 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Orio wrote:
trifox wrote: |
I belive you, Orio..
I have been shooting two months with LiveView only since I have forgotten to pull out one of two matches when testing the Super-Wide Heliar 15 f4.5 APSH therefore, my mirror is constantly blocked approx. 2 months.
I am shooting all with LiveView but I do not use the magnification feature too much..
there is not too much time as you mentioned
If I miss something - I do not care I am not photographer ..
only bright sunlight is a little (well, quite big:) ) problem to the camera screen when focusing through LiveView
tf |
Don't say so - evidence proves your'e a good photographer!
But still - viewfinder has a few of definite advantages:
1) it is proportionally slightly bigger: you have a bigger view in the viewfinder than what you get from a liveview screen at typical use distance of 30 or so cms
2) viewfinder can be blocked by eyecups from getting sunlight - liveview is almost invisible in some positions
3) most importantly, viewfinder offers focusing aids, like matte screen, microprisms, split screen - liveview is bare bones, and as such, virtually unfocusable at it's size without zooming in (which has the inconvenients described above) _________________ Orio, Administrator
T*
NE CEDE MALIS AUDENTIOR ITO
Ferrania film is reborn! http://www.filmferrania.it/
Support the Ornano film chemicals company and help them survive!
http://forum.mflenses.com/ornano-chemical-products-t55525.html |
|
Back to top |
|
|
bobcominitaly
Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 71 Location: Terontola (I)
|
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
bobcominitaly wrote:
Orio wrote: |
................
A possible solution could be to route the signal that feeds liveview into an electronic viewfinder. |
At some €80, your possible solution exists |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Himself
Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 3240 Location: Montreal
Expire: 2013-05-30
|
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:35 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Himself wrote:
bobcominitaly wrote: |
Orio wrote: |
................
A possible solution could be to route the signal that feeds liveview into an electronic viewfinder. |
At some €80, your possible solution exists |
deleted, need a second pair of spectacles.
Last edited by Himself on Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:38 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Himself
Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 3240 Location: Montreal
Expire: 2013-05-30
|
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:37 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Himself wrote:
That solution has some Canon limitations. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
bobcominitaly
Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 71 Location: Terontola (I)
|
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:18 pm Post subject: |
|
|
bobcominitaly wrote:
Agreed ... but don't we MFF's thrive on limitations ? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
ZoneV
Joined: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 1632 Location: Germany
Expire: 2011-12-02
|
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 12:23 pm Post subject: |
|
|
ZoneV wrote:
Yes - tested that some time ago. But got problems - now the camera is working as normal camera again.
But I am still tinking about that modification.
I like to do new modifications
One of my EOS 350D / Rebel XT I have customized with a excangable filter system for IR / normal / Hot Rod / greyfilter / .. use:
http://4photos.de/camera-diy/exchangeable-filter-dslr.html _________________ Camera modification, repair and DIY - some links to look through: http://www.4photos.de/camera-diy/index-en.html
I AM A LENS NERD!
Epis, Elmaron, Emerald, Ernostar, Helioplan and Heidosmat.
Epiotar, Kameraobjektiv, Anastigmat, Epis, Meganast, Magnagon, Quinar, Culmigon, Novotrinast, Novflexar, Colorplan, Sekor, Kinon, Talon, Telemegor, Xenon, Xenar, Ultra, Ultra Star. Tessar, Janar, Visionar, Kiptar, Kipronar and Rotelar.
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 17633 Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
Expire: 2013-12-03
|
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:05 pm Post subject: |
|
|
LucisPictor wrote:
Outch, this hurts!
But that:
really looks great, doesn't it? _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
Things ON SALE
Carsten = "KAPCTEH" = "Karusutenu" | T-shirt?.........................My photos from Emilia: http://www.schouler.net/emilia/emilia2011.html
My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
Old list: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65 (Not up-to-date, sorry!) | http://www.lucispictor.de | http://www.alensaweek.wordpress.com |
http://www.retrocamera.de |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Zogg
Joined: 15 Nov 2010 Posts: 10
|
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
Zogg wrote:
I have lots of hobbies!
Here are a few examples and how i got into this:
riding bmx. my first bike.. i build from spare parts to save money.. but mostly cause it was fun! ive build a bunch since.
Video games.
started with playstation.. then a really old performa 550 when i was 7 or 8
ive build 7 full gaming computers, and am constantly upgrading my own!
I play bass, and at first i bought a cheap douglas to learn on. I've rewired and rebuilt that bass into a completely different instrument since then
its only a matter of time until i start taking apart lenses and cameras <.< |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|