Canon EOS EF-M

[montecarlo]

Hello,

On a local (Romania) photography forum it appeard for sale a Canon EOS EF-M body at about 20-23 euros.
Now, could I use it with any M42 lenses I own (see signature) ? Can be used the Aperture priority with M42 lenses.
Is there other think I should look ?

Thank you very much.

Cosmin.

PS. Is there anybody which have this camera? How it fells in your hands?

[Flor27]

[Orio]

I have a EOS 50E bought used.
It has strange behaviour with adapters with chip. It accepts some adapters (Leica) and refuses others (Contax).
Adapters without chip should always work, of course you need to use Aperture mode or Manual mode.

[LucisPictor]

[montecarlo]

Seems that only the Helios 44-2 will hit the mirror : http://www.panoramaplanet.de/comp/

[Orio]

Film EOS are not all like 5D
It's 5D that has big mirror.
Many film EOS have mirrors of OK size.

[Flor27]

[montecarlo]

Yes, but from those M42 lenses I own.

[Jesito]

Hi Cosmin,
These EF-M are sold locally at 30€, seems to be a nice camera.
Best regards,
Jes.

[LucisPictor]

Thanks for reminding me. I will try another ebay search...

[F16SUNSHINE]

Sorry for the steady C/Y drumbeat. Why would you not choose a Contax or Yashica body. On US ebay you can find a RTS or 139 starting around $50. Or if you want motor wind and spot meter a Contax167 or Aria for Starting around $100-$300 respectively. I have used M42 lenses with contax and yashica for years. They are very compatible with no mirror issues (accept RTS3). If a modern SLR film body for M42 is what you want, I think it is the best choice. The adapters are cheap and of course you can mount native C/Y lenses. Viewfinders are clear and bright and meters very accurate. Just my 2 pennies. Andy

[Orio]

Andy, I already have a Contax 167MT, which I paid I cant' remember if 40 or 60 Euros and I am very proud of, best viewfinder I ever used!

I was only talking about the EOS camera because the thread raised issue about how it works with manual lenses.

[F16SUNSHINE]

Wow that is a great price for the 167 Orio. Your are right this is about film eos thread. I just always compare film cameras to C/Y. I only wish that they did not leave the market before giving us a great DSLR. I love how the Contax bodies have controls for vital functions. No endless menu options to fumble with. Now that I have an eos digi I really miss this.
Cosmin I notice now some pentax lenses on your list. The Pentax MX if you can find one is really cool also. The body is as big as a rangefinder, the viewfinder is so big and bright my wife named the camera her "cinamaplex".

[Orio]

[F16SUNSHINE]

I have had this problem with smoke stench before . Try leaving in a box with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). It could take a while but should work. Also uv from a sunny window can work. It might make the rubber grip less soft. I did this with a lens that was yellowing. The rubber grip seemed fine after a month and the yellow in lens coating was gone. The sun is a photographers friend in many ways.

[Orio]

[LucisPictor]

[F16SUNSHINE]

[quoteAre you saying that the sunlight (and not the open air) will remove the cigar smell??

No rather both. The UV radiation from the sunlight will break down the organic compounds that cause the smell. We had a long string regarding this at the favorite classics forum:
http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/forum/messages/2/10426.html?1192081665
I have a friend who has a UV bulb ozone generator to kill odor and clear Thoriated lenses (mostly takumars). For you and me we can use the sun it just takes longer. I can see putting the body cap on the camera, removing the batteries, and hanging it by it's strap on a plant hook in a sunny south window. It sounds maybe a little crazy but it works. [/quote]

[Laurence]

[F16SUNSHINE]

Yes, with a cheap adapter. Of course in stop down mode only like when using with dslr.

[LucisPictor]

Right, there is no "dumb" question!

M42: 45.5mm
Contax: 45.5mm

I have never seen an M42-Contax-adapter, but Pentax-K also has 45.5mm and I have a working M42-PK-adapter...

[Laurence]

Thank you guys! I have been researching such a camera with the exact features of the Contax167MT. I just never knew about that camera until reading in the forum. It seems to be met with good reviews; I am aware that there have been some mechanical problems here and there, but it seems that owners are keeping them a long time.

The only feature that is missing for me is mirror lockup; don't know if that is a huge issue though. Would be nice, although most of my photography is from a tripod.

Of course, I would not hesitate to buy Zeiss or Yashica lenses for this mount....at least when my budget can afford such things...

[F16SUNSHINE]

I have two from this seller. There are better available (brass) but these work fine. Seller delivered fast and with a spanner tool for removing from body. MLU is not common on later mid line Contax. If you don't mind giving up motor drive and spot metering. The RTS has MLU as does the much improved RTSII (much more money as well). The MLU feature is nice with these cameras. I have had an RTS for over 15 years. The Mirror lock up is used on about every other roll (macro). I think that is pretty often. It is a great camera. At the end of the day, not much different from what you are using though. Click here to see on Ebay

[Orio]

Yes the 167 MT does not have the mirror lockup. This can sure be a problem for people who does lot of macro work.

For those who make only occasional macros, and most of the time normal photography, the 167 MT is a very good camera for the money you can find it now for.
It feels very professional in your hand, and the viewfinder is a joy to use with Zeiss Contax lenses. You can really feel what it means to manual-focus with those jewels.

Of course the RTS III - and other cameras later than the 167 MT - are better cameras than the 167 MT.
They also cost however much more even used, and I think they are only justified if someone shoots a lot of film.

Since my film shooting is rarely more than 1-2 rolls per month, I can not justify the 200-300 Euros that are needed to buy a used RTS III or AX.

It comes without saying that should one day the occasion occur to me to buy one RTSIII or AX at a very good price, I will not let it pass!

[Flor27]

I've read than 167 MT has shutter problem among others - not very reliable cameras...