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Re: [OM] OM-5D for me

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-5D for me
From: Joel Wilcox <jfwilcox@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:15:54 -0600
On Tue, Jan 24, 2012, at 10:23 PM, Moose wrote:
> Take a look at the outside front edge of the adapter. Mos of them seem to
> have a slightly raised edge. On my F adapters, 
> this is what caused that sort of jamming. You might try some fine emery
> paper, file, etc. to cut it down in the crucial 
> area. I sent my first one back and bought another, cheaper one that
> doesn't bind on my lenses, including one 'E' series.

It's OK.  I consider the "binding" a feature, for some reason.
 
> On my BIG-IS EMF chip, it the programming for max aperture that cures the
> exposure blues. Unfortunately, programming is 
> such a pain that I think it's only practical when using a different
> adapter/chip for each regularly used lens. At under 
> $20 a pop, that's not impractical.

I will probably try an adapter that uses the DOF button to program. 
Thanks for the info on the Big IS chip, as I've got one on the way.

> How your
> individual viewfinder eye works at that apparent 
> distance and magnification is something no one else knows. You just have
> to try it. I find MF on the 5D with most lenses 
> easy, others don't. Glad you are one of the lucky ones.

Have you ever tried the E-es (manual focusing optimized) screen?

> > Joel ("How do you like me now?") W.
> 
> Just fine. Maybe even better? :-)
> 
> Moose

Now I'll never be able to make it up to Ken. :(  

Joel W.

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