03-03-2011, 12:45 PM
[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1299114705' post='6453']
Don't worry about it. There's no guarantee that I'd be able to get the exact same thing online anyway. The movements I need to do are actually within 2cms and the rails needs to be as precise as possible within this range.[/quote]
Well, I had a look and by image along they're still selling the same model although the (UK) price has gone up since I got mine. Exchange rates have shifted a lot since then too... when I have time I will dig mine out again and refresh my memory on its characteristics. I haven't done any tripod macro in a long time and just handhold these days.
I gave it my first field tests yesterday. I think learning to focus repeatably and use the non-exsitant DoF is going to be my main challenge. I suspect my sample will need a small AF micro-adjust based on that field test. It's an OLD used sample, from the date code it was made in Nov 87 so it must be one of the first EF lenses off Canon's production line! I need a bigger bag...
Don't worry about it. There's no guarantee that I'd be able to get the exact same thing online anyway. The movements I need to do are actually within 2cms and the rails needs to be as precise as possible within this range.[/quote]
Well, I had a look and by image along they're still selling the same model although the (UK) price has gone up since I got mine. Exchange rates have shifted a lot since then too... when I have time I will dig mine out again and refresh my memory on its characteristics. I haven't done any tripod macro in a long time and just handhold these days.
Quote:Congrats on your new lens! Must be a lot of fun! I used to use my 200/2 on a cheap but strong Fancier tripod. The only problem was the legs weren't rigid enough to maintain a steady 10x live view (e.g. during manual focusing). So what I did was turn the IS on when making fine adjustments and then turn it off before taking the shot.
I gave it my first field tests yesterday. I think learning to focus repeatably and use the non-exsitant DoF is going to be my main challenge. I suspect my sample will need a small AF micro-adjust based on that field test. It's an OLD used sample, from the date code it was made in Nov 87 so it must be one of the first EF lenses off Canon's production line! I need a bigger bag...
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