Cannon 5D

Paul Kelly

Hi

I’m buying a Cannon 5D mk 11 camera.

http://www.canon.ie/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_5D_Mark_II/

I have a large set of Yashica and Zeise prime lenses and can get an adapter ring from a supplier in America.



http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/product.php?productid=16757


Does any one have this model of camera that I can try out the lenses on before I buy one. If they work and you ever need to borrow the lenses or the camera as a second you would be welcome to it

Thanks Paul

Ghost Train

Only one n in canon, no offence but to ask strangers on a site you just joined for help testing an adapter, I'd be a bit suspicious but maybe somebody has tried them and can advise

Paul Kelly

Well I just need to bring the adapter ring and the lenses and see if they work. Don’t need to take the camera away. I have used the Mark 1 camera and know how it performs just need to know that the ring does what it says for the lenses I have before I spend 2,000.

I’m primarily using it as a video camera and am deciding between that and the new Sony

I posted this on Galway freecycle and a member ‘artyeva’ suggested I post it here

artyeva

i suggested paul posting here as i thought he might have a better chance of finding a 5dII user here than on freecycle, that might be able to answer his query.

Paul Kelly

Thanks for that

Paulw

Any shop where you go to buy will allow you to try a body (in store). You can try your lenses and adaptor there.

Paul Kelly

Have tried in a few camera shops in Galway and Dublin and they wont let you put other manufacturers stuff on there equipment hence the post

gbee

Paul Kelly wrote: »

I have used the Mark 1 camera and know how it performs just need to know that the ring does what it says for the lenses I have before I spend 2,000.

There is no significant difference between the 5D & MKII vivsava the mounting collar.

So whatever way it worked on the 5D, it should be good to go on the MKII.

Paul Kelly

Yeh I’m aware of that the physical case and lens mounts are exactly the same its just the chip and inner electronics that are different. I used the 5D Mk1 (hired) on a shoot when I was in London a couple of months ago for stills that’s when thought I might buy one. However I dint have the adapter ring or the lenses with me at the time to try them

AnimalRights

I sell my body for Cider...my camera body!
Well on a serious note if ur around Dublin tomorrow or Wedensday you could try mine.

Paul Kelly

Hi

Thanks for the offer I’m in Galway not sure when I’ll be in Dublin again if I cant find another person kind enough to let me try I’ll get back too you thanks


P S That would be a river of cider !!!!!

gbee

Paul Kelly wrote: »

However I dint have the adapter ring or the lenses with me at the time to try them

You probably know already, you will lose most automatic functions, you'll probably only have stop down metering and Manual focus.

For an in-depth answer, try joining the DPreview forums, they have different sections, and you will find a definitive answer.

http://www.dpreview.com/

Paul Kelly

Thanks yes I realise that but for the work I do this is not a problem my intention is eventually to get a good set of prime lenses for it but for now to utilise the ones I already have.

Thanks for the link looks interesting I‘ll check it out

ThOnda

AnimalRights wrote: »

I sell my body ...
... tomorrow or Wedensday you could try mine.

I've just got not nice idea and I may not sleep well tonight :eek: