Where to find Canon FD mount? at DVinfo.net

Luke Brown · December 14th, 2005, 10:40 AM

I need a mount for the end of a 35mm adapter so I can switch out my Canon FD lenses. Most people here said they made theirs with parts from an old/broken camera. Is there any place I can buy a mount like this? Otherwise I guess I need to find a broken Canon and tear it apart. Thanks.

Wayne Kinney · December 14th, 2005, 11:01 AM

Maybe something like this may work?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/T-Mount-Adapte...QQcmdZViewItem

Toenis Liivamaegi · December 15th, 2005, 04:18 AM

I`am using EOS EF mount extension tubes in my 35mm adapter (for lens mount and housing )...

Maybe you can use cheap Canon FD extension tubes from e-bay?

Joshua Provost · December 15th, 2005, 09:35 AM

Wayne,

That T-mount (and most T-mounts) is the wrong way around. Most T-mount adaptors are for connecting T-mount lenses to other camera system bodies. What he needs is a "reverse T-mount," and those are few and far between.

Josh

Wayne Kinney · December 15th, 2005, 09:41 AM

Joshua,
Yes your right, was just an example. Im sure you can get the reverse type on there to.

Joshua Provost · December 15th, 2005, 09:44 AM

They are rare, but here is one. Of course, then you have a T-mount to deal with, and additional adaptors to get that on normal filter threads, or otherwise connect it to your adaptor.

Luke Brown · December 15th, 2005, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toenis Liivamaegi

I`am using EOS EF mount extension tubes in my 35mm adapter (for lens mount and housing )...

Maybe you can use cheap Canon FD extension tubes from e-bay?

Do you happen to have a link to one of these for sale? I'm still a bit confused as to what will work as it appears most of them are the reverse of what I need.

Francois Poitras · December 15th, 2005, 01:31 PM

Luke,

I was in the same situation a few weeks back and bought a used, cheap Canon FD compatible teleconverter from www.keh.com. These teleconverters have both the male and female mounts. I just unscrewed the male part and screwed/glued it to my ABS fitting.

Here is the page for these teleconverters.

http://www.keh.com/shop/product.cfm?...&crid=12908175

I paid $4 + shipping for mine. Just make sure you get an FD compatible tele.

HTH,

Luke Brown · December 15th, 2005, 01:42 PM

So this is all I would need then?

http://www.keh.com/shop/SHOWPRODUCT....urpic=0&dpsp=0

Francois Poitras · December 15th, 2005, 01:49 PM

Yes, it looks like it. The description says FD and the mounting ring itself looks exactly like an FD mount, at least like the one I have.

Francois Poitras · December 15th, 2005, 03:00 PM

Here is how I did mine:

35mm lens mount

December 14th, 2005, 10:40 AM	#1
Luke Brown Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31	Where to find Canon FD mount? I need a mount for the end of a 35mm adapter so I can switch out my Canon FD lenses. Most people here said they made theirs with parts from an old/broken camera. Is there any place I can buy a mount like this? Otherwise I guess I need to find a broken Canon and tear it apart. Thanks.

December 14th, 2005, 11:01 AM	#2
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Maybe something like this may work? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/T-Mount-Adapte...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

December 15th, 2005, 04:18 AM	#3
Toenis Liivamaegi Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tartu, Estonia Posts: 579	FD lens mount from extension/macro tubes, why not? I`am using EOS EF mount extension tubes in my 35mm adapter (for lens mount and housing )... Maybe you can use cheap Canon FD extension tubes from e-bay?

December 15th, 2005, 09:35 AM	#4
Joshua Provost Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 493	Wayne, That T-mount (and most T-mounts) is the wrong way around. Most T-mount adaptors are for connecting T-mount lenses to other camera system bodies. What he needs is a "reverse T-mount," and those are few and far between. Josh __________________ Owner/Operator, 727 Records Co-Founder, Matter of Chance Productions Blogger, Try Avoidance

December 15th, 2005, 09:41 AM	#5
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Joshua, Yes your right, was just an example. Im sure you can get the reverse type on there to. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

December 15th, 2005, 09:44 AM	#6
Joshua Provost Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 493	They are rare, but here is one. Of course, then you have a T-mount to deal with, and additional adaptors to get that on normal filter threads, or otherwise connect it to your adaptor. __________________ Owner/Operator, 727 Records Co-Founder, Matter of Chance Productions Blogger, Try Avoidance

December 15th, 2005, 01:31 PM	#8
Francois Poitras Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec (Canada) Posts: 133	Luke, I was in the same situation a few weeks back and bought a used, cheap Canon FD compatible teleconverter from www.keh.com. These teleconverters have both the male and female mounts. I just unscrewed the male part and screwed/glued it to my ABS fitting. Here is the page for these teleconverters. http://www.keh.com/shop/product.cfm?...&crid=12908175 I paid $4 + shipping for mine. Just make sure you get an FD compatible tele. HTH, __________________ François

December 15th, 2005, 01:42 PM	#9
Luke Brown Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31	So this is all I would need then? http://www.keh.com/shop/SHOWPRODUCT....urpic=0&dpsp=0

December 15th, 2005, 01:49 PM	#10
Francois Poitras Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec (Canada) Posts: 133	Yes, it looks like it. The description says FD and the mounting ring itself looks exactly like an FD mount, at least like the one I have. __________________ François

December 15th, 2005, 03:00 PM	#11
Francois Poitras Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec (Canada) Posts: 133	Here is how I did mine: 35mm lens mount __________________ François