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Eric A Robinson · April 29th, 2009, 08:13 AM

Hello

Mike Tappa has just announced his new Canon EF/EX3 adaptor. Being very new they are obviously thin on the ground, but if you have one and would like to share your early experiences or thoughts then please do. I have just ordered one but will not receive it for two weeks.
One other matter that changing the lens will no doubt introduce will be the problem of sensor cleaning. Can those of you who have experience of this with the EX3 please share.

Mike Chandler · May 1st, 2009, 08:59 AM

Do you have a link, Eric?

Eric A Robinson · May 1st, 2009, 10:04 AM

Canon FD to Sony PMW-EX3 adaptor

this one for the older FD glass, and this one for EF glass:-

http://www.mtfservices.com/mtf-produ...3-adaptor.html

Derek Reich · May 1st, 2009, 03:19 PM

From what I understand, the EF adapter will not allow aperture changes on the camera. The aperture will have to be set on a EOS camera before mounting to the EX. This seems kind of limiting to me, and I'm holding out for the 'holy grail' of EF mounts which would allow the aperture to be adjusted while mounted on the EX.
How about it, Mike? Is this ever going to be a possibility?

Derek Reich · May 1st, 2009, 03:22 PM

oh, by the way, Eric-
I have done a fair amount of lens swapping (both 35mm and video) on my EX, and so far have not had to clean the sensor once. It's easily done, though, should some dust stick to it. I would use a bulb blower first (NEVER use canned air on a sensor) and if that doesn't do the trick, then one of the sensor cleaning kits (swabs w/cleaning fluid) should work fine.

Eric A Robinson · May 2nd, 2009, 01:35 AM

Hi
Canned air can do more damage than good, so I have heard, the softer flow of air from a hand bulb is not so aggressive. I use this on my 35mm but was wondering if anyone had any additional wisdom as regards the EX3.

April 29th, 2009, 08:13 AM	#1
Eric A Robinson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 82	Canon EF adaptor Hello Mike Tappa has just announced his new Canon EF/EX3 adaptor. Being very new they are obviously thin on the ground, but if you have one and would like to share your early experiences or thoughts then please do. I have just ordered one but will not receive it for two weeks. One other matter that changing the lens will no doubt introduce will be the problem of sensor cleaning. Can those of you who have experience of this with the EX3 please share. Last edited by Eric A Robinson; April 30th, 2009 at 07:13 AM. Reason: mistake!

May 1st, 2009, 08:59 AM	#2
Mike Chandler Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Moab, UT Posts: 264	Do you have a link, Eric? __________________ www.packcreekproductions.com EX3, Mac Pro, FCP

May 1st, 2009, 10:04 AM	#3
Eric A Robinson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 82	Sure do Canon FD to Sony PMW-EX3 adaptor this one for the older FD glass, and this one for EF glass:- http://www.mtfservices.com/mtf-produ...3-adaptor.html

May 1st, 2009, 03:19 PM	#4
Derek Reich Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washoe Valley, NV Posts: 304	From what I understand, the EF adapter will not allow aperture changes on the camera. The aperture will have to be set on a EOS camera before mounting to the EX. This seems kind of limiting to me, and I'm holding out for the 'holy grail' of EF mounts which would allow the aperture to be adjusted while mounted on the EX. How about it, Mike? Is this ever going to be a possibility? __________________ www.zooprax.com

May 1st, 2009, 03:22 PM	#5
Derek Reich Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washoe Valley, NV Posts: 304	oh, by the way, Eric- I have done a fair amount of lens swapping (both 35mm and video) on my EX, and so far have not had to clean the sensor once. It's easily done, though, should some dust stick to it. I would use a bulb blower first (NEVER use canned air on a sensor) and if that doesn't do the trick, then one of the sensor cleaning kits (swabs w/cleaning fluid) should work fine. __________________ www.zooprax.com

May 2nd, 2009, 01:35 AM	#6
Eric A Robinson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 82	soft and gentle Hi Canned air can do more damage than good, so I have heard, the softer flow of air from a hand bulb is not so aggressive. I use this on my 35mm but was wondering if anyone had any additional wisdom as regards the EX3.