Topic: adapting....

[Diane Peterson]

I am looking to find out if there is some type of adaptor that will allow me to use modern lenses on my old Canon A-1? I have an adaptor for Nikon to Canon but curious if there is something out there that will work this way??

[Alan]

Hi Diane,

Sadly I dont think there is!

a pity as the registry distance of the FD lenses is about 42mm so the following could be
mounted no problem!

Canon EF: 44mm
M42 [screw mount]: 45.46mm
Pentax K: 45.46mm
Contax/Yashica (CY): 45.5mm
Olympus OM: 46mm
Nikon F: 46.5mm
Leica R: 47mm
Contax N: 48mm
Mamiya 645: 63.3mm

I have an AE-1 and some olympus Zuiko lenses that could fit nicely enough
but I cannot source an adapter. there are adapters for many OLD lens to NEWER body
scenarios but the older FD system is kind of overlooked.

[Alan]

. . . quick search - this is new

nikon f to canon fd

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Nikon-AI-F-AF-Lens-Canon-FD-Camera-Mount-Adaptor-/370444425424?pt=UK_Photography_CameraLenses_Lens_caps_hoods_adaptors_ET&hash=item56403558d0


m42 to fd
http://cgi.ebay.ie/M42-Lens-Canon-FD-Mount-Camea-Adapter-/290463349386?pt=UK_Photography_CameraLenses_Lens_caps_hoods_adaptors_ET&hash=item43a0f6fa8a

[Diane Peterson]

Thank you so much Alan....btw..I think I have found a metal processing container thing for you but haven't found the metal spool as of yet..I will keep looking....

(WANTED -- Stainless Steel Dev. Tank and Reel for 120 film)
well, you know what I mean..how tall do you need it to be..?? can it be for one reel?

[Alan]

Cool Diane yes 1 reel will be fine, could you check if it will take an 80mm reel?

I have me eye on a 120 reel but cant get a right priced tank.

[Diane Peterson]

I am at work for my last day til spring so I will check when I get home..120 correct?

[Alan]

that was quick - yes 120 !! 

[salvo]

this UK based company makes/sells different kind of adaptors and other accessories and stuff, not sure whether you checked already though, maybe they can help?
http://www.srb-griturn.com/camera-adaptors-306-c.asp

[Diane Peterson]

Thank you so much for the links!!

[Jack Johnson]

Thank you so much Alan....btw..I think I have found a metal processing container thing for you but haven't found the metal spool as of yet..I will keep looking....

(WANTED -- Stainless Steel Dev. Tank and Reel for 120 film)
well, you know what I mean..how tall do you need it to be..?? can it be for one reel?

Like, a standard Kalt dev tank and reel? Would a 2x35mm tank work? It'll hold one 120 reel with extra space.

You can't have mine, but the place where I bought mine still has one on the shelf, I think. Rubber/plastic lid, though. Do you need a tank with a steel lid? Haven't seen one of those in years.

What kind of price point?

[Alan]

Hi Jack,

Thanks for the lookout, Diane has a tank sorted, I just have to pick a reel
and then im sorted - hopefully.

Alan