Control Ring Adapter
Jan 8, 2023 06:51:17 #
In playing around with the control ring adapter I have found that it is an amazing upgrade to my lenses.
I have explored setting ISO, Aperture, Shutter, and Exposure Compensation. There are some additional settings I have yet to explore.
It is worth getting. The ease of use to make desired changes without having to change other camera settings or dials or buttons is an advantage that this ring gives to EF and EF-S lenses.
If holding the camera properly there is no fumbling around with the right hand and the left is right there in position. I primarily use it to change aperture like on old manual lenses.
If wondering if the extra $100 is worth it, I would say yes as it makes all your old AF lenses into up your to date lenses with many new features and options.
As long as it is a EF or EF-S lens of any age you will now have a new lens.
I have explored setting ISO, Aperture, Shutter, and Exposure Compensation. There are some additional settings I have yet to explore.
It is worth getting. The ease of use to make desired changes without having to change other camera settings or dials or buttons is an advantage that this ring gives to EF and EF-S lenses.
If holding the camera properly there is no fumbling around with the right hand and the left is right there in position. I primarily use it to change aperture like on old manual lenses.
If wondering if the extra $100 is worth it, I would say yes as it makes all your old AF lenses into up your to date lenses with many new features and options.
As long as it is a EF or EF-S lens of any age you will now have a new lens.
Jan 8, 2023 08:27:44 #
Architect1776 wrote:
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I use it to control aperture. Now it works like my F1's did. The stupid dial on the back of the camera was in an awkward place for me. Let's face it. Your left hand does basically nothing but hold the camera. Now it's back in action again.
Jan 8, 2023 08:55:13 #
foathog wrote:
I use it to control aperture. Now it works like my F1's did. The stupid dial on the back of the camera was in an awkward place for me. Let's face it. Your left hand does basically nothing but hold the camera. Now it's back in action again.
Exactly.
That is why it is so worth it.
Makes the EF lenses have as you say, an aperture ring.
Jan 8, 2023 09:02:12 #
I agree with the Control Ring being a great asset. But admit that I'm still playing with its use to determine its greatest advantage. I'm interested in this discussion to learn how others are capitalizing on its advantages.
Gracias
Norm
Gracias
Norm
Jan 8, 2023 09:11:07 #
I've used it to zoom the image display for detailed manual (override) focusing
Jan 8, 2023 09:32:26 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Exactly.
That is why it is so worth it.
Makes the EF lenses have as you say, an aperture ring.
That is why it is so worth it.
Makes the EF lenses have as you say, an aperture ring.
What makes it "worth it" to me is that I have 3 VERY nice EF "L" lenses that work GREAT on my R5. It saves me having to sell them and then buy more expensive lenses to replace them. But the aperture ring thing just adds to it.
Jan 8, 2023 09:36:24 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I've used it to zoom the image display for detailed manual (override) focusing
What do you mean by that, Paul?? I'll display my ignorance on that one.
Jan 8, 2023 09:40:32 #
You mean once you've taken the shot it will zoom the shot you just took back to you? that's how I read it.
Jan 8, 2023 09:44:31 #
foathog wrote:
What do you mean by that, Paul?? I'll display my ignorance on that one.
You can program the control ring to do most anything, just like any of the buttons on the body (or the native mirrorless lenses). The control ring can be programmed to 'pop' the EVF display to the 10x zoom at the AF point. Then, you just twist the ring and the EVF -- displayed to your eye in the view finder -- can show the fine details for manual focusing / adjustment. Without a control ring on the adapter or native lens, you have to program a button on the body to enable this mirrorless feature to move from a menu option to a button / ring.
Jan 8, 2023 09:46:07 #
foathog wrote:
You mean once you've taken the shot it will zoom the shot you just took back to you? that's how I read it.
See reply above. Although the image review can be zoomed, using 21st century mirrorless technology and modern shooting technique, you can zoom the EVF during image composition before capture.
Jan 8, 2023 10:42:32 #
Architect1776 wrote:
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I also set it differently depending on what I am doing or anticipating doing.
My default though is as an aperture ring.
I is very easy to change modes so that is not a problem remembering how to adjust what it does.
Jan 9, 2023 09:11:06 #
I use the control ring for quick exposure compensation when shooting wildlife. Curiously, the control ring was left off of the Canon RF 600mm f4 lens, making the EF version with added control ring more desireable, IMO.
Jan 9, 2023 09:57:21 #
Maxpixel wrote:
I use the control ring for quick exposure compensation when shooting wildlife. Curiously, the control ring was left off of the Canon RF 600mm f4 lens, making the EF version with added control ring more desireable, IMO.
Interesting about the 600mm.
Jan 9, 2023 12:06:07 #
Architect1776 wrote:
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Do you know whether it works with 3rd-party EF and EF-S mount lenses?
Jan 9, 2023 13:48:03 #
DWU2 wrote:
Do you know whether it works with 3rd-party EF and EF-S mount lenses?
It should as it communicates directly with the camera which then sends the information to the lens as configured.
In fact when setting it up the menu doesn't even show the adapter but treats it like the ones on RF lenses.
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