Peter kitchingmans canon lenses book

Jan, 2009 the leica lens compendium by irwin puts, published by hove books, is one of the most valuable photographic books that i have added to my library in recent years. Canon historical society something i am trying to get off of the ground if i can find the time. The build and handling appealed to me more and, dare i say it, the image quality pipped the canon. There are six books in the series, first published between 1948 and 1954 though there was a short story called the vortex blaster published in 1960 and considered a sequel to the series. Those lenses are neither cheap nor easy to find, and they require a mounting adapter, so its doubtful i. Peter kitchingmans canon lenses book is an amazing. Talks about the various military markings found on lenses and the possible numbers produced. Choosing and using lenses for your slr hicks, roger, schultz, frances on. Here are some practical tips for getting the most out of your kit lens. I was first introduced to peter in the early 1990s by peter kitchingman, another good friend of mine who resides in australia and is also a very avid, knowledgeable canon rangefinder collector and author. With its deeply recessed front element, no lens hood was needed or produced.

Vivitar soligor vintage camera lenses korean lenses japanese photography lenses. He offers some of his tips and tricks for shooting soccer. Only 3980 100mm f2 lenses were manufacured and this is the rarest final version. Jan 16, 2014 upgrading your canon kit lens lots of recommendations. Canon rangefinder model iv 1950 very rare best offer will be accepted as some of you know, peter dechert passed away last year after living a very fruitful life. To remain unbiased, weve never accepted money or free gear from any camera or lens manufacturer. In his comprehensive study of canon rangefiner camera, peter dechert wrote. I seem to have picked up a rangefinder habit, lately. Theres a reason that specific lens, the 1855mm, is the one that nikon, canon and everyone else bundles with their cameras. There are many good reasons not to use a kit lens for travel photography.

Includes over 100 black and white and color photos. Kitchingmans book is really good and amazingly detailed about all. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 a collectors guide peter kitchingman, peter kitchingman on. I decided to make and publish this video a few weeks early, in case it helped some of you with your christmas shopping. Peter kitchingmans book is the definitive study of the more than three decades of. Genuine oem canon data back a and f instructions manual guide book multi langs. Peter kitchingman s canon rf site peter has written the book on canon rangefinder lenses, and is working on accessories and cameras. Which do you think will be the best camera of 2018. The canon lens certainly looks much better on your vl2, great looking outfit.

We test lenses rigorously in the realworld for different photographic scenarios, using scientific methodologies. From the beginning, canon made the decision to design their focusing motors into the lens, rather than relying on a single motor in the camera body to do the work. Using photoshop to correct things and make it pop is one thing. In fact, the hardest lenses to make are canons long lseries telephoto lenses, such as the canon ef 100400mm f4. Join peter read miller as he discusses some of his favorite lenses for sports photography. The effects of covid19 have slowed most everything business related to a crawl, including our ability to cross all our ts and dot our is. The book describes the various changes and markings on the lenses and explains where the lenses fit in the evolution of the early canon lens system. According to canon rangefinder collector and expert, peter kitchingman and as written in his canon rangefinder book, version one was produced from 19561960, while version two was produced 19611967. Please let me know what you have im always interested in canons. Canon p rangefinder produced from 1958 to 1961, the p was among canon s last screw mount rangefinders, a modification of the vil. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, isbn.

Top 3 best value canon zoom lenses for canon apsc dlsrs duration. The best lenses for sports photography with peter read. Canon ivsb as the canon ivs2 as can be seen in this usa instruction book for the camera. With usual stamps and markings, in fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Peter kitchingmans book is the definitive study of the more than three decades of m39 format camera lenses developed for canon rangefinder cameras. It is a book that every photographer interested in lenses and optical theory should immediately add to his or her collection, whether they are a leica owner or not. Canon camera museum an online museum covering canon products. Free download of peter decherts canon slr book photo. Suited to travel, sports and reportage photography a wildlife lens can be used for a multitude of genres that require you to be up close without having to move. Canon eos 80d dslr camera with 1855mm lens, 50mm f1.

A wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further. Canon kit lenses, meanwhile, have the same standard focal length range for apsc cameras, and a typical 24105mm focal length range for fullframe dslrs. Right at onset, the book talks about what inspired the author to write this book, followed by what this book is all about. Buy peter decherts book canon rangefinder cameras 19331968 and peter kitchingman s book canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971. Mar 15, 2017 theres a new web app in town, and it might just help you pick between those two lenses that are battling it out for your next paycheck. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. I found a 1981 edition on amazon, but i am looking for the 1986 edition, the latest of the canon fd information books. The canon camera book 4th re 2016 uk internet archive. It was also the best selling canon rf of all time by a wide margine. I sold the first one to finance the purchase of the canon 1585mm lens but came back to the sigma for the simple reason that it was a better lens imho in all respects. Peter kitchingmans book is the definitive study of the more than three decades of m39 format camera lenses. Canon rangefinder cameras 193368 hove collectors books. What is the best camera for 2018 well today we look at the canon 1dx mark ii against the brand new sony a7r iii. Dec 15, 2016 nonetheless, the good thing about having many choices is that it wont be difficult to find budgetfriendly dslr lenses that can give you plenty of bang for your buck.

The second epistle of peter, often referred to as second peter and written 2 peter or in roman numerals ii peter especially in older references, is a book of the new testament of the bible, traditionally held to have been written by saint peter. Ranging from entrylevel affordable to professional, the canon wildlife lens selection has lenses to fit both mirrorless cameras and dslr cameras. The app is called lens vs lens, and it might be the. New listing canon ae1 instruction book brochure user guide. His info and research on the earliest canon slrs is better than the later stuff. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses book peter kitchingman facebook. You can do this with any idea, concept or project to better understand the ethical nuances. Discover the best flash photography in best sellers. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. The standard lens mount was the 39mm leica thread mount, used for all shorter than 200mm lenses, except the 50. Peter kitchingman canon rangefinder screw mount lenses that were produced by canon inc. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Canon rangefinder cameras 193368 hove collectors books 1st edition.

This book is the culmination of many years of part time research into canon inc and the m39 screw mount rangefinder lenses that canon produced between 1939 and 1971. Canon ivsb 1952 canon rangefinder cameras 19351968. There where in total eight types of this lens according the great canon lenses book from peter. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 is the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of these early lenses and the first major book on the subject. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. For the comic book character, see peter cannon, thunderbolt peter h. Upgrading your canon kit lens lots of recommendations. I am amazed that there arent more books about photo lenses. Details charts on the lenses as well as time lines and history charts. Thats about twice the improvement youd see if you upgraded your camera body from an apsc camera to a fullframe camera.

Wonderful free peter dechert pdf downloads rangefinderforum. Lens vs lens site lets you compare lens quality using. Photography forums to discuss digital photography, film photography, photographers, techniques and cameras and equipment, along with advice on buying and using cameras. Join facebook to connect with peter g kitchingman and others you may know. As expected, this kit lens was full of pros and cons, but after some practice, i was still able to pull off shots that rival those taken with my fullframe canon dslr and lseries lenses. Portrait lenses portrait photography is a varied genre, from natural group photos of families to professional headshots, each portrait lens offers something different to give the desired style and impact. Canon collector and writer peter kitchingman has published the first of three volumes on the canon rangefinder system. These were primarily marketed for the companys own rangefinder cameras, but most fit any camera leica, bessa, etc. Apr 07, 2005 the source of this info is peter decharts book canon rangefinders 193368 and peter kitchingmans material for his up coming book on canon rfs i happen to own two of the same 50mm f1. Canon rangefinder screw mount lenses that were produced by canon inc. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses book 19391971 by peter kitchingman. Black canon rangefinders are as rare and desirable as black nikon rangefinders. This book is the culmination of many years of part time research into canon.

Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Canon rangefinder iib and serenar lenses 2 vintage manuals. Hello again, another update from patty and tom duncan regarding the website, 452020. Unlike many canon rangefinders, the l series were all clearly marked on the baseplate. Following the war, seikikogaku made their first rangefinder camera lenses beginning december, 1945. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 a collectors guide.

Nikon kit lenses usually have focal lengths of 1855mm for apsc and 24120mm for fullframe, though it can vary depending on the camera. If a kit lens is the only lens you own and you have a photography trip planned, you may be thinking about buying a better quality midrange zoom or even a prime lens to replace or accompany it. Im gonna work on a history of the canon fd series on youtube and i have information of a book called lens work the canon guide to interchangeable lenses and single lens reflex photography. Photography equipmentlensescanon standard wikibooks, open. This will be the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of these early lenses and the first major book on the subject since peter dechert s 1985 canon rangefinder camera 193368. The canon cinema lenses are also popular and developed for the standards of cinematographers. Though it was slow in being received into the new testament canon, it was recognized by theearly church as a genuine writing of peter, and has, through the centuries been revered as apart of holy scripture. The lensman series of science fiction novels were written by edward elmer doc smith. This will be the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of these early lenses and the first major book on the subject since peter decherts 1985 canon rangefinder camera 193368.

Canon used two lens mounts for the later canon 7 and 7s. Showing the variations of lenses and why canon released them during that time. Canon vintage cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Incorporating many features into an attractively priced package, the p was canon s best selling screw mount rangefinder until the canon 7. Peter kitchingman in his excellent book canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971 2 describes a small number of lenses manufactured by seikikogaku canon during world war ii for the military and for xray cameras and photographic enlargers. The complete guide to telephoto lenses, with tips for shooting wildlife photos, sports and action shots, portraits, outdoor landscapes, and other pictures with your telephoto lens. The canon 7 rangefinder best bargain ive found in ltm. Here are more key camera basics from peter mckinnon that every photographer should know shutterbug staff oct 1, 2018 back in april of this year, popular photo vlogger peter mckinnon released his first camera basics video explaining some of the essentials of photography including aperture, shutter speed and iso. Quite symbolically, the book highlights the six lenses with which we view life, making it standout from the noise. The model 7 was the last canon rf to be generally available in all black finish. Canon and its predecessor seiki kogaku made various 39mm screw lenses under the serenar and later the canon brand name. Now you can download the entire canon eos lens work iii book from canon europes web site. There are a few errors, suggesting that the fdn lenses were introduced in 1976 along with the f1n, but, overall, its the best book youre going to find on canon.

The author is a friend, pete atkin and clive james have been heroes since their first album came out at the beginning of the seventies, long before james had been much heard of let alone become a national treasure, and i watched the conception yes, i was there. M39 rangefinder lenses 19391971 peter kitchingman p. Lovecraft scholar and an author of cthulhu mythos fiction. Aug 17, 2015 inside the camera bag of portrait photographer peter hurley. Sn by production year, 1950s 1960s vintage lens canon. In addition to canon s macro, wide angle and tele photo lenses youll find tiltandshift lenses to control the focus and perspective. Peter kitchingman author of canon rangefinder lens book peter kitchingmans canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 book is the. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses book peter kitchingman. This means that the epistle is a genuine writing of peter, or that itwas the work of some one who professed himself to be peter.

Shooting a canon t5i 1855mm and 75300mm kit lenses along with the 24 and 50mm primes, i want better glass not ready. The multitude of versions of canon s standard lenses is really mind boggling and i recently bought a really good book from peter kitchingman from western australia which lists all the lenses and accessories. Join facebook to connect with peter lens and others you may know. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 by peter kitchingman is the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of canons early lenses and. Nov, 2019 this week im looking at what it means to be a smart leader through the 7 lenses introduced in the book 7 lenses to get the full ethical context. Inside the camera bag of portrait photographer peter hurley. Here are more key camera basics from peter mckinnon that. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 a collectors guide by peter kitchingman. Cannon works as an editor for publishers weekly, specializing in thrillers and myste. Better coverage of the cameras than of the lenses, but excellent on both, all the same. Ill update folks ifwhen that book is found and i look up the sn.