Canon equivalent to the F5 + MF-28?

[Dimitri13]

I'm trying to downsize my gear and trying to decide on either Canon or Nikon. I have some of each (FD, EF, Nikon Ai+/digital), but more EF stuff. But I absolutely LOVE my F5 with the MF-28 back. Is there a Canon equivalent in functionality and quality (specifically in terms of the auto-focus system) to that?

 

[locutus]

I would expect the Canon Eos 1 series to be the closest match

 

[film_man]

The direct equivalent of the F5 would be the Canon 1V-HS (which is a 1V with the PB-E2 booster).

However I don't think there is the equivalent of that databack you have for the F5. The 1V will store shooting data in memory which you can then retrieve by connecting it to a computer with the dedicated cable and software. Good luck though finding that kit/cable/software and good luck running that software on a modern computer (but I may be wrong here, anyone with more info can correct me). As far as I know there is no option to imprint data in-between frames.

 

[cjbecker]

f100 and mf29

 

[mweintraub]

Are you also looking for the Canon equiv of the MF-28 feature of printing exposure info?

 

[MartinCrabtree]

Give me a shout if ya decide to dump that F5.

 

[Dimitri13]

mwein: Yes, I love the exposure data imprint, as well as the intervalometer of the MF-28. The autofocus system seems to be top notch as well.

Seems like the EOS-1v is about as similar as it can get. I know it has interchangeable viewfinder screens, but does it have interchangeable viewfinders? Can it back-button focus?

Martin: Will do.

 

[film_man]

Viewfinder on 1V is fixed, you can only change the screens. You can set the focus and auto exposure to be on different buttons and yes you can assign a button in the back for AF.

 

[flavio81]

I'm trying to downsize my gear and trying to decide on either Canon or Nikon.

Don't downsize! Keep both systems. I own Canon FD/FL, Canon EF, and Nikon manual focus system (plus two medium format systems) -- that's the way to happiness!!

Seriously, there are some great FD/FL lenses, EF lenses, and Nikon lenses, and losing one of the systems limits you from using a particular lens. I love the FD 135/2.5 for portraits, the FL 19/3.5R wideangle, the EF autofocus versatility, and the Nikkor 58/1.4, 135/3.5, 200/4.0, 35/2.8PC, 20/4.0 lenses for general purpose.

 

[mweintraub]

mwein: Yes, I love the exposure data imprint, as well as the intervalometer of the MF-28. The autofocus system seems to be top notch as well.

I'm looking for a MF-28 back that I can afford. You selling one?

 

[Dimitri13]

One just popped up in the For Sale section.

 

[mweintraub]

Definitely out of my budget.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Dimitri13]

Good luck, most people who are selling one know what they're worth.

 

[mweintraub]

Good luck, most people who are selling one know what they're worth.

Yeah, I'm always on the look out though!