Timotheus Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Heads up to users of the 72mm version of the SLR Magic Rangefinder (the discontinued one without distance markings)... The rear 72mm attachment ring on mine had some rotational play. I decided to see if I could remove it. I succeeded, turned out the connector was a step ring glued on! Underneath a 77mm thread, just like the one with distance markings. See pictures. Trying to remove the step ring (at your own risk ;-)) might be worth it as it brings the RF closer to the attached anamorphic glass, benefiting vignetting. Conclusion: both versions of the Rangefinder are mechanically the same. The budget version just misses distance markings and got a step ring tacked on (!). Justin Bacle, Grimor and tweak 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweak Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Do you know how to convert it into a Hardcore DNA as well? Timotheus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timotheus Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 8 minutes ago, tweak said: Do you know how to convert it into a Hardcore DNA as well? Yes! (only requirements £800 and waiting a few weeks / months) :-p tweak and Grimor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimor Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Mine seens to be glued. Hard to take it appart without strap wrench or similar tool. Any sugestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timotheus Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Grimor said: Mine seens to be glued. Hard to take it appart without strap wrench or similar tool. Any sugestion? Mmm, tricky...mine got loose after unscrewing a rather tight fit. It then required little effort to remove and just soms acetone to clean the glue rests from the threads... Perhaps you could try and wiggle with some filter wrenches? Or try to get acetone on the threads to dissolve the glue :-/ It sure evaporates quickly, so even if you spill a little on the glass it shouldn't be too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimor Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thanks @Timotheus! Acetone (and cheap follow focus gear) did the job!! Red glue is a kind of screw lock and seal. Nice "DIY" Ferradans style! Timotheus and Tito Ferradans 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimor Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Do you remove this inner ring? Timotheus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timotheus Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Grimor said: Do you remove this inner ring? Congratulations on removing the step ring! Glad it worked out. But that second ring...no, I left that on haha. Can you put it back? Does it have a screw thread as well? What does the RF look like without it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimor Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Second ring can be unscrewed aswell !! Without it you can see more naked screw. But finally i put it back, because redstan clamp dont need so much screw turns. Timotheus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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