If AF works the same as the BEEP does in MF then it only works for the distance you test it at That's because it works similar to DOF and BEEPS as soon as it enters the nearest or farthest point. Not of much use to a photographer

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What you focus on should be parallel to the back of your camera. This cheap chart from Amazon looks good at £4.20 for two.... LINK

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I thought it was an M42 bellows? A photo would help. Some say that's as good as 1,000 words

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I think you need an extension tube as well on digital to facilitate screwing it past the pentaprism overhang.

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So it was Originally it was called called BioTar Krasnogorski

You want something smaller/lighter than a Susis 270 (ebay_link). The best tripod I ever had for moving and setting up quickly. I used to use it for weddings with a 6x6 camera. The legs are a closed section and really smooth to handle. The 3 legs open at once and can be locked open. The bakelite (?) release knobs are smooth and secure and the feet pivot to suit the floor and have rubbers on the bottom. Really solid. German made.

The only reason I don't use it now is the head is crimped on and can't be changed. Weight isn't too bad, but a bit big for hiking.

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I was just using the references given by the previous poster Chalk and cheese are both the same to me

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The ink should weigh the same because they use the same letters

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Good to hear that Robbie's OK. I was worried that something had happened to him.

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All sales on here are private and distance selling regulations don't apply, besides Robbie lives in Ireland

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