I recently bought the Helios 44M model from 1976 to use on my R50, I would like to ask what is the best to chose adapter considering flange depth of the lens and to not lose infinity focus on it while using.Can I go for this one screw mount: Or this ...
I tryed to take photos of the night sky but it does not shoot since it does not have nothing to focus on. Canon R50 with original Canon lens 18-45mm withour AF/MF button. What can I do? Thanks
Wow, such a great story Gary! Amazing previlege to be handed such a great bag of cameras and lenses! Very fortunate I would say! I saw those videos prior to buying the 44M so I took my chance finding that one specificaly, but what I've learned too i...
Gary, the first two numbers of the serial nr is the year of fabrication (check yours), that symbol with the arrow shows it was made on the Valday factory, less quality fabrication because they were mass produced there. Still quality image of course! ...
Here is something that will teach you alot more about them, then you will understand why I bought the 44M Helios Swirls Especialy this one: Diferences in Fabrication I bought the Zenit-E along with the lens.Enjoy, Gary!