Tilt-Shift Adapter for Canon EF and FD lenses for EOS-M and Micro Four Third Systems

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Here is a Tilt-Shift Adapter that can be configured to attach Canon EF or FD lenses to an EOS-M camera. Old FD lenses will allow users to select the f-stop, while EF lenses will feature wide open aperture and precise control of depth of field for miniature style photography. Many people have always wanted one of these adapters and were curious whether it's possible to print them in the required precision and create a functional adapter. Shift and tilt can be set between plus/minus 10mm and 10 degrees, respectively. The author uses it with the EF 24 mm L 1.4 II or FD 24 2.8 lenses. Integrated is a lock for EF lenses that utilizes a spring from a pen, and the adapter will also lock onto the EOS-M. Tighten the rotation stop to mount or remove the adapter. To mount an FD lens, first insert the lens with the red marker at 45 degrees to the right of the marker on the adapter, then turn left until the red marker lines up with the marker on the adapter, press the lens down and turn right until the lens locks. This will engage the aperture lever. Even older Breech lock FD lenses will also fit, and those can be set to manual aperture operation directly by pushing the lever counter-clockwise before mounting on the adapter. There is limited space in 26 mm for the mechanics, so this adapter was printed in Cabonfiber PETG at 0.1 mm resolution and a 0.4 mm nozzle for strength and precision. Parts for the EF or FD version are labeled accordingly, while the rest of the parts are shared. Glue the three FD parts together. Tolerances are very tight to ensure a good light seal, and the surfaces need to be wet sanded with a sanding sponge and 220-400 grid until everything glides smoothly together. If there is enough friction, users can remove the screw for the shift adjustment and have a quick adjustable adapter for hand-held operation. Required screws include: * 1x Hex head M4 40mm * 3x Internal hex M3 50mm * 2x Internal hex M3 40mm * 1x Internal hex M3 30mm * 3x Internal hex M3 20mm * 1x Internal hex M2 8mm * 3x M3 nuts * 1x M4 nut * 1/2 spring from a pen An adapter for Micro Four Thirds Systems with an flange focal distance of 19.25 mm is also included, completely untested as the author doesn't have a M4/3 camera. It might work; let the user know.