I just acquired an MD 24mm 2.8 (latest version with 49mm filter thread). I had been keen to get hold of a Minolta 24mm for quite some time because of it's...
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Stephen J Dunn
bicycle5500
Feb 13, 2002 2:10 am
My 360 PX flash produces the TTL capability when mounted directly on the X700 or the PG-2. However, when I use the Cable OC with the flash off the hot shoe...
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knarf_relleum
Feb 12, 2002 6:35 am
Some interesting pictures by a Danish photographer that are currently receiving very high ratings on photo.net: ...
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celicav8
Feb 9, 2002 6:56 pm
I wonder when (if ever) people stop to decribe a Minolta X-700 as a "full metal" body. The interior is metal, o.k.; the body top cover and bottom plate are...
Hi Antony, I can send you one of those cables you want; I have got two of these cables. When you e-mail me your address, I can work out the shipping costs. ...
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aj_at_work2002
Feb 7, 2002 1:44 pm
Someone from the Manual Minolta site came to my rescue! ... available ... beaten ... still ... to ... Refer ... You...
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aj_at_work2002
Feb 7, 2002 2:41 am
Hey all, Well the final chapter in my drink and bid ebay disaster is available on ebay for the next 18 hours. Yes that's right, I had a couple of cleansing...
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aj_at_work2002
Feb 7, 2002 12:44 am
Thanks Frank, I think if at all possible I would prefer to use a Minolta flash, and I have an associate in the USA who has a 360PX to sell for US$90....I am...
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knarf_relleum
Feb 6, 2002 11:59 pm
... Antony, while the 360px is a fine unit I would not totally discount the option of getting a 3rd party flash that offers TTL capability with the X-700. For...
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aj_at_work2002
Feb 6, 2002 9:20 pm
Thanks Red, That was really helpful!.....So now I know that my preferred option is to get a Power Grip 2 (for the 280PX) plus a 360PX for on ...
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Justin Bailey
justin_red_b...
Feb 6, 2002 2:44 pm
... Just following up my post. I didn't realize you had just joined the ‘other list.’ There are additional posts on the PG2 ManualMinolta archive (and ...
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Justin Bailey
justin_red_b...
Feb 6, 2002 2:12 pm
None of the items you seek are usually bargains on eBay, so you might not want to drink and bid as before. Private sales and dealer inventory lists, if you...
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aj_at_work2002
Feb 6, 2002 9:41 am
Hi all, I have a 280PX for my x-700 and am seeking to get bounce capability. I figure that I have three choices: 1. Get a 360 px 2. Get a Power Grip 3. Get an...
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Mikko Niskanen
mikkonis2
Feb 5, 2002 6:12 pm
Very impressive one! If you hadn't seen these pages before, check it: http://www.u-net.com/ph/mas/observe/lunar-p/lunar-p.htm#Exposure Lots of stuff about...
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chris_and_brenda2000
chris_and_br...
Feb 5, 2002 11:17 am
Frank Hope this is ok. I used a higher magnification with the digital so the image was much larger, so more detail. The film shot of Jupiter was considerable ...
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knarf_relleum
Feb 5, 2002 6:11 am
... That's a pretty cool shot of the moon. I am impressed - there seems to be a lot of detail. Can you explain to me in laymen's terms why the shot of jupiter...
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Justin Bailey
justin_red_b...
Feb 5, 2002 3:21 am
Is the Minolta-ER heavy? An SR-T is about 700g (depending on the model). Match it with a light standard lens such as MD Rokkor 45/2 (120g) or MD [second...
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chris_and_brenda2000
chris_and_br...
Feb 5, 2002 1:50 am
Hi all, I have a shot you may be interested in. http://www.users.bigpond.com/chris_and_brenda/2002.htm The moon image is taken with the SRT101 conected to the...
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knarf_relleum
Feb 5, 2002 1:04 am
... Yip, they should send some of their over 2000 members over here ;-) Many thanks for all the info. ... Wow, it looks heavy, but I did not know that it is...
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knarf_relleum
Feb 4, 2002 6:12 am
Addendum: Trade-ins are considered and the price is negotiable - somewhat! Frank ... Accessory ... in ... had ... Under ... my ... scratches....
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Justin Bailey
justin_red_b...
Feb 4, 2002 2:15 am
I am copying a reply to a similar question from the general Minolta list (which I can no longer read due to enormous traffic). Some editing applied, the full...
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knarf_relleum
Feb 3, 2002 10:37 pm
I currenty have the opportunity to purchase a Minolta ER, a fairly unusual SLR with a fixed 40mm f/2.8 lens, leaf shutter, shutter priority and manual mode. I...
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Justin Bailey
justin_red_b...
Feb 3, 2002 8:52 pm
He is talking about the original Minolta M-Adapter. It is indeed a shallow black cone with large threads on the back (small threaded hole on the front for the...
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ryujin
ryujin7
Feb 3, 2002 6:06 am
I recently found Sunpack, a third party flash maker, offers same flash mount foot for their TTL flash products for X500, X600, X700, AF5000, 7000 and 9000. ...
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knarf_relleum
Feb 2, 2002 12:50 am
... Hi Mikko, I was led to believe that Froh (http://www.froh-mps.de) is the official repairer for Minolta in Germany nowadays. You might want to get in touch...
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aranda1984
Feb 1, 2002 11:18 pm
Yes! Dead or alive! Minolta Power Grip I battery pack wanted, as long as the housing is in a usable shape. Stephen I. Molnar...
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Mikko Niskanen
mikkonis2
Feb 1, 2002 7:38 pm
... I don't know - outside they are identical but inside they might well have different structure. Mikko...
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Mikko Niskanen
mikkonis2
Feb 1, 2002 7:38 pm
At least Minolta Finland cannot sell me the part - maybe it is different in Germany. Mikko...
