Good morning, Jon; The Minolta 360PX electronic flash unit may not be the best to use on your Minolta Maxxum 7000. The 360PX is intended for use with the "X"...
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Jon
jddewitt1981
Jun 2, 2009 3:05 am
Ralph, I already had the 360 and just decided to try it on the 7000 to see how it would work, I couldn't get it to work at all. I know it probably is not the...
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Ralph Javins
vy1n7kga
Jun 2, 2009 5:29 am
Good morning, Jon; Actually, I do have some concern about trying to use something like a 360PX on a Maxxum camera. If you will look at the pattern of the...
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Jon
jddewitt1981
Jun 2, 2009 6:51 am
I had no idea that either could actually mess up, from trying to do this. I know the flash does still fire when I mount it on my SRT but I imagine there would...
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Dan Moore
fairgovernment
Jun 3, 2009 8:36 pm
Hello, I'm thinking of getting a Canon 20D and doing the conversion so it will take MD lenses. I'm wondering if people who have made this conversion...
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Geoff Howard
samtan_999
Jun 3, 2009 8:55 pm
Why not consider an Olymus E, all you need there is an adaptor, which is simple on most bodies, and the results are superb. ... From: Dan Moore...
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Dan Moore
fairgovernment
Jun 3, 2009 9:49 pm
Yeah, that might be a better option, or at least simpler. Plus, if I'm not mistaken, the Olympus cameras have in-body image stabilization. I'd prefer a 1.6...
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Chuck Cole
cnc_55124
Jun 4, 2009 12:49 am
I think one or more of our members here has tried the adapter, and one (Dave Saalsaa) has made his own. Look in the earlier message archives on the group's...
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Jon
jddewitt1981
Jun 4, 2009 1:29 am
So I recently started using filters, I know, I have been living in a cave, ha. I shoot a lot of landscape photos and here lately there has been a huge overcast...
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Geoff Howard
samtan_999
Jun 4, 2009 9:31 am
You are correct,the newer E's do have built in stabilisation. Speaking for my own thoughts, the question of crop factor is somewhat negated, a pixel is still...
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uccemebug
Jun 4, 2009 10:19 am
... If you want to cut the contrast between the land and the sky you can use a graduated ND4 filter. I would not mess about with the accesory-style little...
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Paul Jenner
pauljenner@...
Jun 4, 2009 10:28 am
red filter when you work in BW, for dramatically darkening blue skies Paul. www.rolleiflexclub.nl www.pauljenner.nl We've got everything you need -...
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Dan Moore
fairgovernment
Jun 4, 2009 2:46 pm
Thanks for the feedback. As I think about this more, it seems an Olympus may well be the way to go. The 4/3 to MD adapter is easier to uninstall than the...
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sybersitizen
Jun 4, 2009 4:12 pm
It may be... if, as you say, the 2x crop factor is okay with you. And you already know that with any DSLR all of your Rokkor shots will be manual focus and...
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ogwright
Jun 4, 2009 4:19 pm
... My current plan, subject to change without notice, is to wait for Camera Quest to hopefully in the future supply a Micro 4/3 adaptor for the Minolta MD/MC....
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Chuck Cole
cnc_55124
Jun 4, 2009 10:49 pm
... From: ManualMinoltaFree@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ManualMinoltaFree@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Geoff Howard Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 4:30 AM To:...
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sybersitizen
Jun 5, 2009 12:13 am
I agree in theory, and long ago abandoned efforts to use manual focus Minolta lenses with AF bodies. However, the price difference should not be underplayed. ...
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Chuck Cole
cnc_55124
Jun 5, 2009 1:40 am
... True that prices and demand both have risen, but the careful, studious,and patient ebay shopper can still get some good buys in this changed market. There...
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Ralph Javins
vy1n7kga
Jun 5, 2009 2:04 am
Good morning, Jon; The electronics that seem to have become so much a part of our camera equipment today is due to the ease that a designer and manufacturer...
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Jon
jddewitt1981
Jun 5, 2009 3:38 am
You do make a good point, at the end of the day, all that matters is that you had fun. I do think the 700 is a better selection, over the Maxxum, for me. I...
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Chuck Cole
cnc_55124
Jun 5, 2009 4:20 am
... The funny marks are a typical sign of a defective or dying display. It may work fine for years that way, or the black may spread and obscure some of the...
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Dan Moore
fairgovernment
Jun 5, 2009 2:50 pm
I don't disagree with anything you say here. The ideal setup would be manual focus lenses for manual focus cameras, and digital lenses for digital cameras....
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wcomp04
Jun 5, 2009 5:12 pm
Hi, I'm in the L.A. area. Anyone out there have really good / bad experiences getting traditional B&W film printed at AFFORDABLE prices? I'm not reluctant to...
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Jon
jddewitt1981
Jun 6, 2009 5:04 am
I am in the process of putting a darkroom together. I have yet to buy anything because I am trying to make smart decision on what I purchase and I am still...
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Chuck Cole
cnc_55124
Jun 6, 2009 6:35 am
... The enlarger choice is a big deal in my opinion. If you are doing 35mm mostly, then get an enlarger designed for 35mm only. A 35mm negative or negative...
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Rick Jack
jack11973
Jun 6, 2009 1:11 pm
Jon, Â You'll find complete darkroom kits on Ebay at bargain prices. I would recommend looking for a Omega D2V or Bessler 23C or 45 model. My lens of choice...
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Cody Gross
codymtgross
Jun 6, 2009 4:44 pm
First off BRAVO!! Very glad to see that there are still folks setting up new darkrooms. Popularity of film and darkroom processes seem to be growing more...
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Geoff Howard
samtan_999
Jun 6, 2009 5:07 pm
Hi Dan, A follow up on previous mailing regarding use of manual lenses with E system cameras, an article I am at present still reading might be of interest to...
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Jon
jddewitt1981
Jun 6, 2009 6:11 pm
Well I happen to have an entire room dedicated for my darkroom. Lots of counter space and cabinets as well as a regular double kitchen sink. All of this I got...
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Jon
jddewitt1981
Jun 7, 2009 4:43 am
I am sure by now you guys are saying "Man, this guy asks a lot of questions, ha." Here goes another. I have accumulated some nice gear, thanks to some of you...
