And, there are times when full-AUTO provides just what I would do manually, but with 1/10 the effort or concentration....
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leslienc0818
Feb 8, 2011 8:36 pm
Do any of these cameras have the option to focus automatically? i think john mentioned this but i was confused. i'm sure one of you has already answered this...
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John
diverguy
Feb 8, 2011 8:45 pm
Hello, This is the 'Minolta manual focus' group. Auto focus did not come into existence until later and is not offered on any of the cameras mentioned...
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Leslie Cunningham
leslienc0818
Feb 8, 2011 8:50 pm
Right.. that's what I thought. I just misunderstood when it was mentioned the camera chooses... I'll try to find a group that is more beginner. Thanks for all...
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John
diverguy
Feb 8, 2011 8:50 pm
... I still recommend the X-700 for the reasons already stated... and even moreso now that I know you're headed out to take photos in a week and a half. The...
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John
diverguy
Feb 8, 2011 8:56 pm
Leslie, This group ranges from VERY BEGINNER to VERY EXPERIENCED. I'm pretty much a beginner and I enjoy having the expertise of the Experts here to draw upon....
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David
ddnchicago
Feb 8, 2011 10:25 pm
... I didn't disagree with your concept. I have an X-700 too and enjoy it, as well as an XD and an XE. I was completely focused (no pun intended) on KISS and...
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Michael Stewart
doctor_piggy
Feb 8, 2011 10:55 pm
I would go with the X-700 over the XD (I've had an XD-7 for over 30 years). The X-700 is more versatile, as it supports TTL flash (which you'll eventually want...
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Michael Stewart
doctor_piggy
Feb 8, 2011 10:57 pm
P.S. If you want auto-focus, I don't think I'd go with a film camera. - Michael ... From: ManualMinoltaFree@yahoogroups.com ...
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Denny "Smitty...
smittys_56401
Feb 9, 2011 12:37 am
Well stated David ... From: David To: ManualMinoltaFree@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [ManualMinoltaFree] Re: Beginner....
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tom palmer
tpalmer45super
Feb 9, 2011 1:25 am
i to agree i still use one it is like an old friend tp ________________________________ From: "Denny "Smitty' Schmidt" <smitty56401@...> To:...
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Denny "Smitty...
smittys_56401
Feb 9, 2011 1:37 am
My first real camera was an SRT. I had it CLR'ed a few years ago. I still like to use it and hold it and listen to the sound of the shutter. I have busted 2...
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Philip Q
capn_queeg
Feb 9, 2011 2:53 am
The X-500/X-570 in manual mode shows the selected shutter speed in the viewfinder thus simulating the needle matching of the SRTs. This was an improvement on...
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leslienc0818
Feb 9, 2011 3:01 am
I've narrowed down the choices... In my price range and what is available on ebay... ...
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leslienc0818
Feb 9, 2011 3:03 am
I also added some photos I've taken and had taken of me with my Canon.. pretty amateur but excited to learn!...
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Dominguez
pakodominguez
Feb 9, 2011 3:07 am
Hi, I'm interested on the 24mm and the 35mm, how much are you asking for those lenses? Regards Pako...
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David
ddnchicago
Feb 9, 2011 3:09 am
... It's not a debate or argument for me. I said my piece about the Minolta line and why. I've shot them all except for the 500/570 and I'm done. IMO for a...
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David
ddnchicago
Feb 9, 2011 3:27 am
If you are interested in the X-700 the link below is to John Titterington's sales on ebay. I have bought 4 Minolta cameras from John - the first 3 years ago....
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David
ddnchicago
Feb 9, 2011 3:35 am
FYI - The SRT-202's meter would be properly calibrated for commonly available S76 Silver Oxide batteries and based on my experience they fit and work fine. ...
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Daniel
danielwrites...
Feb 10, 2011 1:14 am
Autofocus with contrast leveling auto-exposure cameras are great for quickly blasting through unpleasant jobs....
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fairgovernment
Feb 11, 2011 5:04 pm
Sorry for the delay in replying. I've been on jury duty and didn't get to take a look at this. I've made a mistake in my first post by simply asking for...
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fairgovernment
Feb 14, 2011 6:58 pm
Okay, below is a list of my "best case scenario for me" prices for each item. They are a starting point. This is the last I'll post about this as I don't...
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Daniel
danielwrites...
Feb 14, 2011 9:43 pm
Funny thing is that I have several SRT's and much prefer the XE, except. . . I've repaired one of my SRT102 a few times and done some work on it myself. Okay,...
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Daniel
danielwrites...
Feb 14, 2011 10:08 pm
On your 28mm "Plain MD" by that description is one of two possible lenses with identical appearance. One possibility is a bit sharper and a bit lighter...
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Luke Luther
unohuuu
Feb 14, 2011 10:10 pm
I would certainly entertain buying that 85 f/2. I will send you a PM offline Luke...
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CCFG
fairgovernment
Feb 16, 2011 12:57 am
I'll try to get some photos to you tonight or tomorrow. I'll also look up shipping to Switzerland. -Dan ... From: peter@... <peter@...> Subject:...
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Daniel
danielwrites...
Feb 27, 2011 1:55 pm
Hi, what repair does my XGA need so that it doesn't randomly glitch at 1/1000th sec? Unlike the XGM that merely refuses to operate if more than 1/1000th sec...
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BucSgt
shercando
Apr 12, 2011 1:53 pm
XD-11 Battery Question. Is there any reason not to use a single Lithium CR 1/3N in an XD-11 instead of stacking two S-76s as Minolta originally specified? I...
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Paul Jenner
pauljennernl
Apr 12, 2011 2:47 pm
I think there is no single reason for that. A single cell is one contactpoint less, so fewer risk of an oxidating surface. Make sure the single cell has double...
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BucSgt
shercando
Apr 12, 2011 3:43 pm
Thanks Paul. I wanted to be sure that lithium is not somehow incompatible with the older body. The lithium CR 1/3N is 3V, the same voltage as two alkaline...
