It is also possible that the capacitor in the shutter circuit could be bad from sitting a long time with out being used. Smitty...
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Philip Q
capn_queeg
Dec 11, 2012 1:34 am
Usually not a problem with the X-700s manufactured in Japan. The Chinese assembled/manufactured bodies apparently are marked "China" on the bottom plate. I...
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Joe Average
mygroups21
Dec 11, 2012 2:44 am
I think you might be getting close to explaining a problem I've had with my KMart purchased X700 from about 1987. Every once in a while it would seem to only...
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Vince
yeats1939
Dec 11, 2012 4:36 am
Deborah -- To be clearer (sorry) here's what I think your stuff is worth, which is not to say that this particularly week or two you'll find someone willing to...
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mci2ogg
Dec 12, 2012 2:28 am
It has been too quiet around here. I shoot with a Minolta Autocord. I love those big negatives, the tack sharp glass and those smooth as silk prints. I even...
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Dennis
rokkor88
Dec 26, 2012 5:16 pm
Hello Minolta fans! First of all I'd like to wish you all a merry X-mas and all the best for 2013! The last year was very busy for me, and my web sites at...
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canis.major
Dec 27, 2012 7:01 pm
Season's Greetings, Dennis, Just a quick note to let you know how much I appreciate your Minolta SR site. I find it indispensible. Thank you! Mike...
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rokkor88
Dec 27, 2012 10:24 pm
Mike, thank you! Dennis....
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harryfong
Jan 2, 2013 5:05 am
Hello, I recently joined this group so I thought I should introduce myself. My name is Daniel and I am from Southern New York state. I am already a member of...
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Henrik Robeck
bansheevultu...
Jan 3, 2013 9:15 am
Hi Daniel, Welcome to the group, the group seems to be a little silent for the moment. It is always fun to hear another interested person in Minolta equipment,...
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George Terrill
lightspiritp...
Jan 4, 2013 3:38 am
Welcome Daniel. I am George, currently from Indiana. I started it all with a Brownie Starflash and 127 Verichrome Pan. In south Florida, my first 35mm was...
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RalphJ
vy1n7kga
Jan 20, 2013 4:01 am
Good morning, Daniel; Also, welcome to the group. And, Henrik, nice to hear something from you, sir. It has been a while. Daniel, at least you are still using...
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dloucks@...
dloucks...
Feb 17, 2013 8:58 pm
Found this group by chance while looking up some info on SRT Super 303 and decided to join! My name is Dave and I'm a Minolta addict. Located in the NW...
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kellydazet
Feb 18, 2013 8:17 pm
Welcome David, That is quite a collection you have there! You out to add my personal favorite, the XE-7 (or XE, XE-1) -- didn't see it in your photos. Just in...
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dloucks@...
dloucks...
Feb 19, 2013 5:48 am
Thanks for the warm welcome Kelly, and thanks for the links. I have known about the Rokkor Files for a number of years but the others are new to me, so I'll be...
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celtic_spirit101
celtic_spiri...
Feb 26, 2013 2:03 pm
Just joined after finding this group on Google whilst looking for info on Minolta XD range of camera's and "SR" mount MC & MD series lenses. I have X300 MD...
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dloucks...
Feb 26, 2013 4:04 pm
Hi Kevin, I'm new here too, but welcome. Sounds like a fine kit you want to put together. I would recommend a 24mm f2.8. In place of the 28. The little extra...
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Paul Jenner
pauljennernl
Feb 26, 2013 4:32 pm
Yeah Kevin, everybody wants a 28m/F2 ... You have a friend at the bank ? ;) anyways, welcome to us. Paul....
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canis.major
Feb 26, 2013 5:51 pm
Hi Kevin, welcome to the group. I think you'll really like the XD-7/XD-11. While the X300 is a competent camera, the quality and feel of the XD just can't be...
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Henrik Robeck
bansheevultu...
Feb 26, 2013 6:05 pm
Hi Kevin and welcome! Good that you have seen the light, or at least Minolta manual cameras and lenses. Don't be shy, there is hardly anything regarding...
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Joe Average
mygroups21
Feb 28, 2013 9:04 pm
Quite simply: where do you buy film these days and who processes it for you? Slide or prints? Preferred brands? I haven't had either of our old Minoltas out...
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Kevin Wilkinson
celtic_spiri...
Feb 28, 2013 9:29 pm
Hi Joe, Try the following: http://www.tedsmithphotography.com/index.php/2012/01/08/recommended-uk-stockists-of-photography-films/ any C41 processed film -...
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Stephen Castello
a_b5_fan
Feb 28, 2013 10:36 pm
On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:04:17 -0600, Joe Average <joeaverage@...> had a flock of green cheek conures squawk ... www.freestylephoto.biz ...
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Dominguez
pakodominguez
Mar 1, 2013 3:45 am
For sale: Minolta Motor Drive 1 for X-370 X-700 X-570 X-500 XG-M Good condition 60$ SSHH in the USA and Paypal fees included. Thanks...
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dloucks@...
dloucks...
Mar 1, 2013 2:52 pm
Hi Chris! Preferred Brands: Kodak for color negative, in descending price order(Ektar, Portra, Gold, Color Plus) Fuji for color reversal (slide) they're the...
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harryfong
Mar 2, 2013 8:55 pm
That is an awesome Story. I wish i could find a Manual Minolta Girl like that. Anyway as to your question; I purchase film where ever I can. Usually i have my...
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ros1261
Mar 8, 2013 10:37 pm
Where can I download the service manual for Minolta 9000 or Maxxum 9000? Regards...
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Peter Blaise Monahon
peterblaise
Mar 9, 2013 1:01 am
I'm selling my Manual Minolta stuff through http://www.KEH.com/ -- check 'em out, here's my most recent shipment to them (more on the way, I'll fill you in),...
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Daisy
daisykirkpat...
Apr 18, 2013 9:20 pm
See my new listing on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Minolta-System-XD-11-Rokkor-Shift-CA-lens-/130892195690?pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item1e79c8676a Tell your...
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Daisy
daisykirkpat...
Apr 19, 2013 1:22 am
See my listing on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130892186882&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 This is a great system, very complete,...
