Thank you for that much needed info. Since I haven't acutally purchased the XG-M yet, you said you would recommend a different camera for a beginner? The...
Impressed with manual 35mm Minoltas, I got a 12/24 CDSIII Autocord last year. It turned out to have a focusing misalignment, so I had to return it, but I was...
I did a big No NO, on forcing the film advance lever, I have call alot of camera repair shops. And all they say that nobody works on those XK no more. I didn't...
Hi, Don't let me put you off, any of the Minoltas will last a long time. Retail prices are e.g. X370 CHROME WITH 50 F1.7 MD $111 X500 BLACK WITH 50 F1.7 MD...
My question concerns my X-700. Is it possible to tell what year it was made by the serial number? My serial number is 2215258. Thanks for any responses. Mick...
You will get years of enjoyment out of the X-700. I still use that as my main camera, and the best part is they actually just stopped making it about a year...
... Having used many versions of the Autocord I can say that most likely your sample was not operating properly. I have yet to have an Autocord disappoint me...
The XG-M I had years ago was not good - failed regularly and spent more time at the repair shop than in use (at least it seemed that way). Every camera store...
I recently bought a X-700 on ebay. However, I chose a different method of shopping. These Minolta camera can be 20 years old. I wanted to be assured that the...
... method of shopping. These Minolta camera can be 20 years old. I wanted to be assured that the shutter was recently calibrated and if necessary had had...
Hi, I have titterington (probably who you mean) and faymacmillan in my favourite sellers list on ebay. They both tend to have higher reserve prices but it is...
Good info. Thanks. I already know about gooeyduck. But tell me more about John Titherington (? - you each spell his name differently). I've got some XK...
I've purchased several items from John Titterington and had him refurbish both of my SRT-101's. Very honest about his items and does very good work. Dave ...
Aha! You're the guy with the excellent Autocord serial numbers list. It was very helpful when I was trolling eBay for the right model. I don't really have a...
I've never posted on here before, but I've been reading the messages for about a year now. I've found the advice on here to be extremely helpful. I'm hoping...
I think Minolta is still servicing them. I had one that was intermittent. I believe it was $75 to have it repaired by Minolta. Has ran great since. Chuck ......
There is no problem servicing them in Europe. Mine had seized altogether and was fixed. Price about USD 90. Dag ... Minolta. ... to ... of ... to ... may...
I recently sent him an e-mail about refurbishing an SRT and he would go through the whole camera for 75+10shipping. Seals, calibration and minor parts but not...
... Getting the 'Invalid Seller's User ID" message for "faymacmillan", "faymcmillan", "fayemacmillan", and "fayemcmillan", Bill. Can you check the spelling? ...
Hi ... I'm new to this group and hopefully someone can help me. I purchased an "Electronic Power Winder for Minolta" (with timer), model M-1T off of E-bay --...
I bought an x-570 off ebay, and shot a whole 7 frames before it started acting up. (x-570 similar to x-700, x-370) Good News!!: I can use the camera now......
BTW...he also calibrates the meter to accept the 1.5v silver oxide battery. I just had 2 srt's done by John and he does excellent work. One had to have a new...
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