... same ... What about the difference between meter cells. The SLR's have 2 metering TTL while the Hi-Matic has 1 external metered? ... 1/2 f stop ... Your ...
I have a Sunpak auto 311 flash unit which I acquired with one of my SRTs. It doesn't work reliably; sometimes when I switch it on, it won't charge until I...
In a message dated 4/1/03 6:44:45 AM Mountain Standard Time, colyn_g@... writes: << Metering this way both give the same reading but when out shooting my...
... I don't know the flaashgun at all, but generally you find other screws which hold the case together hidden under a label - like the name plate or...
Peter Huppertz11/3/03 17:15peterh@... ... Hi Peter. I've just got my XM back from MINLOTA GERMANY. They say that they cannot repair my camera. They have...
I am trying to understand how following Vivitar zooms are constructed (sketches of elements' position while changing focal) : 1-Series1 70-210mm 1:3.5 (macro...
I just bought an SR-7 on eBay. Does anyone know where to get a manual? Copy or download is fine, I just want to know how all the features work, especially...
The Solar eclipse was in the southern part of Australia, I was in fact at the small coastal town of Ceduna, in South Australia towards the border of South...
Hi. No filter, just the 2x converter on a Rokkor MC 200mm f3.5 lens at full aperture. Exposure was 1/15 sec. with 400 ASA film. Leo ... visible ... 500mm ... ...
hi all. I have a remote release cable, a decent quality one (about GBP18 from Jessops), I've had it for a few years. Now it only retracts cleanly when it is...
In a message dated 4/5/03 6:09:42 AM Mountain Standard Time, kenny_xray@... writes: << Is this just a result of using the cable for a few years (i.e. do...
Does anyone know what this is for? I know it is a 55mm thread but is it specific to any lens? -- Eric Eric's PAW page: <http://www.maquiling.org/paw> PAW...
I recently posted a request for recommendations on CLA work for an XE- 7 but have yet to receive any responses, so I'll try again. Is there a technician that...
Hi Eric, According to Justin Bailey from an old post, the D55NA is for the 55/1.7 and other standard lenses with 55mm threads. I have also seen one come with a...
I have had very good results from the following shop. The only caveat I can give is this repairman doesn't work on XKs and most rangefinders due to a lack of...
I got an XG-M that works beautifully, except that the self-timer takes about 2 minutes to trigger instead of the usual 10 seconds or so... That gives plenty of...
Mark Hama, in Georgia. www.markhama.com He's done work on all my Minolta XKs and finders. Great guy and he warranties his work. Jeff M ... From: "jwmailbin"...
... XE- ... exists ... John Titterington has an excellent reputation. Here is his website: http://www.geocities.com/~titterington/camera-repair/index.html...
... Awesome! Thanks guys. I did get a 58 1.4 and a found the hood in a bin at the local pushers and I asked for $2.00 for it. -- Eric Eric's PAW page:...
Just moved to Irvine, anyone living near Irvine or is in Orange County? Need some resources. I found, that I live a few miles from Calumet Photo in Santa...
I have a SRT201 that's in need of an overhaul . . cleaning, lube, sealing, calibration, etc. Anyone have a recommendation? Someone you've had experience...
Try Robert Garrison Certified Master Tech. At Montgomery Camera repair & Service. 919 Dupree Ave. P.O. Box1261 Bridgeton, NC 28519 252-636-5124 He just did my...
Hello. Can anyone tell me which Minolta brand lens is rated "best" in terms of the 35-70 zoom? This would be used on occasions when I would not have time or...