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Post by unclebill on Jul 11, 2006 13:40:00 GMT -5
I am getting that itch again and Minolta is one Japanese SLR line I have always been curious about. I have friends with SRT's and are very happy with the durability. My brother, evil person he owned an XE-7, sold it and over a year later found another one at a garage sale with a Rokker 50 1.8 lens for $25 CDN. The only thing needing work was the seals.
I have done some research that Leica basd the R-3 on the XE-7 and the R4/5/6 on the XD-11. What are these cameras like, any issues I should be aware of and what are the going prices out their in used camera land? Depending on cost I might just go with an SRT of some sort.
Bill
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Post by John Parry on Jul 11, 2006 14:10:27 GMT -5
Hi Bill
Nice cameras - new lens series!!
Regards - John
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Post by kamera on Jul 11, 2006 15:14:40 GMT -5
Bill,
I am not overly informed on the XD11 so will let comments on that one to others. However, I do have an XE7 and it is a great operating and quality camera! You are correct about the buddying of Minolta and Leica on that one(XE7 and R3).
I had mine checked out by Terry's Camera Repair in California and it needed only some minor adjustments. Terry used to be a production/assembler worker in a Minolta factory. He has stated that the XE7 could well be one of Minolta's best cameras ever.
Ron Head
Kalamazoo, MI
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Post by unclebill on Jul 11, 2006 16:49:14 GMT -5
Hi Bill Nice cameras - new lens series!! Regards - John Yes I am breaking my own rule of restricting the number of lens mounts with my cameras. I know I am doomed, my only consolation is Alex (my brother), ;Dhas it worse than I do. |
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Post by Randy on Jul 11, 2006 21:56:09 GMT -5
I have an XE-7 and an XD-5 (like an XD-11) and both are great cameras and both use the SR44/LR44 batteries. The SRTs are excellent cameras also, I have 20 of them, but they use the 1.3 volt mercury battery that is not available.
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Post by herron on Jul 12, 2006 8:25:02 GMT -5
I have an XE-7 and an XD-5 (like an XD-11) and both are great cameras and both use the SR44/LR44 batteries. The SRTs are excellent cameras also, I have 20 of them, but they use the 1.3 volt mercury battery that is not available. Randy: Have you seen the Classic-Camera site, and their adapter for cameras that use mercury batteries? Or the PhotoBattery site, with their zinc-air replacements? It seems a shame not to be able to use a significant portion of your neat collection!  |
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Post by unclebill on Jul 12, 2006 14:27:45 GMT -5
Well, I am doomed.
I won an Ebay auction for a black XE-7 and a 50 f1.4 Rokker MD lens. Randy 20 SRTs? I thought I was bad with four M-42 Pentaxs. Ok, I am only mildly infected:). The one bonus is MD mount Rokker glass is dirt cheap out there.
Welcome another member to the Minolta tribe.
Bill
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Post by kamera on Jul 12, 2006 18:16:41 GMT -5
To use my old cameras that took mercury batteries, I have gone a couple of ways.
I have had a couple adjusted for the voltage of the 1.5 v batteries, and I also have a couple of the adaptors made by CRIS. A lot of shooters do not want to spend the money for a recalibration but I had it done for only $25; and they swear that the adaptors are no good.
I have had good luck both ways. I do not like the zinc airs as they quickly zap out.
Ron Head
Kalamazoo, MI
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Post by Randy on Jul 12, 2006 18:37:20 GMT -5
Well, I am doomed. I won an Ebay auction for a black XE-7 and a 50 f1.4 Rokker MD lens. Randy 20 SRTs? I thought I was bad with four M-42 Pentaxs. Ok, I am only mildly infected:). The one bonus is MD mount Rokker glass is dirt cheap out there. Welcome another member to the Minolta tribe. Bill LOL...I have 9 M-42 Pentax cameras. Back to the Minoltas, I have 18 X Series cameras. No brag, just fact.  Right now I have 80+ cameras...I think I'm a Camera Collector! |
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Post by Randy on Jul 12, 2006 18:42:38 GMT -5
Ron, I have a stash of 1.3s that still work. Yes, I saw the site.
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Post by vintageslrs on Jul 12, 2006 21:35:49 GMT -5
Ron Kamera
Don't you also handle in in this manner:
no battery (for mechanical cameras) and a hand held incident meter? ;D
Bob
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Post by unclebill on Jul 18, 2006 8:07:18 GMT -5
Well, the XE-7 is now in the supply chain and on its way from the Pacific North West to Toronto. Now anyone from Canada have any issues with Fed EX ground? Will I get screwed like UPS?
Bill
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Post by kamera on Jul 19, 2006 13:23:31 GMT -5
Bob I,
Little slow to respond to your question. But, YES, I quite frequently use a hand-held meter rather than even put a battery into an all manual, not battery necessarily needed camera.
I like to 'play' with the meter and add some fun to the game. Have an Argus L3(?) that I use with their cameras and a Pilot I use with my other bodies.
Ron Head
Kalamazoo, MI
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Post by vintageslrs on Jul 19, 2006 14:27:30 GMT -5
Ahhh Ron Kamera......
I thought so....your approach is similar to mine. ;D
be well........have fun
Bob
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Post by unclebill on Jul 25, 2006 10:36:32 GMT -5
Well, Fed Ex says my Minolta is in country at a distribution centre roughly 20 km away. Maybe I get it today or tomorrow. I can't wait on this one.
Bill
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Right now I have 80+ cameras...I think I'm a Camera Collector!