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Post by drako on Aug 31, 2008 23:30:00 GMT -5
I just acquired a nice Minolta XE-7. But I don't dare take it on an outing until I find a speed case for it. Can anyone tell me where I can find one?
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Post by Randy on Sept 1, 2008 10:36:28 GMT -5
I've been looking for one for 5 years Johnny. I bought a case that looked the right size, but it didn't fit. I really got in trouble then, because I found out the case was for a Minolta Maxxum 7000 and ended up buying a camera for the case! LOL
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Post by drako on Sept 2, 2008 14:10:26 GMT -5
Too bad. I'd settle for a generic but it sounds like that's not in the cards.
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Post by Rachel on Sept 3, 2008 3:11:23 GMT -5
I bought a case for one of my Prakticas but it was for the wrong version so, of course, I had to buy a camera to fit it ..... did I tell you about the Leica lens cap ..... ?
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Post by Randy on Sept 3, 2008 9:11:51 GMT -5
I bought a case for one of my Prakticas but it was for the wrong version so, of course, I had to buy a camera to fit it ..... did I tell you about the Leica lens cap ..... ? I knew we were on the same track Rachel.
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Post by renaldo on Sept 3, 2008 11:06:35 GMT -5
Years ago, early on in my photographic hobby, I used to carry my camera(s) in such a case but generally without the front cover attached.
For the past 30 years probably, I do not ever buy a such case for them.
I store in my Lowe Pro or Tamrac cases, carry small amount of gear in a shoulder slung carry case and shoot with the camera uncovered; just use a wide style, comfortable carry sling.
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Post by Dan Vincent on Apr 21, 2009 7:49:57 GMT -5
I bought my XE-7 back in 1976, with the Minolta case for it.
I found the case to be a real pain in the butt when trying to cover an event and quickly went with just the bare camera.
I was shooting about eight rolls of film in two days and trying to fight with a case while changing film will quickly change your mind about using a case.
Over time, the leather on the case was covered with cracks so I finally threw it away.
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Post by Randy on Apr 21, 2009 10:58:14 GMT -5
Welcome back Dan, we haven't heard from you in a while.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2009 12:35:04 GMT -5
I have about 50 "never-ready" cases for my Soviet cameras that are in a box out in the garage. The only thing there were good for was protecting cameras stored in closets.
Wayne
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Post by SidW on Apr 25, 2009 18:29:13 GMT -5
Hi Draco and Randy. Like Dan Vincent I have Minolta cases from the 1970s, bought new when they were current, and the leather has broken into numerous small cracks. I Used only the bottom (or back) half to save the camera from banging on rocks, but the other half in the cupboard cracked just the same, so it wasn't wear and tear. I've seen the same on cases on Ebay from the 70s, so it seems to be typical, must have been something in the manufacturing process at that time, older cases seem OK. I imagine many have been thrown away, like Dan's. Look for one with a parts camera in it.
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Post by John Parry on Apr 25, 2009 18:38:43 GMT -5
Most of the cases weren't actually leather, just a plastic coated cardboard. Yashica cases are notorious for disintegrating (as are the fabric coatings on their cameras). Fujinon cases have lasted well, as have the Praktica ones. Exacta and Zenit cases are beautifully made of thick leather, but the Zenit ones stink - literally!
Regards - John
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Post by casualcollector on Apr 25, 2009 19:40:25 GMT -5
I bought a case for one of my Prakticas but it was for the wrong version so, of course, I had to buy a camera to fit it ..... did I tell you about the Leica lens cap ..... ? I found a Canon Accessory Coupler in a surplus store once. It was another 15 years before I got the Canon 7 to go under it! Drako, good luck with your hunt. Will and SRT case fit?
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Post by drako on May 20, 2009 15:22:28 GMT -5
"I guess my main reason for wanting a case is that I'm fearful the hardware from a shoulder strap will wear against the black enamel of the camera."
Johnny,
I can think of two options that you might use.
1. A piece of plasic or rubber tubing that fits snugly over the offending hardware.
2. A piece of tape on that part of the camera liable to be damaged.
Mickey
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Post by camerastoomany on May 21, 2009 2:33:12 GMT -5
I bought a case for one of my Prakticas but it was for the wrong version so, of course, I had to buy a camera to fit it ..... did I tell you about the Leica lens cap ..... ? About two years ago, I was given a box of odds and ends which included a Makinon 35mm lens with OM mount. Now, I didn't own an Olympus slr as there was no storage/display space left, what with the Minolta, Canon, Mamiya, Fujica, etc., etc. Not to mention the fact that Olympus cameras seemed to hold their price better than some other brands (translation - too expensive for me). The lens sat there, lonely and gathering dust. Big sigh here. The lens is lonely no more, having four siblings (not forgetting 3 x 50mm lenses mounted on the cameras), which can be used on two OM-1s and an OM-G. As for never ready cases, they are great for keeping dust off cameras which aren't currently in use. Come to think of it, my XE-7 has suffered brassing from a rubbing camera strap but I like it. Looks "professional". People might look at it and assume I must be a real photographer.
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Post by mickeyobe on May 21, 2009 5:01:58 GMT -5
Johnny, How did your avatar get on my letter? Mickey
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