Post by flip1943 on Sept 8, 2011 6:10:36 GMT -5
Hello folks. My name's Philip and I'm of retirement age! My interest in cameras started when I was 9 or 10 and hasn't waned yet. My first camera was an Ilford Craftsman, essentially a box camera dressed up as a twin lens reflex. My first serious camera was an Agfa Sillette 35mm which I still have, in fact now I think about it I have most of the cameras I ever bought!
I still take photos, my current camera is a Sony Alpha 100 which I believe is essentially a Minolta which got caught in the sale.
As far as collecting is concerned (and I realise this is the prime interest of other readers) I collect metal bodied Minoltas and maintain them as far as possible in working condition. Sadly funds prohibit looking for the serious Minolta rarities but I enjoy keeping my eye out and we all hope we'll stumble across a really rare one we can afford don't we? My pride and joy is a black XE7 although I do also have an XK with the flash attachment that fits over the winder.
Hope that's not too much!
I still take photos, my current camera is a Sony Alpha 100 which I believe is essentially a Minolta which got caught in the sale.
As far as collecting is concerned (and I realise this is the prime interest of other readers) I collect metal bodied Minoltas and maintain them as far as possible in working condition. Sadly funds prohibit looking for the serious Minolta rarities but I enjoy keeping my eye out and we all hope we'll stumble across a really rare one we can afford don't we? My pride and joy is a black XE7 although I do also have an XK with the flash attachment that fits over the winder.
Hope that's not too much!
