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Post by andys93integra on May 12, 2012 14:58:42 GMT -5
Hello everyone, just picked up a new camera today at a garage sale (today is an annual 200+ garage sale in Blaine MN.) It is a Minolta Hi-Matic S and paid $2 for it, cleaned it up a little and works just fine. Anyone have or have had a camera like this?  Is this the right area for this post? Andy |
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Post by daveh on May 12, 2012 16:51:25 GMT -5
"Is this the right area for this post?" Andy, i don't know as I tend to just use "Latest Threads" so I never really look what section things are in.
As regards the camera, I haven't got one but if I saw one for $2 I'd certainly buy it.
Dave.
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Post by andys93integra on May 12, 2012 17:05:52 GMT -5
I guess what I meant to say was, is this considered a rangefinder, P&S?
Andy
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Post by nikonbob on May 12, 2012 21:44:53 GMT -5
If you can focus it like a Leica then it is a rangefinder and if the viewfinder is only for framing then it is viewfinder. You can't go too far wrong at 2 bucks. Been a long while since I have used my Minolta Hi- Matic E but recall being suitable impressed with the lens.
Bob
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Post by andys93integra on May 12, 2012 22:23:03 GMT -5
I guess it is a viewfinder then as you cant really tell what is in focus (by that I mean everything is in focus, plus no rangefinder patch), just have to rely on the distance scale.
Andy
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Post by Berndt on May 13, 2012 4:19:04 GMT -5
I want to have the original ( selenium ) high matic from 1962 !!! But ... I might have taken this one for 2 bucks as well  |
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Post by nikonbob on May 13, 2012 8:09:48 GMT -5
Andy
You got it. People turn expensive Leica rangefinders into viewfinders everyday by using zone/hyper-focal focusing. Not saying this is wrong and it is a very useful way to use a Leica but you basically have a super expensive P&S that is pocket able.
Bob
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Post by Doug T. on May 13, 2012 19:55:36 GMT -5
Andy, I have a Chinese clone of a Minolta Hi-Matic SD, a GanGuang JG304C. Impressive name, cheap camera  It's pretty close to what you have and I only paid a buck or two. It has the "zone" focus symbols, so while not exactly a P&S, it's not a rangefinder in the classical sense either. An odd little camera that's fun to use. I'll post a photo in the morning. Doug |
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It's pretty close to what you have and I only paid a buck or two.