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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:16 pm Post subject: Minolta Dynax 7000i mini review |
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Attila wrote:
I got a Minolta 100 AF macro lens 1:1 f2.8 to sell among to my friend, I did grab opportunity and try it with his Minolta 7000i camera.
I did entirely skip years in photography when these advanced AF film cameras made and used by people. So basically it was new to me today. Overall I was impressed about little technical details on camera I wasn't impressed much by AF especially in macro distance pretty useless my hands are not stable as a tripod , so poor AF had to work all time, it was better to turn it off and focus manually. At least I didn't hear continuously I did miss focus Film loading is perfect what I like don't need special curved cut for load, I use b&w bulk film and no special curved cut for loading like on factory made rolls. I did shoot one slide and one b&w roll on one trip, pretty much a record to me usually I shoot less. It shows I did enjoy really this camera, little big, little bulky , but handy. It is read DX code if no code use ISO 100 as default. I didn't find how can I set ISO, so I did use exposure compensation. Motorized film advance did work well, just like in small compacts. LCD display is visible perfectly well even on daylight, all buttons are pretty clear to use. Easy to figure out, don't need to read manual. Overall I am impressed, may next cameras what I will try these low respected AF cameras from Nikon, Minolta etc. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7793 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I bought a Minolta 500 Autofocus mirror lens, but I didn't have a camera to use it with ! ( I can't resist a bargain ) so I went in search of a cheap Minolta. Again, I was looking for a bargain so I got three camera at the camera fair from a box of "not working cameras" and I think I paid £5 for three cameras. All worked with batteries and a bit of of a fiddle. I got a 500i, a lovely old 7000 ( to match the one Ian gave me ) and a 7000i.
I've used the 7000i a couple of times, and was impressed. Back in the day I was a Canon man and had a Canon EOS600, a great camera and probably competition to the 7000i. I was wrong back then, I should have been a Minolta man. That's a great camera, one that can still hold its head high today. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Hey nice to hear you do like this camera same than me, any picture taken by you this or another Minolta AF cams ? _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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my_photography
Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 2772 Location: Pearl of the Orient
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:32 am Post subject: |
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my_photography wrote:
The Minolta 7000i was once the most advance camera in its time. Actually any 7 series Minolta always have the most advance and latest features while the 9 series only have the most advance proven feature and is built for professional use. _________________
Zeiss: CJZ Flektogon 20/2.8, CJZ Flektogon 20/4, , CJZ Pentacon 29/2.8, CJZ Flektogon 35/2.4, CJZ Pancolar 50/1.8, Tessar 50/2.8, Biotar 7.5cm/1.5, CJZ Pancolar 80/1.8, CJZ Sonnar 135/3.5, CJZ Pentacon 135/2.8 CJZ Sonnar 200/2.8
Other Germany: Meyer Primoplan 50/1.8, Meyer Trioplan 100/2.8
Takumar: SMC 50/1.4 Super Tak 55/2, Super Tak 85/1.9, S-M-C 135/3.5, Super Tak 150/4
Russian: Zenith 16/2.8, Mir-24M 2/35, Volna-9 50/2.8, Helios 44M (58/2), Helios 44M-3 MC (58/2), Helios 40 (85/1.5), Tair 11A (135/2.8 )
Others: Sears 28/2.8, Sankor 35/2.8, Enna M�nchen Tele-Ennalyt 135/3.5
Zoom Sigma Zoom 28-85/3.5-4.5
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miran
Joined: 01 Aug 2012 Posts: 1364 Location: Slovenia
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:04 am Post subject: |
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miran wrote:
I recently got a 300si from a friend for free. It turned out it didn't work properly but I liked the general feel, I just wished it wasn't all automatic. So I'm thinking of looking for a cheap 7 series Minolta if I can fin one... |
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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6950 Location: S Glos, UK
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:05 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
I have a Minolta lens on a DSLR body that shorts out batteries. I can get about 10 shots before the battery dies, but I am really impressed with build quality. _________________ Casual attendance these days |
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eddieitman
Joined: 12 Apr 2011 Posts: 1246 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:28 am Post subject: |
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eddieitman wrote:
Minolta made some amazing cameras in there day, and where ahead of everybody else in the ideas department, thankfully this has been passed down to Sony hence why i shoot Sony
If you want a real nice af cameratake a look at the 600si and 650si they are really nice i discovered them when researching af cams recently
The 100mm macro is one of minoltas greatest lenses i have one and its superb _________________ My web site www.digital-darkroom.weebly.com
Life is like a camera. Focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot. |
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