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DigiChromeEd
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Does anyone have and use this camera? Any opinions?
Thank you in advance. 
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
Got one a couple of weeks ago and its a lovely camera to use - tho I've not finished my film yet
I got it body only and have a wealth of lenses for it but the 35-70 3.5 macro balances nicely.
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DigiChromeEd
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Phil, your camera is gorgeous! Does it have a split-image focusing screen?
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
Yes it does otherwise I wouldnt be able to use it.
I have a little de-silvering in the pentaprism on mine which causes a black shadow in the lower part of the viewfinder but thats nothing really, It doesnt affect the use.
As you can see the body shape and size is more like the SRT series so its quite chunky. It weighs in at 1.2kg (42 ounces) with the 35-70 on it. Although its not as clever as the X700 its probably going to be my favourite user. I'll finish the film off in the next few days and report back on this thread what its like to use.
If you are in doubt as to get one - go for it! They are currently going for £30 to £40 body only or with the 50 f2
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DigiChromeEd
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Phil, I went for it and she arrived today!
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
Ooh lovely and the 50 1.4 too, droooool.
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
Congrats,
looks great and it is a very nice camera to use! |
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
You will need to replace the light seals. Mine and those on the SRT101 were in bad condition.
Cut pieces of seal material to size using whats on there as a guide.
I apply a little paintbrush cleaner (turpentine substitute) with a fine paintbrush and leave it 10 minutes or so. It will scrape off easily using a cocktail stick or any non-metal tool. Wipe off the residue with a tissue moistened with the cleaner. Wipe it dry. Its easy enough to do.
Put in the seals. The back will feel a little tight when its closed but that's normal, the seal material will bed into place.
If you need any seals cut just PM me. As you are in NI it will only cost the price of a stamp to send you a set.
Phil
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DigiChromeEd
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Thanks Phil, PM sent.
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Lloydy wrote:
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Phil, I went for it and she arrived today!
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Probably my favourite lens. 
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
You fancy swapping it for a Domiplan?
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uddhava wrote:
From what I have read this is the same as the plain Minolta XE. |
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
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| From what I have read this is the same as the plain Minolta XE. |
Its the same camera: XE1 in Europe, XE7 in The Americas and plain XE everywhere else. Minolta changes a model's name depending on the market. Canon appear to be doing that now with their DSLRs
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uddhava wrote:
| philslizzy wrote: |
| uddhava wrote: |
| From what I have read this is the same as the plain Minolta XE. |
Its the same camera: XE1 in Europe, XE7 in The Americas and plain XE everywhere else. Minolta changes a model's name depending on the market. Canon appear to be doing that now with their DSLRs |
Thank you. I guess it would be superior to the XG, I am finding those cheaper with a Rokkor 45mm lens. |
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
| uddhava wrote: |
| philslizzy wrote: |
| uddhava wrote: |
| From what I have read this is the same as the plain Minolta XE. |
Its the same camera: XE1 in Europe, XE7 in The Americas and plain XE everywhere else. Minolta changes a model's name depending on the market. Canon appear to be doing that now with their DSLRs |
Thank you. I guess it would be superior to the XG, I am finding those cheaper with a Rokkor 45mm lens. |
I have both, it is a bigger heavier camera related to the SRT's. I guess I'd trust it over my XG but the XG is lighter and easier to carry, specially with the later lighter lenses. Horses for courses I guess.
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uddhava wrote:
Thanks. |
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