insert from saycheese_101 I know the feeling. The bigger the boys the more expensive the toys. As much as I like my 800si's, it looks like the 7 is the ...
Hello, I was wondering which AF lenses list members recommended . I have the standard 28-80 with a Macro mode. I would like to do better as the results have...
I made my largest set of double exposure creations with a roll that had been partially exposed before. (;>)) The rationale for doing this as a regular...
The 500/8 Reflex might be a great lens for me to start with. I would primarily need it to get good close shots of ducks and geese. I use the pictures to help...
Well Pual, what exactly you are after. In Phuket, I'm quite sure that you will find almost nothing for Minolta equipment. Some low end body, may be. But price...
... I agree. I was in Bangkok this fall, and went looking for some Minolta items -- I needed a flash rather badly, as my "small" flash (a cheap-o Suntak [Tak...
I've decided to sell the following items: Minolta 28-70mm f/2.8 G lens. Comes with original caps, hood, case with strap, and box. It's in like new condition...
I used to have this lens. Optically it was fine. The AF did hunt a lot with older Maxxum bodies like the 9xi. It might still hunt with the new Maxxum bodies....
... better as ... fault of the ... before it ... The 28-80 isn't the sharpest lens, but it shouldn't be awful if you're not enlarging your prints much. There...
... Hi Alan, I mentioned this in an earlier post ... I recently started shooting photos of a friends baby, where it's nice to setup the camera, then get away...
... short one ... Jeez, Mate! The long cable is ideal for strangling possums while sitting up a tree trying to get a picture of a Kaka feeding her offspring! ...
I recently spotted these for sale but I can't find any info on them other than they are for the 7000i and 8000i respectively. Can someone enlighten me what...
I intend to do some closeup shots, however they are so infrequent that they do not warrant a macro lens (at least not yet :-). I have no experience with...
Hi all, Has anyone ever use the Minolta wireless remote flash controller to control two or more flash units (3600 or 5600 HSD)wirelessly with the M7. I am...
... """Yes. Minolta made extension tubes. Plain or meter coupled. Also other manufacturers made extension tibes with the Minolta bayonet mount. They come in...
... This is bad, isn't it? It means the edges are soft and have light falloff. :-) ... I wonder if it is possible to have a variable multiplier? Even if not...
Hmm, well, Now you know my typical workin day is about 14 hours. It is really hard to take ANY picture. But, it sounds interesting. There is a chance, that...
Hi! I was wondering what the difference between the 2 models is? The old one has also old/classic style design or body. The newer one has been re-styled....
Hey, Bill! There's a rumor that Minolta will bring out a candy- striped 7, with 5600HSD flash and 24-105D lens to go with it! Your choice of colors! At...
... <<snip>> Candy-striped??? Yuck! Surely you can be more creative than that!!! ;-) How about "gun-metal gray", or "royal blue", or "mustard yellow", or...
====... especially if it's not in mint condition! -- Bill Rainey wrainey@... http://home.hiwaay.net/~wrainey/====== Mint (green)! Now there 's a color....
... <<snip>> ... <<snip>> Excellent point Charles!!! Mint green it is! Come to think of it, I already DO have a mint green camera! It was a little roll-film...
There you go! ... From: Bill Rainey To: Minolta@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Minolta] Camera Colors [Was: 600si...
I had better admit, that one of the lens up on ebay is mine, before I say anything. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1349107848 The above...
... my ... I also was considering getting one, but I was unable to find one for sale anywhere. I don't think Minolta is making them anymore. Does anyone know...
AFAIC a camera and lens should blend into it's surroundings and not stand out. The best job to do that is the dark grey/black and no chrome, which most cameras...
