Pelican cases are almost indestructable and some models aree air-tight to boot. Several of the equipment rental houses here in Hollywood use them for their ...
Hi Armand, Thanks once again :) I've found another interesting product. http://www.custombrackets.com/Qrs-35-PJ/index.html Like other brands, no mentioned for...
Hi Armand, Opss.. I've missed your points.. sorry. ... a "temporary ... I've a RC-1000L, can you imagine if I used the 5m cable? LOL! While it should works, I...
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That's true. My problem was only when the 80-200 was mounted to the 7. Minolta solved the problem by replacing it and it works perfectly every time since....
Richard, I own the same Tokina lens, in fact it is the only zoom I still use I've switched to primes for everything else. How would you rate the switch over...
Hi Jim, It is indeed a great lens and it offers a very high value for the money. Optically, it's a tad softer in corners when wide open; when closed down it...
... I've been using my Halliburton 103 since the mid 80's. When I travel, I put everything in there and crumple a camera bag inside another. The hard cases...
Getting real serious about buying a Max7 and I wondered if you folks could answer a quickie for me. I've read that the Max7 doesn't have an eye piece shutter...
I do it all the time.
Never needed or used the shutter.
I think there are specific cases, where the shutter is needed.
Not in everyday shooting.
On Thu, 1...
Hey Guys, I have the age old question: Fix of Buy? I have a Minolta Normal f1.4. It is the old version - 49mm. Unfortunately it developed the barely visible...
Paul what calibrator did you get if its not a secret? I'm using SpyderPro from ColorVision. Some pro guys out here use mega expensive MonacoOPTIX system. I'm...
... 800si ... There is an eye-piece cover provided when you purchase the Max 7. You basically take out the rubber proteciton for the view finder and slip the...
... You need to do CONVERT TO PROFILE - be careful with the terminology. ASSIGN PROFILE is the menu item (not APPLY PROFILE) and the same phrase is used in the...
Baseball hat. Hold my cap over the eyepiece taking care to not hit the camera. I don't bother with the cover that Minolta has on the strap. Darrin ... folks...
In AF Ring ? I try and use 1,4 and 1,7 models, old and new. Today I keep just old 1,4/50mm model. Old 1,4/50mm is better that New 1,4/50 on apertures 5,6 and...
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... http://www.photozone.de/2Equipment/easytxt.htm#F50 ... f1.7. ... one ... Since the lens test refer to Minolta AF Lens, I believe you are talking about the...
Hello Dave, I have the 1600 series, which has both foam and padding in it. I haven't used it for travel yet, but it's airtight and has the purge valve to keep...
... They both are of the same optical formula. The optical quality of the same lens may vary significantly from batch to batch. ... See the previous comment. ...
I have three of them. They're fantastic cases for traveling and working out of. I use mine outdoors often and don't even think twice about setting it down...
. ... Could you send me that pix too? I'm looking into either the 1450 or the 1550. I have a medium format kit as well so maybe the 1500 series would be...
Hi All, I will be traveling to Japan (Tokyo) at the end of this month. Could someone recommend for places to buy new/used Minolta photo equipment. Thank you in...
I can't recall ever using the eyepiece shutter on my Maxxum 9 when shooting from a tripod. This really is only a potential problem if there is a strong light ...
I have a Minolta fitted case for my Bellows I outfit and its foam has disintegrated. I have the red top thing as a pattern. Back in 1975 or so, I've used the...
Hi, Bill. Just unwrapped my new Maxxum 7 a few hours ago - and it is GRREEAATTT!!!! There is an eyepiece cover on the strap that would slide in place pretty...
... Could someone ... I'll leave it to those who have been there to recommend places to buy.... But will bring up this point to ponder: Be sure to check with...
I carry my gear Trucking - definitely not a forgiving environment - so I can identify with you. I have previously been using padded bags with dividers, and...
