Minolta XK/XM | XD7/XD11 SLR Camera Model(s)- Message Board/Guestbook

1. From : Cissie (wa94cc@hotmail.com)
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Date : 12:45 PM Wednesday 18 May, 2005

Hi. I recently purchased what was supposed to be a 35mm Minolta, but instead it is actually a 50mm Minolta XG-7. Can anyone tell me if it takes the normal 35mm film? Or is it a special type of film? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

2. From : Kevin Tan (kevin@pagodapictures.com)
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Date : 07:09 PM Monday 16 May, 2005

When I was a student in school, my first serious 35mm SLR camera was the Minolta SRT-Super otherwise known as SRT-303 in other markets.This made me follow Minolta 35mm SLR developments long after I had migrated to Nikon due to 'Peer Pressure' from friends and fellow professional photographers.I'd like to contribute a few trival/tributes to Minolta's 35mm SLRs here.

1. While your website mentioned that the Minolta X-1/XM-1/XK-1 is scacely mentioned, I'd like to address the most obvious omission on its 'True' status. The Minolta X-1/XM-1/XK-1 Mot version (With a captive non removable 3.5 fps motordrive) is actually the world'd first full system AE 35mm SLR camera introduced to the market, and it precedes the Nikon F-3 by some 4 years. I've always winced whenever I read from elsewhere that the Nikon F-3 is the world's first full system AE 35mm SLR... It is simply not! I never understood why Minolta was so reticent in blowing their trumpets about the X-1/XM-i/XK-1. Right up to the day production ceased on this camera, its built-in technology was never bested by its competitors.

2. Your website also omits to mention that of all the Japanese manufacturers, E Leitz chose Minolta to be their technology partners in 1972 and several Leica R series lenses shared identical lens composition to MD lens then. The technology partnership also resulted in Leica R series cameras being derived from Minolta chassis. Eg. The Leica R-3 was wrought from the Minolta XE-1/7 and the Leica R-4 to 7 were based from the Minolta XD-7/11 chassis. I sincerely applaud the immense effort put into this website and I wish this website more continued success. Kev

3. From : Stephen (stephensupple@yahoo.com.au)
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Date : 03:25 PM Sunday 01 May, 2005

I HAVE A MINT MINOLTA XK COLLECTION FOR SALE - to suit the most fastidious collector! This includes - 2 bodies - the rare XM body and the rare X-1 body (2 rare versions of the XK). I also have 4 XK Finders - the High Magnification Finder, the Waist Level Finder and 2 AE Finders. I hAve 6 XK screens - the C1 screen, C2 screen, G screen, S screen and two P screens (all with Minolta cases). I have the following Minolta MC lenses - Minolta MC 24mm f/2.8 (floating element design), Minolta MC 35mm f/1.8, Minolta MC 58mm f/1.2 and Minolta MC 85mm f/1.7 with filters and hoods. I will send this worldwide. Email me (on the email address above) for prices, pictures and further details.

4. From : ezzy (ezzym@easternuf.com)
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Date : 12:49 AM Saturday 30 April, 2005

My XD11'S winding mechanism jammed up from sand after falling into it at the beach. Any suggestions on how to fix the problem?

5. From : Ray Cutajar (raycut@maltanet.net)
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Date : 04:11 AM Saturday 23 April, 2005

I have been trying to find someone good and reliable to attempt to repair my Minolta XD7, as the black leather that covers the camera need to be changed cause its shrunk. Any good references out there? Ray

6. From : Manfred (albrecht_lidl@yahoo.de)
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Date : 02:48 AM Friday 08 April, 2005

Maybe you have an solution for my problem on my XM. Batteries went low and I made some shots on X -Speed. After changing the batteries and trying to operate the full electronic speeds: the shutter is blocked! No movement ( x, B on and off..) Nothing happened. The meter is working properly. Any clue? Id the XM now "gone"? Thks in advance.

7. From : Michael Salley (michaelsalley@bellsouth.net)
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Date : 08:57 AM Monday 04 April, 2005

I am upping my previous offer to $130 USD for a Minolta XD11/7 in perfect working, fairly good cosmetic condition camera with at least one fairly good lens. Please contact my new email address michaelsalley@bellsouth.net with any information. Ebay is not really a good option for me, and I would love to get a camera through channels such as this.

8. From : Ivan Meszaros (ivanm@exe.sk)
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Date : 09:49 PM Friday 01 April, 2005

Hi,

I have Minolta XD7 camera for a lot of years - from 1978. It is excellent camera. Unfortunately my focusing screen became dark on one place, because of my mistake :((. Is it possible to help me and let me know where to buy this spare part. I am from Slovakia (Slovak Republic) Europe.

thank you for help
Ivan Meszaros

9. From : Michael Salley (captainkirk@hotsheet.com)
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Date : 04:29 AM Thursday 24 March, 2005

I am willing to pay $100USD for a fair (perfectly working) condition XD7 or XD11, black OR chrome, with at least one lens that is clean and fungus free. Anybody interested, contact captainkirk@hotsheet.com

Some wear is okay, but it needs to work and have everything stuck together and so forth.

10. From : Terry Kotschwar (Tkotschwar@neb.rr.com)
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Date : 12:32 AM Saturday 05 March, 2005

I have a Minolta XD11, AutowinderD and MD ROKKOR-X 50mm 1:1.7 55mm Lens for sale...if anyone is interested...as is...$250.00

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