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tedwhite
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I know nothing about these cameras that arrived Saturday in a trade with Memphis, other than what I briefly picked up from a few websites.
Both appear to be initial offerings in 1961.
Both are quite heavy and seemingly well built. I'd give Minolta the nod here.
Both lack a battery and rely on selenium cell metering which is dead in both cameras.
I'm a bit put off by the Canonet's awkward bottom plate rewind lever, but could probably become accustomed to it over time. In terms of shutters and aperture blades, both cameras seem perfectly OK and operational.
What does "AL" stand for in the Minolta name?
Why is there a round, flat disc fastened to the Minolta top plate between the meter window and the shutter release button? What does it do?
On the lens barrel of the Minolta there is a tiny blue-tipped lever that moves in a slot. At the left end of the slot is the letter "V." Have no idea what this does.
Both cameras have nearly identical lenses: Canon: 45/1.9, Minolta: 45/2.0.
Assuming both cameras are working properly, the quality of an 8X10 print from one to the other would quite probably be equal.
The sound of the shutter release on the Minolta is as quiet as my friend's M6.
Any tips on these two little beasties will be appreciated.
Ted
Both appear to be initial offerings in 1961.
Both are quite heavy and seemingly well built. I'd give Minolta the nod here.
Both lack a battery and rely on selenium cell metering which is dead in both cameras.
I'm a bit put off by the Canonet's awkward bottom plate rewind lever, but could probably become accustomed to it over time. In terms of shutters and aperture blades, both cameras seem perfectly OK and operational.
What does "AL" stand for in the Minolta name?
Why is there a round, flat disc fastened to the Minolta top plate between the meter window and the shutter release button? What does it do?
On the lens barrel of the Minolta there is a tiny blue-tipped lever that moves in a slot. At the left end of the slot is the letter "V." Have no idea what this does.
Both cameras have nearly identical lenses: Canon: 45/1.9, Minolta: 45/2.0.
Assuming both cameras are working properly, the quality of an 8X10 print from one to the other would quite probably be equal.
The sound of the shutter release on the Minolta is as quiet as my friend's M6.
Any tips on these two little beasties will be appreciated.
Ted