tron
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Guys,
This is a nice camera, how come there is no mention of it here ?
This is a nice camera, how come there is no mention of it here ?
Minolta 35 Model II
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erikhaugsby
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I'm not sure (Jorge would be one to know) but wouldn't it fit under the "Leica Clones" category better than any other? There are a lot of Leica clones, this one probably has just been lost in the masses...
David Murphy
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I've owned two, one I've shot with. My experience with them was not too good. It produced somewhat hazy images even with modern lenses and I am not sure why. It may be that it had a small light leak, but I never got it checked out by a tech so I am not sure, I just sold it. The other problem might have been a non-standard flange to film distance -- a tech can check and sometimes set this too though.
They are hard to find with good curtains.
I think they are cetainly work pursuing though if you can find a nice one. The bodies are pretty well built like most Japanese RF's of that era, and they are pretty!
The swing open back for film loading is a real blessing as well. I may try another one.
They are hard to find with good curtains.
I think they are cetainly work pursuing though if you can find a nice one. The bodies are pretty well built like most Japanese RF's of that era, and they are pretty!
The swing open back for film loading is a real blessing as well. I may try another one.
