Nearly perfect Minolta 7s II... Full manual control, awesome Leica build, leather, and a huge, smooth F/1.7 lens.
Is there a digital camera on the planet that can match this kind of lens speed for $75?
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb242/JDROSEGOLD/Photohosting/waycool.jpg
2007-12-16 17:20:15 · 7 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
"Leica build" refers to the lens formula. Not the body.
Sorry.
2007-12-17 02:29:23 · update #1
Visit rokkorfiles.com and read the review of this camera. I own the black body model and its worth every cent.
The original collaboration with Leica produced the Leitz-Minolta CL which later became the Minolta CLE. Its possible that the 7SII was a continuation, although some sources suggest the 7SII was built by Cosina for Minolta. I find this unlikely, though.
Leicaphiles gnash their teeth and turn all red-faced whenever they are reminded that the Leica R-3 was really a Minolta XE-7 and the R-4 & R-5 were variations of the Minolta XD-11. If you tell them that Leica also sold the Minolta 16mm f2.8 full-frame fisheye and the Minolta 35-70mm f3.5 and 70-210mm f4 constant aperture zoom lenses as their own, you risk causing permanent damage to the psyche of the Leicaphile. Be gentle.
2007-12-16 23:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I heard the old Minoltas were made in the same factories as the Leica lenses. So, that must mean that have the same lenses.
Yes, it's a nice looking camera. Maybe shoot it once in a while. I prefer the build of a Nikon, though.
2007-12-16 18:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by electrosmack1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could buy that and put it in the closet with my other four Minolta 35mm's. (and my two 120's and one 46mm)!
2007-12-17 00:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by Perki88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is nice. But it will end up just sitting some place. Digital is way more convenient.
2007-12-16 17:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
No... but your ongoing costs will likely soon outstrip your savings - it depends how much you'll use it!!
2007-12-17 02:01:16 · answer #5 · answered by The Violator! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't kid yourself.
2007-12-16 22:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yup, it's cool.
Dunno about the "Leica build" though.
2007-12-16 17:54:52 · answer #7 · answered by V2K1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋