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Subject: Re: [OM] One Roll, One Lens, One Hour
From: "C.H.Ling" <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:53:57 +0800
For the Maxxum 7000i.

C.H.Ling

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Crawford" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> What minolta camera model is that number 7 screen from? X700? One of the
> autofocus models? Thanks,
>
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> On 11/30/08 2:01 AM, "C.H.Ling" <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Based on some old memories with negative/prints, the 50/2 was higher in
>> contrast and sharpness, the 50/3.5 has better color among all 50mms and 
>> its
>> resolution is very good. To me it is easy to focus as I like the short
>> travel (focusing) angle compare with the standard 50mm, long travel 
>> distance
>> is a problem like the Zuiko 35-105/3.5-4.5 which make it very difficult 
>> to
>> guess the best focusing point.
>>
>> I didn't like the 50/2 for its high contrast and sold it, the current 
>> 50/2 I
>> got was purchased from Gary Faulkenberry (thanks Gary!) last year as I 
>> heard
>> so many good reviews about it on digital film.
>>
>> The old Minolta screen 7 can fit directly on the OM bodies but a bit 
>> short
>> on the height, you have to make sure it stand at the center of the 
>> focusing
>> screen holder of the camera to avoid seeing an edge on viewfinder. In my
>> eyes Minolta Acute Matte is better than the OM 2-series screen, it is not 
>> as
>> bright but much easier to focus.
>>
>> C.H.Ling
>>

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