Minolta XD7
Hello, I recently repaired my Minolta XD7 (my first SLR). I had the film chamber foam replaced, the baseplate screwed back on (one side fell off one day 4 years ago), and general CLA done. It now works fine, mechanically at least. Strange how emotionally attached one can get to a camera. When I last used it (around 2002, I think), I was using an external meter because the lightmeter was off by a couple of stops. The guy who did the repairs said he couldn't do anything about it (I imagine this means there is no adjustment control easily available), and I didn't insist as I basically paid nothing for it. However, I now have no external meter (I do have a Nikon D200 which can act as a spotmeter!). The question is as follows: Has anybody had such a meter problem repaired for this camera (it's XD11 in the US, I think)? How much did it cost? I am asking because I have completely switched to digital (Nikon), but have gotten myself quite excited about revisiting Velvia etc now (must dig out my projector, too). Thanks.
Achilleaslazarides@yahoo.co.uk
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