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MINOLTA X7A

Started by Ava, Apr 10, 2005, 07:09 PM

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Tricia Swain

Apr 10, 2005, 07:09 PM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:39 AM by smf_adm
 Hi. I have a Minolta x7A that I LOVE and do not want to give up! Lately, when I take pictures, there is a black line on the side of the photos, that range from 1/2 to 1 sometimes. Also, the pictures look grainy. I have tried a different lens,se

J.Ed

Apr 13, 2005, 06:58 AM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:39 AM by smf_adm
 Are these pictures taken with Flash? If so check your shutter speed setting to be sure it's at sync (1/60th). If it's all photos, I'm afraid it's time for service.

Mike

Apr 13, 2005, 11:28 PM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:39 AM by smf_adm
 If they are not flash photos, it's most likely a shutter magnet problem on this model.
 
Straightforward repair but requires major surgery to access the magnet for service. The pictures look grainy because they are very underexposed- the shutter

Ava

Jun 14, 2006, 03:13 PM #3 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:39 AM by smf_adm
 Hi, I have a Minotla X7A. I don't know How well that mine Works Because I have never Got it Set and Fixed due to  Some Problems that we were having at the Time.
 
I do Wish to Get it Fixed and would Appreciate any help that I can be Given in Doi