One thing to note: later Sony and Minolta AF SSM/SAM lenses will NOT work with this camera. The camera mount is missing the contacts to drive them. The only Minolta AF film bodies which support SSM lenses are the Maxxum / Dynax / Alpha 5 and 7. Even the Maxxum 9 does not support SSM, unless it has been modified to do so. So, if you intend on buying a 7000 and use your lenses with it, make sure they're the old-style screw-driven autofocus types. That's easy to check: unmount the lens and rotate the focus ring: you'll see a screw rotating on the mounting flange of the less while you do so. No screw ou screw does not rotate? Then you have a SSM or a SAM lense which won't work with the 7000.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, someone else mentioned that too. I'll put something in the show description
@COD04MW
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm a Sony A user always wondering about this
@aladinsarsipeus
3 жыл бұрын
i dont care if its 2021. i want one. “only from the mind of minolta” my goodness.. i havent heard that in nearly 40 years. awesome.
@AzrielKnight
3 жыл бұрын
I think the price is still reasonable. I may have one for sale myself soon. You can find me on eBay.
@vdiniso
6 жыл бұрын
Happy to see you return Azriel, KZitem sucked without you
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
LOL, thanks.
@parratt-world
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Few people are aware that it was Minolta's magnificent optics helped keep Leica's reflex system in the race, not to mention even the Leica R3 body, which was based on a Minolta. Minolta deserved a better run than they had. It's a cruel world.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Kevin!
@carravagio16
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for putting this video together, i just picked up 2 Maxxum 7000's and i really enjoy the camera and design. thank for all the retro info!
@eletor
4 жыл бұрын
Picked one of these up from the pawn shop for 20 bucks a couple weeks ago. Thanks for the excellent explanation!
@AzrielKnight
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help :)
@andrewreynolds1217
6 жыл бұрын
Forgot that I had one of these in a drawer that didnt get tested due to a lack of batteries. Swapped a magnicon 28-70 lens over from a 5000i and dug up some fresh batteries. Looks like I will be loading a test roll this weekend. Thanks for the great video!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew! Feel free to let me know how it goes!
@andrewreynolds1217
6 жыл бұрын
@@AzrielKnight It's definitely an interesting camera from a handling perspective and has more features than my Nikon F-401. We will see what I get when I finish the roll and send it off to be processed.
@andrewreynolds1217
5 жыл бұрын
@@AzrielKnight Got my first roll back before Christmas, really enjoyed the results. I've replaced the 3rd party zoom with a Minolta 35-70 F4 and started a new roll of Fuji Superia 400 today.
@davedafuq5711
6 жыл бұрын
He's baaaack :D
@BrandonNevermind
6 жыл бұрын
You look so much happier! Hope life is treating you well, man!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely not burnt out anymore ;) Thanks very much for the kind words.
@LevitatorMusic
4 жыл бұрын
awesome!! I have an OG japanese X-700 and I LOVE it!! It seriously outdoes my modern DSLRs. There's just something about 35mm film that just has a soul that digital stuff never does.
@turdledive927
3 ай бұрын
One of my favorite cameras. Got it unintentionally, thought Id hate it. Gone on to love it and buy a bunch incase of breaking.
@stevenshore4176
4 жыл бұрын
I have 2 of the Evil Double Cross that Exxon was crying about and still use them.
@AzrielKnight
4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I've come across a couple but didn't buy.
@rubensuarez9881
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad your back. We really missed you. I got one of those camera. I love the history you put out. Long live Minolta!!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ruben!
@ricdonato4328
5 жыл бұрын
Ruben Suarez Please, it should be you are or you’re, not your.
@jeffst.ongephotography1239
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome that you're making videos again! Keep up the great work.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff :)
@briero
6 жыл бұрын
It’s good to have you back! I really enjoyed that one. I watched it again when it finished then went straight to Ebay 😃
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! I am planning to sell the ones I have, in case you're interested.
@RUS-dv5sm
6 жыл бұрын
Got this camera! Love the design and how you can interact with the camera, so unique.
@koremethazine2593
5 жыл бұрын
RUS what film do you use
@paultaylorphotography9499
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant loved this presentation the 7000 was my first serious camera back in the day inherited from my dad who’d upgraded to the 7000i I loved the 7000 eventually traded it in to buy the incredible dynax 9 which I still have and use its such a well made camera. Top top video Azriel thanks for the trip back in time. These days im a bit of a loony collecting old cameras and trying them out I’ll deffo add the 7000 to my shopping list
@AzrielKnight
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words Paul :)
@paultaylorphotography9499
2 жыл бұрын
@@AzrielKnight welcome mate I’ve used the dynax 9 and an x300 on my wee channel out of the two I absolutely know for a fact the 9 will get the shots but the x300 was more fun to shoot 🥴📷❤️
@lxhb.75
3 жыл бұрын
This video is lowkey so helpful!! I found the minolta at work and they told me i could keep it but i had no idea how to work with it as i do not have experience with camera's.. but this really helped
@AzrielKnight
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped :)
@footrotdog
6 жыл бұрын
My first SLR!! That 4 shot load sound makes me feel so nostalgic. (Welcome back!)
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@dr.william.a.horton
6 жыл бұрын
So happy you did another one, this is why I followed your channel to begin with... love this old camera
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks William!
@2000SVTcobra1
6 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to see this series back.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brandon!
@poop_fossil
6 жыл бұрын
Definitely glad you're back man, missed the vids
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark. Feels good to be making vids again.
@b_wtangible_moments
6 жыл бұрын
Almost bought one the other day. But wanted one in better condition. Glad to see you back man. Thanks for sharing!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. The 7000's aren't rare at all I'm sure you'll come across another.
@node547
6 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back man. Hope all is ok with family and house.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Koen :)
@Ivandotjpeg
4 жыл бұрын
Really great to see this. I still have a crossed X Maxxum 7000 sitting on my shelf. The seals are done on it but I keep it around as a trophy of sorts. Back in the early 90’s I used to work at a Ritz Camera shop and there were still a few of these 7000’s in stock before the 7000i’s pushed them out. The biggest gripe I got from customers on the i series were their reliance on the 2cr5 lithium battery. $15 batter that only got you about 100 or so rolls of film. You had all 3 options on the 7000. AAA, AA or lithium. BTW, the beercan 70-210 AF is an amazing clunker of a lens. Optically amazing.
@danieldijo
3 жыл бұрын
Batteries are killers
@edwinnpinnii2886
4 жыл бұрын
Just got this camera yesterday with a bunch cokin camera filters 2 flashes and a bunch of filters. And it's also cool it came out in the 1980's. The video was very informative.
@AzrielKnight
4 жыл бұрын
Great find! Hope you didn't pay too much!
@tapiopitkaranta7667
6 жыл бұрын
I love the amount of research you do. Keep up the good work!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tapio
@barriegrundy4004
6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Really missed your vids.Glad you're back. don't go away again....ok
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Okay Barrie I'll try :P
@yurigiron6802
6 жыл бұрын
I had been waiting for this, so glad you're back!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Yuri :)
@jdebultra
6 жыл бұрын
Welcome back! I have a Maxxum 9, what a camera, it has everything. I had a 7000 but gave it away. Review of a Nikon FM2 or F2 would be cool. If you want to be blown away, pick up a Maxxum 9 (not cheap), the continuous AF is incredibly accurate, might be the best AF SLR ever made.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and feedback. Yes, the Maxxum 9 is well out of my budget ;)
@MiracleWinchester
4 жыл бұрын
This is my main shooter now. This video helped a lot
@AzrielKnight
4 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for the comment :)
@photoholic6369
6 жыл бұрын
So great that you are back !!! I like the way you create your videos !! One part is old advertisments and kind of old style the other part is a clinic look in your review with white gloves. This combined with facts, sample pictures pros and cons .... in one sentence ... georgeous !! :-))
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@rikardpersson9493
6 жыл бұрын
Soo GREAT to have you BACK!!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@ScottAlanFreestylePhotography
6 жыл бұрын
Glad your back. One of the few photo channels I like.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott. Appreciate it.
@SteveKleinheider
6 жыл бұрын
It was really nice seeing a video from you again. Well produced, interesting, and informative!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve!
@DanielKastner
6 жыл бұрын
So glad you are back. I just picked up a 7000 a few weeks ago too. Great overview and history!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks you Daniel
@robertcarino8149
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert.
@xCoolUsername
6 жыл бұрын
Really love the history you gave
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much :)
@Zetaphotography
2 жыл бұрын
Thought about buying one today as I have a 5000 AF so not sure if this is much more of an upgrade. I have an Elan 7e that may get some good glass today
@janhoogendijk8604
6 жыл бұрын
Azriel top history camera info. so unique! Thanks you are back. Great color pictures.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Jan, you're too kind.
@darksquirel
6 жыл бұрын
I'm super glad you decided not to make your hiatus permanent
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
So am I Connor, thank you. :)
@TheMard0
6 жыл бұрын
Great to see that your back!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martijn!
@AlexB-qf9te
6 жыл бұрын
I’m really glad you’re back. I really like these types of episodes. I got my 7000AF for 4000 LEK (35$) with a Soligor 80 -200; flash and bag. I’d add as a con that some of the AF Lenses are rather noisy. The camera actually fits really well into my hands. I took mine on a trip to Budapest and shot some long exposures on Auto. They actually turned out really nice. As a tip to anyone the selftimer is really handy if you’re shooting at night. Keep up the great work! Greetings from Albania.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Alex!
@rpgroome
6 жыл бұрын
This brought back memories.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Good ones I hope :)
@NicosPhotographyShow
6 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back! Such an interesting video too. Thank you!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Nico, My Man!
@SatanSupimpa
6 жыл бұрын
Great to see you again.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Satan!
@melvinch
6 жыл бұрын
Welcome back. Please review the bigger brother 9000 next. It has so many features way ahead of its time, especially with the Program Back Super 90 attached.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion Melvin!
@sergiopcr
6 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Azriel. So good to see a new video from you. And a great video! Keep up the good work!!!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sérgio
@janschut8689
6 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jan, feels good :)
@RICHARDROLLINSONDESIGNPHOTOGRA
6 жыл бұрын
Goog to see you back and with the epic this old camera series 👍👍
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, feels good :)
@FRZNGLSRBM
6 жыл бұрын
I missed this so much. Great to have you back. And as always a great video!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Marcello.
@timrosenthal46
6 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back mate .... great vid and I love hearing that quirky organ music again !
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim!
@randallstewart175
6 жыл бұрын
I thought he had quit YT with a vengeance. This is an uncommonly nice review video. Very interesting even though I don't give a hoot about the Maxxum. I look forward to Arzriel's return.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
I did. Now I'm eating my words. After a few months off I realized I was just burnt out and needed to step away. I also noticed it's a not so unique situation as other YTers I've been subbed to have taken even longer breaks.
@hanseldamnfer2719
6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Like with the rest of the series, I love the footage you dig up. I now have one of these bad boys arriving next week, they look fascinating. Love your work!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Hansel.
@merlinmarquardt
6 жыл бұрын
Better than ever. Welcome back.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Merlin
@fr.jasonstone8641
6 жыл бұрын
Glad you're back. What about reviewing an old Contax/Pentacon SLR?
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion Jason. It's all about what I find, and I haven't seen a lot of those. Is there a specific model that got a lot of pop culture attention?
@TheMrMKultra
6 жыл бұрын
so much effort was put into research and material for this video. I really appreciate that. Also, very informative content. Keep it up if you can!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Marvin.
@a.tapes_
5 жыл бұрын
I got the little brother of this guy. The 8000i and I'm having a lot of fun with it, even if it is cheating with it being almost all automatic. Just found your channel so this video made me happy, looking forward to watching more!
@AzrielKnight
5 жыл бұрын
A mathematician using a calculator isn't cheating as long as they know how it works ;)
@dxkaiyuan4177
6 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Great to have you back Azriel
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ninja :)
@dejong431
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Azriel, super happy to see you back, you're my youtube HERO, specially when making a video about Minolta :-)
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate that :)
@dejong431
6 жыл бұрын
you're 30 days of knight have re-ignited the fire for analog again for me, appreciate all the time you put into that, where i am only able to do a fraction of what you did. Anyway it inspired me to revert mostly back from digital and dig out all the analog gear i've been carying along with me over the years.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could be of some help :)
@Dale_Willetts
6 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back mate.A well timed video too, I've been using my 7000 AF this week for the first time in ages. Been using it as a handheld pinhole camera with a body cap pinhole. Might need to dust off the 5000 as well now.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@filipfry679
6 жыл бұрын
Man, nice to see you again!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@bbqgiraffe3766
3 ай бұрын
I got the interlocking X version a few months back for 10$ at an estate sale and finally got around to fixing some corroded wires, the plastic is still fucked up but I'm glad to have a functioning version lol
@michael32A
Ай бұрын
Does it power-up without a lens attached? Got one free with another camera at a car-boot sale last week, but no lens, and it won't power up - would rather not buy a lens if the fact it's not powering up already means it's knackered. Thank you!
@HumbertoAbed
14 күн бұрын
Just got one and I'm shooting my first film roll with it. Also, just noticed the small screen in the Viewfinder is not working. So I need to check the top screen to see settings in case I need to compensate. Seller never told me about it :/
@walrusdunne
6 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back, bud! x
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much :)
@voyagersquaremuzika
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're back on KZitem! Stay forever! :) You could try some box cameras like Agfa Box 44 or similar!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll try :)
@shannoncrescent4422
6 жыл бұрын
So, so, happy to see you back!! Great episode too :)
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Shannon.
@RomanSchatzphoto
6 жыл бұрын
KZitem just got better again! Love to see some reviews of 126 film cameras.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion Roman, I'll dig around and see if I got one.
@ryanbailey112
6 жыл бұрын
What you're back! This is awesome congrats mate.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan
@smith507
6 жыл бұрын
I would like to see your take on my very first SLR, the Nikon N55 (I know it’s from the 2000s but you know, nostalgia) or something from the Canonet rangefinder cameras. Glad to see you’re back looking fresh!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion Ricardo. I try and put a 20 year min on my reviews but if I come across one I'll def keep that in mind :)
@cyrildescoursiere9060
6 жыл бұрын
I got one !! Got it for 25€ with 50mm 1.7. Bad shape but working. Nice to see you again. Please review the nikkormat EL.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Will keep my eyes peeled for Nikons, thanks for the suggestion!
@chrisclare3579
6 жыл бұрын
Would you ever do entire videos on a brand or era? I'd love to hear all about Pentax and where they came from and where they are now. Love your videos glad they're back!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea Chris. I've done a couple vids on formats. The APS system and Disc film. I think if I tried to cover a companies entire history I'd bite off more than I can chew :)
@noremacbeez
6 жыл бұрын
Yay... Azriel is back in my feed!!!!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
:)
@toinikamati1599
Жыл бұрын
Today is my birthday and i just remembered that we had a camera which always, and i mean always was used...even when I would go to the bathroom😂😂. I found it. It is a Minolta 7000
@mymortalrage
6 жыл бұрын
Proud owner of 2 of these cameras. Got me in to film photography. The 70-210 F4 is my go to lens to shoot with. The part that frustrates me is the way the rubber chips off from old age from the grip. Other then that I would recommend this camera to anyone to get in to film shooting.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! At least the grips are replaceable!
@marcossantana1164
6 жыл бұрын
stay classic! my fav film shooter\youtuber is back! Nice! Great review Azriel. Most of the film cameras i own are minoltas, but I like more the manual focus bodies. I'm more into Canon EOS film cameras for AF. However, the 7000 is very popular and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it or use it myself. Again, I'm glad to see you back in action!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Marcos.
@btpuppy2
2 жыл бұрын
Bought it the day it was available. It’s still the most ergonomically designed camera ever. Just perfect in every way. Well, I ended up not using the AF much because it wasn’t great, but the pics were amazing. I just resurrected it and shot some film with it!
@AzrielKnight
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@richardg6109
6 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Welcome back, Azriel.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard!
@ridealongwithrandy
2 жыл бұрын
Hah! I just won a 7000i on Ebay for $55 USD + shipping, looking forward to shooting with it. Love the review BTW, Cheers! New sub for ya!
@donaldjr1969
5 жыл бұрын
Cool video! 30 years ago, I was borrowing a buddy’s Maxxum 5000. Nice camera and served me well until I bought an EOS 620 in April 1990. I think that article mentioning that the Canon T80 had 25% slower AF is a bit optimistic. It’s probably closer to 50% slower with the 35-70 or 75-200. The 50 with its wider aperture seems to speed things up and works decently. I recently got a T80 with the 50 and the 35-70 for a street camera. Yes the AF is ok at best, but it takes sharp contrasty images. For quick hassle free urban/street photography, it’s perfect for me. I suspect that the focus motor probably has too much mass to be a fast focusing mechanism. Coupled with a phase detection system that was not very sensitive, it was bound to fail. But.theT80 would be a great alternative to a T50 with manual focus lenses.
@CARLOSGUTIERREZ65
6 жыл бұрын
Welcome back sir!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carlos
@123brummer
6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Azriel. Great to see you back. Love it :-) I'm quite tempted to pick one of these up actually!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@jakemongey8318
6 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back man!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank You Jake!
@AbanazarMcBurger
6 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back on track! Since you have given so much attention to Canons, how about Nikons? Plenty of interesting devices, like F-501/N2020, F90/N90, F-801/N8008... or even EM, it was featured in Rocky III after all! Also the ill-fated venture into autofocus world by Olympus would make a great video?
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
I have only recently come across Nikon cameras. I have an FE and 801, so I'll be studying up on those. Thanks for the suggestion!
@AbanazarMcBurger
6 жыл бұрын
Truth to be told, I'm a long-term Canon user. I bought my first Nikon (EM) just a over a year ago. Now I have acquired a plenty of Nikons, but I'm still quite green with them. Still learning!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
I basically just pickup whatever I find at garage sales and it seems people are much more likely to part with canon than Nikon.
@AbanazarMcBurger
6 жыл бұрын
I pretty much agree. I have found as much Nikons as Canons from flea markets, but they're almost always autofocus stuff. I stumble upon Canon AE-1s quite often, but I can't remember if I have actually ever found anything by Nikon from the same era. If someone is willing to sell their Nikons from the 70s, they always have bigger numbers on their price tags than their Canon counterparts.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
I hear a story once that AE-1's were sold at cost, and that's why there is so many.
@MartinLopez-lr9sj
6 жыл бұрын
It felt so weird recognizing most of those shots from your Instagram and not realizing they were for this lol
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Hey, glad you noticed :)
@nhroadhog7701
6 жыл бұрын
Welcome back, love all your videos.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Allan!
@amplifierheadache
6 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back on the Tube Azriel. Been looking forward to this since you told me you were going back to KZitem. I recently picked up some pdf repair and service manuals for the Canon FTb and the A-1, so I'm going to take a crack at repairing those soon, as well as a newly acquired Topcon IC-1 Auto and Asahi Pentax SV that I'm tackling right now. I think a cool idea would be for you to review a couple of the 1980s point and shoot cameras like the Minolta Freedom 50, or the Canon Snappy, or even the Fujica DL-100. I can contest that they are pretty fun. Anyway I'll be looking forward to more great content from you man!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
I have come across a couple solid point and shoots lately that you'll definitely see in Days of Knight. Whether or not I can make a This Old Camera episode really depends on what I can find in my media research. It's sort of the meat of it. You're a brave soul for attempting to repair. I've broken everything I've taken apart so far :P
@amplifierheadache
6 жыл бұрын
It's definitely not for the feint of heart. But after a successful repair of a Konica Autoreflex A that was a victim of a hurricane and a Zeiss Ikon Nettar, and a complete restoration of a Kodak Vest Pocket B, I'm getting more bold in my attempts. But my feeling is that someone has to eventually figure out how to repair these pieces of machinery before we lose entire model series to the landfill. I got a little bit of inspiration from the guys over at Camera Rescue to attempt this. Also as the last actual camera shop within 120 miles from me closed 5 years ago there isn't anyone doing this. And I would rather learn it myself than to send the cameras out to another state or elsewhere that would charge a pretty penny and only be able and willing to repair certain models.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
It's a dying art for sure. I have a Canon AE-1 I need to replace the hot shoe on and I'm nervous.
@amplifierheadache
6 жыл бұрын
@@AzrielKnight fortunately, hot shoes are a bit easier than other parts as they usually just require the wires to be soldered on to the proper connectors. But I recommend that you hunt down the service manual for the ae-1, it should have the wiring diagram for the shoe in it that would be more convenient for you.
@regieendsley9750
6 жыл бұрын
Re the recessed buttons on the left top: you don't have to worry about accidentally changing models. I have done this with other cameras that have easily changeable nobs to change modes.
@CLBMSN
6 жыл бұрын
Fuck yeah dude I knew not to unsubscribe! Great comeback video too!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
lol, thanks Fernando.
@SimplyVisibleYT
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to see your back! now I just need to get my butt back as well. Keep it up!
@itsasteveslife8263
6 жыл бұрын
Welcome back mate
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve
@tinpl8r
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back Keep these type of videos coming. Any medium format cameras to review?
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Not at the moment. Unfortunately it's a budget thing.
@theottergames1969
5 жыл бұрын
I bought the last of minolta film slr few days ago. I'm waiting now for the same as yours lens(50mm f/1.7). I hope it will work good.
@ko88201
6 жыл бұрын
OMG glad see you again!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@texasbob66
6 жыл бұрын
Great fun review, but you left out a major con... I purchased one new (non-Exxon xx's) in 1987. Loved it and used it extensively for many years. In 2001, my mother and I went on a return trip to London for her to see it again after 30 years. When I returned with about 5 rolls of film and got them developed, almost all images were dark - almost black. I walked into a repair center, pulled out the camera, and without saying a word, the tech said "it's shooting dark, right?" He said the it was very common with 7000s at that age and it would cost much more that it is worth (or to buy a new camera) to fix, so I moved on to a Maxxum 5 until purchasing the Sony A100 digital the year it came out (then an A57, A77, and now A7rII). So, buyer beware, be sure you test it with film and get them developed! I have one for sale if anyone is interested ;)
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
usually, when I list my pros and cons, that's with a working model. BUT, I have been considering adding a "common issues to look out for" section. Will definitely consider this next time!
@dawsonbender7346
6 жыл бұрын
Good to see you!
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dawson
@christianloseni3777
4 жыл бұрын
Thx. For your help i just buyed it. Greetings from Zurich
@ianhand5006
6 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back! How about the Canon T90? A fantastic camera, if you can find one cheap enough.
@AzrielKnight
6 жыл бұрын
I have considered the T90. I think I owned one once but sold it. Thanks for the suggestion.
@ianhand5006
6 жыл бұрын
@@AzrielKnight I've got a few of them. I bought them when they were stupid cheap. Watch out for sticking shutter magnets though. I used to repair cameras for a living so they are quite straightforward to repair for me. I'm a 3D printer service engineer now, the money is much better.
@AbanazarMcBurger
6 жыл бұрын
I was going to suggest a T90 as well. One of my favorite cameras!
@markandrewhoran
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, really well done and super informative.
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