Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] HI MATIC ??
From: Rob McClure <mcclure@udata.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 23:54:02 -0500
References: <36.fba3330.2774ec1d@aol.com> <3A442EC3.6768@udata.com>

Rob McClure wrote:
> 
> Joe,
> 
> You were robbed, I bought my Hi-matic (G version) at an antique store
> for $9.<g?  It takes incredibly fine photos, especially with color print
> film. I have a framed 11X14 on display in my office, along with my Leica
> prints and that photo receives as many compliments as the Leica shots. I
> keep the Minolta in the car at all times without worry of someone
> stealing it.
> 
> My G was designed for mercury batteries, but Varta V 76PX  seem to work
> fine.  If you want the mercury batteries, I have ordered them from http://www.gis.net/~amjas/
> 
> Rob McClure
> 
> 76PX
> V8PWR@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > hello all . Today I bought a Minolta Hi Matic F , like new , with case , for
> > only 15 bucks .
> > Does anyone know what kind of batteries would wake up its heart ?
> > Also , I know there was a good site concerning this camera but I
> > was not able to trace it again .
> > Any Idea ?
> > Thanks
> >
> > Jo Goodtimes , France .
> > Live Free or Die.

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