Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Chrome Minolta XD-11 (called the XD-7 in Europe, the XD in Japan), with MD Rokkor-X 50mm f1.4 lens and Vivitar 70~150mm f3.8 Zoom lens. Camera: Shows very slight signs of use, no scratches, no dents or dings. Complete with original box (for body) and both manuals (XD-11 for English, XD-7 for French), warranty papers, etc. Both lenses: Glass: perfect. Mechanical condition: Excellent. No oil on blades and everything working smoothly. This is the camera upon which the R4 was originally based, and which provided the chassis for all later models, through the R7. See: http://www.rokkorfiles.com/XD11.html Unlike the European sourced electronics in the R4, the XD-11's electronics have proved very reliable. This camera has sat in my brothers closet, unused, for at least the last 10 years, perhaps more. I put two of the readily available A-76 batteries in it (also accepts S76) and have extensively tested all functions. Everything works as new and the meter readings match those of my SL. One known problem: The leatherette has shrunk slightly separating from the metal at the edges. This is, apparently, normal for these cameras. However, the shrinkage is even and probably only noticeable to a collector. An ideal camera for [a] a collector of Leica Rs, who would like to add the "original" design to his collection or [b] a collector of manual Minolta's or , [c] someone who simply wishes a good, beginner film-based camera. US $100 + shipping and insurance. Photos at: http://www3.telus.net/~telyt/Minolta.htm Enquiries off list, please. Thanks for reading. --- David Young, Logan Lake, CANADA Wildlife Photographs: http://www.telyt.com/ Personal Web-pages: http://www3.telus.net/~telyt Stock Photography at: http://tinyurl.com/2amll4