Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My brother's Minolta XD-11 (called the XD-7 in Europe), with MD Rokkor-X 50mm f1.4 lens and Vivitar 70~150mm f3.8 Zoom lens. Both lenses: clear glass, no scratches and working smoothly. Camera: shows 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. 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 new batteries in it (the readily available alkaline, A76 (or S76) batteries, not mercury batteries) and have extensively tested all functions. Everything works as new and the meter readings match those of my SL. One known problem: The leatherette on the camera back is slightly separating from the metal (needs a wee bit of glue) at the edges. If I didn't tell you about it, you'd likely not see it for years. This is a very slight problem, but the only one I can find! This camera is very clean and in great shape! An ideal camera for [a] a collector of Leica Rs, who would like to add the "original" design to his collection or [b] someone who wishes a good, beginner film-based camera. US $100 + shipping and insurance for all. Photos upon request. Enquiries off list, please. Cheers! --- 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