tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31539497.post3881443222830551058..comments2024-01-18T02:01:20.139-08:00Comments on Jules eating guide to Malaysia & beyond: Minolta X-700 MPS Manual Focus SLR (1981)Julian Sihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04032358874891125944noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31539497.post-27093599631125183472008-09-07T06:47:00.000-07:002008-09-07T06:47:00.000-07:00Yes, we certainly take things for granted such as ...Yes, we certainly take things for granted such as deleting, and not having to wait a week for the "Photo Shop" to print the photos and then you find out that you had the wrong ISO setting, slow shutter speed, off-focus problems blah blah ... Times have certainly moved on!<BR/><BR/>Have a good day!Julian Sihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032358874891125944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31539497.post-13065824272325378642008-09-07T00:13:00.000-07:002008-09-07T00:13:00.000-07:00oohhh .. J has something that looked like this in ...oohhh .. J has something that looked like this in his old drawers. He said its an SLR but not digital, thought can use but aiya .. not digital, how to delete lolLianneKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13970895176870782719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31539497.post-23500513608404675362008-09-06T21:02:00.000-07:002008-09-06T21:02:00.000-07:00Digi SLRs are really cheap now, but beware of LENS...Digi SLRs are really cheap now, but beware of LENS costs. If you go with the KIT lens that comes with 'base' models such as the Nikon D80 or Canon EOS400, there'll be a lot of quality sacrifice... but it's still a HUGE step up from point and shoots.<BR/><BR/>The other 'problem' with SLRs is the BULK .. aka the size. Think abt whether you are willing to lug the fella around! <BR/><BR/>I move between 3 cams ... A small Canon Ixus 55, a mid-size Canon G9 and my occassional use Nikon D80.<BR/><BR/>GOOD LUCK!<BR/><BR/>ps - Some research on Wikipedia uncovered the following ...<BR/><BR/>On January 19, 2006 the company announced that it was quitting the camera business due to high financial losses. SLR camera service operations were handed over to Sony starting on March 31, 2006 and Sony has continued development of cameras that are compatible with Minolta autofocus lenses. Konica Minolta withdrew from the photo business on September 30, 2006.Julian Sihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032358874891125944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31539497.post-13181310867821510092008-09-06T04:59:00.000-07:002008-09-06T04:59:00.000-07:00Thanks for the info on the Minolta. Didn't Sony bu...Thanks for the info on the Minolta. Didn't Sony buy them out? <BR/>I am trying to decide if a DSLR camera is worth it. I know the quality of pictures is obviously higher, but still not sure if cost is worth it. This site http://www.cheapdigitalslrcamera.com seems to indicate a DSLR is worth it and prices are coming down, but I read conflicting things, so not really sure. Thoughts? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com