tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post6690851665476271210..comments2024-03-26T10:38:58.586-07:00Comments on PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Konica Minolta 7D- Notes and UpdateCarl Garrardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-23685933613270620102013-04-22T22:03:21.662-07:002013-04-22T22:03:21.662-07:00Recently I bought the SONY a65 mainly because my t...Recently I bought the SONY a65 mainly because my trusty old Maxxum 7D was firing off a few black frames at random, and all too frequently. I really enjoy the a65, but still could not get over the fact that the 7D was sitting, and not being used much. A couple of weeks ago, it got the better of me, and even though the repair experts told me numerous times that nothing could be done to help the situation, I decided to try something on my own. I removed the flash card, and put the 7D in continuous shooting mode, and held the shutter down. It fired off a few shots, and then another blank frame again. After turning the camera off, I turned it on again and continued this procedure and this time no blank shots. The camera was turned off,and then on again, and I fired off about 30 shots and it did not miss a shot. After doing this for about 2 more times, it now seems to be working just fine. No, I have no idea what exactly this did, but thought I would pass it on to anyone who was having trouble with the 7D shutter firing black frames. It appears to have resolved itself for some reason, and I am thinking that it could be just something as simple as dirt in the shutter mechanisms that caused it to jam up periodically. Hope this will work for others as well....Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-3031488572660109172013-03-16T17:31:37.695-07:002013-03-16T17:31:37.695-07:00I was fascinated to read that the Minolta 7D is st...I was fascinated to read that the Minolta 7D is still very useful for a few people. I have had mine since 2000 give or take a year. I agree the hand fit is perfect for me. Tried the newer cameras (sony) but unless you go for the top line they feel awkward. 7D color is great , I print 13x19 on epsons and people can't believe it's a 6MP . Portraits with the 28-105 minolta af xi lense come out extremely well. Unfortunately I haven't been ab;e to do much in last year. <br /><br />What parts are know to fail? I have never had a problem or cleaned the sensor. Photo shop doesn't show up any pixel problems yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-35713454426925276902012-05-15T22:50:59.777-07:002012-05-15T22:50:59.777-07:00Yep, have your focus adjusted by a competent shop ...Yep, have your focus adjusted by a competent shop like Precision Camera- may not be the body either, could be the lens- or other intangibles.Carl Garrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-1695733392715628452012-05-15T21:49:54.938-07:002012-05-15T21:49:54.938-07:00Hi--
I love my 7d, but lately I've been gettin...Hi--<br />I love my 7d, but lately I've been getting very poor focus...so much so that I've gone back to my Lumix fz30. Any ideas?<br />Thanks for your time...<br />-CBSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-80809401493571613752012-05-09T14:50:58.912-07:002012-05-09T14:50:58.912-07:00Dear mr. Garrard,
How did you clean the dust out ...Dear mr. Garrard,<br /><br />How did you clean the dust out of the viewfinder? Please let me know as one of my trusty 7D bodies also has dust inside it.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Elias.Dargakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907528989186407821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-44564367183929518852012-05-07T15:51:04.355-07:002012-05-07T15:51:04.355-07:00Hi Peter,
Basically I put the KM 7D into cleaning...Hi Peter,<br /><br />Basically I put the KM 7D into cleaning mode, then use a light source behind me to illuminate the sensor as if I were using a mirror. When the CCD surface is in full clear view, I maneuver it around a bit until I can locate the specs of dust (ironically you can see them on the sensor). At that point I use a cleaning wand (or very very lightly use a soft cotton swab in a twist motion) to remove each spec I find. I don't like to use cleaning solutions on the sensor at all, and this method helps me to avoid it. <br /><br />Its fast and easy to me. Trick is to be very gentle and be 100% sure you are using a completely clean wand or cotton swab. Take your time with each spec.<br /><br />Some of those specs are stubborn. <br /><br />The Copperhill method also works well, just takes more time. <br /><br />CCarl Garrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-39861217681425368722012-05-07T14:42:44.446-07:002012-05-07T14:42:44.446-07:00Does anyone know where I can purchase a 7d low pas...Does anyone know where I can purchase a 7d low pass ccd sensor? The camera repair shop has had my camera for a month now (what seems to me dragging their feet). I am having to resort back to my 700si's. Please help!!! <br />Please contact me ASAP at m7xi@comcast.net or maxseven@comcast.net<br />Thank You!!!max7https://www.blogger.com/profile/03742174854834792060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-52757468924323081672012-05-05T14:17:44.592-07:002012-05-05T14:17:44.592-07:00Dear Carl,
Thanks for the update.
Could you provid...Dear Carl,<br />Thanks for the update.<br />Could you provide more detailed information concerning new method of sensor cleaning that involves using the reflection of the sensor to see any big specs you mention in the beginning your update?Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-53277119562188473442012-05-02T02:09:18.968-07:002012-05-02T02:09:18.968-07:00Thanks for the update Carl. The 7D is a marvelous ...Thanks for the update Carl. The 7D is a marvelous camera and I'll never part with mine. I liked your full review of it on alpha mount world . com and always like hearing your new or updated experiences with it- keep it going.<br /><br />RussAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com