bill_delehanty1

<p>I can't add much detail to what has been said about the X-700; but, I have found it to be a camera that is very pleasant to use and gives excellent results. Two features already mentioned that I particularly appreciate are the Auto Exposure Lock and the great viewfinder screen. Over 25 years or so of use I can't remember any particular downside to the use of plastic in the construction. I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned the flash system-- the 280px works well with the Minolta TTL system (though not at the output that they claim for it) and is very good for people photos, particularly with the diffuser that comes with it. I'm not familiar with the XE series so I can't compare with that; but, I do have some experience with the XD-5, little sister to the XD-11, and, aside from the AEL dedicated flash, & ease of holding with the X-700, I'd find it pretty much at the same level as the X-700, but older.</p>

<p>The second camera is a Canon Demi: the original Demi which, IIRC, came out in 1963.</p>

<p>I come up with two favorites, depending on conditions:<br> <br />Condition 1: I have assured access to batteries and technical repairs-- Yashica Samurai.<br> Condition 2: I want to be able to take photos without needing anything but camera and film-- Olympus Pen D .</p> <p> </p>

<p>Even it's not a Hit it's a good hitter and hit a home run with that last photo of the building in Harvard, MA.</p>

<p>I've always enjoyed looking at the photos in your posts-- both the found type and your own takes-- and I look forward to seeing more. As some others reported, I found the right hand part of some photos on the Contax IIIA page was cut off.</p> <p>Bill Delehanty</p>