mwmcbroom Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 <p>I just recently acquired a Minolta XG-M in almost mint condition except for its focusing screen, which is scratched up pretty badly. After tinkering with the screen for a bit, I figured out how to remove it. I'm thinking that it was never intended to be user replaceable because getting it in and out -- without scratching it -- is a bit tricky. Probably how it got scratched up to begin with, especially since the scratches are on the inside face of the screen. It requires a good pair of tweezers and a steady hand to remove/install it.</p><p>Anyway, I'm curious what other cameras use the same screen or one similar enough to be interchangeable. The X700 has user-interchangeable screens, doesn't it? I just did a search on eBay and came up with one example from an X700, a factory replacement screen. Which suggests that the X700 might not have user replaceable screens? At any rate, it looks similar to the XG-M's screen, and might just work. But of course I'd like to know before spending the money on a screen that might not fit.</p><p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_robison3 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 <p>Probably a non functioning donor XG body of some sort would be your best bet. I doubt you would find parts available after all these years.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwmcbroom Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 <p>Hey John, that's also what I'm thinking. It might be cheaper to boot, as well.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenMarriott Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 <p>Michael, not sure how much you are willing to pay but if you can't get a beater locally you might consider <a href="http://barrie.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-cameras-camcorders-Minolta-XG-M-Body-only-W0QQAdIdZ388024946">this ad.</a> Best, LM.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_momary Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 <p>At this point in time, there are exactly 10 Minolta XG-M's on Ebay for under $25 USD.<br> That's probably the price of a replacement screen,if you could find one.<br> Happy hunting.<br> Jim M</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maderik Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I have one from a parts XG-A I can send you. It should fit in a small padded envelope for 1st class postage. Contact me for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 <p>Don't know how difficult a job this will be so picking up an inexpensive XG-M might be better.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 <p>deleted double post</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwmcbroom Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 <p>Thanks for your responses, everybody. Sorry I haven't checked back before now. I'm gonna take Erik up on his offer first, see if that screen will fit. If not, I'll be looking for a broken XG-M, or at least a cheap one.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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