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Alan, after your response I don't know what to think :-) Now I LOVE that Kodak retina IIIc, I'm definetly going to consider that. I hope I can find one here in my city. :-)

<p>Alan, your post really helped me out in ordering my thoughts! <br />With that information in one hand, what rangefinder camera can I consider on the other hand? <br />If it has the fixed lens or interchangalbe - it doesnt matter. My main criteria is sharpness and speed of lens. </p>

<p>Thank you so much, guys! It's so sweet that you all did not pass by and try to help me! I really appreciate it.<br />For the SLR i've stopped my vision on Konica Autoreflex T4 or Minolta XE or Pentax KX for now but I'm still searching.<br />I also have one question: There is one Leica R3 in the shop in my city and it has a pretty low price. But after searching on ebay and elswhere I've come to decision that Leica R bayonet lenses are VERY expensive. And now I don't know - should I really buy that body or there is something similar but with many lenses available. I liked its weight and really good feeling of reliability, you know, metal stuff. Feels durable. </p>

Peter J, Thank you! That sounds interesting! Are there any alternatives to minolta x-700 but not of minolta company? I had one already and I want to try another thing. Also x-700 has a cloth shutter.

Paul, yes, I have fixed it by inserting a little spring that I've made by myself. It was a little bit hard but everything is working now and it looks very clean and mint. I also could not find a spanner here. Generally, I want a camera that has an ability to update it with different accessories like auto winder. Also, I want the shutter to be made of metal. I want precise shutter speed. I think that I want and SLR superior to rangefinder, but if I see a good rangefinder I will definetly consider it. What about a film format - I really like 120 film and I always wanted to have a 120 camera but they are very expensive. :-( I generally lov using fixed lenses, I really don't like zoom lenses. My favorite lens is 50mm lens because I love making portraits and playing with bokeh. Very important for me is very good lightmeter and a good range of shutter speeds. Automatic modes are not important for me but if there is one - it's definetly a plus. What about batteries - I don't mind. I have Zenit 122 and it's fully mechanical but it can make a very good shots! But I suffer of a lack of 1/1000 speed. "Not worse than xd-7" means it's metal housing(but if there is better camera made of plastic - ok), a metal shutter and many lenses available on market. So in general the filters are: 1. Precise shutter 2. Good lightmeter 3. Interchangeable lenses and a good variety of them on sites like eBay

<p>Dear Photographers!<br /><br />I have a little question. I can't decide what camera to buy. I had a manual canon, two zenits, three minoltas. At the moment I have Minolta Xd-7, but I want to try something different. For instance Pentax, Olympus or something another. <br> What manual camera would be interesting and will be not worse than Minolta Xd-7? (It has to be in the same price region).</p> <p>Thank you very much!</p>

<p>Could it be possible to unscrew it without a spanner?<br> I'm trying to use a little screwdrivers but its stuck. :(</p>

<p>Excuse my insolence, but if it is not so hard for you, could you please make a little video demo of taking that out?<br> How hard I try, I can't go further. I can't understand if it's stuck or maybe I do something wrong :(</p><div></div>

<p>Dear Photographers!</p> <p>Almost a week ago i bought a Minolta XD7 camera in very-very good condition. I am very pleased and happy, I've cleaned and polished it and it looks like a candy :)<br> But it has a little problem. The film speed dial is not very tight. I was trying to take it off to attach it again more tightly, but i've made it more untight...<br> I've taken out the film winding spool but I dont know how to take out the film speed dial.<br> Does anybody know how to manage to do that?<br> 999999 thanks in adavance!<br> Dave</p>