Recent content by TRS

No 9D is dissapointment, but not No AS. I am sure they will not take away AS, but even if they did, no big deal, (hopefully cut $ from the price though). I was really hoping A100 was 9D. It was such a dissapointment to find out it was not. I was Minolta loyal. I don't care for Sony either...

Not sure Sony and Cheap goes together. I wonder what they did to 9D KM was working on? A100 is definitely in sony's line. I hope they will release what was supposed to be 9D in couple of months. I think they are going for their usual mass consumer, not high end. So, we may never see version...

Twenty lenses by sony in one year, that's crazy. They label Minolta lenses as Sony (some listed in different threads) and charge crazy prices. I really fear this change. End result for me is probably switching brands even though I am a big Minolta fan. KM was alreaday pain. Good thing is I...

Between my better half and I: 1 x 800si 1 x a 7 2 x Maxxum 9 1 x 7D 1 x SRT 1 (managed to stick lens wrong way, can not take out any more) 1 x AutoCord (just for keep sake)

It probably will be a big disapointment. (I hope they will surprise us with good stuff). Price, no way I am shelling out US$3K even if it weather seal 9 body. If it is not a 9 body, I probably will not buy anyway. So, as far as I am concerned, SONY better get it right if they want to keep...

Sorry, yes, I mean weather seal (not proof). It helps a great deal. My Fuji can't handle much of cold. Minolta 7Alpha (film camera) totally died around zero F temp while 9 had no problem which has eather seal. Thanks for the correction. By the way, even though I rarely use multi-exposure...

Love 7D. Few wish list for features I am used to with other cameras that 7D lacks. I just borrow the 7D from my wife time to time. I guess no 9D is going to come out from Sony (so far anyway) Missing features from what I am used to (mostly because I got used to Fuji S2 I have) - No...

Well, I actually like 1.6x factor because I like long side of lens more than wide. Often 70-210 is my standard lens in Minolta mount. However, 24-120 stays in my Fuji S2 Pro. I thought I would never stop using film, but since I got my S2Pro (got 7D for my wife since we are minolta fan). I...

I thought I would use film still, but I found myself that I don't use my film camera any more. Especially, since I spend more time and money on other hobbies as well. Once in a while, I pick my Maxxum 9, look through view finder, click few shot without film and admire. But, when I really go...

Well, caught the thread little late. Due to it's range (70-210) and fix f/stop, I loved and of course cost, loved this lens. But, I had not used for last couple of years. After reading the thread, just took it out and tried. It is as slow as 28-70/2.8G (in low light). Of course, quality is...

Minolta was great brand name and hopefully remains that way after becoming KM. I compare Apple and Minolta the same. Great product, bad marketting. There are poeple who go with band wagon and others who are true fan. Both Apple and Minolta have great loyal fan. Even without knowing anything...

Yep. 2x TC is Minolta and it did cost me around 400 bucks. I bought it together.

Congratulations. That's a fantastic lens. I have one. When released, it was best of the three (Nikon, Canon, Minolta for 300/4 lens). But, regardless of what reviews say, I love the lens. I also have 2x converter to go with. Wish I had gotten 1.4x instead as I loose AF when I put 2x converter.

Aha, 70-210/4, fantastic lens, way better than what it costs. My favorite (focal length wise, I prefer this better than 80-200/2.8G white).

Fantastic lens, but is it double better than new 28-75/2.8? Not sure if it is for the price difference. You will mostly notice slowness in low light. Other times you would notice is when your focusing close subjects. But, the lens is built to last. In the order (slow -> fast)...