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**fs999** · 02-01-2023, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

How do you find the VF?

Very bright with some purple fringing but far less expensive than others...

tuco · 02-01-2023, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

That is the real reason they are extinct.

There was a Graflite successor to the Light Saber (which has more outlets) that also attached to the side mounted Kalart Rangefinder. I didn't see one of those for sale yet but it probably costs more. Removing hot flashbulbs and hauling them around may have also contributed to them going extinct.

**TwoUptons** · 02-01-2023, 04:09 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by tuco

You got me looking at the prices of those things, yikes. I'll just use a x-sync flash.

I have a co-worker who does Star Wars cosplay.
He has the "Annakin Skywalker light saber" film-grade replica.

I brought in my Graflex flash and he was amazed at how similar they are...

-Eric

**WPRESTO** · 02-02-2023, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by tuco

There was a Graflite successor to the Light Saber (which has more outlets) that also attached to the side mounted Kalart Rangefinder. I didn't see one of those for sale yet but it probably costs more. Removing hot flashbulbs and hauling them around may have also contributed to them going extinct.

I heard back when I had the Kalart that sometimes to get even more flash power photographers would balance a second flashbulb between the bulb in the socket and the big reflector, and that bulb would go off simultaneously. I never tried it, so the story may be apocryphal.

xs4all · 02-05-2023, 06:26 AM - **11 Likes**

Sisters in love...

My Rollei-Sisters by xs4all

LesDMess · 02-05-2023, 04:50 PM - **8 Likes**

It's been a long time coming but I finally managed to acquire Minolta's first SLR!

It's in pretty good shape and it seems to be fully functional too.

If you didn't know Minolta's first SLR was the SR-2 and not the SR-1!

**akptc** · 02-05-2023, 05:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by fs999

Minolta CLE • TTArtisan M 21mm F1.5

Wow, great photo. Now I want to buy a Minolta rangefinder, again.

Jonathan Mac · 02-06-2023, 07:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LesDMess

It's been a long time coming but I finally managed to acquire Minolta's first SLR!

It's in pretty good shape and it seems to be fully functional too.

If you didn't know Minolta's first SLR was the SR-2 and not the SR-1!

They look like they might be a bit smaller than my SR-T models. They certainly have a sleeker look.

LesDMess · 02-06-2023, 09:19 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

They look like they might be a bit smaller than my SR-T models. They certainly have a sleeker look.

Very similar in size. The SR's have rounded corners and I really appreciate the clean viewfinder with no hot shoe.

**Sam_I_am** · 02-07-2023, 09:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LesDMess

It's been a long time coming but I finally managed to acquire Minolta's first SLR!

It's in pretty good shape and it seems to be fully functional too.

If you didn't know Minolta's first SLR was the SR-2 and not the SR-1!

Yup, I found that out when I researched my SR-1. I like my optional light meter, even though I have not actually tried the camera yet. 😅

LesDMess · 02-07-2023, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by Sam_I_am

Yup, I found that out when I researched my SR-1. I like my optional light meter, even though I have not actually tried the camera yet. 😅

But which version as there were a few according to Rokkorfiles

Based on that, mine is SR-1e . . .

**TwoUptons** · 02-07-2023, 05:49 PM

Man, I have to say, the SR-1 and SR-2 are vastly better looking cameras than the SRTs.
I've always thought those were not attractive at all... I think a lot of it is prism shape...

The Pentax KX, for example, does so much of a better job (to me, anyway) with the implementation of the MLU and DoF preview, and the shutter/winder are better looking, too...

Is the "shelf" on the SR-1 for the external meter?

-Eric

LesDMess · 02-07-2023, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Man, I have to say, the SR-1 and SR-2 are vastly better looking cameras than the SRTs.
I've always thought those were not attractive at all... I think a lot of it is prism shape...

The Pentax KX, for example, does so much of a better job (to me, anyway) with the implementation of the MLU and DoF preview, and the shutter/winder are better looking, too...

Is the "shelf" on the SR-1 for the external meter?

-Eric

You're correct that the shelf is for a variety of external meters that were developed. I don't have any myself but there are many posted on the Rokkorfiles site and others.

Jonathan Mac · 02-08-2023, 03:02 AM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Man, I have to say, the SR-1 and SR-2 are vastly better looking cameras than the SRTs.
I've always thought those were not attractive at all... I think a lot of it is prism shape...

The Pentax KX, for example, does so much of a better job (to me, anyway) with the implementation of the MLU and DoF preview, and the shutter/winder are better looking, too...

Is the "shelf" on the SR-1 for the external meter?

-Eric

I've always considered the SRT cameras to be very good-looking, especially in black

IMGP6967a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**K-Three** · 02-08-2023, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I've always considered the SRT cameras to be very good-looking, especially in black

Need a matching Rokkor 50/1.4, so it matches that sweet looking K2DMD

02-05-2023, 04:50 PM - 8 Likes	#8811
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	It's been a long time coming but I finally managed to acquire Minolta's first SLR! It's in pretty good shape and it seems to be fully functional too. If you didn't know Minolta's first SLR was the SR-2 and not the SR-1! Last edited by LesDMess; 02-05-2023 at 05:08 PM.

02-06-2023, 09:19 PM - 4 Likes	#8814
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac They look like they might be a bit smaller than my SR-T models. They certainly have a sleeker look. Very similar in size. The SR's have rounded corners and I really appreciate the clean viewfinder with no hot shoe. Last edited by LesDMess; 02-07-2023 at 06:10 AM.

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fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,647	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac How do you find the VF? Very bright with some purple fringing but far less expensive than others...

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tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Originally posted by WPRESTO That is the real reason they are extinct. There was a Graflite successor to the Light Saber (which has more outlets) that also attached to the side mounted Kalart Rangefinder. I didn't see one of those for sale yet but it probably costs more. Removing hot flashbulbs and hauling them around may have also contributed to them going extinct.

02-01-2023, 04:09 PM - 2 Likes	#8808
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by tuco You got me looking at the prices of those things, yikes. I'll just use a x-sync flash. I have a co-worker who does Star Wars cosplay. He has the "Annakin Skywalker light saber" film-grade replica. I brought in my Graflex flash and he was amazed at how similar they are... -Eric

02-02-2023, 05:58 AM	#8809
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,139	Originally posted by tuco There was a Graflite successor to the Light Saber (which has more outlets) that also attached to the side mounted Kalart Rangefinder. I didn't see one of those for sale yet but it probably costs more. Removing hot flashbulbs and hauling them around may have also contributed to them going extinct. I heard back when I had the Kalart that sometimes to get even more flash power photographers would balance a second flashbulb between the bulb in the socket and the big reflector, and that bulb would go off simultaneously. I never tried it, so the story may be apocryphal.

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akptc Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 771	Originally posted by fs999 Minolta CLE • TTArtisan M 21mm F1.5 Wow, great photo. Now I want to buy a Minolta rangefinder, again.

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Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by LesDMess It's been a long time coming but I finally managed to acquire Minolta's first SLR! It's in pretty good shape and it seems to be fully functional too. If you didn't know Minolta's first SLR was the SR-2 and not the SR-1! They look like they might be a bit smaller than my SR-T models. They certainly have a sleeker look.

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Sam_I_am Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toledo, OR Posts: 851	Originally posted by LesDMess It's been a long time coming but I finally managed to acquire Minolta's first SLR! It's in pretty good shape and it seems to be fully functional too. If you didn't know Minolta's first SLR was the SR-2 and not the SR-1! Yup, I found that out when I researched my SR-1. I like my optional light meter, even though I have not actually tried the camera yet. 😅

02-07-2023, 11:52 AM	#8816
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Sam_I_am Yup, I found that out when I researched my SR-1. I like my optional light meter, even though I have not actually tried the camera yet. 😅 But which version as there were a few according to Rokkorfiles Based on that, mine is SR-1e . . .

02-07-2023, 05:49 PM	#8817
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,225	Man, I have to say, the SR-1 and SR-2 are vastly better looking cameras than the SRTs. I've always thought those were not attractive at all... I think a lot of it is prism shape... The Pentax KX, for example, does so much of a better job (to me, anyway) with the implementation of the MLU and DoF preview, and the shutter/winder are better looking, too... Is the "shelf" on the SR-1 for the external meter? -Eric

02-07-2023, 07:34 PM	#8818
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by TwoUptons Man, I have to say, the SR-1 and SR-2 are vastly better looking cameras than the SRTs. I've always thought those were not attractive at all... I think a lot of it is prism shape... The Pentax KX, for example, does so much of a better job (to me, anyway) with the implementation of the MLU and DoF preview, and the shutter/winder are better looking, too... Is the "shelf" on the SR-1 for the external meter? -Eric You're correct that the shelf is for a variety of external meters that were developed. I don't have any myself but there are many posted on the Rokkorfiles site and others.

02-08-2023, 03:02 AM - 7 Likes	#8819
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by TwoUptons Man, I have to say, the SR-1 and SR-2 are vastly better looking cameras than the SRTs. I've always thought those were not attractive at all... I think a lot of it is prism shape... The Pentax KX, for example, does so much of a better job (to me, anyway) with the implementation of the MLU and DoF preview, and the shutter/winder are better looking, too... Is the "shelf" on the SR-1 for the external meter? -Eric I've always considered the SRT cameras to be very good-looking, especially in black IMGP6967a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

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K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I've always considered the SRT cameras to be very good-looking, especially in black Need a matching Rokkor 50/1.4, so it matches that sweet looking K2DMD

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