This is a nice video to which my only comment would be that RPX 400 is normally a high contrast film and it would seem that your pics are overexposed a little. You may need some post processing to get the full depth of this film. Incidentally, I love this camera! Great stuff.
Nice video! Today I bought a Minolta 7s, beautiful camera. I am new to this, so I am learning as much as I can before using it. Greetings from Argentina! 😊
Great video !! I been shooting film for a few months now but with slr. Can I use this camera without batteries ? I would like a full mechanical range finder camera .
Another reviewer complained that the 7s lens is loose and that the images are slightly out of focus. Have you noticed either of these problems? I like everything about the camera and would very much like to find a nice one to purchase. Thanks.
Hey! I don't really notice any of those issues. In fact most of my images are pretty sharp on this camera. The lens is definitely not loose. He might have gotten a camera in a worse off condition which is not surprising when it comes to film cameras since they were made ages ago. Glad to know you're looking to purchase it! Hope you find a good one. 😁
extremely well shot and edited camera review. most analog channels take years to work up to polished vids like this. keep it up youll almost be good as me lol. respect.
It is not necessarily film properties. If you process your film in the lab you might need to post-process your shots by setting proper histogram values, as straight out of scanner shots often look flat and lack contrast
Hey George! Thank you so much for your comment. We are amateur film photographers that are just starting out shooting film and comments like your definitely help us improve! I've asked around and most seasoned film photographers tell me that so lesson learnt! Definitely will be looking to invest in a film scanner soon so we can experiment with the best way to scan and edit them to give us the best results! Do let me know if you have any other advice :)
Do not Push B&W film until you can first get the very best quality from it. That means shooting it at 400 asa and at 200 asa using a good quality developer such as D76/ID11, Xtol, Perceptol etc. Once you can obtain the very best quality then you can experiment, you will then find that Pushing only increases grain and contrast and is the bane of photographic quality.
Hi my name is Mitch I live in NewOrleans. I really liked your video and pictures. The 7S was my first camera which I bought in July 1970.. It is a great camera and launched me into the wonderful hobby of photography. It makes me so happy to see the young generation discovering it too. I still have mine. Good luck and thank you for sharing. You will never be disappointed with this camera.
Hi! I own the same camera and i jammed it. Im a beginner in film photog and badly need your help. I advanced the film advance lever twice accidentally and now the shutter button and the advance lever are both stuck. Is there anything i can do to fix this? 😞😭😭 thanks in advance
@@gelinemaniego5664 for this camera, it's 1 full stroke. The camera won't allow you to advance further before pressing the shutter if you have advanced a frame.
Hey! Yes you gotta scan it. Depending on where you live there may be labs that have professional scanners. Otherwise, there's other ways to scan it yourself! You can use a DSLR or get your own scanner. Here are some articles to help you out! petapixel.com/2012/05/18/how-to-scan-film-negatives-with-a-dslr/ petapixel.com/2017/04/20/5-best-film-scanners-200/ I personally own a Canoscan 9000f mk2. It does the job pretty well :D
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This is the best video reviewing this camera! Thank you for showing final pictures and making it entertaining!
Thanks for the great video. I just bought a Minolta Hi-matic 7s rangefinder and look forward to taking photos with it :-)
so glad you love the 7S, I have just purchased mine on eBay - cant wait to start shooting with it.
keep doing this omg, literally the camera i have right now
Hi-Matic is such a beautiful camera. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I really love the full auto mode also.
Great video! I grabbed the Minolta Hi-Matic 9.
This is a nice video to which my only comment would be that RPX 400 is normally a high contrast film and it would seem that your pics are overexposed a little. You may need some post processing to get the full depth of this film. Incidentally, I love this camera! Great stuff.
Nice video! Today I bought a Minolta 7s, beautiful camera. I am new to this, so I am learning as much as I can before using it. Greetings from Argentina! 😊
Great stuff!
This was great and helpful, thanks for the upload. 🤍
lovely music i enjoyed your video
I just got one today and can't wait to use it
Nice shots!
Great video !! I been shooting film for a few months now but with slr. Can I use this camera without batteries ? I would like a full mechanical range finder camera .
You can just use sunny 16 rule
Another reviewer complained that the 7s lens is loose and that the images are slightly out of focus. Have you noticed either of these problems? I like everything about the camera and would very much like to find a nice one to purchase. Thanks.
Hey! I don't really notice any of those issues. In fact most of my images are pretty sharp on this camera. The lens is definitely not loose. He might have gotten a camera in a worse off condition which is not surprising when it comes to film cameras since they were made ages ago. Glad to know you're looking to purchase it! Hope you find a good one. 😁
Great video, just started shooting film myself on the Olympus OM2n.
Awesome! Olympus does make some really affordable cameras with decent results. There's an olympus 35 video in the works so stay tuned for that. 😁
Thanks for the video! What type(s) of film should i be buying for this camera?
I got an Minolta hi Matic Myself! And I love it!!!! I watched this video and I got one for 50$!
Awesome! Would love to see some shots you've taken on your camera :)
Hey! Sorry it’s been so long how can I send some shots I took? Do you have Instagram ?
extremely well shot and edited camera review. most analog channels take years to work up to polished vids like this. keep it up youll almost be good as me lol. respect.
It is not necessarily film properties. If you process your film in the lab you might need to post-process your shots by setting proper histogram values, as straight out of scanner shots often look flat and lack contrast
Hey George! Thank you so much for your comment. We are amateur film photographers that are just starting out shooting film and comments like your definitely help us improve! I've asked around and most seasoned film photographers tell me that so lesson learnt! Definitely will be looking to invest in a film scanner soon so we can experiment with the best way to scan and edit them to give us the best results! Do let me know if you have any other advice :)
I love you Melanie! You are awesome!
Thank you Bob! You're awesome too :)
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Have you had an issue with advancing film on this camera?
I recently got the same camera and sometimes it slips and doesn’t advance it properly.
I think it has all 4 modes - Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, full manual?
The results almost have a light Sepia look to it.
Hello. I've just got the hi matic 9. I don't understand the EV meter. Do i set the EV number on the lens to what the needle says in the finder ?
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Do not Push B&W film until you can first get the very best quality from it. That means shooting it at 400 asa and at 200 asa using a good quality developer such as D76/ID11, Xtol, Perceptol etc. Once you can obtain the very best quality then you can experiment, you will then find that Pushing only increases grain and contrast and is the bane of photographic quality.
Keep it up
Is there any focus assistance in the rangefinder/viewfinder?
Yes there is! It works like a normal rangefinder
What ASA were you using on a 400 iso film? Thanks! Nice shots!
Was using box asa, so 400. Got a few tips from some film enthusiasts that I should be pushing my B&W films so I shall be doing that in future!
Project 3635 thanks for the reply! Imma push b&w too!
Yes! Remember to let the lab know as well so they know how to develop it! Have fun shooting!
Project 3635 ty
Hi my name is Mitch I live in NewOrleans. I really liked your video and pictures. The 7S was my first camera which I bought in July 1970.. It is a great camera and launched me into the wonderful hobby of photography. It makes me so happy to see the young generation discovering it too. I still have mine. Good luck and thank you for sharing. You will never be disappointed with this camera.
You say you think they look faded, I think there look vintage
What kind of batteries do you get for this camera?
Jewel_ Bum LR9 1,5V
Hi! I own the same camera and i jammed it. Im a beginner in film photog and badly need your help. I advanced the film advance lever twice accidentally and now the shutter button and the advance lever are both stuck. Is there anything i can do to fix this? 😞😭😭 thanks in advance
Hmm I haven't personally encountered this issue so I can't really say. Best to bring it to a repair shop instead of forcing it! Best of luck!
@@Project3635 thanks! Any tip on how to know that you’ve already advanced the lever?
@@gelinemaniego5664 for this camera, it's 1 full stroke. The camera won't allow you to advance further before pressing the shutter if you have advanced a frame.
How do u put the photo on media social ? Have to scan it ?
Hey! Yes you gotta scan it. Depending on where you live there may be labs that have professional scanners. Otherwise, there's other ways to scan it yourself! You can use a DSLR or get your own scanner.
Here are some articles to help you out!
petapixel.com/2012/05/18/how-to-scan-film-negatives-with-a-dslr/
petapixel.com/2017/04/20/5-best-film-scanners-200/
I personally own a Canoscan 9000f mk2. It does the job pretty well :D
Did you use infinity focus?
I focused using the rangefinder focusing mechanism. So it may or may not be infinity depending on where the subject is.
Try canon 7 rangefinder
Would definitely keep a look out for this!
Yeah, actually it's time to pick up film camera
It definitely is.
Poor shots all pics under exposed.
What battery did you use for the lightmeter?