Tag: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7

  • This week, I decided to continue on with colour development and expose my last remaining roll of re-spooled cinema film for my work-week photo making. Tuesday’s photos (1-4) were made on the way to the bus for an electrolysis appointment after work, and Wednesday’s (5-12) were on a post-dinner walk to take advantage of the…

  • When I shared the results from a Minolta XG1 I recently won in an auction ($10!), I was concerned that I had some concern that the meter was out and it looked like it was possible that it was underexposing a little. Part of this came from the results (thin negatives, but the rebate text…

  • I recently won a(nother) Minolta XG1 through an eBay auction. They’re lightweight, do what I need them to do, and they allow me to make use of my favourite lenses, like the 58mm Rokkor-PF I’m so fond of. When I saw one nearing its end for $10, I put in a bid, hoping to win…

  • Since I haven’t been out to make new photos since Sunday (still cold, cloudy), it’s another (almost) on this day post! About five years ago today, the results from a test roll for the new-to-me Minolta SR-T 201 and Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7. I was able to get the SR-T and lens from an eBay seller…