Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean?

ady · 15th May 2006

I just took over the old family Minolta Hi-Matic 7S. Was wondering where is a good place to go get it cleaned?

Also, anyone familiar with using it? The last time I used it was when I was still a kid.

zcf · 15th May 2006

Not sure Sony clean this or not, better call up and check.

NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF CAMERA AFTER-SALES SERVICE

ady · 15th May 2006

I really don't fancy sending it to Sony since they just took over from KM.

I'd rather send it to someone who is familiar with cleaning old cameras. So any ideas of where?

zcf · 15th May 2006

TCW do clean lens, not sure about camera

Sony dd employ some technicians from KM before closing KMSC.

ady · 15th May 2006

Hmmm... I'll go check out TCW.

How about... anyone know how to use the Minolta Hi-Matic 7S??

funtasy · 15th May 2006

Originally Posted by ady

Hmmm... I'll go check out TCW.

How about... anyone know how to use the Minolta Hi-Matic 7S??

I actually have one which I bought as a collection through eBay. You can also send the camera to Prime Camera in Peninsula. His workmanship is very good. As for the how to use the camera, you could look at the instruction manual here.

http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/instructionmanuals.html

ricohflex · 16th May 2006

yes, sent a few 7S II to Prime [andrew] to clean. Good.
Camera Hospital [steven] also did a great job for me on one of them.
Both reasonably priced repair service.

ady · 17th May 2006

Hi... where is Prime Camera located in Peninsula and where is The Camera Hospital?

ricohflex · 17th May 2006

prime - next to Cathay photo store.

camera hospital - sunshine plaza
remeber the gomez saga? the elections dept is next door to sunshine plaza. bounded by Middle road and [edit (wrong)Purvis St] Prinsep Link.

ady · 18th May 2006

Hey thanks. I'll go check them out later.

obscure · 25th May 2006

Try DE camera consultant, Grand Link Square, next to City Plaza, nearest mrt Paya Lebar. office: 67426383

He will prolly clean while you wait. I bought the same camera from him a couple of years ago and used it regularly as a bump around cam. Pretty nice results.

nacnud · 25th May 2006

Any idea of the cost of cleaning?

I know it may not belong to this forum, do you know if these shops also repair a Minolta X700 with a jammed shutter? Any idea how much to repair?

Thanks guys!

ady · 26th May 2006

You'll have to bring your camera around to the repair places to let them have a look and give you a quote. Then pick the place you're most comfortable with. That's what I did.

juggler · 5th June 2006

Can try Cam-X at Peninsula Hotel Shopping Centre. Contact Nick Foo at 63391232.

I have had pleasant experience with them for restoring my Yashica GSN. I am sure they can fix your Hi-matic.

digimun · 29th September 2006

[quote=funtasy;2157647]I actually have one which I bought as a collection through eBay. You can also send the camera to Prime Camera in Peninsula. His workmanship is very good. As for the how to use the camera, you could look at the instruction manual here.

http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/instructionmanuals.html[/QUOTE

Hi. Does anyone know where I can get the battery for Hi-Matic 7? I understand there are issues if alkaline replacment is used? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

15th May 2006	#1
ady Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 80	Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? I just took over the old family Minolta Hi-Matic 7S. Was wondering where is a good place to go get it cleaned? Also, anyone familiar with using it? The last time I used it was when I was still a kid.

15th May 2006	#2
zcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 270 degree of Singapore Posts: 6,691	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? Not sure Sony clean this or not, better call up and check. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF CAMERA AFTER-SALES SERVICE __________________ Sony Alpha 700 hobbyist

15th May 2006	#3
ady Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 80	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? I really don't fancy sending it to Sony since they just took over from KM. I'd rather send it to someone who is familiar with cleaning old cameras. So any ideas of where?

15th May 2006	#4
zcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 270 degree of Singapore Posts: 6,691	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? TCW do clean lens, not sure about camera Sony dd employ some technicians from KM before closing KMSC. __________________ Sony Alpha 700 hobbyist

15th May 2006	#5
ady Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 80	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Know how to use? Hmmm... I'll go check out TCW. How about... anyone know how to use the Minolta Hi-Matic 7S??

16th May 2006	#7
ricohflex Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sing Posts: 1,537	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? yes, sent a few 7S II to Prime [andrew] to clean. Good. Camera Hospital [steven] also did a great job for me on one of them. Both reasonably priced repair service.

17th May 2006	#8
ady Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 80	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? Hi... where is Prime Camera located in Peninsula and where is The Camera Hospital?

18th May 2006	#10
ady Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 80	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? Hey thanks. I'll go check them out later.

25th May 2006	#11
obscure New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? Try DE camera consultant, Grand Link Square, next to City Plaza, nearest mrt Paya Lebar. office: 67426383 He will prolly clean while you wait. I bought the same camera from him a couple of years ago and used it regularly as a bump around cam. Pretty nice results.

25th May 2006	#12
nacnud New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 27	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? Any idea of the cost of cleaning? I know it may not belong to this forum, do you know if these shops also repair a Minolta X700 with a jammed shutter? Any idea how much to repair? Thanks guys!

26th May 2006	#13
ady Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 80	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? You'll have to bring your camera around to the repair places to let them have a look and give you a quote. Then pick the place you're most comfortable with. That's what I did.

5th June 2006	#14
juggler Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Woodlands Posts: 168	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Where to clean? Can try Cam-X at Peninsula Hotel Shopping Centre. Contact Nick Foo at 63391232. I have had pleasant experience with them for restoring my Yashica GSN. I am sure they can fix your Hi-matic.

29th September 2006	#15
digimun New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15	Re: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S - Know how to use? [quote=funtasy;2157647]I actually have one which I bought as a collection through eBay. You can also send the camera to Prime Camera in Peninsula. His workmanship is very good. As for the how to use the camera, you could look at the instruction manual here. http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/instructionmanuals.html[/QUOTE Hi. Does anyone know where I can get the battery for Hi-Matic 7? I understand there are issues if alkaline replacment is used? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks in advance.