Dynax 7 Focusing Screen

UY79 · 27th May 2004

Hi yall,

Has anyone tried changing the focusing screen on the Dynax 7? And does anyone know the cost of changing one at Minolta service centre?

Was thinking of replacing the original one with a type S (crosshair) or L (grid).

TIA!

yeocolin · 28th May 2004

Just give a call to the showroom or just give them a visit. Nothing is better than getting it from the horse's mouth.

Magnus Wedberg · 28th May 2004

Originally Posted by UY79

Hi yall,

Has anyone tried changing the focusing screen on the Dynax 7? And does anyone know the cost of changing one at Minolta service centre?

Was thinking of replacing the original one with a type S (crosshair) or L (grid).

TIA!

I replaced it with a Type L (grid). It can only be done by a Minolta service center, it is not user replaceable as on most earlier cameras. It was ridiculously expensive (they had to send the camera to Germany) but at least it is done...

All my cameras have grid screens. I think they are a must...

deslim27 · 28th May 2004

Originally Posted by Magnus Wedberg

I replaced it with a Type L (grid). It can only be done by a Minolta service center, it is not user replaceable as on most earlier cameras. It was ridiculously expensive (they had to send the camera to Germany) but at least it is done...

All my cameras have grid screens. I think they are a must...

Hi Magnus,

Don't you find it obstructive to the view? I wish 7D will have some kind of superimposed grid or something like Nikon has that can be activated when required.

Cheers!
Des

Magnus Wedberg · 28th May 2004

Originally Posted by deslim27

Hi Magnus,

Don't you find it obstructive to the view? I wish 7D will have some kind of superimposed grid or something like Nikon has that can be activated when required.

Cheers!
Des

No, in fact, not at all! The one on the Nikon camera you mention (N/F80) is more noticeable as the lines of the LCD screen are somewhat thicker, but the hairlines on a "real" grid "just disappears" when you look at distant objects (OK, so it's not a problem on the F80 either). But of course, views differ...

deslim27 · 28th May 2004

Originally Posted by Magnus Wedberg

No, in fact, not at all! The one on the Nikon camera you mention (N/F80) is more noticeable as the lines of the LCD screen are somewhat thicker, but the hairlines on a "real" grid "just disappears" when you look at distant objects (OK, so it's not a problem on the F80 either). But of course, views differ...

Thanks.. sounds great. Anyone changed in SG service center before? I wonder how much..

XXX Boy · 28th May 2004

Originally Posted by Magnus Wedberg

I replaced it with a Type L (grid). It can only be done by a Minolta service center, it is not user replaceable as on most earlier cameras. It was ridiculously expensive (they had to send the camera to Germany) but at least it is done...

All my cameras have grid screens. I think they are a must...

Huh?! Since when Minolta became a German camera?

The_Cheat · 28th May 2004

Originally Posted by XXX Boy

Huh?! Since when Minolta became a German camera?

Huh? Since when was Minolta not associated with Germany?

deslim27 · 28th May 2004

Originally Posted by XXX Boy

Huh?! Since when Minolta became a German camera?

Which line did Magnus said so?

He said his camera was sent to Germany service center to change focus screen only.

Magnus Wedberg · 29th May 2004

Originally Posted by XXX Boy

Huh?! Since when Minolta became a German camera?

Since last month -- didn't you notice?

No, they are trimming down their organization, so the only service center available (in all of Europe? Dunno, but I think so) is in Germany. So for a trivial one minute change they have to send the camera hundreds of miles. And they call it "efficiency"...

TME · 29th May 2004

Originally Posted by Magnus Wedberg

Since last month -- didn't you notice?

No, they are trimming down their organization, so the only service center available (in all of Europe? Dunno, but I think so) is in Germany. So for a trivial one minute change they have to send the camera hundreds of miles. And they call it "efficiency"...

That's Minolta's definition of efficiency.... and that's probably why Minolta had to merge with Konica.... gives u real confidence eh?!

XXX Boy · 30th May 2004

Pardon me if I'm wrong! I thought Minolta and Konica are Japanese brand? Why does they have to send it to Germany then? Can't the Singapore service centre or the main branch in Japan fixed it??

deslim27 · 30th May 2004

Originally Posted by XXX Boy

Pardon me if I'm wrong! I thought Minolta and Konica are Japanese brand? Why does they have to send it to Germany then? Can't the Singapore service centre or the main branch in Japan fixed it??

Yes, Konica Minolta is Japanese brand. Magnus is from Sweden, not Singapore. The nearest service center is in Germany for his case.

XXX Boy · 30th May 2004

Originally Posted by deslim27

Yes, Konica Minolta is Japanese brand. Magnus is from Sweden, not Singapore. The nearest service center is in Germany for his case.

Oic! So it is not assoated with Germany la

ninelives · 30th May 2004

Originally Posted by deslim27

Thanks.. sounds great. Anyone changed in SG service center before? I wonder how much..

$30 only.

reno77 · 30th May 2004

$30 bucks ? Thats cheap. Only for Dynax 7 ? How about 700si ? I'm using some manual M42 lenses and its tough to focus them without a screen.

UY79 · 30th May 2004

Originally Posted by ninelives

$30 only.

I'll go get it changed. Thanks for the info.

deslim27 · 30th May 2004

Originally Posted by ninelives

$30 only.

Yo! Thanks! BTW, is it a 1 min job?

So I don't have to go down twice.. difficult for me to go to city area..

TME · 30th May 2004

Sounds great....

ninelives · 1st June 2004

Originally Posted by deslim27

Yo! Thanks! BTW, is it a 1 min job?

So I don't have to go down twice.. difficult for me to go to city area..

have to wait for a week.

27th May 2004	#1
UY79 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedok Posts: 995	Dynax 7 Focusing Screen Hi yall, Has anyone tried changing the focusing screen on the Dynax 7? And does anyone know the cost of changing one at Minolta service centre? Was thinking of replacing the original one with a type S (crosshair) or L (grid). TIA!

28th May 2004	#2
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30th May 2004	#12
XXX Boy Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: GEYLAND LOR 15 LO Posts: 1,104	Pardon me if I'm wrong! I thought Minolta and Konica are Japanese brand? Why does they have to send it to Germany then? Can't the Singapore service centre or the main branch in Japan fixed it??

30th May 2004	#16
reno77 Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bedok Reservoir Posts: 881	$30 bucks ? Thats cheap. Only for Dynax 7 ? How about 700si ? I'm using some manual M42 lenses and its tough to focus them without a screen.

30th May 2004	#19
TME Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Clementi Posts: 6,244	Sounds great....