http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/ Group for manual-focus Minolta gear Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:15:09 GMT mklw1954 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26571 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26571 I have an X700 capacitor repair article I could provide (don't know if it's any good as I've never had to replace one). I assume the manual you have is the Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:36:17 GMT John http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26570 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26570 I have a ton of x-700 spare parts. I don't have much in the way of 370's I can check and send you a screw if I have one. However, you can probably buy a Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:09:27 GMT Mary Pinkerton http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26569 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26569 Checked the screws and one is missing on the bottom of the camera right under the shutter area. . No, sign of damage .on the others on the camera . Not loose. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:19:48 GMT Philip Q http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26568 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26568 It's possible that the capacitor(s) went bad and someone may have thought the shutter release button was the problem. An attempt at DIY repair may have Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:04:34 GMT Mary Pinkerton http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26567 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26567 Thank you . .It is that sound of a spring being pushed down that puzzles me. Just, as I have mentioned,, I have not heard that sound before It has an on of Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:52:09 GMT kirkbruner http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26566 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26566 The X- series group of 370, 500, and 700 all suffered with the capacitor problem FOR A TIME. Minolta got a run of bad capacitors during the production of those Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:25:40 GMT kirkbruner http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26565 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26565 Petri cameras were quality pieces-good optics and build quality. I've owned a few range finder types over the years & sold them to collectors. I don't know if Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:18:18 GMT Mary http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26564 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26564 Hello All, I have already researched this problem on the web. It appears that this model has a problem with a capacitor. Checked batteries and such. Have Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:33:20 GMT E O http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26563 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26563 Another Japanese manufacturer, selling most of their cameras in the 1960s.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petri_Camera   To see the huge number of camera Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:59:35 GMT susan schutz http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26562 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26562 That would explain it. I was born in '57 and wasn't give a camera until I was around 9 years old - a Kodak Instamatic. SusanKSchutz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:41:40 GMT Brian Fitzgerald http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26561 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26561 Susan, That only shows that you weren't very active photographically in the late 50's early 60's. In its class the Petri was quite a good performer. Brian Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:12:31 GMT susan schutz http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26560 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26560 I've never heard of this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170441128334&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AMOTORS%3A1123      Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:54:27 GMT http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26559 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26559 Hello from the Manual Minolta YAHOO group -- MINMAN. This message is automatically sent to every member of the YAHOO group once a month as a reminder. It is Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:02:20 GMT selby markham http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26558 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26558 Not a lot of point telling all of us in the wider world that you are selling this equipment when you are not willing to post outside the US. Selby Markham Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:55:25 GMT Jim http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26557 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Minolta-Manual-Focus/message/26557 Below is the link to the items I am selling if anyone is interested. All the items are in good shape. All of it is used and cared for. I even had the X-700