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John Tomaszeski

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Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 07:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Can anyone tell me where I can get a replacement Aperature control base for a Minolta Maxxum 3000i? I've found places that will do the repair for about $50.00 but I want to do it myself. Thanks.
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Tom

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Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

From what I understand, this is not a very simple repair and requires professional expertise. I had my Maxxum 3000i serviced several weeks ago for the same aperture problem by Garry's Camera Repair. I only paid $50.00 + shipping. They did a fantastic job on it and turnaround time was incredibly fast. Save your time and energy.

Here is their web site www.garryscamera.com
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John Tomaszewski

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Posted on Monday, December 06, 2004 - 02:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Thanks Tom. I'm not familiar with the repair, yet, but I figured since the repair is pretty cheap the part must quite inexpensive. I just can't seem to find anyplace that sells them. I was told to go straight to Minolta but I can't find any references on their site for buying parts, only accessories. Maybe I'll see if Gary will sell one to me.

John T.
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John L

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Posted on Thursday, January 06, 2005 - 09:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

The post is plastic for the aperture problems in the 300si (same layout) that I had done. The camera repair center that has been doing the major repairs for many camera shops in Va. is LATENT IMAGE 7206 Hull Street Road Suite 100 B Richmond Va. 23235 (804) 674-4816.
He will put in a metal pin in place of the plastic for you or may just sell you the part. To contact the factory service direct this is the info.
Konica Minolta
725 Darlington Avenue
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Phone 800.285.6422
201.574.4000
Fax 201.154.574.4010

Dealer Info 800.MY.KONICA
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Michael Goncalves

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Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 04:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

hi can anyone help me and let me know if this camera has a manual mode to it! im taking a photography class and i need a manual camera! if you could please help me i would greatly appreciate it!

thank you
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Mike

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Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 04:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Sorry i forgot to state that i have a maxxum 3000i
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John Tomaszewski

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Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 01:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Nope, no manual modes unless there are some "hidden" settings somewhere. There's nothing stated in the manual, but it seems that there should be, so at least the service technicians can test and adjust the shutter and curtain speeds...

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