Need a new lens block
August 12, 2004 1:37 PM Subscribe
Lens Block on digital Minolta Dimage 7i needs to be replaced.
A reputable camera/video fix shop says it needs to be sent to Minolta for repair.
1. What is a lens block (is it specific to the lens or the camera)?
2. Is $219 plus tax a reasonable estimate for a fix?
Thanks!
A reputable camera/video fix shop says it needs to be sent to Minolta for repair.
1. What is a lens block (is it specific to the lens or the camera)?
2. Is $219 plus tax a reasonable estimate for a fix?
Thanks!
Response by poster: Thank you, azazello!
The man with the info on what specifically is wrong with the lens block was gone for the day. I'm going to take your advice and consider an upgrade, both for cost and because of the turn around time for a factory repair.
May I ask your opinion for a replacement? About 90% of the camera's use is for people candids.
posted by Feisty at 4:48 PM on August 12, 2004
The man with the info on what specifically is wrong with the lens block was gone for the day. I'm going to take your advice and consider an upgrade, both for cost and because of the turn around time for a factory repair.
May I ask your opinion for a replacement? About 90% of the camera's use is for people candids.
posted by Feisty at 4:48 PM on August 12, 2004
You should read the material on dpreview.com for choosing a new digicam (just browse the Cameras section). Candids require, in order of precedence, fast AF, fast lens (e.g. F2.4-F4.0 aperture range would do well), and good low-light performance (low noise at high ISO, good flash). The competition is fierce right now and many cameras would be acceptable for you. I won't recommend any models because I haven't had experience with many and digicams are very much a matter of preference.
posted by azazello at 6:34 PM on August 12, 2004
posted by azazello at 6:34 PM on August 12, 2004
If you like(d) your 7i, the minolta A1 and A2 are very similar to it in feel and operation - along with lots of technical improvements.
The price for the repair sounds reasonable, but in your position I'd be paranoid that something else would break soon too. Unfortunately modern electronic gizmos don't seem to have much longevity.
posted by cell at 3:39 AM on August 13, 2004
The price for the repair sounds reasonable, but in your position I'd be paranoid that something else would break soon too. Unfortunately modern electronic gizmos don't seem to have much longevity.
posted by cell at 3:39 AM on August 13, 2004
Response by poster: Picked up an A2 yesterday and we're falling in love. I appreciate the recommendation to peruse dpreview and other suggestions too.
posted by Feisty at 11:33 AM on August 15, 2004
posted by Feisty at 11:33 AM on August 15, 2004
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2. Yes, this sounds about right for 7i. You may want to consider not repairing it at all, and spending about $400 on a new camera with somewhat better specs, or $600 on a new camera with much better specs. What's the problem with the lens?
posted by azazello at 2:04 PM on August 12, 2004