Hello. I have only recently purchased a film camera, after years of relying on cell phone and digital point-and-shoot cameras of varying quality. After many years of frustration in trying to achieve the results I could clearly see in my head but couldn't reproduce with my limited means.

After a couple of days of intense googling, I came to the conclusion that a Minolta system was the way to go. Since the old manual focus lenses aren't directly supported by any current digital systems, they're available fairly cheaply and they have pretty extraordinary quality of materials and construction.

About myself, I work in publishing and am a returned Peace Corps volunteer. I live in Jersey City, New Jersey and work in Manhattan. I live with my wonderful girlfriend (also a RPCV) and a cat. I graduated with degrees in Creative Writing and History from Ohio University. I am originally from Ohio.

Cameras, as of this moment:

Minolta SR-T101

Minolta SR-T201 (1873439)

Minolta SR-T202

Minolta X-700

Minolta Maxxum 7000 (21023241)

Minolta Hi-Matic 7S

Minolta Autocord Optiper MXS, circa 1956 (144998)

Holga 120N

Homemade 4x5 pinhole camera (75mm, f205)

Lenses:

Rokkor 50mm f1.7 (x2) (2399612)

Rokkor 58mm f1.4

Rokkor 28mm f2.8

Rokkor 45mm f2

Rokkor 135mm f2.8

Rokkor 135mm f3.5

Rokkor 75mm-200m f4.5

Maxxum 35mm-80mm f4.5 macro (98002593)

Et cetera:

Minolta Autopole

Minolta Paradjuster

Minolta Bellows III

GE DW-48 light meter

A somewhat random assortment of filters.