Minolta X-700 electronics: A closer look

ColinEOS30

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Thank you MOD, at some point you answered me on the specs question. I measure the diode on my X700, the size all match the one i shared (Digikey VTB844XXX)
So what i can do is give a good try. I found this VTB844XXX from a redditor who shared, so I hope it works.

Btw i wondering why Andreas no longer active here or not reply publicly anymore? Anything happen?
I searched his work, all great and valuable sharing is very appreciate.
 
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koraks

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So what i can do is give a good try
Yes, certainly. I don't know if this camera has some way of calibrating the meter; I imagine it would have, with the help of tiny potentiometers (I expect two) somewhere on one of the flex boards. A service manual will probably contain the relevant details.

Btw i wondering why Andreas no longer active here or not reply publicly anymore? Anything happen?
He decided to leave. If you ever get the chance to talk to him, he might explain. If he does, keep in mind that the story has multiple sides. You'll hear only one of them.
 

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He's currently active on photo.net, working on Canon A-1 and AE-1.
 
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