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First opportunity to really

On May 11th, 2008 Flying Fossil says:

First opportunity to really play with the camer was today and I am a bit upset.
My main reason for sticking with Sony is to be able to use my Minolta lenses. They all worked perfectly on my A-100.

With the A-700 they all fit on the mount way to tight. My 35-70 will focus and shoot one picture and then will not focus/shoot. This is the tightest fit of the Minoltas.
The 50mm and the beercan are snug but they do function properly.

The kit lens that came with the A-100 works perfectly.

Does my camera possibly have a bad mount?

I am strongly considering returning it.

Thanks for your thoughts.

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Minolta Maxxum 7000, Sony A-100, Sony A-700 Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7, Sony AF 18-70mm DT f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Macro, Sony 18-250mm, Minolta AF 35-70mm f/4 Zoom, Minolta AF 70-210 f.4 Zoom
Irvine, CA


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