[pure-silver] Re: HIE & Minolta 800si

On 26/09/06, Jon Lacey <Jon.Lacey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
Is anyone shooting HIE in a Minolta 800si?

I am finally getting some good shots but am irritated by the blotchyness
(is that a word?) showing in the dark areas.
Could this be due to the dimples on the pressure plate? If so what do
others do about it?

Regards
Jon L.


Hi Jon,
I haven't experienced this problem but have read about it often
enough.  There is some advice for the Minolta cameras (600si, 700si
and 800si):

http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/ir&9xi.htm
"I simply got myself a piece of black self-adhesive plastic foil at a
local department store."

and

"Minolta sells a special pressure plate for the 700si without the
cutouts.  (You can get it by calling the parts department at
Minolta)."

and

"A less expensive alternative is to stick some silver mylar
photographer's tape on the back side of the pressure plate over the
holes."


regards
Peter
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