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@andyl4565 Thanks for watching! Yes the camera is a little jewel and in many ways, it's still worth it for many reasons, the lens, the auto exposure, etc. If this was thirty years ago, it would be totally recommended but today one has to take into account that Minolta no longer exists, the lack of repairability and the high cost not to mention the amazing camera choices we have now. I appreciate you leaving a comment thank you!

@@cameralegend1033 I may look for something similar but for less than the Minolta.

@@numbersix8919 Hi Number Six! Sorry for the late reply. It's an amazing camera but time, aging electronics, and high prices make it not such a great buy today. It was quite expensive to make back in the day and there's not much demand for it these days, plus Minolta is out of the camera business which explains why they don't make them today. Hope you're having a great weekend thanks! 😍🙏👍

@cameralegend1033 Thanks! I played around with the Pentax 17 in a store. It's so nicely built...then I looked at the controls. Is that photography? What is that?

@numbersix8919 Hey cool! As for the controls, yeah it almost seems like controls from an alien spacecraft! 😂📸👍

@@henry2941 Thanks for the heads up! I'll look into it. I might be going to Thailand again this year, and if it's in the Bangkok area that would be awesome. Appreciate the information, thank you!

Hey awesome Number Six!! It's a Leica Minilux 😍 I've had it for years actually. Haven't used it in a while and wanted to make sure it was still working cause these cameras are prone to an "Error" issue but still running, knock on wood! Have a great weekend! Thanks for dropping a comment, I appreciate it as always!! 🙏📸👍

Same here 😍 I'm in good company! 📸👍

@@ThomasL.116 Thanks! The CCD vs CMOS thing has been on my to do list for a long time but just like "film vs digital" it's a topic that has many layers and many opposing opinions. As seen by some of the comments on this video I nearly got killed for saying this camera "killed" film 😂 So I'm just trying to figure my approach before doing a video on this. Thanks for your input it is well noted. Thank you!!

@cameralegend1033 Thanks! It seems that people tend to have difficulties in hearing opinions which are different from their own...

@ThomasL.116 That is the TRUTH!! Amen!😍🙏👍

@@Fabeyon1027 Good question! I just checked. The firmware is 1.02. I should probably update it but as far as I know it results in faster operation but no IQ enhancements. I'm only hesitant for fear of messing up such an old camera with a firmware update but thanks for bringing it to my attention. If I update it, it will be because of you, thank you! 🙏🙏👍

@@cameralegend1033 Yeah I saw someone do a firmware update and they say it performs faster! It’s on TH-cam and I plan on updating mine once it arrives some time this week! If you do update it, would it be possible to do another video on it?

@DBDHeLlSKiLLeR @DBDHeLlSKiLLeR I was thinking of doing a video on street shooting with the TVS Digital so if I did another video on it, it would probably be in that context. But I would mention the firmware update if I do it. Make sure your battery is completely charged up and take precautions before you update it. Nothing worse than bricking a camera as soon as you get it! Keep me posted on how goes once you get the camera. Good luck and have fun! I've grown to love and appreciate the camera more and more over the years 😍🙏👍

@ Updated my TVS Digital to 1.05 and the operating system does feel a bit faster!

@Fabeyon1027 Hey thanks for sharing the news! Gives me confidence to do it, thanks much, and man that was fast!! 😍🙏👍

@@unbroken1010 I have used the Digilux 1 and its Panasonic sibling the LC5. Both are nice cameras too! Sharp, nice color. But what I noticed is that the files appear "thinner" or more "fragile" probably due to the slightly lower resolution, as expected. The best thing about the Leica version is the funky looks!

@@theonlyredspecial Absolutely right 👍

@@xenon2Merchant Thanks I appreciate it!! 😍🙏👍

@@SpaghettiPaparazzi Sorry I completely missed this notification! Yeah Stephen you are sharp man, you got it right!! 😍🙏👍

@@ToyoteroMundial è bellissimo! Grazie! Thanks 🙏🙏👍

@@outtathyme5679 Thanks for all your support over the years I appreciate you! 🙏🙏 I give the "Legend" status to the cameras!😍📸👍

@@numbersix8919 Thanks Number Six! Always appreciate you and your consistent support. You've even helped inspired an episode, the "Leica M8 vs Monochrom" because you asked about it! 😍 So I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Happy 2025 to you and yours! 🙏📸👍

@@SpaghettiPaparazzi Thanks Brother Stephen! I appreciate your kind wishes and your support. You've been there from the start and you Sir are the top of the crop! I appreciate you, best wishes to you and yours for 2025 and beyond! One love and one thousand cameras! 😍🙏👍

Thanks for your kind words and for watching I appreciate your support! 😍🙏👍

I can't see my reply I hope you got it! 😍📸👍

@@tomallen6073 It is indeed a great camera! Maybe more beloved today than it was then. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

@@frankbosco293 Always great to hear from the legendary Frank B!! If anyone would remember those days, it's you Bro-Meister 😍 I'd still love to get you on one of these episodes, the world has got to know the LEGEND of Boscodamus! Regards to Mrs B and the family and Happy Holidays 😍❤️👍

Thanks for your kind words 🙏🙏 Yes I wished more people would watch but TH-cam is what it is. Some videos get decent views and some of the better ones lag. I'll keep doing my best thanks for watching I appreciate you! 🙏❤️👍

@@TheCameraCase Thanks for sharing your experiences! It echoes my experience with this camera too. A jewel like camera in looks, uncomfortable and fidgety in use, but great results. Appreciate your comments!!

@@insaneu @insaneu Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate you watching and congrats on the TC-1 😍 Should it be a good working model, you'll have a true Camera Legend on hand! You my friend are a true HARDCORE camera geek and I say that in the highest complementary way! Continue on your Camera Legend journey and no doubt you'll land an M9M when the time is right, just like you did with the TC-1. Have fun and I appreciate your comments, it makes it all worthwhile. Thank you! 🙏📸👍

@ I appreciate your words! I already bought the M9M after your review back then and this thing is my true Nr.1 But regarding the TC-1 things took a turn. The seller found a defect on it before shipment and refunded me. I guess I should save up for a black TC-1 then haha. Anyways keep doing your thing and bless you!!! :)

@insaneu Ah man if you already got the M9M everything else is icing on the cake!! I'm sorry to hear about the TC-1 situation but yeah you're right, a nice black TC-1 would help nicely! 😂 Even if you land on a good old silver one, you'll be gold 👍 Keep me updated I'm thankful for true hardcore camera geeks like yourself who actually watch! Thank you! Take care my friend, Happy Holidays to you and yours 🙏📸👍

Thanks for your thoughts and experiences Stephen! I have the Yashica T3 as well and agree with all you said about it. That bulky plastic body has been quite durable and the lens is great! I had the Rollei 35 AFM years ago, it is a rebranded Fuji Klasse and it was fantastic. If you can get either they are awesome cameras! Thanks much for leaving a comment and sharing your experiences, I respect your opinion and appreciate it! 😍🙏👍

I do have the Pen!! Yes it's been on the list of "to do" videos but I wasn't sure anyone is interested but since I know you'd like to see it, I'll definitely bump it up the list! 😍 I appreciate your kind words and comments, it's always appreciated! Thank you! 🙏🙏👍

@cameralegend1033 Alright! I'm not exactly a noid but I'm close sometimes.

​@@numbersix8919Haha good one! 😂

@@spangancayco Appreciate you watching as always! I don't know if I have cured your TC-1 GAS but at least you know the risks are real! 😂 Appreciate your kind words thank you! 😍🙏👍

Thanks for your kind words! Yes, it does feel kinda fragile but to its credit my second one has not failed...yet! 😂 I appreciate your thoughts thank you! 😍🙏👍

@@jasongold6751 Sorry to hear about the stolen Summicron! With the exception of the monetary value, I feel that the 35mm f/2.8 Summaron is the closest to the V1 Summicron in its rendition and vibe so I'm happy to hear you prefer it to the Summicron. Thanks for leaving your thoughts I appreciate it!

@@numbersix8919 Thanks my awesome dude Number Six! 😂🙏👍

Thanks I'll note that! 😍🙏👍

@@marshalltravis3217 That is a great deal on a great camera congrats!! 👍