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on Jan 3, 2021 15:19:07 GMT
Posted: Jan 3, 2021 15:19:07 GMT
I found this camera at the bottom of a box of Contax TLA360 flash guns and to be frank, I can't recall how I came by it. That's what tends to happen if you move home as much as I do. I suspect it was part of an auction lot as it's not the sort of camera I'd normally buy.  Microtec Zoom 120However, I have been pleasantly surprised at the quality of the camera's construction and that 38-120mm zoom has a very useful range. It's AF seems to work very quickly - no hunting around so far, even with low contrast items. I like the Zoom 70 version of this series so if the longer range of this lens is as good as the one on the 70, I have high hopes of some decent photos. |
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on Jan 25, 2021 16:19:17 GMT
Posted: Jan 25, 2021 16:19:17 GMT
All 3 versions of the Microtec zoom range side-by-side.  Microtec zoom familyThere are further colour variations and there is at least one other Microtec camera but it's not part of the zoom range. They all have a good reputation for both image quality and ease of use. |
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on Jan 29, 2021 10:27:22 GMT
Posted: Jan 29, 2021 10:27:22 GMT
Also available in the MicroElite flavour too! Here's one example.  |
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on Jan 29, 2021 11:13:50 GMT
Posted: Jan 29, 2021 11:13:50 GMT
Hi bobblehat , Nice, clean image. Do you know what the difference is, other than cosmetic, between the Microtec and MicroElite cameras? |
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on Jan 29, 2021 11:26:41 GMT
Posted: Jan 29, 2021 11:26:41 GMT
Ooh! the image seems to have disappeared!
As far as I can see and have read, no difference at all! Kyocera seem to like model name changes .... maybe for different markets?
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on Jan 30, 2021 20:56:00 GMT
Posted: Jan 30, 2021 20:56:00 GMT
Ooh! the image seems to have disappeared! ... The image is visible again for me - at least within the forum. There's a known issue with a rogue BackBlaze account using the same server, and it has/had been blocked. It's in the cleanup/removal process now, so it should quickly be resolved. I've also issued a report to BackBlaze Compliance with additional details. Unfortunately this type of issue can't be prevented when using shared storage resources, but it can be resolved by the provider. |
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on Jan 31, 2021 10:45:06 GMT
Posted: Jan 31, 2021 10:45:06 GMT
Thanks for the info Lumi .... I still can't see it, do I have to reload it, or will it reappear eventually?
I should have commented that the image came from one of several C/Y CD's I was given by Kyocera UK containing images to use for promotional purposes.
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on Jan 31, 2021 11:22:44 GMT
Posted: Jan 31, 2021 11:22:44 GMT
Thanks for the info Lumi .... I still can't see it, do I have to reload it, or will it reappear eventually? I should have commented that the image came from one of several C/Y CD's I was given by Kyocera UK containing images to use for promotional purposes. It should appear at some point without anything needing to be done. It's possible that a particular browser or a browser extension might still be blocking it for you, when I or others might be using something different, or without using the same extension(s)... I've already received a response, so they're working on the fix. |
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on Feb 2, 2021 9:56:43 GMT
Posted: Feb 2, 2021 9:56:43 GMT
The image is back!  |
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