Re: Pressure plate pattern on HIE

[rlynch@xxxxxxxx (Robert A. Lynch)]

I had the same problem with my 700si.  AFAIK, all current Minolta MAXXUM
models ship with a pressure plate that is dimpled and has two cut-outs to
accomodate Minolta's Date Back (for the cameras that have it).  Minolta
offers a replacement pressure plate that is smooth and does not have any
cut-outs.  My local dealer found it in the catalog and ordered it for me.
I'm sorry, but I don't know the part number.  I haven't had any problems
with HIE since.  I suggest that you talk to your local dealer if you are
going to shoot a lot of HIE and don't want to try any of the other fixes
that have been suggested.

>[Anthony Maw]  Hi all:
>
>I have a perplexing problem with the pressure plate of my Minolta camera
producing a grid of spots on my HIE negatives.  The problem is intermittent
but VERY annoying as it results in unusable negatives.  The pressure plate
of the camera has a grid of recesses in it which results in a grid pattern
on the negative.  Does anyone know of a solution?  (other than to switch to
a camera with a smooth pressure plate?) 
>Attachment Converted: D:\PRIVATE\MAIL\ATTACH\Pressure
>

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