Paul in Addis Loc: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

I finally located the very elusive 90%+ rubbing alcohol with which to clean off the sticky reside on my old lenses, which I am so pleased to report worked like an absolute dream. For this I would like to sincerely thank all who took the time to give me and other UHHers their expertese and experience.
So to the new question nuber one is; can anyone suggest a product which will allow me to trigger a Minolta 5400xi flash as a fill-in studio flash with a Nikon d7000 and an SB600 main flash set-up?
My second question also relates to the use of my D7000 but with non-Nikon lenses. Being on a very limited budget I would like to build up a collection of cheaper used legacy lenses. I have "googled" to identify the main candidates for adaptor purchase and the winner seems to be either M42 or PK mount, with the more expensive options being Minolta /Sony A mount. So.... for a good (cheap) portrait lens what would you UHHers suggest?
Wishing you all Seasons Greetings and a Healthy and prosperous New Year to all
Paul

Murex Loc: Bainbridge, Georgia

Paul, please tell me what solution you used to remove the "sticky". I, too, have trouble with sticky rubber on a number of lenses. I used the search section on this site but was unable to find the answer you referred to. Am wondering if it was just the alcohol. Thanks. jean

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Historically Kodak recommended 85mm as the best portrait lens. They even made a special portrait camera with an85mm only lens. Use most any lens with an adaptor. The old Minolta glass was good glass and can be found for little money. I accumulated many lenses from the mid-1980s on. I had a Minolta i7000. Actually, if you manually focus your chances of excellent photos are higher than if the camera makes the decision.

Whatever, in the 2020 year, keep you life within budget and enjoy simple photography that tells a story well.
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Gosh Murex, your right I have some lens grip rubber that grips my fingers and won't let go! Up until this comment regarding alcohol, I used white scented Talcum Powder... solved the problem and people thought I had Canon lenses which are often Trump-White in color.

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

I've got a pair of older bios and some 91% alcohol so I'm going to do what you did.

As for a portrait lens, I'd say right around 90mm.

Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year.

Bob

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

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uhaas2009

D7000 isn’t the strangest with focusing. I got a tokina 100 mm 2.8 what miss 100% focus on my 810 not a problem at all. I have some older Nikon D lenses where the 7000 can’t find focus. I tried with an adapter with some Minolta lenses, the green focus dot in view finder, it is difficult vs. the 810.
On the 7000 I used two lenses with 100% no issues: 18-55mm f2.8, 70-300 mm G VR f5.6, and the Kid lenses.
A flying bigger bird I gave up with the 7000 but the 810 I keep shooting.....
I got my 810 used out a pawn shop, I had a lots of fear, one error I have the SD card slot don’t works. But I got this camera with about 6500 shutter count and the pawn shop gave me a good time to pay off $1200.....
the best two cameras I own is Minolta xg1 on Nikon 810.....

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Get an optical flash slave trigger that works on Minolta flashes. I have some old flashes (Vivitar & others) and they all work with optical triggers. The issue is getting the correct cord (wire) from the flash to the optical trigger. Some optical triggers are made for specific brands of flashes and thereby avoid the need for a cord.

agillot

get a spray can of brake parts cleaner at the automotive section at any large stores , wet a cloth with the spray , then wipe sticky off .[$ 2.50 ]

BBurns Loc: South Bay, California

Having worked in the industry for over 50 years, I am aware of what you could use and it is readily available.
It is Electronic Grade Alcohol. 99.9%