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I recently got Minolta F20r. After finishing 1st film roll and inserting 2nd, I realized that the frame counter stayed at 34 and doesn't move back. How do I reset it back to 1?

Opening the back should reset the counter. It's not worth repairing. Just remember how many shots you have taken. https://www.ebay.com/p/54950716 ..
3/9/2021 5:07:01 PM • Minolta... • 187 views • 1 helpful votes
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I recently got Minolta F20r. After finishing first and inserting second film roll I can't reset the frame counter (the way its written in the manual).

I just read your manual. It is confirming what I said that opening the back resets the counter. As long as it automatically winds on to the next frame after taking the shot, you can just count the shots taken. At the end of the film, the winder mechanism will make a different noise. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1387699/Minolta-Af-101r.html?page=6&term=counter&selected=2#manual You are brave using film cameras these days. I have a Bronica ETR medium format camera, and an Olympus OM1md and an OM4 plus a Canon Zoom XL that haven't had a film through them in 20 years. Goodwill stores must be full of them. ..
3/9/2021 5:02:40 PM • Minolta... • 183 views • 2 helpful votes
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Does a Minolta maxxum 5 have an internal battery? When I turn camera on with new batteries in talked battery icon blinks

All electronic cameras have an internal battery to keep settings intact. Most are not easily replaced.
8/22/2020 1:22:11 AM • Minolta... • 196 views • 0 helpful votes
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I have a Minolta DYNAX 5xi camera but no card, card reader or film. Please tell me where I can buy these?

Cards are action cards to do special things and are avalable on ebay And some dx lessons on the dx code and how you can make your own codes for non dx coded film.https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-film-DX-code-labels/https://www.markushartel.com/blog/learn-from-markus/trick-the-dx-sensorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DX_encodingAnd buying dx coded film that might or might not be expired:https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=35mm+dx+film&rt=nc&_dcat=4201&_sacat=4201&vbn_id=7023352185&LH_ItemCondition=1000&_fsrp=1Hopes this helps a little. It is a fine camera and I wish everything would be like the minolta brand , the computer does a lot and i still like to have a mirror in my camera. Enjoy the fun of REAL photos not digital. I wish you and your loved ones joy this Christmas season. Your friend, Kevin
11/2/2019 3:37:09 PM • Minolta... • 393 views • 0 helpful votes
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I need a manual for a minolta maxxum gt

Use a maxxum 3 manual it is the same.
11/23/2018 12:14:00 AM • Minolta... • 453 views • 0 helpful votes
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My minolta 50.00 I camera will not come on, I have installed new batteries but nothing comes on. I put in new film and I it will not advance the film. Help.

Since no repair parts or info is available to the public all you can do is have the factory exchange it or replace it.
6/6/2018 10:36:16 PM • Minolta... • 861 views • 0 helpful votes
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My minolta wont load the film

There are contacts that "read" the film. Try cleaning them. If that does not work, check in the manual where to make the ASA in manual mode. That means ever time you load film, you have to check to make sure your ASA of the film matches the camera. If that work, you are good to go. These cameras are from the 90's.
12/30/2017 2:18:02 PM • Minolta Maxxum... • 2,815 views • 0 helpful votes
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I bought a second hand

That is a 90's camera, that is a SRL digital. So if the viewfinder goes dark, the mirror is stuck up. You have a dying camera and pulling the power resets is. Not much you can do to a camera that old.
1/15/2018 12:36:03 PM • Minolta Maxxum 7... • 329 views • 1 helpful votes
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Reset Date Range on Minolta Data Back 70

This camera was introduced in 1985. It is highly unlikely that anyone would envisage it being still in use 40 years later.
1/4/2018 9:42:03 PM • Minolta... • 360 views • 0 helpful votes
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Film wont advance although taking pics, and HELP keeps appearing

Search the internet (don't forget about specialized forums) for a well reviewed Sony/Minolta repair shop.
12/26/2017 4:57:02 AM • Minolta Maxxum... • 360 views • 0 helpful votes
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How to replace film advance lever on minolta x700

So far, you have asked this question five times. I really think the time has come for you to take it to a service centre and let the experts do it, don't you ?
10/25/2017 7:25:59 PM • Minolta... • 772 views • 0 helpful votes
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The film advance lever is stuck on my Minolta

Have you rewound the film? If you rewind the file completely and pull out the rewind know, it will pop the back open . . . and can remove the film cassette. While the back is still open, complete the cycle on the winding crank. The winding crank should return to "Normal" arter you complete the winding cycle. When you close the back, everything should go back to normal.
7/18/2017 5:03:03 AM • Minolta... • 8,912 views • 0 helpful votes
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Where do you get service for a minolta x 700 35mm camera?

Try contacting Konica Minolta - if not joy, then your local friendly camera shop may be able to help.
11/29/2017 11:52:54 PM • Minolta... • 193 views • 0 helpful votes
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Hi I have a minolta weathermatic dual 35 camera and it stopped working. It's dead. The batteries are new. Any ideas?

If the new batteries are good about the only thing you can do is check to see if the on/off switch is working properly. If it is the electronics are toasted and you may have to go shopping since a repair is more than likely not going to be cost effective.
8/25/2017 5:15:59 PM • Minolta... • 1,704 views • 1 helpful votes
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Minolta Maxxum HTsi plus

Minolta Maxxum lenses fit certain Sony digital cameras. Check this site as it depends on the specific model. https://feltmagnet.com/photography/Digital-SLR-Cameras-and-Those-Film-Era-Lenses
8/20/2017 9:57:03 AM • Minolta Maxxum... • 710 views • 0 helpful votes
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