Theres a website about manual focus minolta slrs here, and you can download a pdf manual for the x300 from mike butkuss site here. The x370 is a basic spec but effective camera body. Minolta power winder a2 minolta auto winder aw90 minolta v2 minolta autowide. True it does without the programmed exposure of the x700. To download a user guide, please go to the category of your equipment, choose the brand of your equipment, then click on the model which you are looking for. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Jul 03, 20 the minolta x 370 is a classic 35mm slr from minolta. As always minolta introduced a simpler 5line besides their advanced 7line in 1983. The x300s came out in about 1990 its the european version of the x9 and its the last of the minolta manualfocusing slrs. To obtain many years of service f r o m your x 700, be sure to read and follow the precautions given on page 8 elsewhere. In its aperturepriority autoexposure ae mode auto on the camera the x 300 auto.
However in this case one can doubt if the x500 is really a simpler model. Buy or sell used minolta 35mm film cameras at keh camera. The premier member of the longlived xseries, the x700 featured much of the same construction and design found in earlier xseries machines, such as the xgm. Cover photo is my minolta x370 by e magnuson cc by. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of. If you find it useful, i suggest you make a donation to help him keep the site running. Find great deals on ebay for minolta x300 and minolta x500. Six months ago, i bought the camera from a guy who was a professional photographer and a photoshop owner. The minolta x700 is a 35mm slr film camera first introduced in 1981, and it is a high quality consumer level camera. However in this case one can doubt if the x 500 is really a simpler model. The minolta x 300 is a 35mm manual focus slr based on the md mount, and which was produced between 1984 and 1990. Page 1 instruction manual x700 minolta page 2 x700 right from start. When shopping for minolta cameras that use film, you will see many different choices, including.
True it does without the programmed exposure of the x 700. Twinreflex cameras the first camera produced by minolta was a twinreflex camera, called the minoltaflex, with a promar 75mm f3. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Minolta x300 35 mm manual focus slr film camera body only. It is very simple to use and maintain and is a fantastic camera for beginners and experts alike the minolta x370 is an easytouse microcomputerized slr camera with quartz control of mechanical sequences and shutter speed, providing lasting. Minolta x700 35mm slr camera body only discontinued by. Acces pdf minolta x300 manual minolta x370 x300 video manual 1. It is a manual focus camera with a high shutter speed. It was the top model of their final manual focus slr series before the introduction of the autofocus minolta maxxum 7000.
Camara minolta x300 sold through direct sale 53503021 minolta x300 catawiki minolta x300 chrome 35mm camera body at keh camera. It is very simple to use and maintain and is a fantastic camera for beginners and experts alike the minolta x 370 is an easytouse microcomputerized slr camera with quartz control of mechanical sequences and shutter speed, providing lasting. Meet the minolta x300, a beautiful slr in the rough. Please only post photos taken with a minolta x300 or of this camera andor. One of my favourite commercially available film cameras has to be the minolta x300, so much so that when my much used x300 finally gave up on life in 2014 i had to purchase another on ebay as soon as possible. It is robust, reliable and has a huge selection of lenses and attachments.
The minolta x370 was one of the best entrylevel singlelensreflex slr cameras of its time. Find great deals on ebay for minolta x300 and minolta x700. View and download minolta x 300 owners manual online. Used minolta 35mm film cameras for sale online keh. I consider that there are a few chips on this brand. Minolta x 300 minolta x 300 brugsanvisning minolta x 300s x 370n posted 41911 the next page contains information on this camera.
Before the minolta 7000, nikon, canon, pentax and olympus had experimented with selfcontained autofocusing lenses that worked with their existing cameras and used their. Your minolta x 700, the stateoftheart slr camera at the center of the minolta program system, offers you the focusandshoot simplicity of programmed autoexposure ae control. Click here to go to main camera manual site right click on link below, choose save target as save to folder of your choice acrobat 7. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. The minolta x 370 was one of the best entrylevel singlelensreflex slr cameras of its time. Are you thinking of getting back into film photography. Acces pdf minolta x300 manual minolta x 370 x 300 video manual 1. The minolta x 370, also known as the minolta x 300, like the pentax k and olympus om10, is one of the most underrated film cameras for beginners. I really like this camera and even though i am a beginner, i will share my experience with this beauty. Minolta x300, minolta x300s instruction manual, minolta. The minolta x300 is a 35mm manual focus slr based on the md mount, and which was produced between 1984 and 1990. Aug 08, 2015 the x700 was introduced in 1981 as minoltas topoftheline manual focus slr system camera. Me, i like the old days, the real feel of a real camera in my hands. The minolta x300 is a 35mm manual focus slr using the sr lens mount often wrongly referred to as the mc or md mount, which were actually lens series which was used on all minolta manual focus 35mm slr bodies except for the minolta er begining in 1958.
The worlds most complete list of manualfocus minolta. Please only post photos taken with a minolta x300 or of this camera andor related equipment, i. My dad had a minolta x700 from a while back that i was using in college for my photography class when the lens reflux stopped working. It was a lessexpensive alternative to the x 500 thanks to fewer features. Minolta x700 35mm slr camera body only discontinued by manufacturer. The minolta x 370, also known as the minolta x 300, like the pentax k and.
Minolta x300 for sale in uk 25 secondhand minolta x300. The minolta 7000 af maxxum 7000 in north america and alpha 7000 in japan was the first popular autofocus slr camera. But without the later common program shift wheel, the x 700 in p mode is no more than a pointandshoot. When you want to take beautiful photographs, you can do so with a minolta x700 camera. I agree this minolta x300 is a good 35mm slr camara. Sep 28, 2014 the minolta x300 is a manual focus metal bodies slr released and sold during the 1980s featuring two shooting modes, full manual or aperture priority by selecting auto from the shutter speeds. Its a simple little japanesemade 35mm film camera with full manual control aperture, focus and shutter speed and an automatic shutter speed option. Minolta x300, minolta x300s instruction manual, minolta x. If that 75200mm is the minolta, its a very good lens. Minolta x300 minolta x300 brugsanvisning minolta x300sx370n posted 41911 the next page contains information on this camera. Minolta x300 35mm film slr manual camera with minolta 50mm f1. Your donations support these website pages, camera manual purchases and equipment needed to create this site. Minolta x300 x370 service manual download, schematics. It gives you access to the minolta mc and md lenses, many of which are excellent.
The minolta x 700 is a 35 mm singlelens reflex film camera introduced by minolta in 1981. Free camera instruction manuals, camera instructions, free. To obtain many years of service f r o m your x700, be sure to read and follow the precautions given on page 8 elsewhere. The minolta x 700 is a 35mm slr film camera first introduced in 1981, and it is a high quality consumer level camera. Minolta x700 35mm slr film camera body only for sale. Minolta freedom 50n minolta weathermatic 35dl weathermatic dual 35 minolta slr camera repair srt 101 minolta instant pro. Your minolta x300 is an easytouse microcomputerized singlelensreflex slr camera with quartz control of mechanical sequences and shutter speed, providing lasting accuracy and years of enjoyment. View and download minolta x300 owners manual online. At least once a week i get a email stating i can make money by adding advertisements to this site, nope. Unlike the srt101, my new x300s has an automatic exposure mode aperture priority. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Your minolta x700, the stateoftheart slr camera at the center of the minolta program system, offers you the focusandshoot simplicity of programmed autoexposure ae control. The minolta x300 requires 2x lr44 button batteries in order to operate, the camera will not operate at all without power. When ive wound the film on and released the shutter a few times it.
Minolta x300 slr kamera minolta x300 spiegelreflexk amera x 300 gehause. Minolta x300 slr camera with 3570 macro zoom anyone looking at this description will already know the excellent value. As an slr camera, you can change out the lenses in order to take different types of photos. This camera manual library is for reference and historical purposes, all rights reserved. The minolta x9 is a special edition of the x370n and is mentioned as such in minolta literature of the period.
You can have your maxiums and your 15 megipexil digital slr that do everything for you, even develope your shot. What can i say when i must talk about the camera wished for years. I also would rate the minolta 3570 very highly though not everyone does. Until 1983, perhaps of punctual and sporadic form, but from this moment, photography turned into a love for me. After weeks of research and trawling all over ebay and in charity shops, i finally settled on a beautiful minolta x300. It was the top model of their final manualfocus slr series before the introduction of the autofocus minolta maxxum 7000. A year after minolta released the x500, they introduced the x300 to the photographic market. These pages are dedicated to full text pentax, nikon, canon, chinon, ricoh, sears, kodak, cosina, fujica, miranda. The minolta x 700 won the title european camera of the year in 1981, and it was stateoftheart before the introduction of autofocus. Konica minolta free user guide, instruction manual and.
It can take mc or md lenses, which means i can use the 50mm 1. Minolta x 300 slr camera with 3570 macro zoom anyone looking at this description will already know the excellent value. The minolta x 370 slr, along with the pentax k, may be one of the best beginners cameras of all time. Minolta x300, minolta x300s instruction manual, minolta x370n. Its all free, and its all thanks to our many knowledgeable volunteers. I bought a minolta x300 yesterday and the frame counter doesnt appear to be working. If you want the best, most complete information on minolta slr cameras or for any other minolta camera, for that matter minman is the place to shop. Find great deals on ebay for minolta x 300 and minolta x500. It is a manual focus camera from the early 1990s produced by one of the big 5 camera manufacturers of the time who were pentax, nikon, minolta, canon and olympus.
Only with a true manual camera can you achive this and minolta did it back in 1981 with the x370. Your minolta x 300 is an easytouse microcomputerized singlelensreflex slr camera with quartz control of mechanical sequences and shutter speed, providing lasting accuracy and years of enjoyment. May 24, 2008 please only post photos taken with a minolta x 300 or of this camera andor related equipment, i. Minolta winder g repair 3 pages write to me minolta electro shot minolta weathermatic a pdf version. The minolta 7000 af maxxum 7000 in north america and alpha 7000 in japan was the first popular autofocus slr camera before the minolta 7000, nikon, canon, pentax and olympus had experimented with selfcontained autofocusing lenses that worked with their existing cameras and used their existing lens mounts. Electrically controlled focal plane shutter 4 sec to 1 sec auto, 1 sec to 1th manual. The x700 was introduced in 1981 as minoltas topoftheline manual focus slr system camera. It is essentially the same camera as the minolta x300 the x370 for the north american market, but with some minor improvements and a streamlined body. Page 1 instruction manual x 700 minolta page 2 x 700 right from start. Both aperture and shutter speed are automatically set over a wide range by the camera, with continuous viewfinder led readout of speeds being set. The x 370 is a basic spec but effective camera body. Minolta x700 35mm slr film camera body only for sale online. It is essentially the same camera as the minolta x 300 the x 370 for the north american market, but with some minor improvements and a streamlined body.
The minolta x370 in europe is not just the minolta x300 its also called the minolta x7a. When ive wound the film on and released the shutter a few times it is supposed to go from an s to the number 1, it just stays at s. The minolta x370, also known as the minolta x300, like the pentax k and. X300sx370n pdf manual aka sold by seagull as the kalimar kx 5000 and the phoenix p. Minolta x300 35mm film slr manual camera w vivitar 2870mm f3. Sep 30, 2006 i bought a minolta x 300 yesterday and the frame counter doesnt appear to be working.
The minolta x300 is a 35mm manual focus slr using the sr lens mount often wrongly referred to as the mc. The minolta x700 is a 35 mm singlelens reflex film camera introduced by minolta in 1981. Save up to 40% off sale price and get a 180day warranty. The packaging that came with the minolta x370 was added to the excellent delivery condition. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Minolta has been making a wide variety of manualfocusing, 35mm film, slr cameras starting in 1958. Mar 15, 2016 after weeks of research and trawling all over ebay and in charity shops, i finally settled on a beautiful minolta x300. I found the manual easy to read and comprehend, as i first read through to appreciate the film camera better. In its aperturepriority autoexposure ae mode auto on the camera the x300 auto. A year after minolta released the x 500, they introduced the x 300 to the photographic market.
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