Description: This Minolta X-700 is in pristine condition and shows no sign it has ever been used. It has been inspected and tested fully functional, the light seals and mirror damper foam are in excellent condition. The Minolta MD 50mm f1.7 lens is also in pristine condition. Item for sale includes everything pictured: Minolta X-700 camera body Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 lens Minolta OEM 49mm lens cap Minolta OEM Camera strap with spare battery holder & viewfinder eyepiece cap The X-700 is a truly legendary camera, a Cadillac among the advanced amateur manual focus cameras, it won multiple awards for it's design and capability. It provides multiple exposure modes including: manual mode for students and purists, aperture priority mode for advanced amateurs, and a program mode with industry leading performance for those critical (no fail) shots. The X-700 is one of my all time favorites to shoot for it's exceptional viewfinder and control ergonomics. The optional MD 50mm f/1.7 lens provides excellent sharpness and overall build quality, this lens provides the best balance between performance, weight, and value. Whether you're an accomplished photographer, or a new student, this camera is sure to please you, and may well be your next love. INSPECTION NOTES: I haven’t seen an X-700 this pristine since I bought my first one in the box back in 1983. The body is in pristine operational and cosmetic condition (see pictures.) TESTED FEATURES: Camera Shutter functionality at all speeds - PASS All exposure modes (Manual, Aperture Priority, Program) - PASS Meter operation - PASS EV adjustment dial - PASS ISO/ASA settings dial - PASS Timer operation - PASS Depth of Field preview - PASS Hot-shoe Flash operation (1/60) - PASS Film loading, transport, rewind, door latch, and counter reset - PASS Film loaded indicator - PASS Lens mount - PASS Motor driven operation w/ MD-1 (drive not included) - PASS Lens Focus at infinity - PASS Focus ring (no binding, no grit) - PASS Aperture ring (no binding, no grit) - PASS Aperture detents - PASS Aperture lock - PASS X-700 Camera Manual at: http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/shikishima/manual/x700.pdf http://www.cameramanuals.org/minolta_pdf/minolta_x-700.pdf X-700 Review at: http://www.rokkorfiles.com/X-700.html https://blog.jimgrey.net/2009/08/06/minolta-x-700/ ***SINDJIN's GUARANTEE*** All items are guaranteed to arrive as described, if you receive an item that it is not as described, please bring it to my attention as soon as reasonable (not to exceed 30 days) for correction by messaging Sindjin's in eBay. All items for sale are tested fully-functional vintage items and are offered as pictured and described with no additional guarantee or warranty express or implied.
Price: 189 USD
Location: Springfield, Virginia
End Time: 2024-10-22T21:56:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.4 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Minolta
Series: X
Type: SLR
Format: 35 mm
Focus Type: Manual
Color: Black
Model: Minolta X-700
Features: Auto Exposure, Built-In Light Meter, Timer, DOF Preview, Program AE Mode, Aperture Priority AE Mode, Manual Exposure Mode, TTL Flash Exposure, EV Compensation Dial, AE Lock, External Drive Compatible
