Minolta X-700 Part 1

Today I start the Video Series on the Minolta X700. A very successful manual focusing SLR.

Part 1: Introduction and Body Explanation
Part 2: Discuss the Minolta Program System
Part 3: Lens Talk
Part 4: Misc Accessories

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Minolta
• X700
• Manual
• Focus
• Program
• System

[The1970sInfatuate]

I can't get my film advance lever to move.  It's really stuck and I can't even load the film.

[84hachi]

@The1970sInfatuate

Sorry for the late reply. If the shutter will not fire. As in it's stuck also then you may have a bad one. One faults of the newer x-700's is capacitor failure.

[The1970sInfatuate]

@84hachi I have the original X-700 from 1981. By the way, do you own any medium format cameras? Any twin lens reflex cameras?

[84hachi]

@The1970sInfatuate

I only have Minolta SLR's and Rangefinders.

[elijahchongtao]

hey, i just inherited my dad's minolta camera, and he had one spoiled lens and one good lens. my question is, where can i get the spoiled lens fix? and is there any place where i can get lens for this camera? thanks...

sorry if my comment is not relevant to yr video. thanks.

[84hachi]

@elijahchongtao

If spoiled you mean fungus. No it cannot be repaired. Ebay is your best bet to find lenses.

[TheShanahg]

Thanks for sharing with us. It is really helpful :)

[28LarryJ]

Thanks 84hachi you video was very helpful i just found x700 at a flea market in very very good shape maybe mint . everything works fine after searching for info for this camera your videos were one of the first things to pop up once again thanks for the great videos Take care

[Tony240Z]

Hey 84hachi, thanks for the excellent video. I just bought an X-700 in absolutely mint condition, and also two lenses (MD 35 f/2.8, MD 50 f/1.4). Can't wait to get my hands on it!

[84hachi]

@Meereeo

I wouldn't know UK shops. I would guess a antique shop? But, your best bets online is KEH and B&H Photo websites.