Minolta X-700 (MPS)

Minolta X-700 (MPS) | Lens S/N: 2484614

Minolta X-700 MPS 35mm manual SLR with MC Nikkor-PF 50mm f/1.7 - Good Condition | Award-Winning Program SLR Body Paired with Fast Manual Focus Standard Prime Lens

Introductory Paragraph The Minolta X-700, featuring the advanced Minolta Program System (MPS), paired with the MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.7 prime lens, is one of the most celebrated and successful manual focus 35mm film SLR kits in analog history. Renowned for its incredibly bright acute-matte viewfinder and effortless electronic exposure logic, this flagship body offers fully automated program mode alongside aperture priority and full manual control. The included Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.7 standard lens provides exceptional sharpness, vibrant color saturation, and a fast maximum aperture, making this Minolta kit an honest, highly versatile workhorse for street documentary, travel, and low-light portraits.

Key Features

• Intelligent Minolta Program System (MPS), managing both aperture and shutter speeds automatically for quick point-and-shoot operation.

• Bright Acute-Matte focusing screen viewfinder layout, providing an exceptionally clear view for effortless manual focusing in dim light.

• Fast MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.7 prime lens, yielding beautiful background bokeh and famous rich vintage color contrast.

• Step-less aperture-priority automatic exposure mode, allowing precise control over depth of field while the camera handles shutter speeds.

• Tactile electronic focal-plane shutter assembly, running seamlessly from 1s down to 1/1000s with a reliable electromagnetic release.

• Built-in exposure compensation and AE lock controls, letting photographers quickly override settings in challenging backlit conditions.

• Full Minolta SR/MC/MD lens mount cross-compatibility, offering native access to generations of world-class manual focus Rokkor glass.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: Shows typical light signs of past use, including standard superficial scuffs on the top housing plate and minor finish wear along the baseplate corners. The battery compartment is clean and the film door light seals are in good shape. Sensor/Optics: The reflex mirror, focusing screen, and pentaprism view path are bright and clean. The attached 50mm lens elements are free from internal fungus, heavy haze, optical separation, or deep glass scratches; normal minimal micro-dust is visible under inspection light but does not alter performance. Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The electronic shutter fires accurately across all speeds, the light meter LEDs respond instantly, the film advance stroke is smooth, and the auto-exposure programs track correctly.

Specialist Note "The Minolta X-700 won the European Camera of the Year award back in 1982, and it remains a massive favorite today because it is simply a joy to frame through. That legendary Acute-Matte viewfinder screen is noticeably brighter than almost any other vintage SLR, making manual focus feel like second nature. Paired with the classic 50mm f/1.7 MC Rokkor, you get that gorgeous, organic vintage look with deep contrast and lovely bokeh. It is a perfectly transparent, rewarding creative tool for film shooters of any level."

What's Included

• Minolta X-700 (MPS) 35mm Film SLR Camera Body

• Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens (S/N: 2484614)

• Front Protective Clip-On Lens Cap

• Fitted Woven Neck Strap

• [Note: This camera requires 2x standard LR44/SR44 batteries to operate the electronic shutter and metering systems, which are not provided with the unit.]

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta

• Model: X-700 (Minolta Program System)

• Camera Type: 35mm SLR Camera

• Film Format: 35mm Roll Film (Standard 135 Format)

• Lens Mount: Minolta SR Mount (MC/MD Compatible)

• Focal Length: 50mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/1.7

• Shutter System: Electronically controlled, horizontal-travel cloth focal-plane shutter (1s to 1/1000s + Bulb)

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ 35mm SLR Camera

• Battery Type: 2x LR44 or SR44 Button Cells (Not Included)