Minolta X-700 35mm SLR

Minolta X-700 35mm SLR - Good Condition | Classic Professional Film Camera with Minolta MD Mount

The Minolta X-700 is widely regarded as one of the finest manual focus SLRs ever produced — a professional-grade body that combines Program, Aperture Priority, and Manual exposure modes with a bright and accurate viewfinder, solid all-metal construction, and access to the vast range of Minolta MD mount lenses. The MPS (Multi-Program System) designation highlights the X-700's advanced multi-mode exposure system that set a new benchmark for SLR versatility at its launch. Built around the Minolta MD mount, it gives access to a vast range of Minolta Rokkor and MD lenses — making it one of the most capable and enjoyable manual focus film bodies ever produced. Serial number 2510146.

Key Features

• Minolta MD mount — compatible with a wide range of Minolta Rokkor and MD lenses
• Program, Aperture Priority, and Manual exposure modes
• TTL centre-weighted metering for consistent and accurate exposures
• Bright and clear viewfinder with 97% coverage
• Solid and well-built body — built to professional standards
• Self-timer function
• Hot shoe for external flash
• A genuine classic from Minolta's golden era

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all modes; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; MD mount connection clean and secure

"The Minolta X-700 is one of those cameras that photographers and collectors hold in genuine reverence. The Program mode makes it intuitive and accessible, the Aperture Priority gives you genuine creative control, and the build quality is simply outstanding. The MD mount opens up a world of exceptional Rokkor glass — a genuinely outstanding professional film body."

What's Included

• Minolta X-700 camera body
• Body cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta
• Model: X-700
• Serial Number: 2510146
• Mount: Minolta MD
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Manual
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 25–1600
• Viewfinder: Optical pentaprism, approx. 97% coverage
• Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash
• Self-timer: Yes
• Dimensions: approx. 136 x 86 x 49mm
• Weight: approx. 500g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition