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Product Description
Minolta X-700, the state-of-the-art SLR camera at the center of the
Minolta Program System, offers you the focus-and-shoot simplicity of
programmed auto-exposure (AE) control: 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 program is designed to
maintain fastest practicable speeds as light dims, then give audible
beeps, if desired, to guard against blur from subject/camera-movement,
making the X-700 ideal if you're starting out in photography or if you
want full program automation for ease of use or fast-breaking action.The
X-700's aperture-priority AE mode lets you control the depth of field but
still maintain AE control of stepless shutter speeds fine-tuned for proper
exposure with light metered up to the instant of exposure. This mode is
excellent for AE photography with the wide range of Minolta SLR system
lenses and accessories available, including mirror lenses and close-up
bellows - not possible with shutter-priority AE systems. For full creative
flexibility, aperture and shutter can be set independently in any
combination in the X-700's metered/full-manual mode.Other handy features
of your X-700 include; touch-switch metering that keeps the LEDs on for 15
seconds after you first touch the operating button; AE lock for holding
adjusted-framing meter readings; +/- 2EV stops' exposure adjustment with
LED indicator in finder; self-timer with triple-rate visual/audible
indications; flash-ready and Flash Distance Checker (FDC) indications in
finder; split-image microprism spot and Acute Matte focusing screen;
integral front and back grips for surer holding; Safe Load Signal; and a
new easy-load take-up spool.
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Product Reviews:
The Best Camera I've ever owned.,
September 4, 2003
Reviewer: Robert Schultz
I originally bought the Minolta X-700 in early 1985 while stationed in
Germany with the U.S. Army. It had just won "Camera of the Year 1984" from
an important consumer magazine. I bought it because I was very satisfied
with another Minolta camera,the XG-7, that I had purchased six years
before. Also, to be truthful, because the X-700 looks great! It turned out
to be an excellent choice as I took thousands of excellent photos and
especially color slides with it over the years. I used it in nearly every
country in Europe, in a wide variety of conditions, and it never let me
down. What makes this camera so great is that it offers an advanced amount
of automation, but still gives the user a large degree of control. You can
get off that quick shot, yet still be very creative. I was very
disappointed with models that came out later. Unfortunately, my original
camera was stolen, but I'm happy to find and buy a replacement from Amazon
after all these years. Truly one of the best cameras ever made in its
class, and one of the most durable and versatile.
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You should learn photography with this camera, June 2, 2003
Reviewer: C. Han "churl"
The X-700 is great for learning photography. It is manual but its beauty
is in the various automated settings, which range from controlling
everything except focus to fully manual. It is intuitive and easy to
figure out, and comes with the reliability you'd expect from Minolta. The
handiest feature that I enjoyed is the lightmeter readout in the
viewfinder. In the various photography courses I've taken, I've found that
it is superior to many other manual SLRs in that it has levels of
convenience and automation that help you get a feel for photography, but
still allows for the photographer to have complete freedom.
This camera earns bonus points for being not only reliable but durable.
I've owned mine for over 12 years, and its suffered quite a lot of abuse.
And hand in hand with its long life is a market rich with used parts. I've
picked up quite a few lenses that fit on the X-700 for pretty cheap.
I'm not an expert on cameras by any means, but when I want to work on my
photography, I put away my other cameras and even my digital and get my
X-700 out.
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Great older-style SLR, June 2, 2002
Reviewer: William E Grimm
I picked up this camera to replace my Canon AE-1 that froze (something
gear related). At first I thought this was just another fully manual SLR
but after doing some homework I discovered that not only does it function
as such, which is nice in itself, but it has an Aperture-Priority
Auto-Exposure Mode which automatically selects the proper shutter speed
based on existing light conditions. It works brilliantly. I have taken
this camera on hikes, diving trips and just about everywhere else and it
has worked flawlessly. Picture quality is great, options are many and it's
basically everything you would expect from a high quality Minolta SLR
camera. Five stars.
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One of the best cameras to learn photography on in the world, November
16, 2001
Reviewer: "keboyd2"
Simply put, a fantastic camera. This is a nice compromise between the
current generation of automatic SLR cameras and the difficult to use SLR's
of the past. In program mode, all you need to do is focus and shoot. If
you want more creative control, it's right at your fingertips. Picture
quality is awesome as well. The MD line of lenses and accesories for this
camera are noted for their quality and depth. This is really a great
camera for the student or professional.
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