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Photograph Quality9.5/10 Based on 10 ratings
Features8.7/10 Based on 14 ratings
Ease of Use9.3/10 Based on 10 ratings
Value for Money8.4/10
Reviewer Rating7.7/10
Overall Rating7.6/10 Based on 25 ratings
74% Recommended14 out of 19 Reviews
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Manufacturer: Konica Minolta
Features:

  • Programmed automatic or manual exposure
  • Camera body only; lens sold separately
  • Programmed auto flash
  • Date/time imprinting
  • Exposure override up to 2 stops

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    19- Minolta X-700 Reviews

    • Full review by
      Guest.
      on 20th May 2009


      User Rating : 9
      Respect : 0

      The most coman problem on all X700 is the capcitors that were used in the olden days. The dry up then crack then they can not hold a charge. You have two of these in each camera. One for the circuitry and one for the shutter only. They are easily replacable and found on Ebay everyday. Onmce the old ones are out your camera should work fine again as it did the last day it was used. Having a CLA would help for most if used outside alot or in dusty conditions
      Guest's review and ratings       | 92 words

    • Review by
      Guest.
      on 11th Jan 2009


      User Rating : 10
      Respect : 0

      Minolta x-700 was one of the best cameras ever made. Had a very low serial No. # " got it at the PX while station in Korea 1984. First 1000 made all black case.
      Guest's full review       | 52 words

    • Review by
      Guest.
      on 23rd Oct 2008


      User Rating : 10
      Respect : 0

      Don't have a review at this time. I was helping friends move furniture out of an apartment, their family member was moving into assisted living, and different areas of the apartment had piles going to the dump, good will, etc. I noticed in the good will pile a tripod - still in the plastic wrapper. I asked if I could have it and was told sure. Then noticed a nylon bag, Tamrac. Asked if I could have that, sure. When I got home, inside was a Minolta X-700, with a 1262XXX serial number, Cosina 35 ...
      Guest's full review       | 118 words

    • Review by
      Ratsters Rank: Lance Corporal
      on 29th May 2008


      User Rating : 8
      Respect : 0

      I'm a die-hard fan of the SRT-101 and SRT-102, but if I had to select one single manual camera, I'd go for the X-700. But then again, as I mention in the bad points, I would still carry my SRT-101, just to make sure, if the batteries fail, I could still take photos without batteries with the SRT. The same applies to digital, no batteries, no photos, so when out on a photo session, I make sure I have extra batteries, and my faithful SRT-101
      Ratsters's full review       | 161 words

    • Review by
      Malta GC
      on 1st Mar 2008


      User Rating : 9
      Respect : 0

      I have had the Minolta X-700 for about 16 years and it is still going strong. Never had any problems. Not being used as much with the introduction of digital, but there will always be a place for 35mm SLRs.
      Malta GC's full review       | 77 words

    • Review by
      makarov417
      on 19th Jul 2007


      User Rating : 10
      Respect : 0

      A super camera even 20 years later. By far the best I could recommend if you are looking for a manual camera where you still have to learn a few technical points to make a photo. The program settings are also great, simple to use and produce super results. Get one! Just be sure the metering system is good and you are sure to be pleased... unless you are lazy or a digital convert.
      makarov417's full review       | 151 words

    • Review by
      grady
      on 13th Dec 2006


      User Rating : 10
      Respect : 0

      I have used the x700 and x570 for over twenty years. They have been reliable and produced good results, I found them to be as capable as the professional competion. The x700 system is as extensive and provide as many options and accessories as any produced during its run. Lenses from 15mm to 1000mm, numerous zooms and several speciality lens enhancement system. The full system allows you to just about anything photographically that you desire. I have gone to digital but still shot my Minoltas fr ...
      grady's full review       | 146 words

    • Review by
      darval 7
      on 19th Mar 2006


      User Rating : 8
      Respect : +1

      The Minolta X-700 35mm SLR camera was produced for over 20 years until 2001. The X 700 was a huge success among people who loved photography, and it comes at a reasonable price. The camera is easily replaceable if broken or stolen. Planned for advanced photographers of its time, it delivers excellent photos if used with Minolta's Md or Mc lenses and dedicated PX flashes. Although we're living in the digital era, I am still using this camera in all kinds of situations, and it never lets me down. ...
      darval 7's full review       | 216 words

    • Review by
      gmcgrana
      on 6th May 2005


      User Rating : 4
      Respect : 0

      I loved the camera, but after I bought it I heard the shutters gave trouble and my X700 would eventually go the same way. I bought it new in 1993. I had it in Nepal, Pakistan, Iran and all over and it served me faithfully until 6 weeks ago at my sisters wedding the shutter jammed. I have several other troublesome Minolta bodies but as they were second hand I assumed that they had not been cared for!! Hence I was very disappointed as I had taken good care of the X700. Unfortunately I cannot ...
      gmcgrana's full review       | 125 words

    • Review by
      stanley c wong Rank: Staff Sergeant
      on 17th Sep 2004


      User Rating : 8
      Respect : +1

      The Minolta X-700 is a Manual Focus SLR camera with 3 exposure control modes. Program Mode [P] where you set the lens aperture to minimum, focus and shoot. Shutter speed and aperture are selected according to a preset chart. Useful for snapshots and not much anything else. Then again, sometimes snapshots are important too. Aperture Priority Mode [A] where you set the lens aperture, focus and shoot. Good for general photography and gives you control over the Depth Of Field (DOF). Good thing ...
      stanley c wong's full review       | 781 words

    • Review by
      kyoshi becker
      on 24th Sep 2003


      User Rating : 10
      Respect : -6

      The Minolta X-700 Camera has a wide variety of features including self timer, s.sp. dial, preview button, flash shoe,traditional cable relase screw, and lenses from 15mm[fisheye]-1000mm[telephoto] and a variety of macro lenses, adapters, couplers, and bellos.
      kyoshi becker's full review       | 69 words

    • Review by
      mrhoudini Rank: Lance Corporal
      on 18th Sep 2003


      User Rating : 7
      Respect : -1

      I have read the other reviews. I bought my Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera second hand off Ebay, and it appeared to be well cared for. Since then, I have used it and it appears to be fine. I haven't had any problems so far. I know that the current X370 is now made in China, if possible make sure any manual Minolta camera you may buy is made in Japan, because they're made better. There aren't many quality, manual cameras you can buy new anymore. New X700s are available but rare, and the don't fo ...
      mrhoudini's full review       | 310 words | 1 comment added.

    • Review by
      mike35803
      on 8th Sep 2003


      User Rating : 9
      Respect : -1

      I own an old SRT 101 MC II and the Minolta X-700 was my upgrade in 1986. The meter readings were exact and the flash support (380PX) is excellent. The body isn't that ruggadized as the SRT models but stable enough for daily use. For use with long lenses the body could have more weight (balance).
      mike35803's full review       | 85 words

    • Review by
      camerabuff.
      on 10th Jun 2003


      User Rating : 0
      Respect : +3

      I had my X-700 freeze up on me after less than a year of use. This is when I began to read about others problems with the camera on photo.net, so I sold it with no regrets. Here's the reality:"My X700 also suddenly stopped working and had to have the electronics replaced. I had it repaired under warranty, and I ran only a few rolls through it and it died again. Same symptoms.." "I had it [X-700] about a year. Made in China. Was taking a timer picture of me. High humidity in the New England st ...
      camerabuff's full review       | 307 words | 5 comments added.

    • Review by
      sassolungo.
      on 8th Dec 2002


      User Rating : 8
      Respect : 0

      I have learned photography on an SRT-303, 'advancing' to an X-700 only a few years ago. It is comparatively lightweight, thus easy to carry, but, on the other hand, of course it gets more difficult so shoot long-axposure handheld pictures (compared to the heavier SRT, I lose about 1 EV). So far, the X-700 seems to be quite reliable, also the metre has always performed satisfactorily. The fully-automatic programme mode even works with MC lenses (not just MD). The viewfinder is sufficiently bright ...
      sassolungo's full review       | 340 words | 1 comment added.

    • Review by
      Cory.
      on 12th Sep 2002


      User Rating : 0
      Respect : 0

      I don't know too much about cameras and when I got my Minolta X-700 35mm SLR camera I was very happy with it for about a year. I went on vacation and came back with negatives that were half exposed. It turns out that the shutter magnets went and once that happens you can get it fixed but it will keep happening every six months or so for the rest of your camera's life.
      Cory's full review       | 74 words | 4 comments added.

    • Review by
      JohnO.
      on 9th Aug 2002


      User Rating : 10
      Respect : -1

      My wife gave me my Minolta X-700 set up for Christmas in 1986 figuring it might be a hobby I'd enjoy. Although it has always given great results the guy behind the lens didn't. It sat in the case much of the time in the late 90's. I went digital in the '99 and recently was given a project allowing for "only 35mm film". This X-700 is just as great a camera as it was back in '86 but thanks to digital I believe I have gotten better. I'll be taking my Minolta along with my digital from now on ...
      JohnO's full review       | 110 words

    • Review by
      lily in the mud.
      on 31st May 2002


      User Rating : 6
      Respect : 0

      I don't really know what to say here, except that my experience with this Minolta X-700 35mm SLR camera has been bittersweet. I travel a lot so it doesn't weather well under tough conditions, plus it's heavy and awkward to deal with in a hurry. The AE modes are limited, as well.
      lily in the mud's full review       | 67 words

    • Review by
      Phaethon. Rank: Lance Corporal
      on 19th Jan 2002


      User Rating : 10
      Respect : -5

      The Minolta X-700 is a very good 35mm SLR camera
      Phaethon's full review       | 17 words


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