The XD7 is better - the X-700 is younger! These cameras are extremely reliable if you have a good one so spending a little more if you can is worth it. I also second getting a camera that has been refurbished and comes with some warranty period - you'll pay almost as much on ebay for something that probably hasn't ever been serviced in its 35-40 year life and even if you could return a problem camera, you'd lose shipping costs each way and have nothing to show for it. TTL flash with Minolta PX flashes is a nice feature (the PX-360 flash is great and you can get one for about $50 on ebay). I have two X700s I bought used 5 years ago that were from the early 1980s that I got cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted (CLA'd) and have had no problems at all.
X700 MINOLTA CAMERA SERIAL NUMBERS
The X700s made in China (later versions, with Made in China imprinted on the bottom) were allegedly less reliable and X700s with serial numbers greater than 2,700,000 were allegedly more liable to have the capacitor issue (which is an inexpensive repair though).
X700 MINOLTA CAMERA MANUAL
But the X-570 viewfinder readout is more useful in fully manual exposure mode than is the viewfinder in the X-700. The former lacks "Program" mode, but I don't use that anyway, and (more unfortunately) it lacks the EV compensation adjustment. I also had him refurbish an XD for me.Īctually I prefer the X-570 (= X-500) to the X-700. That's more expensive than other X-700's on offer on ebay, but at least you can be assured that the one he sells you will work (I've bought two from him). On ebay you will occasionally find John Titterington selling refurbished X-700's for about $100. If you will be doing flash photography and are willing to find a PX-series minolta flash, the X-700 has some advantages. Grooved Ware People edited this topic 112 months ago. If the LEDs come on in the viewfinder when you wind on but go out when the shutter button is depressed (but the shutter doesn't work) then it is a good indicator of bad capacitors.
X700 MINOLTA CAMERA SERIES
One caution about the X700 is that you should specifically ask whether the shutter is working before you buy as the X series cameras are prone to capacitor failure. If you are going to be using MD lenses, the X700 will allow "Program" mode to be used whereas the XD doesn't have that option, If you use a MC lens on the X700 Program won't work either. Minolfan edited this topic 112 months ago. If you want a black body, the X700 will be the cheaper purchase. The XD7 was the more expensive one.ĭifference in use is not really important IMO, except that the XD7 is more silent. The XD7 has the great Leica/Minolta/Copal metal shutter. The X700 is somewhat more modern cheaply made plastic body with cloth curtain shutter. They both might have their lightseal replaced. René Maly edited this topic 112 months ago.īoth are nice camera's. Originally posted at 12:34AM, 29 September 2012 PST So: I checked local used sales on the net, and 2 bodies came up: the XD7 and the X700. This one doesn't fit on my Sony A300 without a correction glass, and I don't see the profits on adapters with glass elements. There is one specific lens I'd like to use: the 50mm f/1.4 MD. I happen to own some MD/SR lenses, but I don't have a body. I do have some Dynax AF bodies and lenses. I am not familiar (yet) with Minolta film cameras.
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