{"product_id":"minolta-motor-drive-1","title":"Minolta Motor Drive 1 Power Winder Grip for X-700 X-500 X-300 SLR Tested Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  body {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #222;\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  h1 {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #333;\n    padding-bottom: 4px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  h2 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n    margin-top: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: #444;\n  }\n  p {\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  ul {\n    margin-top: 4px;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n  }\n  li {\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  hr {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\n    margin: 24px 0;\n  }\n  .valuation-list {\n    list-style-type: square;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta Motor Drive 1 is a professional high-speed power film advance unit engineered specifically for Minolta MPS (Minolta Program System) 35mm SLR cameras, including the X-700, X-500, and X-300. Capable of motorized film advance speeds up to 3.5 frames per second (fps) in high-speed continuous (Hi) mode, as well as low-speed continuous (Lo) and single-frame (S) operation. Designed with an ergonomic vertical battery handgrip, dual shutter release buttons for comfortable shooting in both horizontal and vertical orientations, remote control socket, LED activity indicator, and direct electronic contacts that mount securely to the baseplate of X-series bodies. Uses an internal quick-release battery tray powered by eight standard AA batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black composite and metal chassis is in clean condition with minor light cosmetic surface scuffs and handling marks on the bottom baseplate consistent with normal camera mounting. Textured rubber handgrip covering is tight, complete, and fully intact. Top mounting plate, guide pins, drive coupling, tripod screw wheel, and electronic contact pins are clean and unblemished. Battery tray spring contacts are bright and completely free of corrosion or oxidation. Fully tested and operational: motor winds smoothly and powerfully across Single, Low, and High continuous modes, shutter release buttons operate crisply, and red LED indicator illuminates properly. Fully tested and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinolta Motor Drive 1 Power Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Minolta 8 x AA Battery Tray Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid motorized film advance up to 3.5 frames per second (fps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMode selector switch featuring Single (S), Low Continuous (Lo), High Continuous (Hi), and Power OFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual shutter release buttons for ergonomic operation in landscape and portrait orientations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic handgrip improving overall camera handling and balance with longer telephoto lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated tripod socket and 3-pin remote control sync port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by 8 x standard AA batteries housed in a removable cartridge tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Motor Drive 1 was the flagship accessory for the Minolta X-700 system, providing significantly faster film winding than the smaller Auto Winder G (which maxed out at 2 fps). Finding units with clean battery trays, uncorroded internal contacts, and functional dual release buttons is increasingly difficult, making a tested working example a desirable upgrade for film shooters looking to complete an X-series kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinolta Motor Drive 1, Minolta X-700 Motor Drive, Minolta Power Winder, Minolta X-500 Motor Drive, Minolta X-300 Winder Grip, Vintage Minolta SLR Accessory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55537619534166,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP2378_4c60e2a1-4c89-4d0b-9756-44aaf3e8f821.jpg?v=1790753466","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/minolta-motor-drive-1","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}