Minolta X‑300 35mm SLR with MD 50mm f/1.7 Lens – Tested & Working – Excellent

DESCRIPTION

Minolta X‑300 35mm manual‑focus SLR camera paired with the sharp and fast Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 standard lens, in Excellent condition and fully tested and working. A lightweight, reliable X‑series body offering manual exposure with a bright viewfinder and responsive LED meter display.

A clean, high‑grade example ideal for students, enthusiasts and collectors of classic Minolta film cameras.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Very Good

Body:

• Fully tested and working
• Shutter accurate across tested speeds
• Meter responsive and consistent
• Viewfinder clear with normal minor dust only
• Film advance and rewind smooth
• Exterior shows minimal cosmetic wear but some marking.
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• Battery compartment clean

Lens (MD 50mm f/1.7):

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• No separation
• Aperture blades clean and snappy
• Focus ring smooth
• Exterior shows minimal wear
• Mount clean and secure

INCLUDED

• Minolta X‑300 camera body
• Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 lens
• Front lens cap
  

KEY FEATURES

• Minolta SR/MC/MD mount
• Manual exposure with LED meter readout
• Bright, clear viewfinder
• Fast f/1.7 standard prime lens
• Lightweight, dependable X‑series design
• Ideal for learners and everyday 35mm shooting

COMPATIBILITY

• Compatible with all Minolta SR/MC/MD lenses
• Uses standard 35mm film
• Powered by 2× LR44/SR44 batteries

COLLECTORS NOTES

The X‑300 remains one of Minolta’s most popular manual‑focus bodies thanks to its reliability, bright finder and intuitive controls. Excellent examples paired with the MD 50mm f/1.7 continue to be highly sought after.

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