{"product_id":"minolta-x-700-35mm-slr-with-50mm-f1-7-lens-tested-new-batteries-2","title":"Minolta X‑700 35mm SLR + 50mm f\/1.7 Lens – Black -  Batteries – Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinolta X‑700 35mm SLR camera in excellent cosmetic condition, paired with the Minolta MD 50mm f\/1.7 standard lens. Fully tested and working, supplied with \u003cstrong\u003enew batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e. A top‑tier Minolta X‑Series body offering aperture‑priority, full manual control and Program mode, with a bright viewfinder and excellent handling. A superb example for collectors or active film shooters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Excellent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully tested and working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter accurate across tested speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter responsive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder bright and clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal cosmetic wear; exceptionally clean throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery compartment clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew batteries installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50mm f\/1.7 Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics clean with no haze or fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor dust ( very normal with lenses of this age)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades clean and snappy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery light cosmetic wear only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinolta X‑700 camera body (black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinolta MD 50mm f\/1.7 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront lens caps \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew batteries\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLLECTORS NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X‑700 is widely regarded as Minolta’s finest manual‑focus SLR, combining reliability with a bright viewfinder and versatile exposure modes. Near‑mint examples with a clean 50mm f\/1.7 lens and new batteries are increasingly scarce. Highly desirable for collectors and ideal for photographers wanting a premium X‑Series setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinolta’s flagship X‑Series body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram, aperture‑priority and manual modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, clear viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with the sharp MD 50mm f\/1.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew batteries included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear‑mint presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinolta X‑700, Minolta 50mm f1.7, Minolta X Series, X‑700 film camera, Minolta MD mount, vintage Minolta SLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53998769963350,"sku":null,"price":119.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP2288_f0d2fac2-4ea1-4eab-987a-81d9cb56b771.jpg?v=1784034155","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/minolta-x-700-35mm-slr-with-50mm-f1-7-lens-tested-new-batteries-2","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}