{"product_id":"minolta-x-300-35mm-slr-film-camera-md-50mm-f-1-7-lens","title":"Minolta X-300 35mm SLR Film Camera + MD 50mm f\/1.7 Lens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMinolta X-300 + MD 50mm f\/1.7\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great example of what Minolta did particularly well in the manual-focus era: make cameras that are straightforward, enjoyable to shoot, and paired with genuinely excellent glass. The X-300 keeps things simpler than the flagship X-700 while retaining the features most photographers actually need, including aperture-priority auto exposure, full manual control, and Minolta’s easy-to-read metering system.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePaired with the \u003cstrong\u003eMinolta MD 50mm f\/1.7\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a classic everyday 35mm setup. The 50mm focal length works beautifully for portraits, street photography, travel, and general shooting, while the f\/1.7 maximum aperture gives you plenty of room for available-light photography and shallow depth of field. Minolta’s MD lenses also have that lovely combination of smooth manual focusing and classic rendering that makes them just as fun adapted to modern mirrorless cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: GOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis camera is in good working condition with noticeable signs of age and use. The light meter has been tested and reads accurately, and the camera is fully operational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe small \u003cstrong\u003eplastic cover on the film advance lever is missing\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a common age-related issue on cameras from this Minolta family, where the plastic piece can loosen or fall off over time. Its absence is cosmetic and does not affect operation of the advance lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe included MD 50mm f\/1.7 has \u003cstrong\u003emild internal haze\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lens remains fully functional, though the haze may slightly lower contrast or increase glow and flare in strong backlighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinolta X-300 35mm SLR body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinolta MD 50mm f\/1.7 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe usually ship within two business days of receiving payment. If you are in a hurry, please contact us about rush shipping options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe pack everything carefully and are pretty meticulous about what we sell. You can expect to receive a fully functional, conservatively rated item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShipping is available to most countries worldwide. Please ask if purchasing from a country you think we might not ship to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coastal Film Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47789706444854,"sku":"SEP26092","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/6093\/8038\/files\/CFL03692.jpg?v=1789822578","url":"https:\/\/www.coastalfilmlab.com\/products\/minolta-x-300-35mm-slr-film-camera-md-50mm-f-1-7-lens","provider":"Coastal Film Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}