{"product_id":"minolta-x-700-35mm-slr-film-camera-50mm-f-1-7","title":"Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Film Camera + 50mm f\/1.7","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eMinolta X-700 + 50mm f\/1.7\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the all-time great enthusiast 35mm SLR setups and easily one of the most beloved cameras of the entire manual-focus era. Minolta really nailed the balance between automation and tactile manual shooting with the X-700, giving photographers a camera that feels approachable for beginners while still being genuinely satisfying for experienced shooters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eThe X-700 became especially popular because it offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11wibgz\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eFull program auto exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xdy23p\" data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eAperture priority shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15k846t\" data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eFull manual controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3ncucv\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eBright, easy-to-use viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19hojs6\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eExcellent ergonomics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p5x8mg\" data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eAccess to Minolta’s fantastic Rokkor lens ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"906\"\u003ePaired with the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e50mm f\/1.7\u003c\/strong\u003e, this kit gives you a fast standard lens with beautiful Minolta color rendering, smooth focus feel, and excellent sharpness. The 50mm f\/1.7 is widely considered one of the sleeper favorites of the Rokkor lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eThis combination is perfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sjji34\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eStreet photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"196e983\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eEveryday carry film shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x3yxbg\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003ePortraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14iz185\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eLearning manual exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r9jt7p\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eAnyone wanting a classic 1980s film SLR experience without fighting the camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eCondition: EXCELLENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eThis camera kit is in excellent condition overall with only minor cosmetic signs of use. The camera is fully functional and operating properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eThe included \u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e50mm f\/1.7 lens has slight internal haze\u003c\/strong\u003e, which may introduce a subtle softness or lower contrast in difficult lighting situations, but remains very usable overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eThere is also a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003etiny scratch on the focusing screen near the edge\u003c\/strong\u003e. This does not affect recorded images and is only visible in the viewfinder under certain conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eMetering, shutter speeds, film advance, and controls are all functioning correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"166jrmn\" data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eMinolta X-700 camera body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lv7e9w\" data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eMinolta 50mm f\/1.7 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eWe usually ship within two business days of receiving payment. 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