Minolta X-300

Minolta X-300

A year after Minolta released the X-570, they introduced the X-300 to the photographic market. It was a less-expensive alternative to the X-570 thanks to fewer features. The body of the X-300 is nearly identical to that of the X-570. The only change, other than the nameplate, is that the shutter speed dial in now covered, only showing one speed at a time. In addition, the camera features are minimized. Perhaps the biggest feature change from the X-570 is that the X-300 lacks the OTF (off-the-film) flash mode -- which many find very useful. In addition, the X-300 lacks the DOF preview button, the PC connection, and the interchangeable screens of the X-570. Together, these changes decreased the price tag of the X-300 significantly.

Introduction

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Camera Specifications

You can present the camera specifications either in the text or in a list. There is also a Camera Template but it is likely to suffer modifications in the future.

Some specifications are mandatory:

• manufacturer
• image support, with number of pixels or film format
• architecture (Single Lens Reflex, Twin Lens Reflex, Viewfinder, Rangefinder, etc.)
• lens (name, focal length and aperture) or lens mount
• shutter type and shutter speed range

Other specifications are important too:

• dates of production
• alternative names
• exposure metering system and exposure modes
• ASA/ISO range
• focusing distance
• flash connection and built-in flash
• battery
• weight

And you can add any other specifications you feel useful, depending on the camera type:

• digital processor and sensor name
• number of lens elements
• shutter name
• ...