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| − | 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. | + | 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 [[depth-of-field|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 == | == Introduction == | ||
The '''Minolta X-300''' is a [[35mm]] manual focus [[SLR]] based on the MD mount produced between 1984 and 1990. The X-300 is also known as X-370. | The '''Minolta X-300''' is a [[35mm]] manual focus [[SLR]] based on the MD mount produced between 1984 and 1990. The X-300 is also known as X-370. | ||
| − | The X-300, in its many forms, became the basis of Minolta's manual-focus SLR cameras after the introduction of the auto-focus Maxxum line. The | + | The X-300, in its many forms, became the basis of Minolta's manual-focus SLR cameras after the introduction of the auto-focus Maxxum line. The various X-370's were less expensive than the new, [[autofocus|auto-focus]] cameras, but still had all the features that a new or experienced photographer needed. As mentioned, production was moved from Japan to China around 1990, and the X-370n has, and is, being used as the basis for many others cameras from China, sold by Seagull and several other firms. One thing's for sure -- the X-370 will live on, in one form or another, for many years to come. |
== Camera Specifications == | == Camera Specifications == | ||
| − | * Minolta | + | * [[Minolta]] |
| − | * 35mm | + | * Film format: 24x36mm frames on [[35mm film]] |
| − | * Single Lens Reflex | + | * Type: [[SLR|Single Lens Reflex]] |
| − | * MD Mount | + | * Lens mount: MD Mount |
| − | * Split-image spot, microprism band and acute matte field focusing screen. | + | * [[Split-image device|Split-image spot]], [[microprism]] band and acute matte field focusing screen. |
* In viewfinder shutter speed scale/LED display. | * In viewfinder shutter speed scale/LED display. | ||
| − | * Cable shutter release on body next to lens. | + | * [[cable release|Cable shutter]] release on body next to lens. |
| − | * Electrically controlled focal plane shutter 4 sec to 1/1000 sec (Auto), 1 sec to 1/1000th (Manual). | + | * Electrically controlled [[focal plane shutter]] 4 sec to 1/1000 sec (Auto), 1 sec to 1/1000th (Manual). |
| − | * 10 Second self timer with LED indication. | + | * 10 Second [[self-timer]] with [[LED]] indication. |
* AE lock (15 seconds). | * AE lock (15 seconds). | ||
| − | * ISO Range 12-3200 | + | * [[Film speed|ISO Range]] 12-3200 |
* 2 x AG13/LR44 batteries required. | * 2 x AG13/LR44 batteries required. | ||
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[[Category:Minolta SR mount]] | [[Category:Minolta SR mount]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] | [[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] | ||
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| 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
The Minolta X-300 is a 35mm manual focus SLR based on the MD mount produced between 1984 and 1990. The X-300 is also known as X-370. The X-300, in its many forms, became the basis of Minolta's manual-focus SLR cameras after the introduction of the auto-focus Maxxum line. The various X-370's were less expensive than the new, auto-focus cameras, but still had all the features that a new or experienced photographer needed. As mentioned, production was moved from Japan to China around 1990, and the X-370n has, and is, being used as the basis for many others cameras from China, sold by Seagull and several other firms. One thing's for sure -- the X-370 will live on, in one form or another, for many years to come.
Camera Specifications
- Minolta
- Film format: 24x36mm frames on 35mm film
- Type: Single Lens Reflex
- Lens mount: MD Mount
- Split-image spot, microprism band and acute matte field focusing screen.
- In viewfinder shutter speed scale/LED display.
- Cable shutter release on body next to lens.
- Electrically controlled focal plane shutter 4 sec to 1/1000 sec (Auto), 1 sec to 1/1000th (Manual).
- 10 Second self-timer with LED indication.
- AE lock (15 seconds).
- ISO Range 12-3200
- 2 x AG13/LR44 batteries required.
