Minolta X-700 + Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 | SLR Film Camera + Lens | Excellent

Brand: Minolta

Condition: Used

Name: Minolta X-700 + Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7

Type: 35mm Manual Focus SLR Film Camera Kit

Type of Film: 35mm Film

CPB Body Code: JP13

CPB Lens Code: JP19

Lens Mount: Minolta SR / MC / MD Mount

Battery: 2 × LR44 Batteries

Condition: Excellent

The Minolta X-700 (JP13) paired with the Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 (JP19) has been inspected and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in excellent working condition. The camera functions mechanically as intended, with all buttons, dials, controls, film transport mechanisms, and metering systems operating correctly. The built-in TTL light meter provides accurate exposure readings, ensuring dependable performance for everyday shooting.

The included Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 lens has been inspected and cleaned and is in excellent working condition. The optics are clean and free from significant optical defects, while the focus and aperture rings operate smoothly and precisely, delivering reliable mechanical performance.

Cosmetically, both the camera body and lens are in excellent condition, showing only very minor signs of careful use. Together they form an exceptionally well-preserved classic Minolta kit. The images shown depict the exact camera and lens you will receive.

Introduced in 1981, the Minolta X-700 became one of the most celebrated manual-focus SLRs ever produced. Offering Program Auto, Aperture Priority, and Full Manual exposure modes, it combines ease of use with extensive creative control. Paired with the renowned Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 standard prime, this kit delivers outstanding sharpness, rich contrast, natural colour rendition, and excellent low-light performance. The versatile 50mm focal length makes it ideal for portraits, street photography, documentary work, travel, and everyday photography, while the bright f/1.7 aperture produces pleasing background separation and classic Minolta rendering.

This camera uses standard 35mm (135) film, producing images in the 24 × 36 mm format.

Camera and lens kits sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter accuracy, metering response, film transport reliability, optical clarity, and overall mechanical functionality. Any cosmetic or functional notes are clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.