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  • 1980s
  • SLR
  • 35 mm

Minolta X-300s with 28-70mm Lens

Minolta X-300s with 28-70mm Lens

$250.00 NZD
$250.00 NZD
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Manual 35mm SLR from the mid-80s with versatile zoom lens.

Key specs:

  • Manual exposure control
  • 28-70mm zoom lens
  • Shutter speeds 1-1/1000s + B
  • Minolta MD mount

Condition: Grip is in poor condition (common with cameras of this age - cosmetic only, doesn't affect function).

The X-300s is a solid manual SLR with straightforward controls. The 28-70mm zoom gives you a useful focal range from wide angle through to portrait length - versatile for most shooting situations.

Minolta MD mount provides access to excellent vintage glass. Pure manual exposure control for learning the fundamentals of film photography.

Lens system: Minolta MD/MC

35-70mm f/1.4

Skill Level: Intermediate

  • Comfortable with basic settings
  • Understanding aperture/shutter relationship
  • Aperture-priority cameras, basic manual SLRs with meters

Warranty: 2 Months from purchase

All second-hand film cameras sold at Camera House NZ come with a 2 month warranty when they've been film tested by us.

Our 2 month warranty covers mechanical and electronic failures that occur during normal use. If something goes wrong with your camera during this period, bring it back and we'll sort it out.

This warranty reflects our confidence in the cameras we sell and our commitment to getting you out shooting with reliable equipment. We've been in the photography business since 1953, and we stand behind the gear we sell.

Guarantee: Film Tested

We put a roll of film through each camera to verify that the shutter, film advance, and light meter (where fitted) are working correctly. This real-world testing ensures you're getting a camera that's ready to shoot, not just one that looks good on the shelf.

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Minolta built cameras from 1928 to 2006, earning respect as genuine innovators rather than followers. They pioneered autofocus SLRs with the groundbreaking Maxxum/Dynax 7000 in 1985, revolutionizing photography overnight. Their film cameras combined excellent build quality with clever engineering - the X-700 and SRT series remain hugely popular with film shooters today. Known for outstanding optics (their Rokkor lenses are legendary), reliable bodies, and features that actually mattered to photographers. When Minolta merged with Konica and eventually sold to Sony in 2006, their legacy lived on - Sony's A-mount system is built directly on Minolta's foundation, and those old Minolta AF lenses still work perfectly on modern Sony bodies.