{"product_id":"near-mint-minolta-x-700-black-slr-film-camera-md-rokkor-50mm-f-1-7-lens-363","title":"[Near MINT] Minolta X-700 Black SLR Film Camera MD Rokkor 50mm f\/1.7 Lens #363","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@5.0.2\/dist\/css\/bootstrap.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" integrity=\"sha384-EVSTQN3\/azprG1Anm3QDgpJLIm9Nao0Yz1ztcQTwFspd3yD65VohhpuuCOmLASjC\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\tbody { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } \t.content-box { margin-top: 1em; font-size: 1.2em; }\t \th1.product-name { font-size: 1.6em; text-align: center; }\t.subHeader { font-size: 1.5em; background-color: #2a6fec; color: white; padding: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; font-weight: bold; }\t.descriptionBody p { margin-top: 1em; }\t.descriptionValue { margin: 0; padding: 0; }\tspan.gradeHeader { font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; }\th3 { font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; margin-top: 1em; }\th4 { font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; margin-top: 0.8em; }\t#displayAppearance\u003eul { margin: 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em; }\t#displayAppearance p { margin: 0; }\t#displaySize\u003ep { margin: 0; }\tdiv.icon { margin: 2em auto; }\t#linkUrl { text-align: center; }\t \t#displayGrade[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\t#displayAppearance[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayFunctional[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\t#displaySize[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\t#displayWeight[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\t#displayIncludings[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\t#displayFreeSpace[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\t.linkField[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\t#linkUrl[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\u003c\/style\u003e\t\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\t\t\t\u003ch1 class=\"product-name\" title=\"title\"\u003e[Near MINT] Minolta X-700 Black SLR Film Camera MD Rokkor 50mm f\/1.7 Lens #363\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayGrade\" title=\"grade\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"gradeHeader\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gradeValue\"\u003eNear Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayAppearance\" title=\"appearance\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eAppearance of the item\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMinor Scuff as shown in photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check the photos for detailed condition of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayFunctional\" title=\"functional\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t \u003ch3\u003eFunctional\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"functional\"\u003eTested. Works properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"overviewSection\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\t\t\t\t This listing features a classic Minolta X-700 Black SLR Film Camera paired with a versatile Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f\/1.7 Lens. Renowned for its advanced electronic control and user-friendly operation, the X-700 is a fantastic choice for both film photography enthusiasts and beginners.\t\t\t\t\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"inspectionResultsSection\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Inspection Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eWe have meticulously inspected both the camera body and lens to ensure full functionality and optical clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch4\u003eOperation Checks:\u003c\/h4\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed OK. Fires accurately at all speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-timer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed OK. Operates as intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Meter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed OK. Responsive and accurate.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAF (Auto-Focus):\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed OK. (Note: As the Minolta X-700 is a manual focus camera, this check refers to the smooth operation of the focus mechanism or any relevant lens-body communication).\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelicoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed OK. Smooth and precise focusing movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed OK. Blades are clean and stop down correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch4\u003eOptics - Lens (Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f\/1.7):\u003c\/h4\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirt:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight - Does not affect normal photographic results.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight - Does not affect normal photographic results.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFungus:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScratch:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any minor imperfections do not impact image quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch4\u003eOptics - Viewfinder:\u003c\/h4\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirt:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight - Does not impede composition or focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFungus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight - Does not impede composition or focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScratch:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"knownIssuesSection\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eKnown Issues for Minolta X-700 (Model-Specific Transparency)\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta X-700 is a classic camera, and like all vintage equipment, certain common issues can arise. We aim to provide full transparency regarding these known characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitor Failure (Critical for serial # 2000000+):\u003c\/strong\u003e While our general functional testing did not indicate any issues (such as LED problems or shutter irregularities commonly associated with capacitor failure), specific internal capacitor inspection for serial number relevance was not performed. We confirmed basic LED and shutter operation through multiple consecutive shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics (Full Electronic Control):\u003c\/strong\u003e We carefully checked for visible signs of electronic circuit failure, such as burnt resistors or flex board cracks around the prism, and did not observe any. The display board showed no signs of capacitor leakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCdS Light Meter Failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our inspection confirmed the light meter is working properly, indicating no red down-triangle blinking errors, shutter delays in P\/A modes, or corrosion\/oxidation on the battery terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shutter button responds promptly, and the film advance lever operates smoothly, requiring the expected movement. We detected no speed inaccuracies that would suggest electromagnet contamination during our functional tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Seal Degradation (Foam):\u003c\/strong\u003e Foam degradation is common in nearly all X-700 units. While we did not replace the seals, our visual check and functional testing showed no tar-like residue impacting the shutter rollers\/gears. We recommend buyers inspect the current condition of the back door channel, mirror bumper, and hinge seals upon receipt.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror Linkage Seizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e We confirmed smooth mirror flip-up operation, indicating no seizing issues commonly associated with long-term storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"accessoriesSection\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003eFront Lens Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"notRecommendedForSection\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eThis Product is NOT Recommended For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003eBuyers who require a perfectly pristine item free of any minor cosmetic imperfections like the described scuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003eIndividuals highly sensitive to minor optical dust, haze, or fungus, even if we've confirmed they do not affect image quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003eCollectors seeking a camera with fully verified internal component condition (e.g., capacitor health via specialized testing beyond general functionality).\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cli\u003eUsers who are not comfortable with classic manual focus operation and film photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displaySize\" title=\"none\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayWeight\" title=\"isWeight\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayIncludings\" title=\"none\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayFreeSpace\" title=\"freeSpace\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eIf you have any question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me. 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