Konica minolta announces it is discontinuing all film and digital camera. Minoltas early 35mm rangefinders gave leica a run for its. Camera manuals and free digital camera pdf instructions. Minolta afe ii compact 35mm film camera excellent condition fully tested the minolta afe ii features a fixed length 35mm f4. Minolta maxxum stsi panorama date 35mm slr camera kit with. The list on this page provides details and pictures of all of the slr models in chronological order see below. Minolta 16 ee ii sub miniature spy camera 16mm point and shoot film camera. The minolta xg1, introduced in 1978, was the second model in the xgseries of 35mm slr film cameras produced by minolta between 1977 to 1982. There were two basic models of the minolta35 rangefinder, and some variations within them. But when it comes to discreet shooting on the fly, nothing can quite match a 35mm rangefinder camera as proven by the timeless work of countless photojournalists over the past 90 years. One minolta model that i also love a great deal is one that im at a loss to succinctly describe. Get the best deal for minolta film cameras from the largest online selection at. The camera is relatively small and light for an slr, especially with the 35mm 70mm kit lens. Minolta cameras were born from a partnership between german optical engineers and japanese.
They designed the worlds first, professional 35mm slr camera with automatic, ttl exposure control. I compare my baby leicas 35mm film compacts to the leica m6. This came about in the late 1970s and brought with it a bunch of slr advancements. It takes a dl245bpk, which youll probably have to order online, and which may cost you as much as the camera does. Frankly id like one of those, as the leather on both of mine wasis so nice that i feel bad. Throughout the two decades it was manufactured for, it stood out. I know that every thread i start asks for help and i. Minolta maxxum xtsi slr camera 35mm series specs cnet. This is mainly for people that have used minolta cameras before, but anyone can throw in their two cents. In fact it was the worlds first 35mm slr with a built in battery operated cds meter when introduced in 1962, and at the time minoltas top of the line slr camera model, usually equipped with the superb auto rokkor pf 1. New listing minolta srt303 35mm slr film camera, 50mm f1. Especially with the srt line where the 101b was the 303 elsewhere, etc. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for minolta film cameras. It produced cameras for many film formats, from 16mm film to medium format.
In july 1947, the allied occupation headquarters ordered the temporary suspension of 120 roll film format camera production, authorizing the construction only of 35mm film cameras. Introduction of the long lived 35mm rangefinder camera minolta35. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. John glenn takes a specially modified anscologoed minolta himatic camera into space aboard friendship 7. The minolta 35 rangefinder was minolta s first 35mm film format camera. One of the most underrated 35mm film cameras is the minolta x700. I know that later models of the xd, when they came branded by the updated minolta logo, had a more durable leather that resisted shrinkage. The essentials a guide to the best of minoltas camera systems. I have later rts models but the 9q is still my camera of choice. Leica had previously set a standard of 24x36mm, which was followed by most 35mm camera manufacturers. The camera sold as the xd in japan, xd11 in north america and xd7 in europe is regarded by many as minolta s best autoexposure, electronicshutter slr. Minolta film cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Minolta weathermatic a bright yellow waterproof case 126 film cameras. Customs services and international tracking provided.
A look at the minolta cle rangefinder camera produced 198085. The business was initially established by kazuo tashima in 1928 as the nichidoku shashinki shoten, roughly translated as the japangermany camera company. Minolta maxxum slr cameras and others that use film are designed for use with a variety of film types including 4x5, 8x10, advantix, 220, and others. Minolta srt 201 customs services and international tracking provided.
Going for a panamatrip in a few weeks, and thinking about taking my a7iii but with a limited lens selection, really have no need for a large lens selection nor do i want to lug around a heavy bag. The minolta 35 was introduced in 1947 and was clearly inspired by the leica iii range but added several improvements, most notably a single combined viewfinderrangefinder window, a hinged back for loading film and a selftimer. The minolta 7000 was an advanced amateur model in 1985 and the first of the companys amount models. Xseries of manual focus 35mm film slr cameras, lenses and flashes. Currently own an a7iii with the tamron 2875 and sony 551. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty. Minolta cameras were born from a partnership between german optical engineers and japanese manufacturing experts. Im using them more on the film cameras they were designed for at the moment though. Film camera brands and models guide to film photography. Vintage 1957 japanese minolta 16 model 1 subminiature spy camera, case. Buy or sell used minolta 35mm film cameras at keh camera. Buy and sell used minolta camera equipment at keh camera. In this model, the large, external, clipon meter is moved inside the camera body.
All the later model names included the word minolta, but the company name and brand. It was the first camera from any manufacturer to offer both aperture and shutterpriority automation and the last minolta slr with a. Find the user manual you need for your camera and more at manualsonline. The top 10 best and worst minolta cameras ever hd version. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Stop discontinuing those great 35mm maxxums, and better focus on filling the stores with them instead. Minolta has been making a wide variety of manualfocusing, 35mm film, slr. Any of these lying around in your closet probably need new batteries.
Buy minolta slr film cameras and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Rethink, reinvigorate, and reorganize your 35mm film slr cameras division if necessary, and start putting the cameras in the hands of many minolta fans out there. The worlds most complete list of manualfocus minolta. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Minolta decided to get into the professional camera market dominated by nikon and canon with a twist. Alright guys, i want to get a minolta film camera but im not sure as to what specific one i should get. But all this excellence didnt come cheap, and the xk was quite expensive. Nikon lite touch zoom af point and shoot 35mm film camera fully functional. Xm model a minolta sold the xk in europe as the xm. The camera body style of an slr 35mm camera is different than that seen in digital cameras.
Get the best deals on konica minolta film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deal for minolta slr film cameras from the largest online selection at. New listing pentax k2 dmd 35mm slr film camera body only with original case everything works. Save up to 40% off sale price and get a 180day warranty.
New listing minolta x700 35mm slr film camera body only excellent new seals. It has been film tested and everything is working exactly as it should. We have two ways for you to explore minoltas slr cameras. The company history began in 1928, when the nichidoku shashinki shoten japanesegerman photo pompany was founded. Used minolta 35mm film cameras for sale online keh. Minolta 35mm slr cameras are as better as those of canon. Where film camera instruction manuals have been found for free since 1997 donations accepted with a smile. A few of the reasons for this were the many exposure modes, ttl flash metering, and bright.
This sale includes the camera body in working condition 1x 50mm f1. The minolta slr camera with film is quite simple to use. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This was one of the last manual focus cameras made by minolta and features a throughthelens light.
It was the first 35mm slr camera combining both aperture priority and. Minolta 35mm film cameras use light exposure to take pictures. Apart from minor cosmetic changes, the variations in the minolta model i camera chiefly concerned the image size. A look at the minolta 7s rangefinder camera released in 1966. Make offer minolta maxxum 400si 35mm slr film camera, 28210mm zoom lens used, untested. The minolta sr2 is minoltas first singlelens reflex camera. Minolta 35 model ii rangefinder film camera bonus 50mm f2. The first camera manufactured by this company was the nifcalette nifca being an acronym for ni ppon f oto ca meras. Nintendo 64 point and shoot 35mm film camera brand new with strap and case and manual. Introduction of the long lived 35mm rangefinder camera minolta 35. Minolta maxxum 7000 customs services and international tracking provided.
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