Minolta X-300 35mm SLR Film Camera Body - Classic Vintage Manual Auto -Near Mint

Minolta X-300 - Classic 80s Manual & Auto SLR
This listing is for a stunning example of the Minolta X-300 35mm manual focus SLR camera body. Finished in black, the X-300 is highly regarded as one of the best entry points into classic film photography, famous for its incredibly bright viewfinder, comfortable ergonomics, and highly accurate aperture-priority auto mode.
Important Performance Assurance: The notorious factory capacitor issue common to the Minolta X-series has been completely sorted out on this body as a preventative measure. A premium, high-quality modern replacement capacitor has been professionally installed prior to any failure occurring, meaning you can shoot with absolute confidence knowing this camera is future-proofed against the classic "dead shutter" problem.
Key Features & Specifications
• Type: 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera body.

• Lens Mount: Minolta SR/MD mount (Compatible with a massive ecosystem of legendary Rokkor and MD lenses).

• Exposure Modes: Aperture-Priority Automatic (Auto) and Full Manual mode for total creative control.

• Viewfinder: Famous extra-bright acute-matte focusing screen with full LED shutter speed indicators.

• Shutter Speeds: Electronically controlled from 4 seconds down to a fast 1/1000th of a second, plus Bulb mode for long exposures.

• Light Meter: Fully working light meter.

Condition: Near Mint & Fully Working
This camera body is in pristine cosmetic and mechanical condition.
• Cosmetics: Near Mint. The body looks exceptionally smart, showing virtually no visible scuffs, paint loss, or signs of wear. Remarkably, it still has the original clear protective film intact on the bottom baseplate of the camera, protecting it from scratches. The grip textures are fully intact, and the battery compartment is completely clean and free of corrosion.

• Mechanics & Electronics: 100% fully functional. The film advance stroke is buttery smooth, the shutter fires crisply and accurately across all speeds, and the light meter reacts perfectly to changes in light.

• Servicing: Preventative capacitor replacement has been successfully completed to ensure long-term electronic reliability.

• Optics & Viewfinder: The mirror is spotless, the focusing screen is beautifully bright and clean, and the internal prism is free of any distracting dust or debris.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Batteries: Requires 2x standard LR44 / SR44 batteries to operate (NOT included).

• Lens: This listing is for the camera body only (perfect if you already own Minolta MD or MC lenses).

• Condition: Please see photos for full cosmetic condition.

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