Minolta X-700 Technical Details
(Source: X-700 Owner's Manual)
Type: Electronically governed 35mm single-lens reflex AE camera
Exposure-control modes: Fully programmed ("P"),
aperture-priority automatic ("A"), and metered manual ("M")
Lens mount: Minolta SLR bayonet of integrally lubricated
stainless steel (54 degree rotating angle); coupling for
full-aperture metering, finder display input, and automatic diaphragm
control, providing programmed or aperture-priority auto operation
with Minolta MD lenses, aperture-priority auto operation with MC and
other Minolta SLR interchangeable lenses/accessories; spring-return
button for depth-of-field preview or stop-down meter readings with
other than MC or MD lenses (standard lenses: MD 50mm f/1.2, f/1.4,
f/1.7 or f/2)
Exposure control and functions: Low-voltage, low-current
computer circuit incorporating quartz crystal for sequential control
to 1/30,000-sec. accuracy, large-scale ICs, samarium cobalt
impulse-release magnets, and linear-resistance inputs) varies both
aperture and shutter speed steplessly according to special
"faster-speed" program (see chart) in P mode, or varies shutter speed
steplessly according to aperture set in A mode, to yield proper
exposure for the film speed and exposure adjustment set; auto-exposure
range: EV 1 to EV 18 (e.g., 1 sec. at f/1.4 to 1/1000 at f/16) at
ASA/ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens; AE-lock device holds meter reading for
exposure at that value regardless of subject-brightness changes.
Shutter: Horizontal-travers focal-plane type; electronicall
conrolled stepless speeds 1/1000 to 4 sec. set automatically with
endlessly rotatable selector dial locked at "P" or "A" setting of
fixed speeds 1 to 1/1000 sec. or "B" (bulb) set manually at detented
dial indications; electromagnetic shutter release locks when voltage
too low for proper operation.
Metering: TTL center-weighted averaging type, by silicon
photocell mounted at rear of pentaprism for available light, measured
full aperature for normal finder display, then at taking aperature for
programmed/automatic-exposure setting/determination or stop-down
display; by another SPC mounted with optic in side of mirror
compartment for off-the-film light at taking aperture during exposure
to control dedicated flash duration
Film-speed range: ASA/ISO 25 to 1600 set by dial that locks at
1/3-EV increments
Exposure-adjustment control: Up to +- 2 EV continuous
adjustment of P, A, or M exposure by dial that locks at zero position
and each 1/2-EV setting
Mirror: Triple-coated oversize instant-return slide-up type
Viewfinder: Eye-level fixed pentaprism type showing 95% of
24x36mm film-frame area; magnification: 0.9X with 50mm standard lens
focused at infinity; power: -1D, adjustable with accessory snap-on
eyepiece lenses; Fresnel-field focusing screen having artificially
regular-patterned matte field plus central split-image horizontally
oriented focusing aid surrounded by microprism band, interchangeable
with Type P1, P2, Pd, M, G, L, S, or H screens at authorized Minolta
service stations; visible around frame: mode indication (P, A, or M),
shutter-speed scale (1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 25, 500, and 1000)
with LED setting indication, triangular over-/under-range LED
indicators blinking at 4Hz, flash-ready signal (LED next to "60"
blinking at 2Hz), FDC signal ("60" LED blinking at 8Hz of 1 sec. after
correct flash exposure), mis-set lens warning (mode indication
blinking at 4Hz) in P mode, battery check (by glowing of any LED when
operating button touched or pressed slightly), f-number set with MD or
MC lenses, and exposure-adjustment engaged indication (LED blinking at
4Hz); display and metering activated by normal finger contact or
slight pressing of operating button and continue for 15 sec., except
go out after shutter release
Flash sync: PC terminal and hot shoe for X sync (disconnected
when no unit installed); electonic flash ("strobe") synchronizes at
1/60 sec. and slower stepless or fixed speeds or "B" setting; Class
MF, M and FP flashbulbs, at 1/15 or slower settings; additional
spring-loaded contacts on hot shoe for camera/flash control and finder
indication in programmed automatic operation
Film advance: Manual: by lever with single 130 degree stroke
after 30 degree unengaged movement; motorized: through built-in
coubler key with accessory Motor Drive 1 or Auto Winder G; release
button for rewind on camera bottom; advancing-type frame counter; Safe
Load Signal indicates flim loading and advancing condition.
Power: Two 1.5v alkaline-manganese (Eveready A-76 or equiv.) or
1.55v silver-oxide (Eveready S-76, EPX-76 or equiv.) cells contained
in camera base poser both programmed/auto exposure control and manual
operation; three-position main switch with indication for off, on, or
on with audible piezoelectric slow-speed warning and self-timer
operating indication; battery check by touching or slightly pressing
operating button (LEDs do not light when cells approach exhaustion);
shutter will not release when voltage too low for proper
opertation.
Self-timer: Electronic for 10-sec. delay, with opertion
indicated by camera-front LED that blinks at 2Hz for 8 sec., then 8Hz
for 1 sec., then remains on until shutter releases, plus simultaneous
audible indication when main switch in appropriate position; engaged
by switch on body, cycle started by pushing operating button,
cancelable anytime before release
Other: Audible 4Hz piezoelectric warning when finder speed
indication is 1/30 sec. or slower whenever finger contacts "touch
switch" normally or presses operating button slightly with main switch
appropriately set; integral front handgrip; detachable back with
integral handgrip, memo holder, and ISO, DIN, ASA conversion table;
positive 4-slot take-up spool; remote shutter-release socket
Size and weight: 51.5 x 89 x 137 mm (2 x 3-1/2 x 5-3/8 in.),
505g (17-13/16 oz.) without lens and/or power cells
Accessories: Exclusive Auto Electroflash 280PX, Multi-Function
Back; Motor Drive 1, Auto Winder G, Power Grip 2, PX strobe cords,
connectors, brackets, etc., Wireless Controller IR-1; MD, MC and other
Minolta interchangeable lenses and applicable Minolta SLR system
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