Condition:
- In excellent cosmetic condition with very minor signs of careful use (please check carefully all pictures provided).
- The lens is in excellent condition with no flaws.
Body:
- Body deep cleaned
- light seals replaced where needed.
- Mirror damper replaced
- Top and bottom plate removed for cleaning.
- Capacitors checked.
Lens:
- Lens assembly stripped, for deep cleaning.
Functions: All tested using a dummy film (not processed).
- Meter working correctly.
- All shutter speeds sound correct.
- Self timer works.
- Bulb setting works.
- Flash functions working.
- Film loaded into camera, take up spool and advancement working correctly.
- Film release and rewind working correctly.
- Frame counter serviced.
- All 3 Modes (Auto, Manual and Program) work correctly as they should.
Included with the camera:
- Batteries: 2X Type LR44.
- New Universal Nylon Neck Strap.
- Camera's body and lens caps.
Minolta X700
Completely electronic automatic control of aperture and shutter speed in program mode.
Electronically controlled stepless shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 4 seconds for aperture priority mode or program mode, and 1/1000 to 1 second plus “B” for metered manual mode.
Touch-switch meter activation without having to depress the shutter release.
Final check metering system (after stopping the lens down the camera performs a final check to ensure that the exposure will be correct).
Very bright acute-matte viewfinder screen with details of selected aperture, camera mode (“M”, “P” or “A”) and camera recommended/selected shutter speed.
Automatic exposure lock button.
Audible and visual slow speed alert when required shutter speed will be 1/30 second or less.
Silicon photocell TTL centre weighted meter.
Plastic body construction, encased in light metal, then painted black.
Exposure adjustment lever for up to two stops over or under exposure from the metered setting.
Depth of field preview button.
PC connection for studio flash use.
Film “safe-load” indicator.
Audible and visible self timer (LED). Audible alert can be disengaged.
Should your camera fail within the guarantee period, we promise to fix it, replace it with an identical or similar camera or to offer you a refund. This is subject to Terms and Conditions, as set out below.
More importantly, our guarantee is a guarantee of quality:
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Your camera has been serviced, as described to you upon purchase. We promise that the work described has indeed been done, and that your camera will function as it should (taking into account any flaw as described below)
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We promise to describe any known flaw or fault.
What our guarantee covers:
-Any fault or breakdown of the camera arising after purchase, that was not previously described at the time of sale, subject to the exclusions set out below.
What our guarantee does not cover:
- Any fault or flaw that was described at the time of purchase.
- Accidental damage, wear and tear, You are advised to keep your camera protected when not in use, to avoid damage from sand, dust, loose items in a bag. Remember your film camera is not at all as impervious to dust and water as your digital equipment.
- Damage due to poor handling of the camera. We strongly advise you to become familiar with the instruction manual.
- Cosmetic damage
- Any attempt to repair the camera by anyone other than us (be that the owner or any third party, including professional camera repair services not associated with us) will void the guarantee. We will not be liable for the cost of any repair carried out by any unauthorised person.
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