I use to have a x500 in the early to mid 2000s. Had the full range of camera lenses and motor drive, flash, remote shutter cord. Sold it on ebay. I miss it.
I used the X-570s for several decades as a professional. I never had a complaint. The photographer is more important than the camera, however, so use it enough for the mechanical things to become second nature and concentrate on good composition, good lighting, and holding the camera steady for sharp pictures.
I was a One Hour Photo Lab Tech back in the 90s and really appreciate the equipment back then because you had to learn how to be a good photographer instead of just popping off millions of shots and cherry pick some good ones. Nikon was a big seller I worked for Ritz than Kits Camaras ;)
I agree the viewfinder info is great. I had a Pentax ME Super before, I wish I still had it. Viewer readout AND buttons to change shutter speed without moving your eye....The 570 is a close 2nd. I have a 700, 570 and 370 and I only use the 570. With the Motor Drive 1 1 it is a great setup.
hei! just got my 700 and a 500 in a package deal. why chose the 500 over 700? I would like to give one away but cant make up my mind on what to keep as personal camera
@@idowtfiwannadohihi9998 Sometimes--the capacitors can fail in the 700. Also the screen inside the 570 gives better information on what camera settings are, in my opinion. So you don't have to look away while shooting, just look through the viewfinder
I have a question, for some reason my x570 doesn’t want to wind back , to tighten the film , I really need help because I bought the camera today and I can’t use it because it doesn’t wind back , it just locks if that makes sense and it doesn’t let me wind it back
There's a small, silver button on the bottom of the camera that you have to press at the same time you wind the film back. It's something that caught me up as well when I first got the camera. I know this comment is a year old but thought I'd reply in case anyone else has this issue.
You make several broad generalizations in your video. Not all X-700 are ticking time bombs with capacitors about to fail. The ones made in Japan, such as the one I have, are still working just fine. Additionally, t he “all plastic” construction is simply not true. This series of manual focus Minolta’s use both metal and plastic. And are surprisingly rugged. I would not fret about them “breaking”. When it comes to film photography, you have to relax, try not to apply digital “rules” to it, and simply enjoy it. When it comes to exposure compensation, who even used it, anyways? And with regards to manual exposure, aperture priority is the better mode to use with these cameras, as the speeds chosen by the camera are indeed stepless.
I'm glad your copy of X-700 is fine and I'm sure many later models of X-700 have had this issue fixed, however, there is no documentation of the serial number of the X-700s to indicate which one had good caps and which one don't, that in my book, is still a gamble when you are buying it used. My frustration came with my own X700 that I bought so I'm only speaking from my personal experience. As for aperture priority, I'm on the same page as you. I use exposure compensation quite a lot...
@@TheGizmoGarage Serial number until 200xxx had tantalum capacitors. Brings you to around 1986. From then, aluminum capacitors were used, less durable.
I’ve had two X-700 bodies. Both failed. Had one repaired and it failed within months. I’ve had a X-570 for a few years. Zero issues since a repair and CLA then and I’ve since bought 2 more name a black X-500 last week. I love them 😎
I use to have a x500 in the early to mid 2000s. Had the full range of camera lenses and motor drive, flash, remote shutter cord. Sold it on ebay. I miss it.
I used the X-570s for several decades as a professional. I never had a complaint. The photographer is more important than the camera, however, so use it enough for the mechanical things to become second nature and concentrate on good composition, good lighting, and holding the camera steady for sharp pictures.
My favorite non SRT Minolta, especially with the .MD-1 motor drive attached. Great camera, fantastic lenses!
Agreed! I also love XD5/XD7/XD11, more classic feeling!
I was a One Hour Photo Lab Tech back in the 90s and really appreciate the equipment back then because you had to learn how to be a good photographer instead of just popping off millions of shots and cherry pick some good ones. Nikon was a big seller I worked for Ritz than Kits Camaras ;)
Nice! Yes, film camera force you to cherish every shots you take.
I agree the viewfinder info is great. I had a Pentax ME Super before, I wish I still had it. Viewer readout AND buttons to change shutter speed without moving your eye....The 570 is a close 2nd.
I have a 700, 570 and 370 and I only use the 570. With the Motor Drive 1 1 it is a great setup.
hei! just got my 700 and a 500 in a package deal. why chose the 500 over 700? I would like to give one away but cant make up my mind on what to keep as personal camera
@@idowtfiwannadohihi9998 Sometimes--the capacitors can fail in the 700. Also the screen inside the 570 gives better information on what camera settings are, in my opinion. So you don't have to look away while shooting, just look through the viewfinder
I have a question, for some reason my x570 doesn’t want to wind back , to tighten the film , I really need help because I bought the camera today and I can’t use it because it doesn’t wind back , it just locks if that makes sense and it doesn’t let me wind it back
The advance gearing might be messed up, it's best to be serviced by a film camera repair shop.
There's a small, silver button on the bottom of the camera that you have to press at the same time you wind the film back. It's something that caught me up as well when I first got the camera. I know this comment is a year old but thought I'd reply in case anyone else has this issue.
How to get pictures of camera into phone
have then scanned or scan them yourself with a film scanner
When you send them for developing, have them scan it for you if you don't have necessary equipment to do it yourself
You make several broad generalizations in your video. Not all X-700 are ticking time bombs with capacitors about to fail. The ones made in Japan, such as the one I have, are still working just fine. Additionally, t he “all plastic” construction is simply not true. This series of manual focus Minolta’s use both metal and plastic. And are surprisingly rugged. I would not fret about them “breaking”. When it comes to film photography, you have to relax, try not to apply digital “rules” to it, and simply enjoy it. When it comes to exposure compensation, who even used it, anyways? And with regards to manual exposure, aperture priority is the better mode to use with these cameras, as the speeds chosen by the camera are indeed stepless.
I'm glad your copy of X-700 is fine and I'm sure many later models of X-700 have had this issue fixed, however, there is no documentation of the serial number of the X-700s to indicate which one had good caps and which one don't, that in my book, is still a gamble when you are buying it used. My frustration came with my own X700 that I bought so I'm only speaking from my personal experience. As for aperture priority, I'm on the same page as you.
I use exposure compensation quite a lot...
@@TheGizmoGarage Serial number until 200xxx had tantalum capacitors. Brings you to around 1986. From then, aluminum capacitors were used, less durable.
I’ve had two X-700 bodies. Both failed. Had one repaired and it failed within months. I’ve had a X-570 for a few years. Zero issues since a repair and CLA then and I’ve since bought 2 more name a black X-500 last week. I love them 😎
@@JoeLopez Sounds great, enjoy your trio of X500s ;)
@@JoeLopez Where were your x700’s built? The ones made in Japan rarely fail. The ones made in Malaysia or China are another story.