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Minolta Program System
Features the notable MPS badge indicating dual programmed and aperture-priority automatic exposure modes.
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01 / 06Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera with Vivitar Zoom Lens — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
This Minolta X-700 35mm single-lens reflex camera features an all-black body marked with the signature MPS (Minolta Program System) badge on the front fascia. It is fitted with a Vivitar telephoto zoom lens with front clip-on lens cap and integrated rubberized grip. The back door includes the standard Minolta ISO/DIN-ASA film conversion table and memo holder.
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Vivitar Zoom Lens
Equipped with a long-barrel Vivitar telephoto zoom lens featuring macro focusing capability and a dedicated Vivitar lens cap.
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Film Memo & Conversion Plate
The rear camera door incorporates an ISO (DIN/ASA) cross-reference table and an integrated film box tab holder.
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Classic SLR Ergonomics
Designed with a textured front finger grip, sculpted prism housing, and textured rear thumb rest for stable handheld shooting.
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JCII Inspection Sticker
Retains the classic oval gold-foil Japanese Camera Inspection Institute 'PASSED' sticker on the prism housing.
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Standard Minolta Bayonet
Utilizes the versatile Minolta MD mount, allowing compatibility with decades of manual focus Rokkor and third-party lenses.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Minolta Camera Co., Ltd.
Origin
Japan
Year
1981
Department
cameras
Packed shipment
2.5 kg · 35 × 28 × 22 cm
Camera Type
35mm single-lens reflex (SLR)
Film Format
35mm film (135 format)
Lens Brand
Vivitar (telephoto zoom with macro marking, focal length details not fully legible)
Lens Cap
Vivitar front snap-on cap
Exposure System
Minolta Program System (MPS)
Body Finish
Black with textured grip leatherette
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera with Vivitar Zoom Lens — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera with Vivitar Zoom Lens — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera with Vivitar Zoom Lens; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Flagship Program SLR
The MPS Revolution
Seen with its prominent MPS badge in the front view, the X-700 brought sophisticated programmed automation to enthusiast photographers, balancing accessible point-and-shoot operation with full manual creative control.
Everyday Photography
Field Utility on the Back Door
Visible in the rear photograph, the integrated ISO conversion guide provided photographers with an immediate exposure reference in an era before digital menus, ensuring seamless film speed verification on the go.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1981
Introduction of the X-700
Minolta launched the X-700 as its flagship manual-focus SLR, introducing the fully programmed Minolta Program System (MPS).
1981
European Camera of the Year
The X-700 received the inaugural European Camera of the Year award, gaining international acclaim for advanced metering and ergonomic handling.
1980s
Third-Party Lens Era
Accessory lens makers like Vivitar produced extensive lineups of zoom and macro lenses compatible with the popular Minolta SR/MD bayonet mount.
1999
End of Long-Running Production
After nearly two decades of continuous production, Minolta officially phased out the beloved X-700 series.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The camera body shows moderate cosmetic wear, surface dust, and grime along the seams, leatherette, and crevices. The lens barrel and front cap exhibit minor exterior scuffs and dust accumulation. A vintage oval 'PASSED' inspection sticker remains affixed to the top of the pentaprism housing.
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InspectedExterior Finish & Dust
Visible accumulation of dust, particles, and light grime in recesses around the prism, lens mount, and control rings.
✓
InspectedLeatherette & Grips
The textured leatherette covering on the front and rear shows minor age-related discoloration and dirt in the grain, but appears intact.
✓
InspectedLens & Barrel Wear
The black finish on the Vivitar zoom lens barrel has scattered light rub marks and edge abrasions; the textured rubber zoom ring shows cosmetic handling wear.
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InspectedStickers & Badges
The gold-tone JCII 'PASSED' inspection sticker is present on top of the prism housing, and the 'MPS' badge remains firmly attached to the front right.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
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Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera with Vivitar Zoom Lens