This is great minolta camera for student and enthusiast alike. Certainly it was minolta s flagship camera until it spearheaded the autofocus revolution in the eighties. It seems to support my statement that the xd 11 was the best camera that nobody wanted. Long before the mind of minolta popularized autofocus slrs with the introduction of the maxxum 7000 there was the xd. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sep 30, 2018 minolta mc and md lenses are not compatible with sony alpha mount or e mount dslrs without the use of an adapter. The worlds most complete list of manualfocus minolta. Minolta xd7 konica minolta, vintage cameras, slr camera, camera.
A year before canons a1 made its debut, minolta released the xd11, making it the worlds first camera with a multimode exposure system. This group is intended to provide a showcase for any photographs taken with the trusty xd11, xd7, xd5, xd, or xds cameras. For cameras of the same area, the nikon fa would compare better to the xd 11 than the fe2 does. Making its appearance in 1977, the xd 11 was part of the late 70s technology boom in lens.
Minolta was founded in osaka, japan, in 1928 as nichidoku shashinki shoten. Minolta mc and md lenses are not compatible with sony alpha mount or e mount dslrs without the use of an adapter. I came across an article online regarding high water marks for various camera brands. Because of the flangefocaldistance of minolta sr lenses all adapters for dslr cameras either contain an optical element which will reduce image quality a lot or you. Md in 1977, the xd series introduced an additional tab on the lens which reported the smallest available aperture f16, f22, or f32 to the camera to accomplish shutter priority automatic exposure in s mode on the minolta xd 7 xd 11 in the u. The viewfinder, mirrorbox, shutter curtains, pentaprism, film compartmen. What year are minolta lenses compatable with alpha sony. It also uses virtually all interchangeable minolta lenses made prior to the arrival of the md lenses and shares all applicable minolta slr system accessories. I am getting a xd 11 shortly to add to my camera collection and try out. In addition, the xd11 marketed as the xd7 in europe and xd in japan featured an automatic compensation system whe. You can find the manual here by the way xd 11 is the american xd 7. Page 5 the mirrorrelease capacitor c6 and the coil discharge through the coil of m1.
I had a x700 in 1984 with a minolta lens 70210 macro. Japanese version of the xd 11 model a xg7 1977 minolta knew that the xd 11 was expensive and designed for the serious amateur. Minolta xd11 35mm slr film camera with 4 lenses, flash. The xd 5 is the little brother to the hallmark xd 11 aka. Minolta xd11, need to wind twice konica minolta talk forum. Im not at all familiar with the different minolta lenses, rokkor, md, rokkor x, celtic i have no idea.
If you are still shooting film you can of course use any minolta mc or md lens on a wide range of old minolta sr filmcameras like the minolta xd 7 or x700. Fueled by the success of the srt series and the inimitable xe7, minolta launched the xd family, beginning with the xd 11 labeled simply xd in japan and xd 7 in europe. In 1977 the minolta xd7 xd 11 was minoltas flagship model and is by many considered the finest manualfocus slr minolta ever produced. The minolta xd7 is a 35mm slr film camera manufactured by minolta from 1977 until 1984. Jun 08, 2008 i have five lenses that i have used with my minolta 101 film camera for years. In 1979 minolta released a second model in the xd range, called the xd5. The minolta xd11 is a magnificent manual focus camera, and a tribute to what engineers were able to create prior to the start of the disposable plastic era. Minolta xd11 camera, 50 mm lens, 200 mm lens with case, minolta auto 320x flash with case, 2x converter with case, filters, exsesaries and a case for it all. The minolta xe, known as the xe1 in europe and the xe7 in north america, is a manual focus, 35 mm singlelens reflex camera produced by minolta of japan between 1974 and 1977. Completely manual control, manual focus and manual exposure focus to infinity no electrical connection made of aluminum with high quality compatible all tt2 mount lenses all minolta md mount such as. They are both the same price, and the only difference between the two that i know of is that the xd 11 has a window in the finder that displays the current aperture setting, and it also has a viewfinder shutter.
Well, i took a look in my project bag and decided to start a new project. This is one of the original minolta af lenses from the mid 1980s, and is now over 30 years old. In this video, i provide an overview of the basic features of the minolta xd7 also known as xd 11 in north america and xd in japan. The xd series also let you make double exposure wich was very usefull.
These new zoom lenses will expand the lineup of konica minolta interchangeable lenses for maxxum series of digital cameras. The xd5 is the little brother to the hallmark xd11 aka xd7 in the us, a professionalquality modern multimode minolta slr mostly made of metal. The minolta xd 11 was my dads favorite camera out of all the ones he had i only thought he had the one sadly until he passed away 16 years ago and suddenly found boxes of old cameras from box, twin lens which i love my yashica mat 124g, the adorable kodak vest pocket, a bell and howell filmo 70a key wind movie camera, and so much more. The minolta xd 7 as the xd 11 was called outside the us was on my short wish list when i purchased my first camera so was the canon a1. Lens, 120 wide angle lens, 198 fisheye lens compatible with iphone 11.
Beginner film camera comparison canon ae1 vs minolta x370. Xd user experience design and prototyping adobe stock images, templates, and. We have 1 minolta xd 11 manual available for free pdf download. When i switch to minolta autofocus, i kept 3 lens and my favorite manual camera. If an mc lens is used in the program mode, exposure will be correct but. The lens will work on any of minolta s manual focus slrs.
Minolta srt 101 chrome version 1a all black speed dial, single slot spool. It was minolta s first slr camera to feature both shutter priority and aperture priority automatic exposure modes. As detailed in the letter from minolta japan, the camera came with a special brown leather case. Minolta xd 11 35mm slr film camera w md rokkorx 45mm f2. Minolta xd11 film camera batteries from batteries plus bulbs. The top was smashed in at the prism, and it had that. This adapter will work with any minolta md mc mount camera body. Minolta 101 film lenses compatible with sony dslr august.
The xd 11 lens mount is an sr mount and has a locking tab in a different position than the mdmc mounts. For wildlife i did prefer the x700 because of the motordrive, otherwise for everything else i use the xd5. The rated list of minolta mdmc lenses on the sony a7. I deem it very close in many respects like the xd series. Please try to provide us with the type of lens that you used for the shot and the film. Its not a professional grade camera, but does that really matter in 2018. My first thought would be to go with the sony dslr as they bought the. Back to albums list minolta xd 11 manual focus interchangeable lens camera show more 11 photos 3 views. Minolta xd7 xd11 basic camera operations part i mir. It also knew that it needed to produce a less expensive camera retaining the automatic exposure feature. The minolta xd11 is a magnificent manual focus camera, and a tribute to what. This 35mm film camera comes with an original minolta rokkorx 45mm f2 prime lens. Minolta made an adaptor called 2x ma converters for mcmd lenses with a focal length of 300mm or shorter, and a 2x ma converterl for mcmd lenses with a focal length of 300mm or longer.
Page 4 consequently, you cant other features of the xd 11 advance the wind lever a second time. Apr 10, 2018 ive shot minolta for almost 30 years with the xd11 being my favorite body i have 2. The minolta xd 7 xd 11 camera may well be remembered as the first 35mm single lens reflex on the market that lets you set either shutter speed or lens aperture according to your photographic purpose, the cameras computer then automatically and steplessly controlling the other value for proper exposure. M42 pentax universal screw lens to minolta mc md camera mount adapter ring sr t. I was glad that i decided to go with the nikon system when both canon and minolta changed their lens mounts. Introduction to the sharpest and cheapest manual lenses and how to adapt them to a digital camera. This camera is fully functional and ready to produce another lifetime of fantastic photos. Seem to me a more reliable camera and it still working today. This camera had all of the features that made the xd7 11 so good, with the exception of the aperture readout in the viewfinder, the viewfinder blind, and the film safe load indicator. Exclusive auto winder d, auto electroflash 320x, 200x, 2x and 118x, 50cm 20 in, and 5m 16 ft. I bought this in 1981 and for years i only used this beauty. Another feature introduced with the xd was minolta s final check metering. My camera is an xd, which is also an xd7 which is also an xd11.
Students are failing ap exams because the website wont accept iphone photos. It has the vintage minolta solid metal build and legendary minolta colors in its image reproduction. The minolta xd 7 sold as the xd 11 in north america and as the xd in japan is a 35mm slr film camera manufactured by minolta from 1977 until 1984. Leitz had developed a black chrome finish for their cameras and minolta used this on the xd. It was developed in collaboration with leica camera and has many similarities to the leica r3. In 2012 i was starting shooting film with a minolta x700 i bought for a quick flip and ended up keeping. Minolta xd5 iphone photography, camera photography, classic camera. The minolta xd7 xd11 the first multimode 35mm ae slr. And commenting on others photos is, of course, encouraged. Even with cameras packed with additional features, like the x700 and x570, minolta still listed the xd as its top dog today, the minolta xd is available in mint condition for a few hundred dollars and. The cle is based on the minolta xd and xdseries slrs, for which there. Minolta xd11 film camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs. The minolta md lenses, made for the new series of high performance bodies will fit in the xd 7 perfectly with all the exposure mode and metering functions. Jan 27, 2008 this group is intended to provide a showcase for any photographs taken with the trusty xd11, xd7, xd5, xd, or xds cameras.
Without the use of an adaptor it is not possible to mount manualfocus minolta mcmd lenses to an autofocus minolta film slr camera minolta sony dslr. Elements of the xd 11 design called the xd 7 in europe were utilized by leitz for the leica r4 camera. Replacement batteries for 35mm cameras, flash and film photography equipment. Minolta maxxum lenses compatible with sony dslrs feltmagnet. The xd 11 is considered by many to be the best manualfocus 35 mm slr minolta ever produced, and the last serious attempt by minolta to enter the professional and semiprofessional 35 mm slr market until the maxxum 9 in 1998. The question, since the minolta and sony lenses are so similar, do the lens hoods interchange. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. About 4 years ago, i bought a camera lot on evilbay. The xd 11 was the last fullfeatured nonpro manual camera that minolta produced before going to their innovative af, but since my lenses were not compatible, i stuck with my manual focus. Again minolta raised the bar with new lens designs, like the circular fisheye 7. First, i just received a 24105mm minolta af lens and find that the focus ring does not rotate when the lens is autofocusing. The xd 11 was the last fullfeatured nonpro manual camera that minolta produced before going to their innovative af, but since my lenses were not compatible, i stuck with my. Md, mc, and other interchangeable minolta lenses and applicable minolta slr system.
The adapter for the sony e mount does not require a lens in the adapter. Metering on the xd is through the lens, full aperture centre weighted. In 2003, konica corporation merged with minolta to form konica minolta. The automatic lens for the xd 11 mount are different from the minolta mdmc lens mounts. The minolta xd 7 xd11 camera may well be remembered as the first 35mm singlelens reflex on the market that lets you set either shutter speed or lens. The xg7 was produced at the same time as the xd 11. Best camera to use minolta legacy lenses oct 26, 2014. I have been wanting to purchase a digital slr camera, but do not want to buy a whole new set when i really just need the camera body, and would use the lenses and flash i already have. The xd 11 and its spinoff, the xd 5, after the exposure, the mirrortensioning lever swings from right to left, fig. Sep 08, 2009 wow, now i dont really need the minolta lenses my wife gave me a great birthday present. Interestingly, the case is real leather, unlike the black cases available for the xd at the time, that with age are prone to deterioration. The proper use of this feature meant that the lenses had to be set to.
In recognition of the achievement of its 50th anniversary in 1979, minolta decided to issue a limited edition version of the xd, xd11 and xd7, which was its top of the line amateur camera at the time. But its not very popular, it never was and never will be. Learn what lens profiles are supported with adobe photoshop, lightroom, and. Jun 24, 2016 as with the xe, leitz collaborated with minolta on the xd, with it serving as the chassis for their r4 through r7 models. Excellent camera takes great photos seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The drawback is that these wider lenses are more complex and therefore more expensive. The adapter used with the sony alpha mount must have an extra lens to correct focusing. Actually, i bought this one after the 101 but received it first, due to, er, differences in shipping methodologies. Use any lenses you want, but in oskars spirit ios, we shall use the smallest lenses. The lens is clear and free of fungus, haze and mold. Basically, the camera snatches another meter reading after the lens has. With autowinder d see the pictures its still a fast camera. Ive decided to add a dslr to my toolbag after several years of using a minolta alpha9, and im very glad to see that my old minolta and sigma minolta mount lenses will work with the sony alpha bodies thank goodness that sony has had the good sense to keep the lens mount the same instead of going for some fancy new allelectronic connection. Repair manual minolta xd 11 repair manual 56 pages.
I purchased my xd 11 in okinawa in the early 1980s, when it was first released. Minolta xd11 how to use quick beginners guide youtube. Im looking at the minolta xd 5 and xd 11 cameras on, and im wondering which one you guys would suggest buying. The xd5 was stripped of a couple of minor features aperture readout, film transport check but retains most of the goodies, most importantly the electronicallycontrolled seiko shutter and. In japan, a total of 1500 xd cameras were designated as 50th anniversary models, and were sold with either black leather, or upon special request.
While the xd 11 and xe7 are probably better built with metal top plates, i prefer the x700 and x570 with their ttl flash, motor drive, and excellent multi function data back features the xd 11 and xe7 dont share. Nov 15, 2011 about 1977, minolta introduced the md lenses, which are mccompatible you can use them on older cameras but also support shutterpriority and program modes on cameras that offer those modes including the xd 11, the xg series, and the x700 and its siblings. Page 3 so, if you install an mc lens on the the xd 11 controls the movement of the posure according to the light conditions xd 11, the led display w o n t indicate an diaphragmclosing lever, fig. It is perhaps best known for making the first integrated autofocus 35mm slr camera system. What is your favorite rokkor or minolta lens and why.
A fine, working second camera or spare for wedding potographers and accomodates all minolta mount lenses and had a hot shoe. Here we have a wonderful minolta xd 11 35mm film slr with minolta md rokkor x 50mm f1. The xd 5 is to the srt 101 what the p30t is to the k, and now i have a nice twobody minolta kit. One of the cameras was a minolta xd11 that was supposed to be broken. Minolta dropped the rokkor name from its md lenses sometime late in the production run but the lenses themselves didnt change. In addition, the xd11 marketed as the xd7 in europe and xd in japan featured an automatic compensation system when using the shutter priority mode. Using 1980s minolta lenses on a modern sony digital camera.