20 Most Recent Minolta Maxxum 300si 35mm SLR Camera - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Use a maxxum 3 manual it is the same.

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To repair this camera will be well over $100; my opinion not worth it. You would be better served purchasing another camera of the same type from ebay. An alternative terrific camera is the Pentax K1000, better yet K1000 SE. The SE has a split viewfinder, easy to focus. The K1000 have microprism that are more difficult to focus with especially in lower light; need good eyes. Then there is the Pentax K2, that at the time was their top of the line camera. All three cameras can be purchased for about $100-ish. Most will come with the Pentax 50mm f/2.0 lens.

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Since no repair parts or info is available to the public all you can do is have the factory exchange it or replace it.

A Minolta X500 is a 15+ year old camera. The shutter arm is stuck in the winding position is an indication that the shutter mechanics are broken. Repair would be way more expensive then picking up a used model. Minolta has dropped out of the camera business, some older Sony digital cameras can use their lenses if you have a number of them. Zoom lenses are usually what comes with most camera kits.

This camera was introduced in 1985. It is highly unlikely that anyone would envisage it being still in use 40 years later.

Try contacting Konica Minolta - if not joy, then your local friendly camera shop may be able to help.

So far, you have asked this question five times. I really think the time has come for you to take it to a service centre and let the experts do it, don't you ?

do an online search using make and model

If the new batteries are good about the only thing you can do is check to see if the on/off switch is working properly. If it is the electronics are toasted and you may have to go shopping since a repair is more than likely not going to be cost effective.

Have you rewound the film? If you rewind the file completely and pull out the rewind know, it will pop the back open . . . and can remove the film cassette. While the back is still open, complete the cycle on the winding crank. The winding crank should return to "Normal" arter you complete the winding cycle. When you close the back, everything should go back to normal.

What model number is it?

Try Ebay

The link below gives you a site that lists a large number of different resources for free Minolta camera manuals. LINK: http://alphatracks.com/archives/58 Hope that helps, BAX

Darkroom is always safest in these situations. Sounds like you don't have a manual - if you google the make and model, followed by the word Manual, you may be able to find one.

Are these pictures being taken with flash ? If so, it could be that you are using too high a shutter speed for the entire frame to be exposed. Most cameras have a flash setting, usually around 1/150 to 1/200 second, and if you use a faster speed the shutter closes before the frame is fully exposed.

did you unlock the camera? are all batteries installed correctly,here is your manual, MINOLTA 7000 MAXXUM Manual Page 5