20 Most Recent Minolta Maxxum 300si 35mm SLR Camera - Page 6 Questions & Answers

I don't have a 7000, but the batt in my other databacks is a flat one. On the back itself. The battery is about the size of a quarter. You may need a quarter to turn the batt holder so it comes off.

The Minolta X-series (X-300/370, X-570, X-700) were known for this issue. Two capacitors under the top and bottom covers go bad over time. They prevent the shutter from releasing, so you cannot wind to re-**** the shutter. If you're handy at these things, you can buy the caps, remove the covers, solder in the new caps, and be fine. This issue is well known and you can find instructions on the web. Or you can send it in for repair. Garry's Camera repair in Niles,ILL will do it cheaply at $58 incl return postage. Look him up on the web.

normally theres a little slider on the side or a lever you have to pull up from the top of the camera (the film winder). do it in a pitch black room though if you can because there could be an old film in there and it'd be a shame to ruin it if it is really old. hope that helped!

first clean the battery cap and contacts with a pencil eraser including cap threads.
the aperture mirror is located on front of the prism. remove the two screws on the front prism cover, remove the cover. you will see the holders for 2 tiny mirrors one of the mirrors fell off and must be found before it gets jambed in the mechanism.if it's not around the prism anywhere take off the bottom cover and check there. gently shake and tap the camera . the mirror has glue on the base side and may be stuck. when found re-glue to the holder.

Minolta (now KonicaMinolta) have stopped supporting cameras, and as this product is quite old they do not have an official downloadable manual on their limited support site.

Your best approach may be to join the Minolta enthusiasts group on Yahoo! Groups, available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/minolta/

I am told they have an archive of older manuals scanned in by fellow members, but am unable to advise exactly which models this archive comprises.

Hope this is of help to you, and good luck in your course.

My best assumption would be Sony DSLRs since Konica/Minolta's camera division was acquired by Sony. I believe Sony is using Konica/Minolta lens mount for their DSLR line.

Batteries?

The round one is the secondary operating button. The markings are on (white) and off (red). This is used for easier operating of the camera while holding it vertically.

You can find the whole manual with google search 'minolta motor drive 1'.

'B' settings and other long exposure settings on electronically controlled shutters are always the death knell for a nearly exhausted battery. The X-300 is totally reliant on batteries to power the shutter and so the shutter lock-up is cured simply by replacing the batteries with fresh ones. For consistently accurate exposures use two silver oxide SR44 cells instead of cheaper lithium alkaline LR44 cells which have an unstable voltage.

Don't leave it too long though as the shutter can stick if left this way for too long.

A pdf manual for your camera is at the following address:-

sawlani.googlepages.com/minolta-x-300.pdf

changing the batteries have no effect on film transport, just a coincidence. take the bottom cover off and check the white plastic gear on the film take up side of the camera. if it is broken your X700 may not be repairable as no new parts are available.
push the re-wind button in and try to charge the shutter again. remove film first. if it still just goes part way then a gear is stripped. try to find a camera repair shop that may have good used parts available.

5.665v is definitely too low and so the battery should be your prime suspect.

A new battery with a nominal voltage of 6v should read a little higher than 6v when new.

Hope I've helped, if so please return the favour by rating my answer although you might want to wait until after you get that battery!

You need to be a little more specific. Minolta makes 100's of cameras. Please list the model number and I can probably help you find the correct manual in PDF format.
Thanks.

Official website www.konicaminolta.com



Hope it helps ....keep the hope :)

There are 2 things to check.

First: Put in a cheap film and just press the shutter while the back of the camera is open to see if the film is advancing.

Second: Try pressing the shutter while there is no film in the camera and the back is open to see if the shutters are working correctly.

My condolences on your loss. I hope you have fond memories of him every time you use the camera. The owner's manual can be downloaded at http://ca.konicaminolta.com/support/manuals/film-cameras/film_mf_slr/xg_7/xg_7_manual.pdf  It takes S-76 silver batteries which are pretty easy to find. Check Radio Shack or a similar store. You can use any MD mount lenses. Minolta's lens brand is Rokkor, but you may find others with a compatible mount too. Film loading, advance & rewind are manual. So is film speed setting. There's a semi-auto exposure mode "A" to help simplify shooting while you learn the rest. The manual is pretty good & has lots of pics of the various dials. Much easier reading than many current ones. Get a few rolls of cheap film & have fun!

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You can try Ritz camera or ebay,i doubt if there are any new ones available. however they were well made so you should be able to find a good used one.

Konica Minolta has the owners manual as a pdf download at http://ca.konicaminolta.com/support/manuals/film-cameras/film_mf_slr/x_570/x_570_manual.pdf .

Check if the mirror is locked or stuck. If the viewfinder is dark, it means there is something wrong with the mirror.

As of 2007 Minolta stoped all camera related products. You may however go thru Sony at http://ca.konicaminolta.com/support/contact/sonylist/index.html to find your local support center.