Minolta X-700 | Maxxmum 7000 | Dynax 7000i

1. From : Sean (sron@aol.com)
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Date : 03:48 AM Sunday 25 December, 2005

Hey Audley, why not look down this board a few posts, Ron has provided the answers to ya.

2. From : Audley e (forever2trains@yahoo.com)
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Date : 05:40 AM Saturday 24 December, 2005

I have 3 minolta X-700 bodys.only one works.i was told that the shutters had shorted out and that it would cost an arm and a leg to fix. is there a cheaper fix? maybe re solder something
Please help Audley

3. From : Tad (tdrm@foasl.com)
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Date : 04:48 AM Friday 23 December, 2005

I have a Minolta 7000i. My camera shop is telling me that is needs an autofocus motor and that Minolta doesn't have any of them. Anyone know where I might be able to get one?

Reece, Minolta hasn't stocked parts for this camera in years. In fact, other than the very last Maxxums built in China (50, 70) I'm not sure if they have parts for any of their 35mm SLR film cameras anymore.

4. From : Jim (wozup@sbcglobal.net)
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Date : 12:05 AM Friday 23 December, 2005

I am a novice photographer. I recently inherited a Minolta X-700, and I am fumbling my way (happily) through roll upon roll of film. I can't seem to figure out when to use (or not to use)my flash. What am I looking for in my viewfinder, that indicates when a flash in necessary.

Thank you..

5. From : Brandon (bjboucher@juno.com)
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Date : 11:43 PM Thursday 22 December, 2005

I'm looking to upgrade my sister's camera as a wedding present. She has a Minolta 7000i and 2, maybe 3 lens for it. I want to get her a Digi camera that she can use her lenses with...anyone know what Models of Digi camera bodies will go with the Minolta 7000i len systems?

6. From : reece jones (reece302@verizon.net)
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Date : 12:36 AM Wednesday 21 December, 2005

I have a Minolta 7000i. My camera shop is telling me that is needs an autofocus motor and that Minolta doesn't have any of them. Anyone know where I might be able to get one?
Reece Jones
Safety Harbor, Fl.
34695

7. From : Ron (rgbisco@hot.net)
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Date : 12:07 AM Wednesday 21 December, 2005

RE: X-series bodies & Malfunction Issues

The X-300/370/570/700 were designed for amateur use, were built with average quality components, and at this point are beginning to show their age. Note that internal components were further cheapened over the years, especially after production was offshored outside of Japan. I do not recommend buying them off ebay unless they have been proven to be recently serviced and guaranteed to work.

IF you have installed fresh, correct batteries and are still experiencing problems, there may be other gremlins.

These cameras can have a real problem with poor-quality electrolytic capacitors that generally begin to leak and fail after a few years. If your camera shutter/mirror have locked, fresh batteries won't operate the mechanism, the capacitors may need replacing. When the caps leak they cause the printed area of the board to short out, in some cases destroying the circuit entirely.

If the camera has power, but when the shutter release is pressed the led display blanks out and doesn't come on that most likely the problem is the shutter release capacitor. If the led does not come on at all than it could be the top capacitor. If the LED display blinks when the shutter release button is pressed or if it just stays lit than the problem is not a capacitor problem but a break in an integrated circuit.

The easiest way to tell if a cap needs to be replaced is to examine the base. Some early X-700s also have tantalum caps that are usually ok, but you are looking for the electrolytic versions. Check the base of the cap, if it is electrolytic and going bad often there will be some signs of leakage, possibly corrosion, or odor. Leaking capacitors smell like ammonia. After removing the cap, clean the board in rubbing alcohol.

Film advance problems on the X-series may come from bits of film jamming advance, the previously mentioned electronic or shutter module problems, or a damaged film advance mechanism, which on these cameras is fairly light duty (plastic components).. You can replace with parts from another parts camera.

Shutter malfunctions and shutter sticking (partial frame photos) on the these cameras may result from oil migrating onto the shutter magnets, combined with dirt, it gunks up the mechanism. A good CLA by a repair shop should fix this problem, clean out all the old dried lubricant, and lubricate dry components to reduce wear. Shutter magnets can usually be cleaned but sometimes lose their kick and must be replaced. Sometimes the fabric shutter curtains can stick the shutter in high humidity conditions.

HTH, Ron.

8. From : Gregory Popp (butlerg2469@hotmail.com)
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Date : 09:47 AM Tuesday 20 December, 2005

hello.... I was just testing out my Minolta X-700 camera... For some reason i advanced it a few times... and now for some reason it wont advance... ive turned it on and the batteries work... im in manual mode on shutter speed 60 if that matters... and I need to know why it isnt advancing... ive pressed down the operating button... but nothing... help???
if you want aim me at SoccaCrazy24 ... if it is any quicker

9. From : Melvin G. Krick (profster@merr.com)
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Date : 09:59 AM Monday 19 December, 2005

Hello. I have acquired a X-700 in very fine condition cosmetically. The light meter works fine. But the film advance lever is jammed and will only move a little ways before it binds. When I open the bottom plate, I can release the lock and advance the lever all the way, but the shutter will not cock. I have done minor repairs on cameras, but to repair a broken shutter linkage is above my ability, especially without a service manual. I have heard that this is a relativly quick and easy repair. Any advice or help will be appreciated, thank you.

10. From : Dave Rounsaville (dlrounsaville@att.net)
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Date : 10:32 PM Sunday 18 December, 2005

I have a late 80's 7000i that has been a Great camera!!
How do I change the date battery inside the rear cover?
Do i remove one or two screws? it doesn't look like the
battery will snap out any other way.
thank you!

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