Everytime when I see someone mentioning the XD-7, it was just being referred as the world's first multimode SLR while information on the great XK camera was so scarce that as if Minolta wants to shy away from others. Although I understand these two were great cameras of yesteryears but I don't totally write off them as a perfect used entry cameras. You may use this site for common support and sharing mutual knowledge or experiences among yourself. You may also use this message board as a guestbook for this great camera and its system. We hope this convenience provided can be of useful to you. Please don't mail me other than constructive suggestions or rectifying mistakes found in this site, thanking you.

1. From : Darryl Diamond (partyhack@hotmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 06:34 AM Wednesday 31 December, 2003

Responding to Art Ericsson: I had the same problem with mine. Turns out there was just a bit of crud inside the screw-in battery retaining cap that prevented the meter from being properly grounded. I scraped it off and it worked fine. Hope your problem is as simple as that.

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2. From : Carlos Sanz (acecsr@pobox.com)
Url : http://
Date : 04:47 PM Tuesday 30 December, 2003

Hi! I've just "inherited" from a friend a pristine XD7 with lots of accesories. I've noticed the camera meter sometimes gets stuck in the overexposure led position, failing to "meter" the light even if you change the aperture, the mode or whatever. You shoot two or three times and the camera starts "metering" again. It does this randomly. Any idea? Is it a common problem? I'll send it to service it to my Minolta workshop after the holidays. Thanks in advance.

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3. From : Stephen (smhawk@covad.net)
Url : http://
Date : 03:06 AM Sunday 28 December, 2003

Laura: what you're seeing is a cover that blocks the viewfinder, to keep strong backlight from entering the camera. It's for arcane applications; I've had my XD-11 for over 20 years and haven't had to use it. If you haven't figured it out already, just flip the little lever, that's just left of the viewfinder, clockwise. The cover will click out of the way. If you didn't get a manual with your camera, a Google search might lead you to one in PDF format online.

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4. From : Laura (lschalk@pdx.edu)
Url : http://
Date : 10:09 AM Friday 26 December, 2003

Hi, I just got an XD11 for Christmas, but can't see through the viewfinder (even with the lens off)...it looks like there is a black paper with a white dot covering it.. Any suggestions on how I can make it so I can see through the viewfinder? Thank you, Laura lschalk@pdx.edu

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5. From : samba (samba1955@yahoo.de)
Url : http://
Date : 08:20 AM Friday 26 December, 2003

Hy, I'm looking for a Minolta 2,8/35mm VCF lens with shift

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6. From : Joe Pinto (jjpretw41@mchsi.com)
Url : http://
Date : 12:55 AM Saturday 20 December, 2003

I have a XD11. I purchased the camera in Germany 25 years ago. About 5 years ago it started to get sluggish (rewind was stiff, advance was stiff, shutter not working properly etc.). I took the camera to my local camera shop (Wolfe's) and had them check it out. When I picked it up they told me it only needed cleaning and lube. My camera works as well now as it did when I first bought it 25 years ago.

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7. From : Art Ericsson (aericsson@charter.net)
Url : http://
Date : 04:49 AM Sunday 14 December, 2003

I have a XD5 that is 24 years old and the shutter will only work in the B OR O mode and timer. I have installed new batteies but no help. Any advise please. I would love to be able to continue using this great camera. Art

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8. From : Bob Munshower (bearmtnbob1@cs.com)
Url : http://
Date : 09:28 PM Saturday 06 December, 2003

Hi! Anyone out there able to provide an eMail address for a reputable XK parts supplier? I have two XKs I purchased in 70's but have misplaced the the bayonet/screw-in battery covers for both. 101 and 102 covers do not fit. Any info as to who might have these in stock would be most appreciated. Best 2003 Holiday Wishes, Bob M

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9. From : Roy Adlam (royadlam@yahoo.xo.uk)
Url : http://
Date : 11:19 PM Thursday 04 December, 2003

I am looking for an eye-level viewfinder for an XM, preferably the model that includes the TTL meter, but, failing that I don't mind having the plain finder.

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10. From : Rainer Iglar (fotohof@fotohof.at)
Url : http://
Date : 03:28 PM Tuesday 25 November, 2003

Minolta XM repair issue: I am having Minoltas now for about 20 year (xd7, xd5, srts), and recently I found an XM. It works partially – at shutter speeds slower than 1/60 the mirror stays up, and only releases after putting the battery out… Do you know somebody, who could help me fixing tis problem? In Austria the Minolta people and other camera repair companies refused (probably lack of experience and parts) to work on the xm. Thank you in advance, Salzburg Austria

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