Minolta X-300 Film Camera Basic Information and Manual Download

Introduced in 1981, the Minolta X-300 is a single-lens reflex camera (SLR) that uses 35mm film and is electronically controlled with an aperture priority mode. In South Korea, it was imported and sold by Samsung, and was characterized as an entry-level version of the X-700 model, removing many features to lower the price.

Download Minolta X-300 User Manual

Learn more about the camera's features and usage with the Minolta X-300's user manual. You can download the user manual in English from the link below.
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Minolta X-300 Basic Specifications

Camera format and film used

Format: Single-lens reflex AE camera with electronically controlled 35 mm foreground plane shutter
Film: Uses 35 mm film

Shooting method

Auto exposure: Aperture-prioritized automatic exposure (AUTO)
Manual exposure: Fully manual exposure (M)

Screen size

Size: 24 X 36 mm

Lens Mount

Mount: Minolta bayonet mount

Standard Lens

Lens: MD 50mm f1.4

Focusing Screen

Center: Split micro prism element
Peripheral: Accent matte

Finder field of view

Field of view: 95% (at infinity with 50mm standard lens)

In-finder indicators

When shooting automatically: LED for “A” indicator, auto shutter speed indicator LED, out-of-range indicator LED for shutter speed interlocking, flash charge indicator
During manual shooting: “M” indicator LED, manual custom shutter speed indicator LED, auto shutter speed indicator LED, out-of-range indicator LED, flash charging indicator
“B” alignment indicator LED

Metering Method

Method: TTL center-weighted average metering (TTL: through the lens)

Auto exposure range

Range: EV1 - EV18 (at ASA 100 f1.4)

Film sensitivity scale

Sensitivity: ASA 12-3200 (with locking function installed every 1/3rd step)

AE lock mechanism

Mechanism: By pressing the AE lock lever

Shutter

Shutter: Electronically controlled foreground plane shutter (side-to-side operation)

Shutter speed

In automatic shooting: 4 sec - 1/1000 sec
In manual shooting: 1 sec - 1/1000 sec
“B” (bulb): Limited by the camera's battery life

Shutter release

Release: Electronic release, release locked when stop voltage drops

Self-timer

Timer: Shutter button start, 10-second runtime, LED blinks, can be released during operation

Flash synchronization

Synchronization: X-contact electronic flash: synchronization to 1/60 sec, flash bulb: synchronization slower than 1/15 sec

Film winding & rewinding

Winding: Rotating film winding knob, 30-degree preload angle, 130-degree rotation angle, can be equipped with Motor Drive 1 and Auto Winder GRewind: Rewind button, rewind knob, automatic rewind button restoration

Film meter

Number of copies: Auto-restore net

Reflector (mirror)

Reflector: Up and down instant recovery

Film Cover

Cover: Film cover opening handle pull, one-touch locking

Battery specifications

Specifications: 2 x 1.5V alkaline manganese batteries (LR44), 2 x 1.55V silver oxide batteries (SR44), 1 x 3V lithium battery (CR-1/3N)

Power switch

Switch: ON, OFF slide switch

Metering switch

Switch: Shutter button Sensor switch (continues metering and displaying for 15 seconds even when released)

Battery Check

Check: Press button or use AE lock to check batteries

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions: 137 x 90 x 51.5 mm (body only)Weight: 470 g (without batteries)

The Minolta X-300 is a great camera that captures the charm of a classic film camera. Its simple controls and versatile features make it easy to use for beginners, and it's perfect for learning the basics of camera photography. Pick up the X-300 today and start exploring the world of analog photography!