Advantages: Easy to learn to use, cheap, gives good results Disadvantages: Limited features, can be difficult to purchase extra lenses etc, bit bulkier than modern SLRs
...until recently. I bought the Minolta X-300 SLR camera when I started my A-level in photography last year. I have been very happy with the results it has given me in that time, despite the fact that it is rather limited in features compared to some other SLRs...
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Admittedly, the features of this camera are limited in terms of what is available on the market now, but if you're not really into all the fancy stuff, the camera could be quite ... ...which attracted me to the Minolta X-300 was the price. Being a rather old and simple camera, it is very cheap. Lenses that are available for the camera are cheap too. I bought my X-300 with a standard 50mm lens for £100 from a local camera store. It was second hand however, so it's more likely to be around £200 when purchased new probably. Still a great deal when you consider that your average, good SLR will cost you around £400. ...
witchazel86 07.11.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Minolta X-300
Advantages: Cheaply available, good range of accessories Disadvantages: Basic, limited features
...loose. I have used a 35-70mm lense on it and have got very good results, and Tokina lenses work just as well as Minolta ones but at a lower price. I have found it slightly unreliable for flash phtography, with no in-built flash, but otherwise have no complaints with it. ...
Morgenhund 29.07.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Minolta X-300
Advantages: REliable, Excellent results, Excellent pictures, Plus added features Disadvantages: Heavy, Cumbersome to carry around
Have owned this model for over 15 years and then i bought it second hand, with lots of accessories, never let me down and i have never had any problems with it, it still works to this day and i still use it! the pictures are superb providing you focus them.
I will probably keep it forever, never thought about exchanging or selling it and i also do own a digital camera mainly for convenience and fast availability of prints etc.
Would recommend to ...
dragonski 17.11.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Minolta X-300
(+) Fold out LCD screen, Image Stabilization, Zuiko lens quality, Picture quality, Flash options (-) Noise in low light, Too many buttons, Badly laid out, Too many gimmicks
(+) Great for beginners, fool proof, easy to use, compact and can buy used models very cheap. (-) Slow autofocus, no manual overrides for shutter and aperture settings.
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