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The XD-11 (also designated as the XD or XD-7) is, for many users the best Minolta manual focus camera out there. It offers metered manual, aperture priority and shutter priority exposure; has an electrically controlled (i.e. consistent) metal shutter, depth of field preview, and a very nice build quality with lots of metal and good manufacturing tolerances. It takes readily available, cheap on ebay batteries, and has an optional motor drive; the auto winder D. The major features it lacks, relative to the other Minolta bodies, are through-the-lens flash metering (X-570 and X-700), program exposure (X-700), mirror lockup (some SRT models), and the better shutter and customizability of the (very expensive) XK. The other drawback is that the leatherette on it shrinks over time, and usually needs to be replaced by new leatherette/leather from cameraleather or aki asahi. And as with virtually all old manual focus cameras, the light seals need to be replaced if they haven't been done in a while. Interslice's light seal kits will give you enough material to do many For folks with an adequate budget wondering what Minolta manual focus camera to buy, I generally recommend the XD-11, unless you do a lot of flash work, in which case an X-570 with TTL flash may be better. If you're on a tight budget, an XG series or X-370 are significantly less than an XD-11.Read full review
Depending on your preferences, I don't think you can find a better deal. For the price, this is a great manual camera and if you can find one in good condition, go for it. It shoots great and Minolta glass is fantastic. This camera is a lot of fun.
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Good value, and very clean appearance. Roberts, a good place to shop for photo gear.
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I love this camera. Very reliable and takes great pictures. The camera came to me in very good condition and I got it quickly. This camera will be working even after my digital dies.
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I bought this camera new in 1978 and just bought it again used. I've owned 12 cameras in between and these are still favorites.
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