Good sensible info. I have a lot of X700 and x500 models plus others. Been inexpensive to buy and use. Time to replace light seals on two of them. Well worth buying them
@JJVernig
3 ай бұрын
They made them for almost 20 years, and the quality and wear and tear are different accordingly.
@TheGizmoGarage
3 ай бұрын
Agreed
@patrickjones8174
2 жыл бұрын
70 bucks and Garry's will replace the capacitors, clean and lubes it and replace all the seals. Good as new.
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a good price for two caps!
@alanrussell6678
Жыл бұрын
What is Garry's?
@lude304
5 ай бұрын
Why are many of you guys neurotic?
@stulora3172
2 жыл бұрын
I just got one of them for little money, and am scanning KZitem for videos about it. You, Sir, are tho only one who knows what he's talking about. So much half right or downright wrong information in the other videos....
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stu... After all, I studied film photography in university and am a working photographer, so I need to know a thing or two about my tools :)
@Vega.pdf35mm
2 жыл бұрын
Wow I bought a x700 in great condition :D and everything works on it! :)
@nikos1890
Ай бұрын
..my minolta is still going without replacing the capacitors..
@TheGizmoGarage
Ай бұрын
You probably had later model where they used better quality caps!
@nikos1890
Ай бұрын
@@TheGizmoGarage ..no..based on an other KZitemr, the very early models had good capacitors, serial numbers starting with number 1
@amysarg
2 жыл бұрын
Dude it sounds like you should just pick up an X-700 in better condition.. they aren’t hard to find
@rosecullen4429
9 ай бұрын
This comment is reductive and pointless. The video is meant to help those having issues with their camera.
@BCHbull
Ай бұрын
This is the first film camera that I fell in love with
@danieldemayo6209
9 ай бұрын
Amazing info. Thanks! Last time I used mine everything came out black. Any idea besides me not knowing what I’m doing? Haha
@TheGizmoGarage
9 ай бұрын
Check if shutter is functioning properly and shutter speeds are accurate if battery is in good condition and shutter indicators are changing according to the light intensity.
@preston_the_hoonigan
2 жыл бұрын
If you have a Japanese model, you should be ok. It was the later years when they changed production location, they then started using cheaper capacitors.
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I believe they used cheap caps early on during the early 80s when the camera came out. After the recession they reverted back to using better caps for later models.
@axelcarobustos
2 жыл бұрын
How to tell if it's Japanese?
@Station9.75
2 жыл бұрын
@@axelcarobustos - It’s got “Made in Japan” written on it.
@johnirby493
Жыл бұрын
Most of the time, it's not the capacitor. It is usually a battery cover that has gone bad.
@TheGizmoGarage
Жыл бұрын
I'm 100% agreeing with you!
@DavyRayBennett
Жыл бұрын
Before seeing your video, I ordered a refurbished Minolta x700 from KEH. A professional photographer friend recommended it for me when I told him that my budget was $300.00. I got the 50mm F 1.7 lens to go with it. I spent $250.00. It’s arriving today. I’m hoping that the capacitors have been changed.
@TheGizmoGarage
Жыл бұрын
If it's working then likely it's gonna work for a while, enjoy your new X700! Great lens too.
@sonyviva308
Жыл бұрын
Im happy that when I picked up one for cheap, I found out both capacitors have been replaced by the previous owner. But the current problem is now it wont fire the shutter at all.. I can override the advancing lever with ease, camera beeps when its on and lightmeter works, but the shutter will not respond at all. Very weird.
@TheGizmoGarage
Жыл бұрын
How do you confirm both capacitors has been replaced? Did the seller provide proof? Based on yur description it could still be one of the capacitors that controls shutter release
@dflf
2 жыл бұрын
looks like a hard pass. Buy a canon A series instead
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Pass for me too, unless you are just trying to look 80's hip. Or I'd gladly pickup the X570, loved that one.
@SammySantiagoIrizarry
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video and info!!!
@paulh6043
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous. There could be a La Chapelle amongst them. Good on you.
@TheGizmoGarage
Жыл бұрын
Could be!
@samleung3865
Жыл бұрын
i was considering either minolta x700 or AE-1 which one should i buy?
@oversharingturtle4462
Жыл бұрын
What would you use it for, do you have any lenses already, what are you willing to payV
@TheGizmoGarage
Жыл бұрын
Try Minolta XD5/XD7 or X570, all should be more affordable.
@borus3212
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, two weeks ago I bought X700 on the flea market and I took some photos and camera skipped two frames. Can it be capacitor problem? Can this problem have influence on the problem with lightmeter in P mode or in other modes?
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
If it skipped frames it could be contact point to the shutter release that's not working properly. When capacitor dies, the camera will simply quit operating the shutter and/or meter.
@borus3212
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGizmoGarage is this fixable?
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
@@borus3212 Unfortunately I do not know. See if you can find a local film camera repairshop to talk to.
@gabrielaybanez2661
2 жыл бұрын
This is super helpful, thank you for this!
Жыл бұрын
Is this the same issue with X-7A?
@TheGizmoGarage
Жыл бұрын
Nope, X-7a should be using proper capacitors as opposed to early X700s.
@Xisbrezatsgzormd
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thank you!
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@GabrieleGallagher27
Жыл бұрын
A couple of months ago I got a perfectly working X700 with the last version of the MD 50mm f/1.4 for 130 euro, now I'm curious to see if it was already serviced, or not yet and it will die soon. I'm pretty scared to open the bottom and see it by myself :)
@TheGizmoGarage
Жыл бұрын
The bottom plate is very easy to open and inspect, just use a good quality JIS screwdriver I use these and they are great: amzn.to/3OSGrYW
@axelcarobustos
2 жыл бұрын
wow, rlly thans. I was thinking of buying one...
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
If it's cheap (less than $80) and it works fine then sure, use it till it dies then get a X570 instead, otherwise, no need to spend stupid money for it.
@axelcarobustos
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGizmoGarage I have the option to buy a Pentax Me Super or a Minolta x570... which one is more resistant or better?
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
@@axelcarobustos Comparable, I personally like X570's look despite it's pretty plasticky, the ME Super is more compact, into Olympus OM territory, but I think the shutter dial and controls on top right of the camera looks really ugly.
@axelcarobustos
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGizmoGarage thx!
@tyleredwards6489
2 жыл бұрын
I paid 13 for for mine lol it's in mint condition
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
lucky you
@anaestrellaphoto
2 жыл бұрын
My Minolta x700 doesn’t work 😔💔 I think I have to replace the capacitors as well 💔 Thanks for the video!
@TheGizmoGarage
2 жыл бұрын
:( A camera repair person would better diagnose the issue. Replacing both caps on X700 is not an easy task
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