Used Minolta XD-5 35mm SLR - Good

Overview

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If you love film photography, the classic Minolta XD-5 35mm SLR camera is a good pick. This camera can work with Minolta MD lenses. It has a CdS center-weighted TTL exposure metering. Films having a speed up to 3200 ASA can be used with the Minolta XD-5. The camera has both mechanical and electronic shutters whose speeds can reach 1/100th of a second and 1/1000th of a second, respectively. You may attach an external flash to the provided shoe, PC X, and M-Sync terminals. Additional features in the camera include a self-timer, mirror lockup, and LED indicators in the viewfinder.

Optics and Focus

The Minolta XD-5 SLR camera comes with an auto exposure mode that automatically adjusts the shutter and lens aperture as per the scene. The camera offers a maximum ASA of 3200. The Minolta XD-5 comes with both electronic and mechanical shutters that offer maximum speeds of 1/1000th of a second and 1/100th of a second, respectively. This camera has a working range of EV 1 to 18 with an ASA 100 film speed.

Sensor and Screen

This Minolta camera has a pentaprism viewfinder that provides 94% of screen coverage. In the viewfinder, you may see the aperture and shutter speed indicated by arrows. Also, the viewfinder has a microprism spot in the center, which assists while focusing. There are arrows for indicating low and high exposures too.

Image and Video

The vintage XD-5 SLR camera can be used with a 35mm film to click pictures. This camera has a quick advance winding lever that helps you prepare for the next frame in a jiffy. The camera has a frame counter that displays the number of exposed frames. Additionally, the advance frame counter resets when you open the camera back.

Other Features

The Minolta camera comes with a PC sync terminal, X-synch, and a hot shoe for attaching an external flash. These terminals allow you to synchronize the flash at 1/100th of a second. The camera has a self-timer function as well for delaying the shutter release up to roughly 10 seconds. You may also use the same self-timer button to check the battery. The camera uses two 1.5 V silver button batteries to power its exposure metering and shutter priority function.