C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Minolta X-5701983
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Years
- 1983–
- Shutter
- 4s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-center-weighted-spd
The Minolta X-570 (1983, sold as **X-500** in some markets) is the stripped-down companion to the X-700. It shares the same Minolta MD mount, the same electronic horizontal-cloth shutter to 1/1000s, and the same TTL center-weighted SPD metering system - but drops the program mode that defined the X-700. The result is a more traditional two-mode camera (aperture priority and manual) aimed at photographers who wanted MD-mount lens compatibility without paying for full PASM.
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Before you buy used
- **Capacitor failure** - the same tantalum "X cap" issue that affects the X-700 may apply here; verify metering and AE function.
- **Foam mirror bumper** - replace.
- **Light seals** - replace.
- **Battery contacts** - check for corrosion.
- **No mechanical fallback** - unlike the XD-7/XD-11, this body will not fire without battery; bring fresh cells to any test.
- Because the X-570 is less sought-after than the X-700, well-maintained examples sometimes sell cheaply but untested examples are also more likely to be ignored in storage for long periods.
About this camera
The X-700's quieter sibling - aperture-priority and manual, same mount, lower price.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Minolta X-570 use?
- The Minolta X-570 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Minolta X-570 take?
- The Minolta X-570 uses a 2x SR44 / LR44 battery.
- What lens mount does the Minolta X-570 have?
- The Minolta X-570 uses the Minolta MD mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Minolta X-570 offer?
- The Minolta X-570's shutter speeds range from 4s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Minolta X-570 use?
- The Minolta X-570 meters with ttl-center-weighted-spd.