Minolta X-570 Video Manual 1 of 2: Overview

[@AprilSanCarlos]

Great video Dave. We inherited an X-570 from my MIL after she passed 6.5 years ago and I just recently picked it up. It has great weight and solid feel in your hands - make you want to take pictures. My objective is to make this my primary camera and learn everything I can about it. I love that it's not new. I only wish there was a I could take a class that's not at city college (too long). But learned a bunch from your video. Thank you!

[@DavidHancock]

@@AprilSanCarlos thank you! I do have a boatload of videos on that channel that might help you. Here are some playlists of videos that might be helpful: Photography Tutorials and Tips: kzbin.info/aero/PL6MrZtHJOVgESOuWT4tfFq8s7xeKydItj Photo Shoots: kzbin.info/aero/PL6MrZtHJOVgEcgZNy5K1slgv0Z7_CHyFf Photography 101 with David Hancock: kzbin.info/aero/PL6MrZtHJOVgHq2Ht5Tq8oVwMOTm9dGVNL

[@AprilSanCarlos]

@@DavidHancock Thanks Dave! Just what I was looking for. I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your other videos. Happy Holidays!

[@AprilSanCarlos]

@@DavidHancock Thanks for the video list. This is so helpful as I begin my journey into my new hobby.

[@MRimREALLYkool]

Don't often say this but really appreciated this video cause it was so in depth and informative for a beginner

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you! I work to make sure that these videos are accessible and helpful for people regardless of how familiar they are with cameras. It's always good to hear that's worked.

[@ivanm.krsticevic1535]

Agreed. This is my first camera after wanting to do this for ages and honestly, it helps me unpack how to approach the technology very easily.

[@jacobchristianglover3655]

Outstanding David... I watched video two first, was so excited to see there was a tutorial for the X-570 I jumped the gun. Be well, stay encouraged, and thanks again!!!

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@michaelflynn3970]

I just found one of these at a pawn shop. I picked it up for some reason because I thought it looked so cool. This helped me understand what it is, and I am excited to learn more from part 2!

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@rickt.8866]

Found a like new x700 at a flea market for $40 and just spent $$$ on a like new x570. I reallly like the more pro manual mode and just one capacitor on the x570. The x570 also has center weighted metering. I’m shooting both with the minolta 24mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4, 85mm f2 rokkor, and minolta 70-200 f4. I’m a pro portrait photographer who mainly shoots Sony full frame, but wanted a more organic experience!

[@DavidHancock]

Nice! That's a great find.

[@theblue679]

i got this camera given to me with a box of goodies that came with it,to me this was very helpful ive not used a camera like this before,ive used all kinds of them & its been sometime since ive used a film camera so far its been pretty good

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thank you for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@petercollingwood522]

Many years ago I used an X300-s which I really liked. I now have an X700 which I also like a lot. But I'd never heard of the X500 which is supposedly the best of the bunch if you don't want or need the Program mode of the X700. So I think I'll get one of these as well. Some claim that these don't have the capacitor problems the later X700's had. Don't know if that's true or not but if it is it would be another plus for the X500.

[@DavidHancock]

@@petercollingwood522 all the X bodies have the same capacitor problem eventually. They all have the same electronics, or near as makes no difference the same, on the underside. I've had to replace capacitors in 570 bodies almost as often as 700 bodies. But that said, I still think the 500/570 is the best of the bunch.

[@ellenng]

Hello! I've been looking to get into film and your channel has been super helpful. In your Minolta X700 video, you mentioned the different factories (Japan/China/Malaysia) which can be told apart by the base plate and have different reliability. Does the same also apply to the X500/570?

[@DavidHancock]

Insofar as I know, no. This camera was produced for a much shorter time than the X-700.

[@ellenng]

@@DavidHancock thanks!

[@nathaniel_cook]

Fantastic video!

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@nathaniel_cook]

@@DavidHancock The second part was great, too- helped me get started with film for the first time today!!

[@outspokengenius]

I have personally left minolta X series cameras set for several years with batteries in them and the switch in the off postion and the batteries remained good.

[@DavidHancock]

It's fortunate that they didn't leak. The risk isn't discharge. The risk is a leak because battery alkaline material will travel up battery electrical lines and can cause the solder to weaken and disconnect it. Left long enough, alkaline can travel until it damages the circuits.

[@bat2348]

Debating getting this, thank you for the informative vidoes !

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@wayneandrews3128]

What you indicated was a cable release point is actually the flash sync port.

[@DavidHancock]

Check page 5 in the camera manual. It agrees with the video.

[@BoxOfShockolates]

Hello, can this be used with shutter release cables & mechanical self-timers?

[@BoxOfShockolates]

Oh wow. I’m still watching the video. It has a self-timer built in. I’m a photography student starting on a Pentax k1000 lent by my college, and I recently purchased a self-timer to use. It’s nice to know this Minolta already has one.

[@DavidHancock]

Yes on the cable, same one as your K1000 would use. Enjoy! This is a very good first camera.

[@BoxOfShockolates]

@@DavidHancock cable as in shutter release cable? Sorry, I meant to specify that I’m referring to a mechanical self-timer that I purchased for the k1000 my school lended me. I like that the Minolta 570 has a timer built in. I appreciate your in depth video & the pointers you gave. That helps me, as I’m someone who is a beginner & still learning & don’t have the disposable $$$ to purchase a bunch of cameras for trail & error. I am a ways away from buying my own camera, b/c considering a brand is honestly overwhelming research & shopping around. I think k1000 & ae-1 by Pentax & canon are too expensive. So I’ve been looking at brands other than those. There are a lot of great features on Minolta 570. But the battery is my only concern. Having to take it out constantly. Also fear of electronics getting wet. Of course I wouldn’t submerse the camera, but I do live in the PNW. It’s really damp in fall & autumn, and I wouldn’t want drizzles potentially ruining the camera. The k1000 is doing ok with that so far. But it is more mechanical. Also another thing that worries me is that part you mentioned about not tripping the shutter. Seems like there are a lot little precautions to take that is a lot to take in 😭😭😭 sorry so late. I just really don’t like shopping around for cameras. Esp on a budget as a student.

[@pi200ncosynot]

Hi! I'm new to film photography. If you don't mind me asking, what do you mean by tripping the shutter button? Thank you!

[@DavidHancock]

That's just a way of saying pressing the shutter button so that the shutter fires.

[@pi200ncosynot]

David Hancock I see. Thank you so much! Say, if I haven't finished the roll yet and I want to turn the camera off, I just have to press the shutter again after taking previous picture?

[@despy1855]

Really helpful for a beginner

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@baladino]

Hi David, I’ve watched quite a few of your videos recently while shopping for film cameras. I’ve just purchased a Olympus OM-1 and a Olympus Pen FT after seeing your videos. I felt more confident choosing those cameras. Your passion and love for these “mechanics marvels” shines through in all your videos and I have developed a fascination for film cameras in turn. I wish to ask for your advice between the Minolta 570 & Minolta 370 which would be a better purchase ? They cost almost the same. Thank you. Be well.

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you! So they're different. I prefer the 570 but find the 370 to be a more streamlined experience. I prefer the 570 solely because I like the interface a bit more, not because it's better or anything like that. I also prefer the 570 to the 700.

[@baladino]

@@DavidHancock David I just placed a purchase for the Minolta XD11. Apparently one off their last metal bodies off the line. It had aperture priority and an almost silent shutter. Did you review this ? I couldn’t find it on your channel. I’m going to use for a while and spring for the 570 as a second body later. What do you think about the XD11 ?

[@melvinch]

The only aperture-priority SLR without an exposure-compensation dial.

[@DavidHancock]

I think there are others.

[@loochan325]

​@@melvinch It has AE-L exposure lock that is better then exp. comp., and beside that you can still use the iso dial to correct exposure, lower iso for more exposure and higher iso for less exposure. There are many other SLRs without exp. comp. dial, and most of them also lack AE-L, and some lack even the iso dial having only auto set iso with DX code on the film canister, and some even lack manual mode so with those you realy can't correct exposure...

[@honkhonkler7411]

Where is the battery?

[@DavidHancock]

This video shows the location. Video 2 allowed how to change it and what kind are needed.

[@rhysstatham7407]

Does that little window show how much film has advanced

[@66marlinmike]

Yes it confirms that film is loaded correctly and is advancing ok

[@DavidHancock]

Yup.

[@IanSmith-b9s]

A is for aperture priority not automatic !

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you

[@oscarfernandez2083]

el manual explica como compensar la exposición en automatico modificas el iso ej iso 100 = 0 colocas ISO 50 -1 ISO 25 -2 , 200 +1 400 +2

[@DavidHancock]

Eso es correcto. Gracias.

[@_Sisyphus]

The 500 is sporting the "new" Minolta logo.

[@DavidHancock]

Yup. I forget exactly when they changed it, but probably around the time of this camera.

[@geolehman]

It was better than an x-700 due to information in the viewfinder. Lens compatibility is nonsense.

[@DavidHancock]

I'll concur, having used this camera a lot more now.