Minolta X-700 - Shutter lubrication and complete overhaul

[@AlexLikesToListen]

👀 I simply cannot believe how fast you are. The only explanation for your speed is that you've worked with this specific model of camera on a daily basis for years, and I know there can't be that many people getting their old film cameras overhauled, so you simply must be a wizard. There is no other explanation.

[@jonvincentmusic]

Pro tip for your videos: scrap the background music. I respect your work but after a few repetitive minutes I kept expecting to be told ‘your call is important to us’ and I had to put it on silent for my own sanity.

[@GarrysCameraRepair]

Noted!

[@daping13]

Hi Garry, thx a lot for all your videos ! This is a golden source for camera repairs ! I have a small question, My X700 speed are not fully accurate for 1/1000s I got 1/697s - 1.435ms. How I can improve it ?

[@penssuck6453]

Once I get to the 3:30 stage, there is no returning. It'll be off to the camera shop.

[@crazycatloverofdoom]

I have a x-700 and the button or shudder i think it is, is not clicking as in the sound of taking a picture. What does that mean 🤔

[@jeandolne9503]

Hello, I have a focusing problem with my Minolta X-500. When the mirror is lowered, I realize that it does not fold down completely, it remains raised for half a millimeter before being completely lowered. if I push it gently I can lower it so that it is well positioned. Do you have any ideas on how I can resolve this problem? Thank you for your extremely informative videos.

[@GarrysCameraRepair]

Hello. Your camera would need to be evaluated to determine why the mirror doesn't drop all the way down. There might be several causes for this - mirror block assembly, winding mechanism or even shutter. Unless you want to chance it, I don't recommend venturing into disassembling the camera by yourself. I would suggest sending it to a repair shop for further evaluation and repair.

[@jeandolne9503]

@@GarrysCameraRepair Thank you very much for your answer, I will think about it.