Minolta X-570 35mm Film Camera with Albinar 28mm F2.8 Lens with Macro.

Minolta X-570 with Albinar 28mm F2.8 with Macro Lens

The Minolta X-570 (X-500 in Europe) was introduced in 1983 as a lower cost alternative to the X-700. It used the same chassis as the rest of the Minolta X series and the standard Minolta SR mount. The primary difference between the top-of-the-line X-700 and the X-570 is that the latter lacked the fully automatic Program exposure mode. However, the X-570 added an important feature that would be part of all subsequent X series cameras, but never added to the X-700, a match LED exposure meter. This system indicated the selected shutter speed with a blinking LED and the suggested shutter speed, based on the exposure value and the selected lens aperture, with a solid LED. Some consider the X-500 more of an enthusiast's camera than the X-700, since it offered no P mode and therefore required some photographic knowledge.
The X-570 followed Minolta's traditional pattern of naming cameras differently in different markets, being called the X-500 in Europe and Asia. Interestingly, the X-500 was normally sold as a chrome body, but is available in black (albeit very rare), while the X-570 was only produced in black.

The X-570 is without a doubt the most highly respected of the X Series cameras amongst serious photographers.
What is not recognized by many photographers is that the X-570 is actually in many respects a better camera for the advanced amateur than its more expensive elder sibling. The key to the success of the X-700 with the general public was recognized as the camera's Program Mode, which enabled even people with no photographic knowledge to take good photographs. It basically turned the camera into the SLR version of a point and shoot - similar to many of the SLRs today. This feature is only infrequently used by more advanced photographers, who prefer the control over depth of field and exposure provided by the Aperture Priority or Metered Manual modes.


Film Type: 135 (35mm)
Lens Mount: Minolta Bayonet MC/MD Mount
Lenses: 50mm f/1.7 Minolta Rokkor-X PF coated 6-elements
Focus: Fixed SLR Prism
Shutter: Focal Plane Cloth
Speeds: B, 4 – 1/1000 seconds
Exposure Meter: CdS TTL Meter with Aperture Priority Auto Exposure
Battery: 2 x S76/LR44/SR44/357 1.5v Alkaline, Silver-Oxide, or Lithium Cells
Flash Mount: Hot Shoe, plus PC X-Flash Sync


Features incorporated into the X-570 include:

- Electronically controlled stepless shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 4 seconds for aperture priority mode, and 1/1000 to 1 second plus “B” for metered manual mode.
- Touch-switch meter activation without having to depress the shutter release.
- Very bright acute-matte viewfinder screen with details of selected aperture, camera mode (“M” or “A”) and camera recommended/selected shutter speed. In manual mode the user set shutter speed is indicated by a blinking LED. Viewfinder shows 95% of film frame area, at a huge 0.9x magnification. A range of interchangeable screens was available.
- Automatic exposure lock button.
- Remote shutter release that will accept both electronic and manual shutter releases.
- Audible slow speed alert when required shutter speed will be 1/30 second or less (can be disabled).
- Silicon photocell TTL centre weighted meter, measured at full aperture for normal display, then at taking aperture for automatic exposure calculation, with a second meter for measuring off the film during TTL flash operation. Automatic exposure range EV1 to EV18.
- ISO 12 to 3200 film speed range.
- Horizontal traverse silk shutter, enabling maximum sync speed of 1/60 sec.
- Plastic body construction, encased in light metal.
- Can be used with the Auto Winder G for motor driven sequences of up to 2 frames per second, or with the Motor Drive 1 for exposure sequences at up to an amazing 3.5 frames per second.
- Depth of field preview button.
- Plastic shutter blind attached to strap for tripod use (won't mess up your metering).
- PC connection for studio flash use.
- Film “safe-load” indicator.
- Audible and visible self timer (LED). Audible alert can be disengaged.


Albinar ADG 28 mm f/ 2.8 macro focus Lens

The Albinar ADG 28mm f/2.8 macro focus is a wide-angle prime lens for 35 mm SLR cameras Minolta SR (MD, MC).
The lens is very sharp. The 28mm focal length is a nice length for the landscape photographer, group portraits, and street photography. It is plenty wide enough for a wide scene and yet not so wide that the that you get circular distortion like a 24mm or fish eye. A great wide angle prime lens, compact and rugged. Full metal construction with just the rubber comfort grip for the focus ring. The in for areas are sharp and clear and the fall off leads to a pleasant, dreamy bokeh.


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