The mere fact that a low end film camera could correct red eye shows just how advanced Minolta was for its time.

Thanks for your review. I’ve got the Dynax 300si version of this, but it looks basically the same. I’d agree that this is a pretty simple camera to use & it takes great photos. It’s a bit on the bulky side for a point & shoot, but due to the meaty right sided grip, it’s easy to keep it steady when taking shots. I’ve not had any problems with it & it seems quite a reliable camera to use overall. When you take a shot, it makes a satisfying ‘clunk’ sound as the shutter is released.

Love the popup humor. If it produces great images and is fun to shoot than that's what really matters.Thanks for sharing!

I just bought one to capture my mother's Birthday Trip to Istanbul in may, which I thought it would be a fun Idea. I was looking at second hand cameras on the internet and the average compact Camera was 15 to 20 €. Then I stumbled across the Dynax which was 25 € including the Lens and bought it right away. It arrived yesterday and I started setting it up. I can't wait to try it an see the results! Thanks for your Video!

I bought one of these for my 10yr old bro so we can go out and shoot together. Only 25 quid with a lens. Loved the "speedy guy running" mode 😂

I've just bought one as my first film camera. You're channel is going to be my school of shooting. Cheers!

Technically, this camera does qualify as an SLR, as it has a reflex mirror, prism and through-the-lens viewing, despite the limited functions offered. I only wish that the 300si included an exposure compensation feature (or at least an ASA value override), as this would allow for some user control over exposure and thereby greater overall usability in difficult lighting situations. Perhaps Minolta thought that including such a feature would confuse the intended target market.

found this camera in our flat somewhere with a classic 28-80mm lens + a 75-300mm telephoto lens, and im considering trying out shooting on film so i think this could be a good starting point haha thanks for the vid

Your explanation is so clear! And so funny 😂 I am considering to purchase this from nearby camera store. Still hesitating though

Nice Thinking to buy it Exactly what i need

My mother recently gave me this camera (Maxxum 300si) that she hasn't shot in years. One feature I wish this camera had is to be able to manually set the ISO. I bulk roll a lot of my b/w film, and not all the cases are DX coded, which means the camera defaults to 100 ISO exposure.

Love the style of your videos .. Looks like a small sweet film camera..

I have just discover my family 500si , it did have exposure compensation -3/+3 , wish it has manual iso control. Oh the dilemma.. 😂

I enjoyed using my 9000 , x700, 650si Minolta cameras

Actually if that camera is almost what is necessary for photography in general, the perfect camera would be the Maxxum 5. It is lighter, better AF and when needed it has practically all the functions available from much more expensive and heavier cameras.

Your intros are killing it! haha

Thanks for the detailed review of this camera... Recently I was digging around in the attic and found this exact same camera.. searched for the documents but couldn't find any but after asking my dad he said that he bought it in the late 90's! Now I'm wondering how to make it work.... Do you have any tips in making this work again? Or is it done for?

The 500si super was better with metal mount and wireless flash I can use my 5600 HS D off camera as well

Love the video btw

thats is soper review ❤❤

Thank you so much for this video 😊

Point and shoot on crack 🤣just got into film Camera's again I had to subscribe

It is an SLR. It may not be as robust as some others, but it's still an SLR.

hey there! my mom has this camera and I’m gonna start using it. although it seems to be in perfect state, it’s been over 20 years since anyone has used it. it still has the original Varta Photo Lithium 2CR5 6V battery in it. Do I need to buy a new one or is it rechargeable?

your videos are the best, been watching since the canonet stuck shutter video. s/o from cape town, south africa. please do a video on lightseal replacements if you can, would be really appreciated.

It's the glass that matters most, IMHO.

hey, i recently found this camera at my grandmas house but i cant seem to find film rolls on the internet. Where can i find those? And thanks for the video, it helped loads!

Hi, I’ve had this camera for a while and the battery bar seemed to be showing up as at least half full but the display stopping turning on- do you know if there’s a separate battery for the display in addition to the 2CR5 battery?

I have a 350si. As far as I can tell controls are virtually the same. This is my first film camera experience. Are there any settings for film ISO, shutter, etc.? Is it all automatic? How does it know what ISO is installed? Also every time I turn it on, that startup sound lasts for about 5 seconds and autofocus doesn’t work. It makes a sound like it’s trying to autofocus, but it doesn’t. Anything I might be overseeing?

If only it had some basic exposure compensation, so I could use ND filters with it.

hello, i just purchased this camera from a local thrift store and i was wondering what kind of film to use:)

"It's not quite an SLR" >IDK what SLR stands for

Hey do you know where I can find a battery for this? And if non native batteries work on it?

Hi! Could you help me out with a small question?☺️ I’ve got the Minolta 3000i but when I shut it off you keep seeing the film count, is that okay or is that not supposed to happen? Does your camera do that to?

I just bought this. I want to use it. Do I need new batteries ? Or are the batteries supposed to be charged? Sorry if this is a ridiculous question. Lol

How do I rate it I have handroll film and Minolta si300 has auto dx iso

Hi sir can you provide charger for this camera online cause i dont have the charger

Hey just askin, i have the same type, do you know battery replacement for it thar more common, the original battery is not available in my area

So this camera takes 35mm film? Does Kodak film work? Sorry I’m COMPLETELY new to film and I’m trying to learn :)

hey, do you have any film recommendations that would work well with this camera??

Hi just want to ask if the battery can be charge??

How do you unload the film?

Is this the same mount size as the Maxxum 5?

Do you know what happens if I put a Cinestill 800T ?? The camera knows the ISO or there are a solution? o: !!

Is this the same with Minolta 303si?

What film does the minolta maxxum 330 si rz take?

What lens mount is on it?

just bought one from a charity shop for £10 with a lens. bargain.

This camera is like photographic tryptophan... It is so boring, just pushing a shutter button. This is in fact an SLR though, just an overly complicated, overly bulky, automatic SLR. I personally never understood why these were popular, when there were so many awesome small point and shoot cameras that were even more capable. My old Yashika point and shoots were more capable AND had Zeiss lenses... It's like these minoltas were for the people that wanted to look (and feel) like a photographer but didn't want to learn how to actually shoot. Why assume all that bulk for nothing? And now with how expensive film and development is, I sure as hell want to make the most out of every frame. I probably would stop shooting film after 40 years if this was the only camera available... I own 50 plus film cameras an not one of these. Actually not one Minolta...😂😂