Minolta X-370 35mm Camera Body, Chrome Review

The Minolta X-370 is a simplified, budget-friendly alternative to the X-570, stripping away extras like depth of field preview, interchangeable focusing screens, a removable back, and TTL flash metering to hit a lower price point. It retains the core exposure and metering systems of its more featured sibling, offering aperture-priority auto exposure and match-LED manual mode with center-weighted metering. Shutter speeds range from 4 seconds to 1/1000, plus bulb, covering most general shooting scenarios.

This is a solid workhorse for film shooters who want reliable aperture-priority automation and manual control without paying for features they won't use. The absence of a slow-speed warning beep and the other omitted features won't matter to most hobbyists or students learning on film. At $76 for a used body in excellent condition, it's positioned as an accessible entry into the Minolta MD lens ecosystem.