Produced form 1975-1975 the Minolta XE-7 was designed in conjuction with Leica and has many of the features of the Leica R3. And it has a vertical shutter that was developed in collaboration with Leica and Copal.
The XE-7 is a aperture priority/program manual focus camera that has a very smooth film advance and easy to fire and quiet shutter.
| Type | 35mm SLR |
| Lens Mount | Minolta MD (use of MC mount lenses possible in Aperture Priority and Manual only) |
| Focus Modes | Manual |
| Exp. Modes | Program , Aperture Priority, and Manual |
| Exp. Metering | Center Weighted Averaging |
| Exp. Metering Range | EV 1-18 with f/1.4 lens at ISO 100 |
| Exp. Compensation | Plus and minus 2 stops |
| Exp. Bracketing | No |
| Flash | No |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1000-4 sec.,Bulb, Sync at 1/90 sec |
| ISO Range | Manual set 25-3200 |
| Film Wind | Manual |
| Focusing Screen | Matte with Split-Image & Microprism |
| Diopter Correction | Interchangeable (optional) |
| Self Timer | 10 second delay |
| Remote Control | Yes - accepts any standard mechanical cable release |
| PC Terminal | Yes |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Yes |
| Mirror Lock-Up | No |
| Multiple Exposure | No |
| Viewfinder Info | Exposure Mode Indicator, Aperture, Shutter Speed Needle |
| LCD Information | None |
| Power Source | (2) LR44, MS76 or equivalent 1.5v silver or alkaline battery |
| Dimensions | 5.8 x 3.8 x 2.5" WHD |
| Weight | 2 lbs 1.9 oz with 50mm f/1.7 lens |