A X-7A is a basic, manual focus SLR with the classic Minolta lens mount(of which there are a plethora of high quality used lenses to fit) and aperture priority exposure. It is well built, with familiar controls to many, and is one of the last camera made by Minolta to wear the MD mount.
- Classic centerweighted through-the-lens metering
- Aperture priority autoexposure or full manual exposure
- Shutter speeds are displayed in the viewfinder
- Autoexposure lock
- Bright viewfinder with interchangeable focusing screens