The Minolta X300 was my first camera. It was pretty much manual everything as far as I remember. I treated myself to one when I was posted to Germany, but only used it for a couple of years. The, after that, I never took a picture other than a holiday snap shot again for another twenty years.
I am tempted to get a Leica M3, but I just find digital so convenient at the moment.
Regards, Dave.