Minolta X-9 User manual

Your Minolta X-9 is an easy-to-use microcomputerized single-lens-reflex (SLR) camera with
quartz control of mechanical sequences and shutter, speed, providing-lasting accuracy and years of
enjoyment.

In its aperture-priority auto-exposure (AE) mode ("AUTO” on the camera), the X-9 auto-
matically sets the precise shutter speed, according to the in-camera meter for correct exposure, at
the aperture you selected. An AE lock can be used to hold a meter reading and then readjust the
framing before releasing the shutter. Auto control is maintained even when using mirror lenses and
close-up accessories such as bellows—not possible with shutter-priority AE systems

Creative flexibility exists in the X-9's match-LED/full-metered manual mode: For correct
exposure at the metered value, simply adjust aperture and/or shutter speed to align blinking and
glowing LEDs in the viewfinder. Or you can also merely refer to these LEDs—or totally disregard
them—when making your own settings

Flash photography is also simple: just attach a Minolta X-series Auto Electroflash, adjust
aperture, and shoot. Flash-ready single is given in the viewfinder, and the shutter is automatically
set for proper syne. at 1/60 sec.

The X-9 can be used with Minolta’s wide range of accessories, such as wideangle, telephoto,
‘and zoom lenses, Motor Drive 1, Auto Winder G, and much more.

| Before using lenses, flashes, or other accessories made by companies other than Minolta,
| __attach them to the camera and make sure they funetion properly by taking test photographs.