Minolta XG-1 User manual

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Your light, compact XG-1 is @ top-quality single-lens reflex camera whose electronic

system will control exposure for you automatically, freeing you for more enjoyment
and greater creativity. You can also override the meter’s automatic setting or set the
camera for full manual operation. Electromagnetic shutter release and unique “Touch
switch” metering head a host of other features. Attaching the accessory Auto Winder G
enables single-frame/continuous motor film advance up to 2 frames/sec. Minolta’s
X-series Auto Electroflashes electronically switch the XG-1's shutter over for strobe
exposures when charged and signal flash-ready in the finder; the 320X and 200X also
enable continuous-sequence flash with the winder. Besides Minolta MD lenses, your
XG-1 uses virtually all interchangeable Minolta lenses made to date and all applicable
Minolta SLR system accessories.

Before using your camera for the first time, study this manual carefully all the way
through — or at least all the sections needed to cover your own photographic needs. As
You read, attach a lens to the camera body (see p. 8), load batteries, and handle your
XG-1 and acquaint yourself with its parts and features. Then load it with film and
Proceed to actual picture taking. in this way, you can take good photos and! begin to
realize the broad potential of your XG-1 right from the start. Be sure to keep this
‘manual for reference later as necessary.

Minolta precision lenses and accessories are manufactured under high quality
control standards and are designed to the performance requirements of Minolta camera
bodies. We recommend Minolta lenses and Minolta system accessories for all types
of photography.

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