Minolta XG-1 User manual

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Your light, compact XG-1 is a 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, unique “Touch switch”
metering, Action grip and an Acute Matte focusing screen which makes viewing brighter
and focusing easier and more accurate are among the many features of this camera
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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