Minolta XE-1 - Page 4

Your Minolta
XE-1 is
a top-quality
single-lens
reflex
camera
whose
electronic
system will
control exposure for
you
automatically,
freeing
you
for
more
enjoyment or
greater
creativity. You
can also control
exposure manually,
with or
without reference
to the
meter indication.
ln either
case,
your
XE-1 offers full
control of all
camera
exposure
variables, and all necessary
information
is visible
without
taking
your
eye
from
the finder.
This eminently refined
and well-thought-out
camera with
its unique
new electronic
shutter lets
you
enjoy
easy
handling,
utmost smoothness
and
quietness,
and considerate
"fail-safe"
features
throughout.
Further,
your
XE-1
is an integral
part
of the
Minolta
SLR system and
uses all interchangeable
lenses and
applicable
system
accessories.
lt is thus ready
to
grow
with
you
and
your
needs
for
utmost
versatility
even in advanced,
professional,
or specialized
scientif
ic or technical
use.
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 the lens
to
the
camera body
(see
p.
50),load
batteries,
and handle
your
XE-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
XE-1 right from
the
start.
Be
sure to
keep this
manual for
reference later
as necessary.
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