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Minolta XG-1 User Manual

Minolta XG-1
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Minolta XG-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Lens MountMinolta MD
Exposure MeteringCenter-weighted average
Flash Sync1/60 sec
Type35mm SLR
Shutter Speed1 sec - 1/1000 sec, Bulb
Film SpeedASA 25-1600
ViewfinderFixed eye-level pentaprism
BatteryTwo 1.5V LR44 or SR44

Summary

MAIN FEATURES

Fail-safe electronic exposure system

Highlights the camera's reliable exposure system, electronic shutter, and touch switch metering for ease of use.

SUMMARY OF OPERATION (Automatic)

ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES

To Attach

Step-by-step guide on how to mount a lens onto the camera body, aligning indices and locking it securely.

To Remove

Instructions for safely detaching a lens from the camera, including the use of the lens-release button.

BATTERIES AND POWER

Installing batteries

Detailed procedure for inserting the correct 1.5-volt batteries into the camera's power compartment.

LOADING AND ADVANCING FILM

FILM SPEED

Setting film speed

Instructions on how to adjust the camera's film speed setting to match the loaded film's sensitivity.

EXPOSURE-CONTROL FUNDAMENTALS

METERING WITH THE XG-1

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL

Automatic operation

Guide to setting the camera to automatic exposure mode by selecting 'A' and adjusting the aperture.

WAYS OF USING AUTO MODE

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT

When and How Much to Adjust Exposure

Guidance on adjusting exposure (+/- EV) for high-contrast scenes, backlighting, and subjects with varying brightness.

MANUAL EXPOSURE CONTROL

FOCUSING

RELEASING THE SHUTTER

REWINDING AND UNLOADING FILM

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

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