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 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 M inolta
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.
10),
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
boqies.
We
recommend
Minolta lenses
and
Minolta
system
accessories
for
all
types
of
photography.