4
MAIN
FEATURES
Fail-safe
electronic
exposure
system
I ncorporating
many
of
the
features devel-
oped
for
Minolta's
top
electronic cameras,
the
XG-A covers a wide range
of
photographic
conditions.
Its
electronic
shutter
wnich
auto-
matically locks
to
prevent
overexposure
and
electromagnetic
shutter
release with
unique
touch
switch metering
add
to
the
handling ease
of
the
camera.
XG-A's system features:
• Full
automatic
exposure
by
stepless
shutter
speeds from
1/1000
to
1 sec.
•
Electromagnetic
shutter
release.
• Unique
"Touch
switch"
metering.
• Shutter-release lock prevents
overexposure
when light
is
over
meter's
range
or
battery
power
is
low.
• Piezoelectric audible signals
for
low
shutter-
speed settings
and
self-timer
operation.
Solid-state
information
viewfinder
• Special focusing screen has split-image
and
microprism focusing aids, plus scientifically
developed new
type
of
matte
field
that
is
up
to
50%
brighter
than
conventional
matte
screens.
•
Automatic
shutter-speeds, indicated
by
LEO's, are visible
in
viewfinder.
• LED
at
"60"
position blinks as flash-ready
signal when X-series
Auto
Electroflashes are
attached
and
charged.
Easy handling
controls
Lightweight
and
compact,
the
X-7
is
human
engineered
to
fit
the
user's hands for
smooth
operation
:
•
Smooth
short
stroke
film advance.
• Large, easy-to-adjust
shutter-function
dial.
•
"Soft-touch"
electromagnetic
shutter
re-
lease.
• Curve
formed
body
with cushioned
body
grip.
• Minolta
bayonet
lens
mount
with large
release
button.
• Balanced
winder
operation.