Minolta XG-A - Page 7

Quick attach auto winder
The XG- A's accessory auto winder attaches
qu ic
kly without access caps to remove or store,
freeing
the user from advancing film in single-
frame
or continuous operation up to two
frames per second: Its strong, efficient coreless
micromotor winds as many as 150 or more
cartridges per set or charge of batteries. At the
end of each cartridge the motor automatically
shuts off .
Special dedicated flash
units
When attached to the XG-A and ready to
fire, the X-series Auto Electroflashes start a
flash-ready signal
blinking in the viewfinder and
automatically set the shutter for X~ynchroniza
tion (1/60 sec .) when the shutter is released.
Other individual features include thy r istor cir-
cuitry for winder synchronization and maxi-
mum battery life, tiltable head for bounce
flash, filters for special effects, multiple aper-
ture settings and full manual operation. From
the compact and economical 118X to the 320X
with its exclusive Variable Guide-Number/
Power Control, there is an X-series flash to
meet any need.
User
oriented features
•
Up to two stops' continuous adjustment
over or under the normal electronic setting.
• X-
type flash synchronization through the
hot shoe.
•
Electronic self-timer with blinking indicator
light .
• Eyepiece cap
for unmanned or similar oper -
ation .
• Exclusive Safe Load Signal
monitors film
alignment and advance.
• Release
terminal for tripod shots with elec-
tronic or standard release cord.
•
Shutter not operative when operation
switch off.
• Virtually all existing Minolta interchange-
able lenses and applicable system accessories
can be used.
operation .
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