Minolta XG-M - Ways of Using Auto Mode

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Metering and exposure with Auto Rokkor
lenses having built in preview buttons, non¬
meter coupled accessories, RF lenses (reflex-
mirror type), and manual-preset lenses are by
the stop-down method as follows:
Auto Rokkor lenses and non-meter coupled
accessories
1. After focusing, depress the preview button
to stop down the aperture.
2. Use automatic or manual mode as on p. 22
or 27, respectively. The viewfinder field will
darken as the lens is stopped down, and the
split-image spot and microprism band may
become unusable due to darkening.
3. Leave the lens stopped down to the proper
taking aperture when releasing the shutter.
RF (mirror-type) and manual-preset lenses
Proceed as for Auto Rokkors and non-meter
coupled accessories above, except that use of a
stop-down button is not necessary as metering
and exposure are always made at taking aper¬
ture.
NOTE
The working automatic shutter-speed range
for the XG-M used with non-meter coupled
lenses and accessories is as indicated in the table
below. Be sure not to use a shutter speed
outside this range as improper exposure may
result.
Film speed
Working range
ASA 25 to 50 1 to 1/1000 sec.
ASA 100 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.
ASA 200
1/4 to 1/1000 sec.
ASA 400
1/8 to 1/1000 sec.
ASA 800
1/15 to 1/1000 sec.
ASA 1600 1 1/30 to 1/1000 sec.
XG-M SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
Motor Drive 1
With the XG-M's accessory Motor Drive 1,
you're always ready to capture fast breaking
action. Attaching it is quick and easy with no
access caps to remove or store. A switch on the
grip sets the motor for single frame or con¬
tinuous operation up to 3.5 fps. The hand grip's
Touch-switch/operating button enables full
viewfinder readout. A second release button is
provided for vertical operation. The motor-
drive mechanism stops automatically at the end
of each cartridge and film can be easily re¬
wound with the motor attached.