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Flash sync.:
Film advance:
Power:
Self-timer:
Other:
Size and weight:
Accessories:
Visible in finder: stepless speeds indicated by 10 light-emitting diodes;
LED over-/under-range indicators; LED at "60” position also blinks as
flash-ready signal with the X-series Auto Electroflashes; f-number set for
automatic and manual modes; manual-mode signal
PC terminal and hot shoe for X-sync. (disconnected when no unit
installed): Electronic flash synchronizes at 1/60 sec. and slower step or
stepless speeds; Class MF, M and FP flashbulbs synchronize at 1/15 or
slower speeds. Extra contact on hot shoe receives signal from camera-
control contact of Auto Electroflashes
Motorized: Through built-in coupler key with accessory Motor Drive 1 or
Auto Winder G
Manual: By lever with single 130° stroke after 30° unengaged movement
Rewind button for rewinding; advancing-type frame counter and Safe Load
Signal that indicates film loading and advancing conditions
Two 1.55v silver-oxide or 1.5v alkaline-manganese cells contained in
camera base power both auto exposure control and shutter's electronically
governed operation.
LED battery-check indicator lights when auto-setting release/battery-check
button is depressed
Shutter will not release when voltage too low for proper operation
Electronic, LED indicated types; approximately 10 sec. delay
4-slot take-up spool; detachable back cover with memo holder and
ASA-DIN conversion table; Integral grip
52 X 89 X 138mm (2-1/16 x 3-1/2 x 5-7/16 in.)
515g (18-3/16 oz.) without lens and power cells
Exclusive Motor Drive 1, Auto Winder G, Auto Electroflash 320X, 200X,
132X and 118X, Data Back G, Wireless Controller lR-1 Set, Remote Cord
S 50cm (20-in.) and Remote Cord L 5m (16-ft.); MD, MC, and other
interchangeable Minolta lenses and applicable Minolta SLR system acces¬
sories.
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CARE AND STORAGE
• As with all high-precision instruments no
part of your XG-WI should ever be forced at
any time. If operation is not as you think it
should be, carefully restudy the applicable
instructions or consult an authorized
Minolta service representative.
• Always keep your camera in its case with
the lens capped when not in use.
• Never subject your camera to shock, high
heat and/or humidity, water,, or harmful
chemicals or gases.
• Never lubricate any part of the body or lens.
• Always use a body cap when a lens is not
installed on the body. Keep lenses, properly
capped front and rear, in their cases when
not in use. .
• Never touch the shutter curtains or anything
inside the front of the body with the
fingers. These parts and the inside of the
back should be dusted with a soft brush
from time to time as necessary, with parti-
cular care never to exert pressure on the
shutter curtains. ^
• Never touch lens or eyepiece surfaces with
the fingers. If necessary, remove loose
matter from them with a blower lens brush.
Use special photographic lens tissue or a soft
clean cloth to ^remove, smudges or finger¬
prints with a gentle circular motion. Only it
absolutely necessary, the tissue may be
moistened very slightly with not more than
one drop of a satisfactory quick-evaporating
fluid cleaner specially compounded for
photographic lenses. Such fluids must never
be dropped directly on the glass surface.
• Never lift the mirror or touch its surface, as
doing so might damage the aligment. Sma
smudges of fingerprints on the mirror will
not affect the meter reading or image
quality; if they are very annoying, have the
camera cleaned at an authorized Minolta
service facility.
• External camera and lens-barrel - but no^t
glass - surfaces may be wiped-with a soft,
silicone-treated cloth. ;
• Never leave the shutter cocked when the
camera is to be stored overnight or longer. It
is advisable to operate the film advance and
release the shutter once or twice from time
to time during extended storage.