Minolta XK User Manual

The Minolta XK | XM SLR
Your Minolta XK is a wide-scope electronic system camera that accepts all Minolta
SLR lenses and accessories as well as XK interchangeable finders and focusing
screens. It is engineered and built to give you greatest precision; easiest, most
convenient operation; and maximum versatility. It gives full information and offers
complete control of all camera exposure variables. In automatic operation, the XK
will adjust exposure with utmost accuracy electronically, freeing you for more
enjoyment or greater creativity.
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, assemble the screen, finder, lens, and body as described on the few
chapters found in this site such as load batteries, and handle your XK 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 great
potential of your XK right from the start. A big portion of this site is constructed
base on the operational manual of the XK camera to ensure accurate information
and instructions for user's daily operations and maintainance of this camera with
distinctively high collective value.
This page may take a while for all the images to download for the first time, with
the cache stored in your browser's cache folder, then it will be easier the next time.
But I would strongly suggest you to download a copy of this pge for your future
reference (Less strain on my limited bandwidth server..sorry.).

Minolta XK Specifications

General

Film Format	35mm
Lens Mount	Minolta SR mount
Camera Type	SLR
Shutter	Focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speed Range	1/2000 sec to 16 sec, Bulb
Metering	TTL center-weighted averaging
Exposure Modes	Manual, Aperture-priority AE
Viewfinder	Interchangeable
Flash Sync	1/100 sec

Summary

Minolta XK | XM SLR Camera Introduction

Camera Features and Versatility

Overview of the Minolta XK's wide-scope electronic system, precision, ease of use, and automatic exposure capabilities.

Getting Started and Manual Study

Recommendations for studying the manual, assembling components, and handling the camera for optimal results from the start.

External Camera Controls Overview

Identification of key external camera parts like shutter speed index, release button, and selector levers with an accompanying diagram.

Detailed Camera Component Identification

Top, Front, and Side Camera Parts

Labels for aperture scale, focusing ring, flash contact, accessory mount, and various buttons and selectors on the camera body.

Back and Bottom Camera Features

Identification of parts like rewind crank, film reminder, battery chamber, tripod socket, and film advance release button.

Document Reference and Download Options

Page Download for Future Reference

Instructions and links to download the current page and main reference map in HTML and PDF formats for offline access.

PDF Viewing Software Requirements

Information regarding the need for Adobe Acrobat Reader to view documents in PDF format on the website.