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Minolta XG1

Posted to 35mm Cameras 2009-04-12

In the 35mm SLR class, the Minolta XG1 has many features. Along with the 1/1000 sec maximum shutter, Minolta has also provided the XG1 with a 1/60 flash sync speed and has a film speed rating of 25 - 1600.

Product Summary
35mm SLR, aperture preferred automatic, 1/60 sec flash sync speed

READ THE REVIEW          3.4 out of 5

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Main Details
Product Type 35mm 35mm SLR
Notes n/a
Viewfinder
Mirror Oversize quick return type
Viewfinder Information Shutter speed scale Indicator LED's (Auto mode only, show shutter speeds being selected by the automatic exposure system; i manual and automatic mode, LED at '60'is flash ready signal) LED over- or under-range indicators (auto mode only)
Depth of Field Preview n/a
Focusing Screen Matte Fresnel field with split image/microprism focusing spot
Viewfinder Eye level fixed pentaprism
Viewfinder Attachments n/a
Body
ISO Rating 25 - 1600
Metering Full aperture TTL, center weighted using two CdS cells mounted on either side of the eyepiece at the rear of the pentaprism
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority No
Auto Exposure Mechanism n/a
Maximum Shutter 1/1000 sec
Minimum Shutter 1 sec + bulb
Shutter Speeds 1 - 1/1000 steplessly on automatic mode or in steps on manual mode
Built-in Flash No
External Flash Yes, hot shoe and x-sync (MF, M, FP flashbulbs sync at 1/15 sec
Flash Sync Speed 1/60
Lens Mount Minolta SLR bayonet
Multiple exposure manual with clutch and advance lever
Exposure Compensation manual setting + or - two f stops.
Exposure Preview n/a
Cable Release Socket with electronic remote cord
Film Loading 4 slot take up spool
Film Rewinding film release button
Frame Counter advance type
Safety Devices Safe load signal for film loading and advancing
Winding lever single stroke 130 degrees after 30 degree engagement movement
Shutter Horizontal traverse focal plane type
Shutter Release Electronic
Shutter Speed Dial B, 1 - 1000, A
Self Timer approx. 10 sec
Stopping-Down the lens n/a
Time-lapse Recording Yes
Tripod Mount Yes
Lens
Aperture Range n/a
Focus
Auto Focus Type n/a
Manual Focus Yes
AF n/a
Power
Battery Type EPX-76 / S-76
Physical Dimensions
Width (Inch) 5.6
Height (Inch) 3.45
Depth (Inch) 2.0
Width (mm) 138
Height (mm) 88
Depth (mm) 52
Weight (oz) 17.3
Weight (g) 490
Accessories
Remote Control Yes
Minolta XG1










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