Minolta XG-9 Owner's Manual page 3

Your light, compact XG-9 is a top-quality single-lens reflex camera whose
electronic system will control exposure for you automatically, freeing you for more
enjoyment and greater creativity. You can also override the meter's automatic setting
or set the camera for full manual operation. The aperture selected and LED auto-set
speed are clearly displayed in the XG-9's total information viewfinder and its advanced
acute matte screen makes viewing brighter and focus" ing easier and more accurate.
Electromagnetic shutter release and unique "touch switch" metering head a host of
other features. Attaching the accessory Auto Winder G enables single-frame/continu-
ous motor film advance up to 2 frames/sec. Minolta's special Auto Electroflash 132X
and 200X electronically switch the XG-9's shutter over for strobe exposures when
charged and signal flash-ready in finder; the 200X also enables continuous-sequence
flash with the winder. Besides MD lenses, your XG-9 uses virtually all interchangeable
Minolta lenses to date and all applicable Minolta SLR system accessories.
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, attach a lens to the camera body (see p. 10), load batteries, and handle your
XG-9 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 broad potential of your XG-9 right form the start. Be sure to keep this
manual for reference later as necessary.