Minolta X-370 Owner's Manual page 2

Your Minolta X-370 is an easy-to-use microcomputerized single-lens-reflex (SLR) camera with
quartz control of mechanical sequences and shutter speed, providing lasting accuracy and years of
enjoyment _
In its aperture-priority auto-exposure (AE) mode (" AUTO" on the camera). the X-370 auto-
matically sets the precise shutter speed for correct exposure according to the in-camera meter at
the aperture you selected . An AE lock can be used to hold a meter reading and then readjust the
framing before releasing the shutter. Auto control is maintained even when using mirror lenses and
close-up accessories such as bellows- not possible with shutter-priority AE systems.
Creative flexibility exists in the X-370's match-LEO/full-metered manual mode: For correct
exposure at the metered value, simply adjust aperture and/or shutter speed to align blinking and
glowing LEOs in the viewfinder. Or you can merely refer to these LEOs-or totally disregard
them - when making your own settings.
Flash photography is also simple: just attach a Minolta X-series Auto Electroflash, adjust
aperture, and shoot. Flash-ready signal is given in the viewfinder, and the shutter is automatically
set for proper sync at 1 /60 sec.
The X-370 can be used with Minolta's wide range of accessories, such as wideangle, telephoto,
and zoom lenses, Motor Drive 1, Auto Winder G, Wireless Controller I R-1, and much more.
Before using lenses, flashes, or other accessories made by companies other than Minolta,
attach them to the camera and make sure they function properly by taking test photographs.