Minolta XG-M Instruction Manual

Your compact XG-M is the center of one of the most comprehensive and versatile
photographic systems ever created. It offers aperture-priority automatic exposure
control for greatest creative control and ease of use. You can also set the exposure
manually, with or without reference to the camera's calculation. The aperture selected
and LED shutter-speed setting are clearly displayed in the XG-M's total information
viewfinder whose acute matte screen makes viewing brighter and focusing easier and
more accurate. Electromagnetic shutter release, unique "touch-switch" metering and
action grip are among the many other features of this fine camera. Motorized film
advance is available in two ways: the grip-type Motor Drive 1 for exposures up to 3.5
frames per second and the compact Auto Winder G for single/continuous film advance
up to 2 frames per second. Minolta's X-series Auto Electroflashes electronically switch
the XG-M's shutter over for strobe exposures when charged and signal flash-ready In
the finder; the 320X and 200X also enable continuous-sequence flash with the motors.
Besides MD lenses, your XG-M 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 ail the way
through - or at least all the sections needed to cover your own photographic needs. As
your read, attach a lens to the camera body (see p. 8), load batteries, and handle your
XG-M 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-M right from the start. Be sure to keep this
manual for reference later as necessary.