Christopher
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1982 Minolta XG-M

1982 Minolta XG-M
Year
c.1982
Make
Minolta
Model
XG-M
Type
single lens reflex
Film
135 (ISO 25 – 1600)
Lens
Minolta SR Mount (MC/MD lenses)
Apertures
n/a
Speeds
1/1000 – 1 , Bulb
Meter
CdS
Battery
2 x LR44/A76/AG13 (alkaline) or 2 x 357/303/EPX76/SR44 (silver oxide) or 1 x CR1/3N (lithium)
Condition
4E (received) / 4E (current)

According to a contemporary advertisement

NOW WE KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE ALONE

It wasn’t always this way. It used to be hard to decide among all the 35mm SLR’s. Then we created the new Minolta XG-M. A camera so extraordinary it stands alone in its class. With an unrivaled combination of creative features.

First, it’s automatic. So it’s easy to get sharp, clear pictures. You just point, focus, and shoot. It even has electronic features that keep you from making mistakes.

As your skills advance, you’ll appreciate advanced features like metered manual and exposure override for full creative control.

To further separate ourselves from the competition, we built in the option of professional motor-drive. Something normally found only on more expensive cameras.

It lets you shoot a blazing 3.5 frames per second. So you can catch a baseball as it comes off the bat. Or halt a horse leaping a hurdle.

But to fully grasp the XG-M’s advanced design, you have to hold it.

The body feels rugged yet light. With a built-in textured grip that’s sculpted to fit snugly in your hand. And oversized controls that make it easy to adjust to changing conditions.

As your creative potential develops, you’ll have access to over 45 interchangeable, computer-designed Minolta lenses. As well as the Minolta system of SLR accessories.

All in all, the XG-M is a remarkable achievement. But then, we have over 50 years of remarkable achievements to draw on.

The new Minolta XG-M. Now we know hot it feels to be alone.

But we’re not complaining.

WAIT ‘TIL YOU SEE HOW GOOD YOU CAN BE.

MINOLTA

Sounds from this XG-M

Shutter release
Wind

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