I MINOLTA XO-ll .
Your light, compact XD-11 camera is the first 35mm single-lens reflex on the market that lets you set either shutter speed or lens . aperture according to your photographic purpose, with the camera's computer then automatically and steplessly controlling the other value for proper exposure. ' You can also set exposure manually, with or without reference to the camera's calculation. If you wish, you can leave exposure control entirely to the .camera's program for perfect results over a wide range.
CONTENTS 2 MAIN FEATURES . . . . .. . . . ... . .. ... . 4 NAMES OF PARTS 6 SUMMARY OF OPERATION (AUTOMATIC) .. . . . ...... . . . .. ... . . 8 ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES 10 BATTERIES AND POWER . Installing . . .... . .. .. .. . Testing . . ... . . ... . . . . . Low-voltage indication ... Cold-weather operation .. . 11 11 12 13 13 . .... . . . . . .. . . .• .. . . . . . .. . .. .. . . ... . . . . . ... . .. .. . .. . ... LOADING AND ADVANCING FILM . . ..
EXPOSURE-ADJUSTMENT CONTROL .. 35 WHEN AND HOW MUCH TO ADJUST EXPOSURE .. .. . ... . ...... 36 FOCUSING .... ... .. . .. . . . ....... .. Depth of field . ... . ... . ... . ....... . Depth-<>f-field preview ... ..... ... .. . Depth-<>f-field scale . . ......... .. . ... I nfrared index . .. .... . . ... . .. ...... Fi lm-plane index ..... . .. .. .. . .. . ... HOLDING THE CAMERA 38 39 39 40 41 41 .. .... .. ... . 42 RELEASING THE SHUTTER . .. . .. . ... 43 REWIND AND UNLOADING FILM ... .. 44 SELF-TIMER .
MAIN FEATURES 4 Selectable shutter- or aperture-priority autoexposure control; first on the market. • Electronically controlled. step less shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec . for aperture priority mode plus metered and full manual for manual mode. • Completely electronic automatic aperture control in shutter priority mode. • Shutter speed compensation system in shutter-priority automatic mode makes possible a far greater automatic exposure range than with conventional shutter-priority systems.
Compact light-weight body The lightweight, compact XD-11 fits the user's hands for smooth handling and opera tion: 0 • Smooth 130 film advance_ • "Soft-touch" electromagnetic shutter release_ • Large easy-to-adjust shutter speed dial.
NAMES OF PARTS 6 Film-advance lever - - - - - - - - - - - - - , Operating button - - - - - - - - - - - - , . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mode-selector switch r - - - - - - - - - - - Hotshoe . . - - - - - - - - - - -F lash-signal input terminal Shutter-speed selector - - - - - - - , . ..lt~ Frame-counter window --I~l Scale-illumination window -..,J\~....;&.
Tripod socket - - - - - - - : . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Eyepiece-shutter lever , . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shutter blades Focusing grip - -....... f-- - - - - - - - - - - - - Finder eyepiece . - - - - - - - - - - - - - Safe Load Singal window . - - - - - - - - - - Pressure plate Sproket - - - - Take-up spool - - ----" Film-advance release _ _ _ _ _ _ _""='~':::, Auto-winder coupler - - - - - - - -,:;".,l;,;, Winder-pin socket - - - - - - - - - -....
SUMMARY OF OPERATION (AUTOMATIC) 8 The steps pictured on this page outline use of your XD-11 on automatic shutter speed- or 1. Open back cover. 2. aperture-priority modes. They give a general idea of how very easy it is to get perfectly exposed pictures with this camera and are keyed to corresponding sections of the manual Load film properly; close cover. 3. Advance the film to "1." APERTURE PRIORITY AUTOMATIC USE 5 -3 _ Select a shutter speed. 5-1 . Set mode selector to "A." 5-2.
for ready reference. This brief guide may also be useful as a quick refresher for good results after you have not used the camera for some time. It is not, however, a substitute for the detailed instructions in the rest of th is manual, which should be throughly studied for best results. Minolta Rokkor·X (and Celtic) lenses and Minolta system accessories for all types of photography.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES 10 To Attach 1. Remove the body cap from the camera lens mount and the rear cap from the lens bayonet, each by turning the cap counter· clockwise . 2. Align the red mounting index on the lens barrel with the red index above the camera lens mount; insert the lens bayonet into the mount; and turn the lens clockwise until it locks into place with a click .
BATTERIES AND POWER Two 1.5-volt silver-oxide batteries, Eveready S-76 or equivalent, supply the power for the meter, electronic exposure control, electronic shutter settings, and LED indication. I nstalling batteries 1. Using a coin or similar object, turn the battery-chamber cover counterclockwise and remove it. 2. After WIPing terminals with a clean dry cloth and handling only by the edges, insert two of the specified batteries plus (+) side out into the sleeve on the inside of the cover.
Testing batteries 12 While looking through the viewfinder, depress the shutter release slightly. If any of the LED's on the right side of the viewfinder light, the batteries are serviceable . Test batteries immediately after installing them. If no LED's light, make sure that they are fresh and have been inserted correctly. Batteries should be tested from time to time thereafter, preferably before starting each new roll of film and particularly before starting picture-taking sessions or trips.
Low-voltage indication When the batteries are nearly exhausted the LED's will become dim . When they become difficult or impossible to see, you should change the batteries, although proper automatic exposure is still possible for a short time after the LED's stop functioning. If battery voltage becomes insufficient while the camera is at an electronic setting (j.e., any one other than "B" or "0"), pushing the operating button will not release the shutter.
LOADING AND ADVANCING FILM 14 1. Pull out on the back cover release knob until the camera back springs open. 2. Leaving the knob pulled out, position a film cartridge in the chamber with the projecting-5pool end toward the bottom of the camera . Then push the back-cover release knob all the way in, rotating it slightly to do so if necessary.
THIS way 15 3. Insert the end of the film leader as shown into one of the slots in the take-up spool so that the tooth is engaged with a sprocket hole near the end of the leader. Make sure that the end of the leader does not project from another slot between tabs on the spool.
16 4. Operate the film-adva nce lever slowly until the film has begun to wind firmly around the take~p spool and the sprocket teeth are engaged with holes on both edges of the film. If the advance lever stops at the end of a full stroke during this procedu re, release the shutter and continue . 5. Close the camera back and push in on it until in clicks locked. 6. A red "S" should now appear opposite the index in the frame-co unter w indow .
7. A red bar should also now appear at the extreme left in the Safe Load Signal window. This indicates that the film is loaded and winding properly on the take~p spool. If the Safe Load Signal does not appear or swings far to the right in the window, repeat steps 1 through 6 to assure that film is properly engaged on the spool. As you continue to take pictures, the red signal will move gradually toward the right in the window, indicating that film is advancing properly.
FILM SPEED 18 Film-speed selector Each film on the market has an ASA or DIN exposure-index number to indicate its sensitivity to light. For correct exposure , the meter must be set for the effective· exposure index of the film in use. To do this , depress the selector release and turn the film-speed selector until the proper ASA value indication clicks into place opposite its index . Dots between numbered graduations indicate ASA numbers as shown at right. ASA 12 • •25 • ..
CAUTION When setting film speed, the index of the exposure-adjustment control (see p. 35) should generally be locked at its zero position. ASA/DIN conversion scale A convenient scale for converting DIN to ASA film-speed ratings is located on the back cover of the camera. Memo holder Around the ASAtDI N conversion table is a conven ient frame that can be used to keep memos handy with the camera. It is just the right size to hold the film-box end, which can be inserted as a reminder of the film in use.
EXPOSURE-CONTROL FUNDAMENTAl LS 20 The two camera exposure
METERING WITH THE XO-11 The center-weighted metering system in your XD-ll employs a silicon photo cell mounted behind the pentaprism so that light from all parts of the viewfield is measured but most influence is from the central area. Thus the reading should yield satisfactory exposure without adjustment as long as the main subject area occupies a major part of the center of the frame.
VIEWFINDER ,22 As you look through the vie\/\!finder of your XO-ll, you can see : Split-image/microprism focusing spot, Shutter-speed scale, Aperture f-number scale (see p.
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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL 24 Shutter-Speed Priority Automatic operation (with MD lenses only) 1. Move the mode-selector switch to 81 ign it with the click-stopped "S." This will set the camera's computer system for automatic aperture operation and display the aperture f-number scale at the right of the finder frame. 2. Rotate the aperture ring so that the green f-number is aligned with the index. This number will appear centered below the frame in the finder.
3 . Turn the shutter·speed dial to al ign any step indication from " 1000" through " 1" with the index. The number of the speed set will appear at the right below the finder frame and f-number settings as indicated by lighted LED's will vary automatically to yield proper exposure for shutter speed and other settings with the light being metered. 4. It is then only necessary to confirm focus (see p. 38) compose your picture, and release the shutter (p. 431. 5.
26 shutter is released. Should this happen, move the shutter-speed selector to "X" and then back to its previous setting. This will reset the mirror and return the camera to automatic operation. • Be sure to use a proper lens for your XD-11 camera. The MINOLTA Lens which is proper for this camera is the MD Lens. When using Me and other types of Lenses, the aperture priority mode and manual mode will work, but the shutter priority mode will not work.
S-Mode Shutter Speed Setting Guide Heavy Hazy Sunny Over- Indoors Sun cast 1/1 <;* 1/125 1/RO ASA 25 11/750 1/15* ASA80 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/125 1/60 1/15* ASA 100 11/250 ASA 200 1/500 1/250 1/125 1/3G-l/RO* ASA400 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/60* * with lenses haVing a maximum aperture of f/2 or greater. (These are only guidelines for average picture taking situations. For additional information see page 20.) NOTE Use of a steady support (p . 43) or an electronic flash - (p ..
28 Aperture Priority Automatic operation 1. Move the mode~elector switch to align it with the click-stopped "A ." This will set the camera's computer system for step less automatic shutter speed operation and display the shutter-speed scale at the right of the finder frame . ..
2. Set the desired lens opening by turning the aperture ring on the lens barrel. The f· number set will appear centered below the frame in the finder, and shutter speeds as indicated by lighted LED's at the right of the frame will vary automatically to yield proper exposure for the aperture and other settings with the light being metered. 3 . It is then only necessary to confirm focus (see p. 38), compose your picture, and release the shutter (p. 43). 4.
30 Selecting the Aperture For good pictures with a minimum of care where no particular effect is desired, set the aperture as suggested in the table at the right.
l I EYEPIECE SHUTTER A-Mode Aperture Setting Guide Sunny Hazy Sun Heavy Overcast Indoors f/l.4 . f/4 f/8 f/2 ASA 25 f/l.4 ASA80 fill f/5 .6 f/4 ASA 100 fill f/4 f/5 .6 f/l.4 f 5.6 ASA 200 fill f/2 f/8 ASA400 f/8 f/16 fill f/2.8 (These are only guidelines for typical picture taking situations. For additional information see page 20.) NOTE Use of a steady support (P . 43) or an electron ic fl ash (p . 48) is recommended for use with shutter speeds of 1/60 or slower.
METERED/MANUAL EXPOUSRECONTROL 32 Metered/manual operation ,. Move the mode-5elector switch to align it with the click-stopped "M" and turn the shutter speed dial to align any step from "'000" to "'" with the index. The number of the speed set will appear as the shuttersetting indication at the right below the fi nder frame. 2.
3 . Number agreement can of course be disregarded and any shutter-speed and lens-aperture combination set for full manual operation . "X" setting Turning the shutter-speed selector to align "X" with the index sets a fixed electronic shutter speed of 1/100 sec. This provides for fully synchronized flash exposure when using electronic flash units other than the Minolta Auto Electroflash 200-X .
34 "CY' and "8" mechanical settings Both "0" and "B" shutter settings are mechanically controlled. With either of these letters aligned with the index, you can view, make exposures, and advance film even though batteries are unserviceable or completely lacking. Turning the shutter speed dial (in any mode setting) to align "0" with the index provides a fixed shutter speed of 1/100 sec. for fully synchronized exposure with electronic flash or existing continuous light.
EXPOSURE-ADJUSTMENT CONTROL To deliberately give more or less exposure on either automatic modes or on metered/manual mode, use the exposure-adjustment control as follows : Depress and move the index to the side having plus (+) numbers to produce more exposure or to the side having minus (-) numbers to produce less exposure. The numbers indicate the amount of adjustment in stops or EV steps (i.e.
WHEN AND HOW MUCH TO ADJUST EXPOSURE 36 1. In situations where there is a great contrast difference between the subject and background and the most important area is considerably darker than the area surrounding it, set the index of the exposureadjustment control at from +1/2 to +2.
3. As above, when copying documents printed on white stock or other subjects that are predominantly light in color, an adjustment to +1 /2 or more may be called for. SimilarIy, you will probably want to make an adjustment from -1 to -2 for predominantly dark copy matter or that on a dark background . 4. You may also want to use the adjustment control when making multiple exposures. Exactly how it should be set will depend upon the number of expousres and the effect desired.
FOCUSING 38 The focusing screen of your XO-11 features a split-image spot surrounded by a band of microprisms in the center of an acute matte field . To focus the camera visually with usual lenses, look through the viewfinder with lens at full aperture and turn the focusing collar on the lens until the upper and lower subject images in the spot are exactly aligned with no broken lines between them and/or the subject image in the band does not shimmer or appear broken up.
Depth of field The distance behind and in front of the focused distance within which the image appears acceptably sharp is called the depth of field . It extends a greater distance behind the focused distance than in front and is determin· ed by three factors: the aperture size, the distance at which the lens is focused, and the focal length of the lens in use. Depth of field increases as the lens is stopped down (e.g., f/2 to f/16) and becomes greater the farther from the camera the lens is focused.
40 Depth-af-field scale The near and far limits of acceptable sharpness can be determined from the depth-of-field scale on the lens barrel_ With the lens focused at a given point, the image will be in satisfactry focus from the nearer value to the farther value on the distance scale indicated by the depth-offield scale marks for the aperture to be used. 466i.1666-o 44~ ••• 144-O For example, if a 50mm lens is focused at 5m (about 16 ft.
Infrared index For proper focus when making black and white pictures with infrared radiation, first focus your subject with visible light as described above, then attach a red filter and turn the focusing ring to the right to align the point of proper focus on the distance scale with the index designated with small red "R" in the depth-of-field scale. When making color pictures , follow the film manufacturer's recommendations to set focus.
HOLDING THE CAMERA 42 Holding the camera securely when exposures are made is as important as focusing. Even slight movement at the instant of exposure can result in "blurred" photographs, especially when operating with slow shutter speeds. A recommendable way that permits ready operation of important controls is shown here. To hold the camera horizontally, cradle the bottom of it in the palm of the left hand with the thumb and index or middle finger on the focusing grip of the lens.
RELEASING THE SHUTTER The way the camera is supported (see P. 42) when exposu res are made and how the shutter is released are as important as focu si ng for best photographic results, and to avoid blurred pictures due to camera movement during exposure these factors become more critical the slower shutter speed. With the possible exception of highest speeds, the camera or hands holding it should generally be steadied against you r face or body when you release the shutter.
REWINDING AND UNLOADING FILM 44 1. Push the film-advance release. 2 . Unfold the rewind crank and turn it in the direction indicated by the arrow on it until the red Safe Load Signal bar moves out of the window to the left. You will then feel tension on the film increase and disappear, and the crank will turn freely. 3. When you are certain that the film is completely rewound, pullout the back-{;over release knob to open the back and remove the cartridge .
SELF -TIMER The self-timer bu ilt into your X 0-11 can be used to delay release of the shutter for about 10 seconds after actuation. To operate it: 1. Advance the film 2. Cock the self-timer by moving the lever counterclockwise as far as it will go. 3. Press the operating button as far as it will go. The self-timer operates for about 10 sec. after which the shutter will be released automatically.
MULTIPLE EXPOSURES 46 To intentionally make more than one exposure on a single frame of film : 1. Make the first exposure in the usual way. 2. Push the film-advance release on the bottom of the camera . (Do not continue depressing it while film is being advanced. ) t,~ ,'" 3. Operate the film-advance lever. This will cock the shutter for the next exposure, but the film will not advance since the release has been pushed. 4 . Make your second exposure.
47 5. Then repeat steps 2 and 3 above as many times as desired to make further exposures. 6 . After the last multiple exposure, advance film to the next frame in the usual way without pushing the advance-release. NOTE Exposure adjustment if and as desired for multiple exposures with the camera on either automatic modes or on metered-manual mode can be made by means of the exposure-adjustment control (see p. 35).
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Auto Electroflash 200X (Accessory) 48 The Auto Electroflash 200X is a new generation automatic-type flash unit that has been specially designed for use with the XD-11 camera system. After it is attached, all you need do is select any electronic setting, set the proper lens aperture and turn the flash on. When its capacitor is fully charged, the 200X starts a flash ready signal in the viewfinder blinking and then automatically switches the camera's electronic shutter speed to X-sync .
For flash units other than 200X Synchronization Your XO-ll has shutter contacts for X flash synchronization as follows: Synchronized speed range in seconds Type of flash On metered/manual mode (step speeds) Electronic flash ("strobe") 1 through 1/60, X, 0(1/100), B Class M or MF flashbulbs 1 through 1/15, B Class FP flashbulbs 1 through 1/15, B NOTE As indicated by the table, 1/100 is the maximum shutter speed for proper X synchronization.
50 Connecting flash units Cordless clip-on flash units are attached and electrically connected by simply sliding them into the camera's hot shoe. Sync. cords of either cl ip-on or bracket-type conventional units requIring them must be plugged into the camera's sync. terminal for operation. Bracket·type flash units are attached to the camera by means of its tripod socket.
AUTO WINDER D (Accessory) 52 The Auto Winder D is an automatic film winder that helps the photographer focus h is full attention on the creative aspects of photography by removing the interruption of having to wind the film after each exposure. Attaching is quick and easy with no access caps to remove or store. Just a light touch of the shutter release is all that is requ ired to take either successive or single frames with the winder automatically advancing the film after each one.
USING OTHER THAN MD LENSES Besides MD lenses, virtually all SLR lenses and accessories manufactured by Minolta may be used on your XD-11 automatically, in Aperture priority, or manual mode. To use other than MD lenses on your XD-11 proceed as follows . Me Rokkor-X lenses Me Rokkor-X lenses should be used only in aperture priority (A) automatic or manual (M) modes.
54 2. Refer to the exposure control sections to determi ne the desired shutter-speed range for A-mode automatic (P . 28) or to set the aperture and shutter speed in manual (M) mode (P . 32) . 3. Release the stop~own button when the exposure range or setting has been determined, and take the picture. (Because the XD-11 meters while the aperture is closing to obtain correct exposure settings for automatic modes, it is unnecessary to hold in the stop-down button during exposure.
REMOTE CORD SAND L (Accessory) These cords are designed for operating the XO-11 (at all speeds except "B") from a distance. Each screws into the threaded socket provided in the operating button. The Cord S is 50cm (about 20 in.) long, while the Cord L is 5m (16-1/2 ft.) These cords facilitate shots mounted on a tripod or remote wildlife pictures. In combination with the Auto Winder 0, the Cord L can be used to make single or continuous sequence exposures at the subject position, from a remote location, etc.
TECHNICAL DETAILS 56 Type : Compact 35mm single-lens reflex with shutter- or aperture-priority automatic or metered / full-manual exposure control.
Film-speed range : Auto-exposu re adjustment: Mirror : 57 ASA 12 to 3200 set by dial (around rewind-crank/back-release knob) with lock. Up to ±2 EV continuous adjustment of auto or metered manual with locks at zero pOSition and each EV setting. Oversize quick-return type (PO value : 143mm) with pneumat ic damper. Viewf inder: Eye-level fixed pentaprism type showing 94% of 24 x 36mm film-frame area Magnification : 0 .87X with 50mm standard lens focused at infinity .
58 Film advance: Motorized: Through built-in coupler key with accessory Auto Winder D. Manual : By lever with single 1300 stroke after 300 unengaged movement. Film-advance release button for rewind i ng and multiple exposures. Advancing-type frame counter (no advance with multiple exposures). Safe Load Signal indicates film loading and advancing condition. Power : Two 1.5v silver-oxide cells contained in camera base power both auto exposure control and shutter's electronically governed operation.
STANDARD LENS SPECIFICATIONS Lens: Type : Construction : Angle of view: 50mm f/l .7 MD Rokkor- X Meter-coupled Gauss-type standard lens 6 elements in 5 groups Diaphragm : 7 elements in 5 groups 47° 47° Minolta Achromatic Coating: Min. focusing dist.: 50mm f/l.4 MD Rokkor-X 0.45m (1.48 ft.) 0.45m (1.48 ft.) Fully automatic meter-coupled 1.7,2.8,4,5.6,8,11,16 Aperture scale : Each with full and half click-stops Double helicoid system Focusing : 55mm Filter thread diam. : Dimensions: Weight: 1.
CARE AND STORAGE 60 • • • • • As w i th all high1lrecision instruments, no part of your XD-ll should ever be forced at any time _ If operation is not as you think it should be , carefully restudy the applicable instructions or consult an authorized Minolta service representative_ Always keep your camera in its case with the lens capped when not in use. Never subject your camera to shock , high heat and/or humidity , water , or harmful chemicals or gases. Never lubricate any part of the body or lens.
• Smudges or fingerprints on the mirror may be removed with lens tissue sligh t ly moistened with lens-cleaning fluid as above. • External camera and lens-barrel - but not glass - surfaces may be wiped with a soft , si licone-treated cloth . • Never leave the shutter or self-t imer c.ocked when the camera is to be stored overnight or longer. It is advisable to operate the film advance and release the shutter once or twice from time to time during extended storage.
Minolta MINOLTA MASTERS PHOTOGRAPHY ' © 1977 Minolta XD11801E-C1 Camera Co ., Ltd .
