User manual

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.
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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. Whichever you choose, complete solid-state information in the finder is automatically
adjusted to show only that applicable, and a newly developed screen makes viewing brighter and
focusing easier and
more accurate. Safe Load Signal and electromagnetic shutter release head a host
of other features. Attaching the accessory Auto Winder D enables single-frame/continuous motor
film advance up to 2 frames/sec. Minolta's special Auto Electroflash signals flash-ready in the finder
when charged and electronically sets the XD -11 ' s shutter for strobe exposures when it is released; it
also enables continuous-sequence flash with the winder. Besides new MD Rokkor-X lenses, your
XD-11 uses virtually all interchangeable Rokkor -Xs made 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 photograph ic needs. As you read, attach a lens to
the camera body (see p. 10), load batteries , and handle your XD-11 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 XD-11 right from the start . Be
sure to keep this manual for reference later as necessary.