User manual

4
MAIN
FEATURES
Fail-safe
electronic
exposure
system
Incorporating
many
of
the
features devel-
oped
for Minolta's
top
electronic
cameras,
the
XG
-9 covers a wide range of
photographic
conditions
_ Its
electronic
shutter
which
auto
-
matically locks
to
prevent
overexposure
and
electromagnetic
shutter
release with
unique
touch
switch metering
add
to
the
handling ease
of
the
camera.
The
XG-9's system features:
Full
automatic
exposure
by stepless
shutter
speeds from
1/1000
to
1 sec. plus full
manual settings.
Electromagnetic
shutter
release.
Unique
"Touch
switch"
metering.
Two
tiny silver-
oxide
batteries
as
power
source.
Electromagnetic
shutter
release
that
locks
to
prevent
overexposure when light over
meter's
range or
battery
power
low.
Solid-
state
information
viewfinder
Special focusing screen has split-image and
microprism focusing aids, plus scientifically
developed new
type
of
matte
field
that
is
up
to
50% brighter
than
conventional
matte
screens.
Aperture
set for
automatic
and manual
modes
visible
in
the
finder.
LED's indicate
automatic
shutter
speed
selection
and
over
-lunder-range warning.
LED
and
"60"
positi
on
blinks as flash -ready
signal when
either
Auto
Electroflash 200X
or
132X
is
attached
and
charged.
Easy handling
controls
Lightweight and
compact,
the
XG
-9
is
hu-
man engineered
to
fit
the
user's hands for
smooth
operation
:
Smooth
short
stroke
film advance.
Large easy
to
adjust
shutter
-speed dial.
"Soft-touch"
electromagnetic
shutter
re-
lease.
Minolta
bayonet
lens
mount
with large
release
button
.