User manual

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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 .