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Minolta XG-1

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Minolta XG-1
Minolta XG-1(n), one of the newer version of the Minolta XG-1
Overview
MakerMinolta
Type35 mm SLR
Lens
Lens mountMinolta SR-mount
Sensor/medium
Film advanceManual
Focusing
FocusManual
Exposure/metering
Exposure meteringFull aperture TTL, center-weighted
Flash
Flash synchronization1/60th
Shutter
ShutterAperture priority, manual
Shutter speeds1s to 1/1000s, bulb
General
BatterySR44/LR44
Weight490 grams (without battery)
Made inJapan
Chronology
PredecessorMinolta XG-E

Minolta XG-1 is a 35mm SLR film camera manufactured by Minolta between 1977 and 1984. It is the second model to appear in the XG series of cameras, succeeding the Minolta XG-E (1977). The Minolta XG-1 has gone through various renaming and redesign all throughout its production run.

The last version of the XG-1 is marketed as Minolta XG-1(n), featuring a new design closely similar to the top of the line, Minolta XG-M.

Versions

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Minolta XG 1

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The Minolta XG 1 is basically a Minolta XG-E with less informative viewfinder and fixed film door. The range between 1/15s and 1/2s shutter speed was represented only by one LED. It also lacks the memo holder although it had a DIN/ASA conversion scale sticker on the film door. This version features the old Minolta logo.[1][2]

Minolta XG-1 and XG-1(n)

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In 1982, Minolta started producing a similar model with a slightly different name. The Minolta XG-1 resembles the original XG 1 except that it now features the new iconic Minolta "rising sun" logo on the prism cover.

The XG-1 was later replaced by the Minolta XG-1(n) where the moniker "n" stands for "new".[3] It features the same Minolta "rising sun" logo and has a completely redesigned body with a plastic grip, resembling that of the high-end Minolta XG-M.[4]

Unlike the XG-M, however, the XG-1(n) is still an aperture priority model with an option for manual exposure. Minolta also added a memo holder on the film door, while also retaining the DIN/ASA conversion scale sticker. The viewfinder has been upgraded with a fixed Acute Matte focusing screen.

Despite the name change, the camera is still engraved with XG-1 on the front.[5] The Minolta XG-1(n) supports Auto Winder G, and various Minolta Auto electroflashes.

References

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  1. ^ scott (2019-06-14). "Minolta XG1 Camera Review • Scott Locklear". Scott Locklear. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  2. ^ "Lomography - Taking the Minolta XG-1 Out for a Walk". www.lomography.com. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  3. ^ "カメラ博物館". www2.plala.or.jp. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  4. ^ "Minolta XG-1(n)". Aperture Preview. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  5. ^ "カメラ博物館". www2.plala.or.jp. Retrieved 2022-11-25.