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2026-04-10 - Minolta XG7 Camera

 

The Minolta XG7 is a 35mm film SLR camera introduced in 1977 as an entry-level alternative to Minolta’s advanced XD series. It is well-regarded as a "bang-about" camera for its simplicity, lightweight design, and access to high-quality Minolta Rokkor lenses. 

Key Features:

·        Aperture Priority Auto-Exposure: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed based on your chosen aperture. It also offers full manual control.

·        Electromagnetic Shutter Release: A "soft-touch" button that activates the exposure meter when your finger makes contact with the metal surface.

·        Informative Viewfinder: Displays a vertical LED scale on the right side in automatic mode to indicate the selected shutter speed from 1 to 1/1000 sec, including a flashing LED for 1/60th flash sync.

·        Manual Control: Allows manual shutter speed selection from 1 second to 1/1,000 second, plus a Bulb (B) setting.

·        Battery Dependency: The electronically controlled shutter requires two 1.5V button cells (like LR44 or SR44) to fire. 

·        Compatibility: Uses the Minolta SR-mount (MC/MD lenses). 

·        Design: It was one of the first cameras from Minolta to use plastic components for a lighter weight.



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