Minolta XG-M

After the successful run of the Minolta SRT compact SLR line, Minolta continued with the X series, from the X-1 of  1973 through the XE and  XG to the XD models, last introduced in 1982. The XG-M  is a no-aspirations, vanilla SLR camera meant for the lower market end, offering a full-featured camera at a competitive price. The M stands for motor drive, for which is the coupler at the bottom. An interesting after-market model is a coupled stereo.

It does not really belong to this site, but as I have it, the specs are available.

Good to know:

• The camera will not operate without able batteries.
• Trigger press requires a full finger-tip touch to close a circuit. Gloves or dry hands are a no-go.
• Shuter speed and aperture value are showing in the large and clear viewer.
• To set manual speed, press and hold the battery check.
• To set exposure compensation, press and hold the button by it.