Minolta XM - Camera

35mm manual focus SR/MD-mount SLR camera released by Minolta in 1972. Advanced auto-exposure capabilities for the time, especially for a system cameras. No available motor drives besides a separate model with integrated one, unlike it's competition. 11 interchangeable focusing screens and 6 finders available. Has the failed Senswitch system for saving battery that required you to hold down a switch on the front of the camera to turn the light meter on. Sold as X-1 in Japan and XK in North America. Metal body available in black finish.

• Shutter: Electronically controlled focal-plane horizontal titanium, 1s - 1/2000s + B
• ISO range: Depends on the finder, 12 - 6400 w/ AE finder
• Size: 147 x 108 x 64mm
• Weight: 891g w/ AE finder