Used Minolta XG-M with Rokkor X 50mm f/1.4 - Good

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Overview

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The Minolta XG-M with Rokkor X 50 mm f/1.4 is a simple, nifty SLR camera for taking decent-quality photographs. It uses a 35 mm film negative for taking pictures. The optics of the camera’s included Minolta MC Rokkor-X 50 mm f/1.4 PG lens are made of multi-coated elements in six groups. The electromagnetic shutter, which operates at a speed of up to 1/1,000th of a second, helps prevent overexposure and thus saves battery. Use the camera’s touch-button metering system to choose the perfect lighting, based on the scene. Further, the focus of this camera can be adjusted manually.

Optics and Focus

The Minolta XG-M SLR camera comes with the Minolta MC Rokkor-X 50 mm f/1.4 PG lens, whose optics are made of multi-coated elements in six groups. The minimum focus distance of the lens is 1.75 ft. Further, the electromagnetic shutter speed ranges from 1 second to 1/1,000th of a second, and prevents overexposure to save battery power. Use the six-blade diaphragm of the lens for creating a beautiful bokeh effect on the background of your photographs. Moreover, the focus of the lens is manually adjustable and features smooth focus helicoids for rendering sharp pictures. Also, the maximum ISO of the camera stands at 6,400.

Sensor and Screen

The camera’s viewfinder offers ample clarity in viewing your scenes before taking pictures.

Image and Video

The XG-M from Minolta makes use of a 35 mm film roll for taking pictures. Also, it uses a smooth, short-stroke film-advance system. The touch-button metering system comes in handy for choosing the perfect lighting, depending on the scene.

Other Features

The Minolta XG-M is designed with a hot shoe on the top for mounting an external flash. So also, the camera comes with a threaded hole below that facilitates mounting it on a tripod. Aiding precise focusing is the waffle pattern on the lens, which offers immense grip when handling it.