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Minolta's XG-9 — aperture-priority auto, LED finder, electronic shutter, MD mount, 1979.

The Minolta XG-9 was introduced in 1979 as a mid-range model in the XG line, updating the XG-7 with added features. It continued the XG series aim of offering aperture-priority automation in a lighter, more affordable body than the XD range.

It is an electronically controlled 35mm SLR on the Minolta SR/MC/MD bayonet, here labelled Minolta MD. It uses an electronic focal-plane shutter and offers aperture-priority automatic exposure along with manual control. Metering is through-the-lens and centre-weighted, with LED indications in the finder. Because the shutter is electronically timed the camera needs a working battery to fire and does not operate normally without one.

The XG-9 suits beginners, students and travellers who want aperture-priority automation with a clear finder display in a light body. It builds on the XG-7 with added handling features and accepts an auto winder, though its electronic dependence and lighter build make it less rugged than the metal SRT and XE cameras.

On the used market, test the shutter across its range and confirm the auto exposure system responds to changing light. Foam light seals and mirror-damper foam commonly perish and usually need renewal. As an electronic body it relies on its circuitry, so check the meter, LEDs and auto system, be aware ageing capacitors and electronics can fail, and clean the battery contacts. Inspect the prism for haze, feel the advance and rewind, and note the body will not fire without a working battery.

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