Minolta's budget SLR — aperture-priority auto with MD mount at entry-level pricing.
The Minolta XG1 was released approximately 1979 as an entry-level aperture-priority 35mm film SLR for the Minolta SR/MD mount system. At approximately 400g. Aperture-priority AE with manual override.
Minolta SR (MC/MD) mount. Aperture-priority AE. Manual override. At approximately 400g. 35mm film.
The XG1 was Minolta's entry-level SR mount camera: the aperture-priority design simplified operation for new users while retaining manual override. As a budget companion to the XD-series, the XG1 accepted all Minolta MC and MD lenses. The simple feature set and affordable pricing made it accessible to the consumer 35mm market.
On the used market the Minolta XG1 is very affordable as a basic aperture-priority film SLR. Condition checks: aperture-priority AE function, shutter, battery compartment, light seals. Minolta SR/MD mount.