Minolta XL 601
Minolta XL 601
Year: 1978-80
Weight: 700 g
Lens: Zoom Rokkor 1,7 / 7,5 - 45 mm
Macro focusing
Split Image Focusing
Auto / Manual Zoom
Frame rates: 18 + single frame
Shutter degree: 220
Manual / Auto Exposure
ASA settings from cartridge notches: Tungsten 40, 160, Daylight 25, 100
Backlight Control
Flash contact
Fades
Remote control socket
Interval timer with 0,5-60 second intervals
Retracable handle
No sound
Made in Japan
Manufacturer: Minolta
Recently paid in eBay net auction: $132 eBay 7/1999
Comments[edit]
Taking the camera apart to fix loud running: Minolta XL-401/601: how to open and lubricate a squealing noise Exposure meter has mechanical override, meaning meter can be manually set independent of meter operation.
Cartridge Notches[edit]
This camera has one notch sensing pin and it appears that E64T will be read as 40 ASA so will be overexposed. Use the manual aperture control to adjust the speed to be 2/3 stop less than the camera suggests or if you are not using other stock (like B&W film) you might want to re-calibrate the meter.
Instructions on how to re-calibrate the exposure meter: Minolta: how to adjust XL-401/601 meter
eBay Auctions[edit]
