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− | [[Category:Cameras]][[Category:Minolta]] | + | [[Category:Cameras]][[Category:Minolta]][[Category:Super8]] |
Minolta XL 401 | Minolta XL 401 | ||
Year: 1978-83 | Year: 1978-83 | ||
− | Lens: Zoom Rokkor 1,2 / 8,5 - 34 mm | + | Lens: Zoom Rokkor 1,2 / 8,5 - 34 mm (Filter size: 46mm) |
Macro focusing | Macro focusing | ||
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Interval timer with 0,5-60 second intervals | Interval timer with 0,5-60 second intervals | ||
− | + | Self timer (10-20 seconds) | |
No sound | No sound | ||
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2 X 1.5V AA batteries + No separate battery for light meter | 2 X 1.5V AA batteries + No separate battery for light meter | ||
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+ | weight: 710g | ||
Made in Japan | Made in Japan | ||
Manufacturer: Minolta | Manufacturer: Minolta | ||
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+ | Instruction manual online: http://www.mondofoto.com/manuals/minolta+xl-601+xl-401/ | ||
Prices on eBay: | Prices on eBay: | ||
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* eBay Germany: | * eBay Germany: | ||
** EUR 25,50 (+ EUR 4,90 shipping) in 11/2006 | ** EUR 25,50 (+ EUR 4,90 shipping) in 11/2006 | ||
+ | ** EUR 10,00 (+ EUR 6,70 shipping) in 11/2006 | ||
http://www.mondofoto.com/cameras/Minolta_XL401.jpg | http://www.mondofoto.com/cameras/Minolta_XL401.jpg | ||
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[[Image:Minolta XL-601 notches 1a.jpg|left|thumb|Minolta XL601 cartridge notch sensing switch]] | [[Image:Minolta XL-601 notches 1a.jpg|left|thumb|Minolta XL601 cartridge notch sensing switch]] | ||
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− | Instructions on how to re-calibrate the exposure meter: [[Minolta XL-401/601 | + | Instructions on how to re-calibrate the exposure meter: [[Minolta: how to adjust XL-401/601 meter]] |
==eBay Auctions== | ==eBay Auctions== | ||
− | <ebay>Minolta (XL401, 401, XL-401, XL 401) -toner -copier -cartridge</ebay> | + | <ebay>Minolta (XL401, 401, XL-401, XL 401) -toner -copier -cartridge -konica</ebay> |
Latest revision as of 10:58, 15 September 2008
Minolta XL 401
Year: 1978-83
Lens: Zoom Rokkor 1,2 / 8,5 - 34 mm (Filter size: 46mm)
Macro focusing
Split Image Focusing
Auto / Manual Zoom
Frame rates: 18 + single frame
Shutter degree: 220
Manual / Auto Exposure
ASA settings from cartridge: Tungsten 40, 160, Daylight 25, 100
Backlight Control
Flash contact
Remote control socket
Interval timer with 0,5-60 second intervals
Self timer (10-20 seconds)
No sound
Retractable handle
2 X 1.5V AA batteries + No separate battery for light meter
weight: 710g
Made in Japan
Manufacturer: Minolta
Instruction manual online: http://www.mondofoto.com/manuals/minolta+xl-601+xl-401/
Prices on eBay:
- eBay USA:
- US$48 in 07/1999
- US$107 in 08/1999
- eBay Germany:
- EUR 25,50 (+ EUR 4,90 shipping) in 11/2006
- EUR 10,00 (+ EUR 6,70 shipping) in 11/2006
Comments[edit]
Taking the camera apart to fix loud running: Minolta XL-401/601: how to open and lubricate a squealing noise
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.
Instructions on how to re-calibrate the exposure meter: Minolta: how to adjust XL-401/601 meter
eBay Auctions[edit]