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Minolta XL 401
 
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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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Instructions on how to re-calibrate the exposure meter: [[Minolta XL-401/601 how to adjust meter]]
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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>
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<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

Minolta_XL401.jpg

minolta401a.jpg

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.

Minolta XL601 cartridge notch sensing switch


Instructions on how to re-calibrate the exposure meter: Minolta: how to adjust XL-401/601 meter

eBay Auctions[edit]