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==Comments==
 
==Comments==
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==Cartridge Notches==
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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.
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[[Image:Minolta XL-601 notches 1a.jpg|left|thumb|Minolta XL601 cartridge notch sensing switch]]
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==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</ebay>

Revision as of 20:08, 24 May 2005

Minolta XL 401

Year: 1978-83

Lens: Zoom Rokkor 1,2 / 8,5 - 34 mm

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

No sound

2 X AA batteries + No separate battery for light meter

Made in Japan

Manufacturer: Minolta

Recently paid in eBay net auction: $48 eBay 7/1999 $107 eBay 8/1999

Minolta_XL401.jpg

Comments

Cartridge Notches

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


eBay Auctions