Minolta XG-9

Minolta XG-9 | S/N: 9139442

Minolta XG-9 35mm SLR with Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/2 - Good Condition | Classic All-Mechanical & Aperture-Priority SLR Kit with Legendary Bright Viewfinder and Fast Prime Lens

Introductory Paragraph The Minolta XG-9 paired with the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/2 prime lens is the definitive choice for the enthusiast, student, and purist analog photographer who values an effortless blend of intuitive automation and precise manual override controls. Released at the absolute peak of the late-1970s compact SLR revolution, the XG-9 stands out as a highly sophisticated model featuring Minolta’s legendary, ultra-bright acute matte focusing screen with real-time LED shutter speed indicators tracking along the viewfinder edge. Housed in a beautifully balanced, lightweight metal-accented body, it provides a highly reliable Aperture-Priority auto-exposure mode alongside a full manual override system. Complete with the legendary MC Rokkor-PF 50mm lens, this Minolta setup provides the classic mechanical feel and gorgeous vintage contrast required to excel at street, portrait, and travel documentary photography.

Key Features

• Advanced Aperture-Priority (A) auto-exposure system, enabling the camera to instantly calculate the ideal shutter speed while you focus entirely on your composition.

• Legendary Minolta Acute Matte focusing screen view, famous for providing an exceptionally bright, clear image path for effortless manual split-image focus alignment.

• High-performance Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/2 prime lens, utilizing premium Japanese optical coatings to deliver rich, painterly contrast and gorgeous out-of-focus bokeh.

• Comprehensive real-time LED viewfinder information track, displaying the calculated mechanical shutter speeds natively along the frame's right edge.

• Integrated touch-switch shutter release button sensor, instantly waking up the internal silicon photo diode light meter the moment your finger touches the metal pad.

• Electronic stepless focal-plane shutter mechanism, executing highly accurate exposure times from a full 1 second up to a motion-freezing 1/1000s.

• Native dedicated memo holder and film speed tracking dial, keeping manual exposures and ISO parameters quickly scannable on the rear shell.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: Shows normal signs of light use, minor superficial cosmetic scuffing on the top chrome plates, and gentle rub marks near the strap lugs consistent with standard handling. The leatherette skin is firm and fully intact. Sensor/Optics: The 35mm film chamber is clean, the light seals are functional, and the mirror is clear. The attached 50mm f/2 lens elements are clean and clear; completely free from internal lens fungus, heavy haze, optical separation, or deep glass scratches. Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The electronic meter reacts accurately to changing light conditions, the viewfinder LEDs illuminate brightly, the film advance lever strokes smoothly, and the shutter clicks crisply at all speeds. The lens manual focus ring turns evenly, and the aperture blades are free of oil.

Specialist Note "The Minolta XG-9 is a wonderfully honest, approachable camera that consistently punches well above its weight class. What makes this specific model a true joy to use compared to earlier XG variants is that Minolta finally added the full shutter speed readouts directly inside the viewfinder while operating in manual mode, so you never have to pull your eye away from your subject to adjust exposure. The MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/2 lens is an absolute unsung hero of vintage glass; it exhibits an incredibly organic, soft micro-contrast wide open that rolls off into a smooth, painterly background blur that modern computerized optics just cannot replicate. It feels incredibly solid in the hand, handles intuitively, and offers a remarkably responsive, crisp shooting rhythm. For anyone looking to explore the beautiful, tactile world of analog film with the safety net of rock-solid auto-exposure, this Minolta kit is a top-tier investment."

What's Included

• Minolta XG-9 35mm Film SLR Camera Body (S/N: 9139442)

• Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/2 Prime Lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta

• Model: XG-9

• Camera Type: 35mm SLR Camera

• Lens Mount: Minolta SR / MC / MD Mount

• Focal Length: 50mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/2

• Shutter System: Electronic Focal-Plane Cloth Shutter (1s to 1/1000s + Bulb)

• Metering System: TTL Center-Weighted Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) Cell

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ 35mm SLR Camera

• Battery Type: 2x 1.5V LR44 / A76 Alkaline Button