Minolta XM:

The Birth of a Revolutionary Camera

(Introduction / Overview)

By Marwan El Mozayen

With the release of the Minolta XM, the Japanese camera manufacturer from Osaka was at least 10 years ahead of its competitors at photokina 1972 – and yet this camera was not a success. SilvergrainClassics took a close look at this gem and the innovative developments of the time.

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Birth of a Revolutionary Camera.

Part 2: XM Motor: A Bold Leap into Motorized Precision.

Part 3: The XM Viewfinders: Customizable Vision for Every Photographer.

Part 4: XM Focusing Screens: Precision and Versatility for Every Shot.

Part 5: The XM Shutter: Speed, Precision, and Innovation.

Part 6: The Legacy of the Minolta XM: Redefining Professional Photography.

A new battery cover for the Minolta XM Motor

• Redesigning the battery cover of the Minolta XM Motor (film)
• Repair, Restore, Reimagine
  Servicing Analogue Cameras in the Modern Age

 

More photokina 1972

On the occasion of photokina 1972, a legendary camera was also released for the world of motion picture, which SilvergrainClassics took a close look at and tested: The Arriflex 35 BL.

• The Arriflex 35 BL camera – a technical overview
• The Arriflex 35 BL at work

See also

More articles about Minolta equipment:

• The f4/70-210mm Minolta beer can lens
• Friday Focus: Mark Albertin and “The Family Member”
• PhotoKlassik Int. 4/2019 – Minolta 9000 History and Review
• SilvergrainClassics # 9: Minolta Autopak-8 Super-8
• SilvergrainClassics # 15: Minolta Black Giant 80-200mm Lens