Specialists In Astrophotography

Manual Focus
Precise Operation
Creative Control
 
The X-370s has everything you need to make your imagination a reality in pictures. Like aperture-priority automatic exposure -- where you set the aperture, and the camera automatically selects the optimum shutter speed to give you correct exposure. And full metered manual exposure control -- giving you full reign over both the aperture and the shutter speed, to create the types of images you envision in your mind. Plus, the full selection of Minolta X-Series lenses and accessories lets you make the most out of the X-370s' abilities.

Features
 
Performance, Precision, and Creative Control
The handsomely-designed Minolta X-370s incorporates a number of performance features that let the user take command of every photographic opportunity. Quartz-controlled circuitry provides the consistent and dependable precision needed for outstanding results. Automatic exposure control with automatic exposure lock assures proper exposure under normal and complex lighting conditions. Viewfinder displays confirm operating status and exposure information. And, metered manual exposure control provides unlimited creativity in aperture/shutter speed combinations. Finally, with a full selection of available lenses and accessories, the X-370s is an SLR system one can grow with. That is why Minolta’s X-Series SLRs have long been favorites of photography students, amateurs, and professionals alike.
 
Aperture-Priority Automatic Exposure Control
The X-370s’ aperture-priority automatic exposure control provides accurate exposures under a wide range of lighting conditions. Simply set a desired lens aperture, and the camera selects the appropriate shutter speed steplessly from 4 sec. to 1/1000 sec. A shutter speed scale is displayed in the viewfinder. As the user rotates the lens’ aperture selector ring, viewfinder LEDs light up next to the corresponding shutter speeds, so the user can also use this method to set exposure based on a desired shutter speed.
 
TTL Center-Weighted Average Metering
The X-370s’ through-the-lens exposure metering system reads the entire image frame, with the greatest emphasis on objects in the center. Center-weighted metering is a familiar and reliable, time-tested system used by a broad range of photographers from beginner to professional. With the various types of metering patterns available in today’s electronically sophisticated SLR cameras, center-weighted metering still remains in great demand.
 
AE Lock
By pressing the AE lock button, the user can lock the exposure reading on the main subject. Once the exposure is locked, the image can be recomposed with the subject anywhere in the viewfinder frame. AE lock is also recommended if the subject is strongly backlit or if the subject is off-center and is much lighter or dimmer than the area at the center of the frame.
 
Manual Exposure Control
With metered manual exposure control, the photographer has full control of all aperture and shutter speed combinations. He or she can give the photograph more or less exposure as desired, for exposure bracketing or accurate highlight/shadow reproduction. The viewfinder displays exposure over- and under-range indicators so that ongoing metering may be monitored.
 
Manual Focusing
For photographers who prefer a manual-focus SLR, the X-370s is an ideal choice. The bright viewfinder and acute-matte focusing screen, together with Minolta’s X-Series lenses, ensure optimum picture sharpness. Minolta’s X-Series lenses are equipped with large, knurled focusing rings which provide a sure grip and just the right amount of resistance for precise, comfortable operation.
 
Acute-Matte Focusing Screen
Minolta’s split-image, acute-matte focusing screen provides optimum light dispersion for a bright and clear image that is easy to focus even in low light.
 
Automatic Flash Photography
The X-370S provides automatic flash photography when used with any of Minolta’s Auto Electroflash X-Series units. When one of these flashes is attached to the X-370s’ accessory shoe and the camera’s mode selector is in any position other than "B," the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/60 sec., the flash-sync speed. A viewfinder LED will light up next to "60" on the shutter speed scale and will blink when the flash is fully charged and ready to fire.
 
Self-Timer
The 10-second self-timer allows the user to set up the shot and then appear in the picture. Self-timer operation is cancelable, and countdown is indicated by a flashing LED on the front of the camera body.
 
Full Line of X-Series Lenses and Accessories
The X-370s accepts Minolta’s full selection of X-Series lenses including wide angle, normal, telephoto, macro, and zoom. Each lens is crafted with Minolta’s own optical glass and subject to numerous quality control inspections at every stage of the manufacturing process. Other accessories include:

Motor Drive 1 - for high-speed action photography up to 3.5 frames per second.

Auto Winder G - for motorized single frame advance, or continuous advance at approximately 2 frames per second.

Wireless Controller IR-1 (N) Set - An infrared signal-activated remote control for shutter-release.

Eyepiece Correction VN - For adjusting the viewfinder diopter according to the user’s eyesight.

Auto Electroflash 220X - A compact, bounce-head flash with a guide number of 72 feet at ISO 100.

Auto Electroflash 118X - The most compact and lightweight X-Series flash. Gives a choice of two usable apertures in AUTO mode, and has a guide number 59 feet at ISO 100.
 
Specifications
 
Type
Electronically-controlled 35mm SLR autoexposure camera with focal plane shutter.
 
Lens
Accepts Minolta X-Series lenses.
 
Exposure Control Modes
Aperture-priority AE (auto) / Manual.
 
Shutter Speeds
Auto: 4 - 1/1000 sec.; Manual: 1 - 1/1000 sec., BULB. Controlled steplessly in auto mode. In manual mode, controlled by dial with click stops.
 
Metering
TTL center-weighted average metering. Activated by lightly touching the shutter-release button; metering and indicators remain on for 15 seconds after finger is removed from shutter-release button.
 
Metering Cell
SPC (silicon photocell).
 
Range
EV 1 - 18 (ISO 100 f/1.4 lens).
 
Film Speed Range
ISO 12 - 3200 (1/3 EV steps).
 
AE Lock
Available in Auto mode only; holds shutter speed and its indicators; functions by sliding self-timer switch.
 
Film Transport
By film advance lever. Automatic winding with Motor Drive 1 or Auto Winder G also available.
 
Frame Counter
Counts upward; automatic return to "0"; safe-load signal included.
 
Film Rewinding
By rewind-release button and rewind crank
 
Self-Timer
Electronic with 10-second delay; operation indicated by self-timer LED on front of camera; cancelable.
 
Shutter Release
Electromagnetic release; accessory Remote Cords, Cable Release, and Wireless Controller can be attached; shutter locks when battery voltage is low.
 
X-Sync Speed
Electroflash: 1/60 sec. or slower. Flash Bulb: 1/15 sec. or slower.
 
Dedicated Accessory Flash
1/60 sec. in Auto and Manual modes except BULB
 
Accessory Shoe
Direct contact; synchro auto control contact.
 
Viewfinder
SLR-type pentaprism.
 
Focusing Screen
Center area: Split-image spot, microprism band. Off-center area: Acute-matte field.
 
Field of View
95% (standard frame of 24mm x 36mm).
 
Magnification
0.9X ( with 50mm lens at infinity).
 
Diopter
-1 diopter.
 
Viewfinder Indicators
Mode indicator LEDs (A,M), shutter speed scale, shutter speed LEDs, long exposure indicator (1 to 4 sec.), shutter speed out-of-range warning LED (blinks at 4 Hz), BULB indicator, BULB LED, selected shutter speed (LED blinks at 4 Hz), flash-ready signal (shutter speed LED blinks at 2 Hz), battery check (mode indicators LED glows when power is sufficient, blinks when power is low, disappears when shutter is locked).
 
Mirror
Slide-up type; quick return.
 
Back Cover
Opens by pulling the back cover release knob; one-touch lock type; film window.
 
Power
Uses one CR-1/3/N lithium battery (3V); or two 1.5V alkaline-manganese LR44 (A76) or two 1.5V silver oxide SR44 (G13).
 
Others
Includes battery case and eyepiece cap.
 
Dimensions
5.3 x 3.5 x 2 in.

 Weight:
16.5 oz.
 
Optional Accessories
 Auto Electroflashes 220X and 118X, Motor Drive 1, Auto Winder G, Wireless Controller IR-1 Set, Remote Cord S / L, Camera Case CH-5 / CH-5L.

Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.