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Minolta XD-111977
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Years
- 1977–1984
- Weight
- 560 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-center-weighted-spd
The Minolta XD-11 (1977, sold as **XD-7** in Europe and **XD** in Japan) was the world's first SLR offering full **PASM** (program / aperture priority / shutter priority / manual) — beating the Canon A-1 (also 1978) by about a year. Same body chassis as the **Leica R4** (1980) — Leica licensed the XD-11's mechanism for their R-system bodies. Compact, 560 g, electronic vertical-metal shutter to 1/1000s, TTL center-weighted SPD meter.
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Before you buy used
- **Foam mirror bumper** — disintegrates.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **Battery contacts** corrode.
- **AE electronics** — verify all four modes work.
- **Sticky shutter** — common after disuse.
- Service: independent shops; Greg Weber (US) handles Minolta.
About this camera
The world's first SLR with shutter-priority + aperture-priority + manual + program. Shared chassis with the Leica R4.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Minolta XD-11 use?
- The Minolta XD-11 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Minolta XD-11 take?
- The Minolta XD-11 uses a 2x SR44 / LR44 battery.
- What lens mount does the Minolta XD-11 have?
- The Minolta XD-11 uses the Minolta MD mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Minolta XD-11 offer?
- The Minolta XD-11's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Minolta XD-11 use?
- The Minolta XD-11 meters with ttl-center-weighted-spd.