Minolta / 1977 / SLR
Minolta XD-11
A compact SLR that combined aperture-priority, shutter-priority, and manual control in a quietly elegant body.
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Overview / 概要
Why Minolta XD-11 matters.
The XD-11 is a strong example of Minolta’s ability to make sophisticated exposure control feel calm.
Design & context
The body has a softer, more human proportion than many contemporaries, with controls that reward a light touch.
Buying today
Test every exposure mode and the meter; electronic faults are more consequential than small cosmetic marks.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1977
- Production
- 1977–1984
- Brand
- Minolta
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- SLR
- Lens / mount
- Minolta SR mount
- Shutter range
- 1s–1/1000s
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Viewfinder
- Fixed pentaprism
- Weight
- 560g
- Battery
- Two SR44 / LR44 cells
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · ISO range · Flash · Dimensions · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- Dual-priority modes
- Compact body
- Minolta SR mount
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Source record
Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.
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Minolta XD-11 reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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Minolta archive / product context
Minolta reference archive · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
