MINOLTA XG-M WITH 50MM F1:7 MINOLTA ROKKOR LENS IN SOUTH AFRICA

  This beautiful camera is the result of the collaboration between Minolta and Leica. Unknown to many, Minolta had a hand in the design of the Leica "R" series of cameras, and built the R3, R 4, and R 5 Leicas in Japan before production moved to Germany. The Leica influence is noticeable in the sleek, robust design and excellent electronic suite.  As opposed to many cameras, the Minolta, when on "Automatic" mode allows for aperture priority, so you control the depth of field while the camera controls the shutter speed. This feature is vital in creating the perfect picture. Cameras that do the opposite often leave you feeling cheated as everything barring the subject is often out of focus.   This particular XG-M is in excellent condition, and has been very little used.  This camera has not had more than fifty rolls of film through it, and has not been used for more than twelve hours, so condition is far above the average. It is so new that it still has the protective plastic film on the base. The ground-breaking lens is in as good a condition as the camera. I remember when I first got this amazing camera, and later the excitement when I managed to get this incredible lens which made photography so much quicker and easier. That excitement was only matched when I bought the Vivitar Series 1 lenses a few years later. (These are also available. Please look at my listings for details.)   Due to the weight of this item, postal rates may vary slightly. Please consult me before check out.