Minolta XK Auto Mode Not Working

Ryu · Nov 19, 2018

Hello All,

I picked up a Minolta XK and put brand new batteries in it. Everything works fine on all speeds and the meter works as well. All except Auto mode. Whenever I use Auto the mirror locks up and the meter needle just slowly progresses all the way down to the bottom. Am I doing something wrong? Or is something broken?

Thank you,
Ryan

macfred · Nov 19, 2018

I guess it's the feature Minolta called 'Senswitch' .
From the Rokkor files : ''... if the switch is not depressed and the shutter is released in 'auto' mode the mirror will lock-up and the shutter remains open for a 16 second exposure.''
http://www.rokkorfiles.com/XK.html
http://www.cameramanuals.org/minolta_pdf/minolta_xk.pdf (see page 25 Automatic Exposure Control)

Ryu · Nov 19, 2018

I have tried depressing and holding the senswitch, which turns the meter, and I have used the dial to turn the meter on. Both times it does the same thing, no change.

Chan Tran · Nov 19, 2018

Ryu said:
Hello All,

I picked up a Minolta XK and put brand new batteries in it. Everything works fine on all speeds and the meter works as well. All except Auto mode. Whenever I use Auto the mirror locks up and the meter needle just slowly progresses all the way down to the bottom. Am I doing something wrong? Or is something broken?

Thank you,
Ryan

When you switched to Auto mode and do not press the shutter release button does the meter needle point to the correct shutter speed?

Ryu · Nov 19, 2018

It fluctuates based on the light.

Minolta XK Auto Mode Not Working

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