Minolta's Maxxum XTsi is the flagship of their "si" series of AF SLR cameras for beginner and amateur photographers. Controls for beginners are located on the top right side of the camera body, and the function dial for the more advanced operations is positioned on the top left. The XTsi features leatherette coverings, eye-start autofocus initiation & a 14-segment metering.
| Type | 35mm AF SLR |
| Lens Mount | Maxxum AF, I, & Xi |
| Focus Modes | Single-shot AF, Continuous AF & Manual |
| Focus Type |
TTL Phase detection (3-point AF with crosshair center sensor) |
| Focusing Sensitivity Range | EV -1 to 18 (@ ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens) |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Subject program selection (portrait, landscape, closeup, sports/action & night portrait), Aperture priority, Shutter priority & Manual |
| Exposure Metering |
- 14-Zone evaluative - Spot - TTL Flash |
| Metering Range @ ISO 100 with f/1.4 Lens |
EV 1-20 in Evaluative metering EV 4-20 in Spot metering |
| Shutter Speed |
1/4000th to 30 Seconds + B, with flash sync at 1/125th second High-speed sync available with appropriate Minolta flashes |
| Exposure Compensation | ± 3 EV in 1/2 EV Increments |
| Exposure Bracketing | ± 0.5 EV in Three frame sequences |
| ISO Range |
25-5000 (DX) 6-6400 in Manual setting |
| Built-in Flash | Yes (GN 39' with 28mm coverage) |
| Film Wind | Single & Continuous at 2 fps |
| Focusing Screen | Fixed spherical acute matte |
| Diopter Correction | No (-1 is standard with other corrections available optionally) |
| Self Timer | 10-Second delay |
| Remote Control | RC-1000 Remote cord |
| PC Terminal |
No NEVER COMPATIBLE WITH PC CORDS |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | No |
| Mirror Lock-Up | No |
| Multiple Exposure | Yes |
| Viewfinder Info | Focus area, In-focus indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture, Spot metering, Exposure compensation, AE Lock & High-speed sync indicator |
| LCD Information | Aperture, Shutter speed, Exposure compensation/bracketing, Multiple exposure, Film speed, Film transport, Frame counter & Battery power |
| Color | Silver & black |
| Power Source | Two CR2 3-Volt lithium batteries |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 3.5 x 2.4" (135 x 89 x 61mm) WxHxD |
| Weight | 0.91 lb (414 g) |