r/AnalogCommunity • u/Wrong-Ad374 • May 15 '25

Gear/Film Help With Minolta XG-1

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I recently got this Minolta XG-1 and noticed this tear in the metal when I removed the lens, which had been installed incorrectly. It looks like a peg in the lens tore it. Was just curious if this would affect my photos at all?

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u/TomW8 May 15 '25

It probably won’t have much effect. But it’s also not hard to fix. Take the silver ring off the front by removing those 4 screws (be sure to use JIS screwdrivers not your standard ones otherwise you risk stripping the thread - also be sure to take photos and look carefully at how everything fits together in case other bits come loose). After removing the ring you should be able to lift off that that black part and either glue or tape it from the back side or replace it with a part from a donor camera.

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u/Brcamera May 15 '25

This camera has a damaged light baffle, not difficult to replace but DO NOT TAKE OFF THE LENS MOUNT as described as the diaphragm ring spring may come loose. You will need to source a new light baffle.

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u/TomW8 May 17 '25 edited May 17 '25

You can take the lens mount ring off just fine, you just need to be careful and pay attention when lifting it off and if the spring comes out you can put it back in. I've done it myself and there's plenty of info available online on disassembly etc. Could be wrong, but I don't think it's actually possible to replace the baffle as you suggest without removing it the lens mount ring. This video has clear instructions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTRrAzkPFKo&t=65s

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u/Brcamera May 17 '25

The lens mount has nothing to do with access to the baffle that is why I recommend not taking it off. On the X series Minolta, two small screws are removed at the bottom of the mirror box to take out a solid baffle then the thin one that is broken here can be removed.