MINOLTA BOOKS

BOOKS DEALING WITH MINOLTA CAMERAS

Joseph D. Cooper, Minolta-16 Camera Guide, 1960 -- This is a fairly confusing publication for people. There are three books that deal with Minolta subminis -- the first was Minolta Camera Guide by Kenneth Tydings in 1959 which dealt with all Minolta camera models at the time, including the Minolta 16 (model I). Shortly after that Joe Cooper authored the Minolta-16 Camera Guide which dealt only with 16mm models (at that time, just the model I and model II). Later Ted Rosenberg came out with the Minolta 16 Guide which covered all of the Minolta 16 models. No wonder so many people are confused. Cooper's book covered Minolta models up to 1960 -- the 16 I and the 16II. It is a great book for those models and covers general submini technique very well -- like all of Joe's books. It has 112 pages.
Joseph D. Cooper, The Minolta Guide, 1959 -- This was Cooper's first book on Minolta cameras and covered all of Minolta's camera models available in 1959 -- TLR's, SLR's, 35mm rangefinders and the Minolta 16 I. In many ways it is a general book on photography, but discusses the details as they pertain to Minolta cameras. It is a great book for those models and covers general submini technique very well -- like all of Joe's books. The last chapter is dedicated to the Minolta 16 I. It has 160 pages.
Joseph D. Cooper, Official Minolta SR Manual, 1965 -- The book details the operation of Minolta's SR-1, SR-2, SR-3 and SR-7 cameras, Minolta lenses, close-up and macrophotography, flash photography, underwater photography, Minolta's meters and general information. It has 208 pages.
Joseph D. Cooper, Minolta SR Pocket Companion, 1965 -- This books covers the SR-1, SR-7, ER, plus accessories. It is a tiny, pocket-sized book, yet has many tables of filter factors, close-up distances, lens compatability in the appendix, and a grey card in the back. It has 127 pages.
Joseph D. Cooper, Minolta System Handbook, 1972 through 1976 -- The bible of SR-T cameras, it came in two editions. The last was available as a book or in a two-binder format. This is a very comprehensive reference, plus much useful photographic technique. In addition, it contains basically every Minolta camera and lens up to the date of publishing, Leica copies, TLRs, etc.
Dennis Curtin and Barbara London, The Minolta Camera Handbook, 1981 -- It covers the XD and XG models of that period, but like London's other Minolta book, it's more of a general ‘How to take better pictures,’ with a small amount of Minolta-specific information. It has 163 pages.
W.D. Emanuel, Minolta SR Guide, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979 -- Better known for his Minox Guides, Emanuel delved into Minolta cameras as well. Eleven editions were published covering the Minolta models of the day. The last edition covers models up to the XK and XE-7. It has 92 pages.
Dominique and Jean Paul Francesch, Histoire De L'appareil Photographique Minolta De 1929 A` 1985, 1985, 1993 -- Apparently only available in French (ISBN-13: 9782249276859; ISBN-10: 2249276854). It has 271 pages, but it's all Greek to me!
Herbert Kaspar, Complete User's Guide Minolta X-370(N) & X-700 [X-9], 1989 (in Germany) -- Just one in a series of books from Hove Press. Very similar to the Magic Lantern books. 160 pages.
Herbert Kaspar, Complete User's Guide Minolta X-370(S) & X-700 [X-9] X-370N (X-9), 1990 (in England) -- Same book as above, but for a different market.
Herbert Kaspar, Minolta X-300S, 1991 -- Sold in Germany.
Herbert Kaspar, Minolta X-300 and X-300S, 1991 -- Same book as above.
Barbara London, A Short Course in Minolta Photography, 1979, 1981 -- This book covers the XK, XD, XG and SRT200 series, but it is not an in-depth Minolta book. It's more of a general ‘How to take better pictures,’ with a small amount of Minolta-specific information. The first edition has 136 pages and covers the XK and SRT, XD and XG series. The second edition has 148 pages and adds the X-700 to the line-up.
Robert Mayer, Magic Lantern Guides Minolta Classic Cameras, 1995 -- Just one in a series of books from Hove Press. Mainly covers the auto-focus cameras, but some material on the SRT series and XD-11. Very similar to the Hove books.
Minolta Corp, The Complete Minolta SLR Camera & Accessory Guide , 1983, 1989 -- The first edition covers the Minolta X-700, X-570, XG-A and XG-1 manual focus cameras and Minolta lenses and accessories. It tells you everything you need to know about these cameras & lenses - How to use them, How they work, What lenses you should use, How to do special effects, How to do all sorts of photography and more. Published by Minolta - so you know it's accurate and dependable information. The second edition introduces the Maxxum 7000 camera, but primarily covers the X-700, X-570 and X-370. Because it tries to cover the manual-focus and auto-focus cameras, it falls short with both. But it does cover general photography adequately. 168 pages in both editions.
John Neubauer, Minolta SRT Manual, 1971,1974 -- Covers the early SRT cameras and lenses. The first edition covers up to the SRT101, while the second edition covers up to the SRT102 and the newer MC Rokkor lenses. Even though the XK was available before the SRT102, this book does not cover that model. Maybe they preferred not to change the title.
Ted Rosenberg, Minolta 16 Guide, 1973 -- This is a fairly confusing publication for people. There are three books that deal with Minolta subminis -- the first was Minolta Camera Guide by Kenneth Tydings in 1959 which dealt with all Minolta camera models at the time, including the Minolta 16 (model I). Shortly after that Joe Cooper authored the Minolta-16 Camera Guide which dealt only with 16mm models (at that time, just the model I and model II). Later Ted Rosenberg came out with the Minolta 16 Guide which covered all of the Minolta 16 models. If you have a Minolta, you need this book.
Clyde Reynolds, The Minolta XE-7 and SR-T Book, 1975 -- Like it says, it covers the XE-7 and SR-T cameras. Think of it as an expanded owner's manual with lots of details and drawings.
Clyde Reynolds, The Minolta SLR Way, 1979 -- Subtitled "The Minolta SLR Photographer's Companion," it was published by The Focal Press in 1979. There are 14 chapters covering various basic and intermediate photography topics as they pertain to Minolta's then current range of cameras. It doesn't cover every camera, but it covers all SLRs up to the XD and XG series. Very in-depth with 365 pages -- one for every day of the year, except leap year!
Clyde Reynolds, Minolta XD XG, 1980 -- Like it says, it covers the XD and XG cameras at that time -- so it does not cover the later XG cameras, such as the XG-M. Think of it as an expanded owner's manual with lots of details, photos and drawings with specifics on Minolta'a XD and XG accessories -- lenses, flashes, etc. It has 128 pages.
Rick Sammom, Minolta XG's, 1980 -- From a series of books, all very similar. They contain sections on Minolta accessories and lenses, camera care, and photographic techniques. The front part of each book is specific to the camera series named, while most of the rest is identical in every book. This is a pocket-sized book from Amphoto with 128 pages.
Rick Sammom, Minolta XD's, 1980 -- From a series of books, all very similar. They contain sections on Minolta accessories and lenses, camera care, and photographic techniques. The front part of each book is specific to the camera series named, while most of the rest is identical in every book. This is a pocket-sized book from Amphoto with 128 pages.
Rick Sammom, Minolta SR-T's, 1980 -- From a series of books, all very similar. They contain sections on Minolta accessories and lenses, camera care, and photographic techniques. The front part of each book is specific to the camera series named, while most of the rest is identical in every book. This is a pocket-sized book from Amphoto with 128 pages.
Carl Shipman, How to select and use Minolta SLR Cameras, 1980, 1982, 1985 -- There are many printings of this book, but three distinct revisions. The 1980 version covers the XK, XD, XG and SRT200 series. It has sections on the Minolta 110 Zoom SLR and the Mark II, as well. In 1982, the X-700, XG-A and XG-M were added while the XG-9, XG-7, SRT series, XK Motor, and 110 Zoom SLR (not Mark II) were dropped. The 1985 version added the X-570 and X-370, and dropped the XG-A and XG-1. This is a well-liked book. Depending on the edition, it has about 200 pages with lots of photos, tables and graphs.
William Steinberg, Minolta Twin-Lens Reflex Guide, 1968 -- Covers the Autocord III and CdS III only, plus a bit of technique. Has 96 pages.
Kenneth Tydings, Minolta Camera Guide, 1959 -- This is a fairly confusing publication for people. There are three books that deal with Minolta subminis -- the first was Minolta Camera Guide by Kenneth Tydings in 1959 which dealt with all Minolta camera models at the time, including the Minolta 16 (model I). Shortly after that Joe Cooper authored the Minolta-16 Camera Guide which dealt only with 16mm models (at that time, just the model I and model II). Later Ted Rosenberg came out with the Minolta 16 Guide which covered all of the Minolta 16 models. No wonder so many people are confused. Tyding's book covers all of Minolta's camera models available in 1959 -- TLR's, SLR's, 35mm rangefinders and the Minolta 16 I. In many ways it is a general book on photography, but discusses the details as they pertain to Minolta cameras. It has 128 pages. Two editions exist, both from 1959, and they are nearly identical.
John Wolf, Minolta SR-T 101/100 Guide, 1972 -- This was John's first Minolta guide. At the time, he was the Editor-in-Chief at Amphoto. This book appeared just before the SRT102 and XK cameras, so it only covers the SRT101 and SRT100 in 128 pages. It does not cover any earlier cameras. Starting with a general introduction to the Minolta System, the book goes on to explore the details of the SRT101 and SRT100. Chapters are then devoted to the broad range of lenses and the many other Minolta accessories, providing details and specifications where needed. Although the initial emphasis is on the mechanical aspects of the equipment, the book's main objective is to show you how to make pictures that reflect your photographic prowess. It's hard to find and was quickly replaced by his Official Minolta SR-T Guide (see below). This book should not be confused with the later Minolta Guide from the same author (see below). There are 128 pages.
John Wolf, Official Minolta SR-T Guide, 1974 -- This is an update to the Minolta SR-T 101/100 Guide of 1972. The 1974 edition adds in the SRT 102, but otherwise it it very similar to the original. Starting with a general introduction to the Minolta System, the book goes on to explore all the Minolta 35mm reflex cameras of the time. Chapters are then devoted to the broad range of lenses and the many other Minolta accessories, providing details and specifications where needed. Although the initial emphasis is on the mechanical aspects of the equipment, the book's main objective is to show you how to make pictures that reflect your photographic prowess. There are 128 pages.
John Wolf, Minolta Reflex Photography, 1977 -- Basically an expansion of the Official Minolta SR-T Guide. It covers the XK, XE-7, and SRT200 series in 192 pages. Starting with a general introduction to the Minolta System, the book goes on to explore all the Minolta 35mm reflex cameras of the time. Chapters are then devoted to the broad range of lenses and the many other Minolta accessories, providing details and specifications where needed. Although the initial emphasis is on the mechanical aspects of the equipment, the book's main objective is to show you how to make pictures that reflect your photographic prowess.
John Wolf, The Minolta Guide, 1979 -- This is a Modern Camera Guide Series book. Chapters include: The Minolta Single-Lens Reflex Cameras; Operating the Cameras; Lenses; Minolta Accessories; Films and Filters; Basic Photography. It covers the XK, XD-11, XG-7 and SRT200 series. Think of it as an updated version of the Minolta Reflex Photography. This should not be confused with the Minolta SR-T 101/100 Guide or the Minolta SR-T Guide from the same author (see above).

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