Here in North America, we would NEVER be permitted within 100 yards of this old boat, for reasons of Environment Health & Safety. What a shame we have given so much power to those who govern. What a shame we have abdicated our self responsibility, self sense of safety. We should take it back, the Governments are supposed to be By the people, For the people.
I fell in love with the Minolta XM, thought it was a leg up on the F series Nikon. Had it for quite a few years, sorry I sold it. The Rokkor lenses were VERY VERY sharp.