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| − | The '''[[Minolta]] 9000''' was introduced in 1985 and was Minolta's | + | {{Flickr_image |
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| + | The '''[[Minolta]] 9000''' was introduced in 1985 and was Minolta's first professional [[autofocus]] [[SLR]]. It was called '''Maxxum 9000''' in the USA and '''α 9000''' in Japan. This camera was the top of the line for the introduction of practical autofocus cameras with a new lens mount (α mount) together with the [[Minolta 7000]] and the entry-level [[Minolta 5000]] | ||
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| + | Capabilities achievable thru accessories were extremely far-reaching for its time, including 6fps [[Film_advance#Motor_Drive|motor drive]], digital backs to add exposure programs, an interchangeable video [[CCD]] back ('''SB-90''', see [[Minolta 7000|SB-70]]), a 100-exposure professional film back, and a full line of AF lenses and flashes. | ||
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| + | == Specifications == | ||
| + | * Type: Fully automatic [[SLR]] camera body (exception: manual [[film advance]]) | ||
| + | * Manufacturer: [[Minolta]] | ||
| + | * Year of launch: 1985 | ||
| + | * Film: [[DX Encoding|DX-coded]] [[35mm]] film with speeds from 6 to 6400 [[ASA]] | ||
| + | * Lens mount: [[:Category:Minolta_AF_mount|Minolta AF-mount]] | ||
| + | * Focusing: [[TTL]] phase detecting [[autofocus]] | ||
| + | * Shutter: [[Focal plane shutter]] with speeds 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec. | ||
| + | * Metering: [[TTL]], center-weighted or spot-metering | ||
| + | * Exposure: program controlled mode, manual mode, [[aperture priority]] or [[shutter priority]] mode | ||
| + | * Flash: [[hot shoe]] for Minolta AF-flashes, TTL controlled operation, shutter synchronized for speed 1/60, 1/125 and 250 sec. | ||
| + | * Finder: [[Pentaprism]] finder, [[diopter]] correction | ||
| + | * Display: [[LCD]] displays on body and in the view finder | ||
| + | * Film advance: Lever and rewind crank, automatic winder available | ||
| + | * Weight: 645 g | ||
| + | * Dimensions: 53×92×139mm | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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In English: | In English: | ||
| − | * [http://www.9000.org/ Minolta Maxxum 9000 | + | *[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/minolta/minolta_maxxum_9000/minolta_maxxum_9000.htm Minolta Maxxum 9000 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] |
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.9000.org/ Minolta Maxxum 9000 descriptions] at The unofficial Minolta 9000 information central |
| + | * [http://www.9000.org/faq.old/ FAQ] on [http://www.9000.org 9000.org] | ||
In Spanish: | In Spanish: | ||
* [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/articulos/minolta9000.htm Minolta 9000] in the [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/ website of Hugo Rodriguez] | * [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/articulos/minolta9000.htm Minolta 9000] in the [http://www.hugorodriguez.com/ website of Hugo Rodriguez] | ||
| + | In French | ||
| + | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11506 Minolta 9000] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand | ||
{{Minolta classic}} | {{Minolta classic}} | ||
| − | [[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] | + | [[Category: Minolta AF mount|9000]] |
| + | [[Category: Japanese 35mm autofocus SLR]] | ||
| + | [[Category: M]] | ||
[[Category: Minolta|9000]] | [[Category: Minolta|9000]] | ||
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| Minolta α 9000 image by yajiro (Image rights) |
The Minolta 9000 was introduced in 1985 and was Minolta's first professional autofocus SLR. It was called Maxxum 9000 in the USA and α 9000 in Japan. This camera was the top of the line for the introduction of practical autofocus cameras with a new lens mount (α mount) together with the Minolta 7000 and the entry-level Minolta 5000
Capabilities achievable thru accessories were extremely far-reaching for its time, including 6fps motor drive, digital backs to add exposure programs, an interchangeable video CCD back (SB-90, see SB-70), a 100-exposure professional film back, and a full line of AF lenses and flashes.
Specifications
- Type: Fully automatic SLR camera body (exception: manual film advance)
- Manufacturer: Minolta
- Year of launch: 1985
- Film: DX-coded 35mm film with speeds from 6 to 6400 ASA
- Lens mount: Minolta AF-mount
- Focusing: TTL phase detecting autofocus
- Shutter: Focal plane shutter with speeds 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.
- Metering: TTL, center-weighted or spot-metering
- Exposure: program controlled mode, manual mode, aperture priority or shutter priority mode
- Flash: hot shoe for Minolta AF-flashes, TTL controlled operation, shutter synchronized for speed 1/60, 1/125 and 250 sec.
- Finder: Pentaprism finder, diopter correction
- Display: LCD displays on body and in the view finder
- Film advance: Lever and rewind crank, automatic winder available
- Weight: 645 g
- Dimensions: 53×92×139mm
Links
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| image by wolf4max (Image rights) |
In English:
- Minolta Maxxum 9000 user manual at Butkus.org
- Minolta Maxxum 9000 descriptions at The unofficial Minolta 9000 information central
- FAQ on 9000.org
In Spanish:
In French
- Minolta 9000 on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
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