Difference between revisions of "Minolta Disc-7"
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| − | The '''Minolta Disc-7''' was one of the better cameras for | + | The '''Minolta Disc-7''' was one of the better cameras designed for Kodak disc film. In common with other disc cameras, the Minolta had a flat, compact design, but a limited range of photographic features. The lens was fixed-focus, although it had a macro mode, and there were just two shutter speeds. |
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| + | The Disc-7 had one remarkable feature which stood it apart from other disc cameras. In the center of the front plate was a small convex mirror, which could be used by the photographer to compose a self-portrait. The tiltable, telescoping carrying strap was used as a focusing aid, as its length corresponded with the optimal focal length of the macro lens - a similar focusing system was later used by [[Olympus]] for the [[Olympus XA4]] Macro. | ||
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| − | The '''Minolta ac 301 Courrèges | + | The '''Minolta ac 301 Courrèges'' was designed in conjunction with French fashion house André Courrèges.[http://www.courreges.com/] It carried the Courrèges logo, with a cream-white front, a gold-coloured frame, and an attractive soft case. A similar exercise was carried out with the [[Minolta Disc-5]], which became the '''Minolta ac 101 Courrèges'''. |
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The Minolta Disc-7 was one of the better cameras designed for Kodak disc film. In common with other disc cameras, the Minolta had a flat, compact design, but a limited range of photographic features. The lens was fixed-focus, although it had a macro mode, and there were just two shutter speeds.
The Disc-7 had one remarkable feature which stood it apart from other disc cameras. In the center of the front plate was a small convex mirror, which could be used by the photographer to compose a self-portrait. The tiltable, telescoping carrying strap was used as a focusing aid, as its length corresponded with the optimal focal length of the macro lens - a similar focusing system was later used by Olympus for the Olympus XA4 Macro.
Specs
- Type: compact camera
- Manufacturer: Minolta
- Year of release: 1983
- Films: Kodak film discs with speed 200 ASA
- Lens: 1:2.8/12.5mm
- Shutter: speeds 1/100 and 1/200 sec.
- Aperture: CdS-controlled
- Self-timer: with control LED
- Flash: guide number 9
- weight: 200g
- dimensions: 129.5×78×21mm
- Power: lithium batteries which have to be replaced by the manufacturer
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The Minolta ac 301 Courrèges was designed in conjunction with French fashion house André Courrèges.[1] It carried the Courrèges logo, with a cream-white front, a gold-coloured frame, and an attractive soft case. A similar exercise was carried out with the Minolta Disc-5, which became the Minolta ac 101 Courrèges'.
