Minolta Dynax 800 si
with dedicated high-speed sync flashgun image by Miguel Mendoza Muñoz (Image rights) |
The Minolta Dynax 800si (Minolta Maxxum 800si in the USA, and Minolta alpha 807si in Japan) is an autofocus 35mm SLR, released by Minolta in 1997. It has a lot more features than its predecessor the Dynax/Maxxum 700si. Besides the same basic specifications as the 700si, sharing the same shutter and metering system, the 800si had built-in subject programs; portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, and three preset modes (the 700si relied on the card system introduced with 7000i in 1988 and only had one preset mode). the 800si also could set auto-bracket with +-1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV with either 3, 5, or 7 exposures. The built-in flash was more powerful; 14 to 20 GN with zoom functionality between 24 to 80mm and rear sync enabled as well as a flash PC-socket in the camera together with wireless HSS flash. Several autofocus modes were also available, AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C. One advanced function the 800si had was the ability to record and store exposure value for 9 rolls of film with up to 40 exposures per roll.
Specification Camera Type:35mm single lens reflex (SLR) with built-in flash, autoexposure (AE), and action-predictive autofocus (AF) Lens Mount: Minolta A-type bayonet mount (Maxxum/Dynax lenses) Electronically controlled shutter Shutter speeds 1/8000 sec - 30 sec Exposure metering range 0-20 EV (ISO 100) Metering system Minolta Honeycomb 14-segment coupled with the AF metering, with selectable center-weighted and spot metering. Exposure modes; aperture priority, bulb, manual, program, shutter priority AF Illuminator: Built-in LED with range of 0.7 - 7m. Automatically activated in low-light, low-contrast situations Eye-start (can be turned off) with a grip sensor Built-in flash GN 14-20 auto-zooming between 24 to 80 mm Exposure compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps Exposure auto bracketing 7 steps in full, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps Multi-exposure maximum of 9 exposures per frame Auto focus TTL phase detection AF Modes automatic (AF-A), continuous (AF-C), single-shot (AF-A) Auto focus points (Zones) 4 AF sensitivity range: EV -1 to19 (ISO 100) Remote control Optional - cable Film-speed Setting: Automatic setting for DX-coded film from ISO 25 to 6400. Manual setting from ISO 6 to 6400, 1/3 EV increments. With flash, ISO 25 - 1000 Film advance motorized Maximum continuous shooting speed 3 frames per second Film drive mode single shot advance or continuous advance selectable Viewfinder type: Eye-level fixed pentaprism with 92% x 94% field of view Eyerelief: High-eyepoint; approx. 22.9mm from the eyepiece, 18.9mm from the eyepieceframe Focusing Screen: Acute matte (interchangeable on service basis) Magnification: 0.75x (with 50mm at ∞) Diopter: -1 Diopter Adjustment: -2.5 to +0.5 diopter Data Panel: Backlit on-body LCD (automatically illuminated in low-light situations) Power: 2CR5 x 1 Battery Performance: 60 rolls with flash 0% (at 20°C) 22 rolls with flash 50% (at 20°C) 13 rolls with flash 100% (at 20°C) Dimensions: 153.5 x 107 x 71.5mm (WxHxD) Weight:628g (without battery) 640g (with Quartz Data Back, without battery)
Alpha 807si image by nik.jalopx (Image rights) |
Minolta Dynax 800si, back image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights) |
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Vest (or Best) | V2 | SR-2 | SRT 101 | XE | XD | CLE | 7000 | 9000 | 800 si |