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| − | In 1963 the '''Minolta HI-MATIC 7''' succeeded the original '''[[Minolta Hi-Matic]]''' [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera]]. It had new features, especially a [[CdS]] meter placed above the lens optics within the [[filter thread|filter ring]], a manual shutter speed selection mode, and the exposure meter's actual [[EV|EV-value]] displayed in the viewfinder. Like the original Hi-Matic its viewfinder was a [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] with mechanical [[parallax]] correction, and it had a [[self-timer]]. With this camera [[Minolta]] made the "Hi-Matic" camera series their main series of range- and viewfinder cameras. Every Hi-Matic had auto-exposure, and increasing support for flash use. The | + | In 1963 the '''Minolta HI-MATIC 7''' succeeded the original '''[[Minolta Hi-Matic]]''' [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera]]. It had new features, especially a [[CdS]] meter placed above the lens optics within the [[filter thread|filter ring]], a manual shutter speed selection mode, and the exposure meter's actual [[EV|EV-value]] displayed in the viewfinder. Like the original Hi-Matic its viewfinder was a [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] with mechanical [[parallax]] correction, and it had a [[self-timer]]. With this camera [[Minolta]] made the "Hi-Matic" camera series their main series of range- and viewfinder cameras. Every Hi-Matic had auto-exposure, and increasing support for flash use. |
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| + | The '''Hi-Matic 7s''' and '''Hi-Matic 9''' followed in 1966, and were slightly improved versions of the 7. The 7s added a hot shoe and Safe Load System (SLS) indicator to show that film was being transported properly. The range finder windows changed from a contrasting 'pink and green' tint to 'yellow and blue'. The carrying strap lugs were moved up to the side and given a more rounded shape. The end of the lens barrel is black rather than the brushed aluminium of the 7. The 9 was the same as the 7s with the addition of a slightly faster f/1.7 lens, and an easy flash system, where the flash guide number was dialled into the lens, and the aperture was set automatically, according to the focus distance. | ||
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11544 Hi-Matic 7], [http://www.collection-appareils.com/minolta/html/minolta_himatic_7s.php Hi-Matic 7s], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1738 Hi-Matic 7s II] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11544 Hi-Matic 7], [http://www.collection-appareils.com/minolta/html/minolta_himatic_7s.php Hi-Matic 7s], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1738 Hi-Matic 7s II] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand | ||
* [http://progsch.net/mediawiki2/index.php?title=Hi-Matic_7 Hi-Matic 7] in Minowiki [http://progsch.net/mediawiki2] | * [http://progsch.net/mediawiki2/index.php?title=Hi-Matic_7 Hi-Matic 7] in Minowiki [http://progsch.net/mediawiki2] | ||
| + | * [http://www.camera.portraits.srv2.com/himatic7s.htm Minolta Hi-Matic 7s] at [http://www.camera.portraits.srv2.com/ My 35mm Film Camera Collection] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]] | ||
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In 1963 the Minolta HI-MATIC 7 succeeded the original Minolta Hi-Matic 35mm rangefinder camera. It had new features, especially a CdS meter placed above the lens optics within the filter ring, a manual shutter speed selection mode, and the exposure meter's actual EV-value displayed in the viewfinder. Like the original Hi-Matic its viewfinder was a rangefinder with mechanical parallax correction, and it had a self-timer. With this camera Minolta made the "Hi-Matic" camera series their main series of range- and viewfinder cameras. Every Hi-Matic had auto-exposure, and increasing support for flash use.
The Hi-Matic 7s and Hi-Matic 9 followed in 1966, and were slightly improved versions of the 7. The 7s added a hot shoe and Safe Load System (SLS) indicator to show that film was being transported properly. The range finder windows changed from a contrasting 'pink and green' tint to 'yellow and blue'. The carrying strap lugs were moved up to the side and given a more rounded shape. The end of the lens barrel is black rather than the brushed aluminium of the 7. The 9 was the same as the 7s with the addition of a slightly faster f/1.7 lens, and an easy flash system, where the flash guide number was dialled into the lens, and the aperture was set automatically, according to the focus distance.
- Type: rangefinder camera
- Manufaturer: Minolta
- Year of release: 1963
- Films: 35mm films with speeds 25 to 800 ASA
- Lens: 6 lenses 1:1,8 f=45mm Rokkor
- Metering: CdS meter, EV 5.7 - EV 17
- Weight: 770 g
- Dimensions: 140×82×73mm
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Links
- Minolta Hi-Matic page in wikipedia
- Hi-Matic 7, Hi-Matic 7s, Hi-Matic 7s II on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
- Hi-Matic 7 in Minowiki [1]
- Minolta Hi-Matic 7s at My 35mm Film Camera Collection
