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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.
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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.
  
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The '''Hi-Matic 7s''' and '''Hi-Matic 9''' followed in 1966, and were improved versions of the 7. The 7s came with the Contrast Light Compensator (CLC) metering system, which offered improved metering, especially in high contrast situations.  Also 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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The Hi-Matic 7 was replaced in 1966 by the [[Minolta Hi-Matic 7s|7s]].
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The '''Hi-Matic 7s''' appears to have remained in production until the introduction of the '''[[Minolta Hi-Matic 7sII|7s II]]''' in 1977.
 
  
 
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/minolta/minolta_hi-matic_7/minolta_hi-matic_7.htm Minolta Hi-Matic 7 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minolta_Hi-Matic Minolta Hi-Matic page in wikipedia]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minolta_Hi-Matic Minolta Hi-Matic page in wikipedia]
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11544 Hi-Matic 7], <!--Commented out link, page no longer present/available, please remove if not returned by 10/2016 [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
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11544 Hi-Matic 7] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
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* [http://progsch.net/mediawiki2/index.php?title=Hi-Matic_7 Hi-Matic 7] in Minowiki [http://progsch.net/mediawiki2]
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* [http://progsch.net/mediawiki2/index.php?title=Hi-Matic_7 Hi-Matic 7] in [http://progsch.net/mediawiki2 Minowiki] (German)
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* [http://www.camera.portraits.srv2.com/himatic7s.htm Minolta Hi-Matic 7s] at [http://www.camera.portraits.srv2.com/ My 35mm Film Camera Collection]
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[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]]
 
[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]]
 
[[Category: Minolta|Hi-Matic 7]]
 
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Latest revision as of 07:18, 24 January 2022

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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 7 was replaced in 1966 by the 7s.

  • 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


Pictures

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