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The '''Minolta Hi-Matic G''' is a compact [[viewfinder camera]]. Like the other Hi-Matics it has automatic exposure. And like other 1970s Hi-Matics it has the [[CdS]] window inside the [[filter ring]] and a [[hot shoe]] for the flash. With this camera [[Minolta]] overcame the "Electro Control" system which needed two batteries. Its CdS controlled exposure program sets speed/aperture combinations from 1/30 sec./f2.8 to 1/650 sec / f14 . The focusing ring has four distance [[zone focusing|zone symbols]]. F-Stop and shutter speed are shown in the viewfinder. | The '''Minolta Hi-Matic G''' is a compact [[viewfinder camera]]. Like the other Hi-Matics it has automatic exposure. And like other 1970s Hi-Matics it has the [[CdS]] window inside the [[filter ring]] and a [[hot shoe]] for the flash. With this camera [[Minolta]] overcame the "Electro Control" system which needed two batteries. Its CdS controlled exposure program sets speed/aperture combinations from 1/30 sec./f2.8 to 1/650 sec / f14 . The focusing ring has four distance [[zone focusing|zone symbols]]. F-Stop and shutter speed are shown in the viewfinder. | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
*Type: viewfinder camera using zone focus symbols on the lens barrel. | *Type: viewfinder camera using zone focus symbols on the lens barrel. | ||
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*Dimensions: 116×71×53 mm | *Dimensions: 116×71×53 mm | ||
*Weight: 375 g | *Weight: 375 g | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| + | *[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/minolta/minolta_hi_matic_g/minolta_hi-matic_g.htm Minolta Hi-Matic G user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] | ||
*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1402 Minolta Hi-Matic G] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr] (in French) | *[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1402 Minolta Hi-Matic G] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr] (in French) | ||
[[Category:Minolta|Hi-Matic G]] | [[Category:Minolta|Hi-Matic G]] | ||
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[[Category:Japanese 35mm viewfinder]] | [[Category:Japanese 35mm viewfinder]] | ||
[[Category: 1974]] | [[Category: 1974]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:20, 29 July 2022
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The Minolta Hi-Matic G is a compact viewfinder camera. Like the other Hi-Matics it has automatic exposure. And like other 1970s Hi-Matics it has the CdS window inside the filter ring and a hot shoe for the flash. With this camera Minolta overcame the "Electro Control" system which needed two batteries. Its CdS controlled exposure program sets speed/aperture combinations from 1/30 sec./f2.8 to 1/650 sec / f14 . The focusing ring has four distance zone symbols. F-Stop and shutter speed are shown in the viewfinder.
Specifications
- Type: viewfinder camera using zone focus symbols on the lens barrel.
- Manufacturer: probably Minolta (some experts have doubts to say so because of comparable models of other brands)
- Year of launch: 1974
- Film: 35mm with speeds 25 to 400 ASA
- Lens: Rokkor 1:2.8/38mm (4 elements)
- Shutter: leaf shutter
- Metering: CdS photo resistor
- Dimensions: 116×71×53 mm
- Weight: 375 g
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