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The '''Minolta Hi-Matic S''' series consisted of four similar [[compact camera]]s from [[Minolta]]. They were the first Minolta compacts to include built-in flash, and they utilized [[zone focus]]. Unlike earlier Hi-matics, the S series used standard AA batteries to power the [[exposure meter]] and pop-up flash. The series began in 1978, but was regarded as obsolete a few years later when the Hi-Matic AF integrated [[autofocus]] into a body of the same size.  
 
The '''Minolta Hi-Matic S''' series consisted of four similar [[compact camera]]s from [[Minolta]]. They were the first Minolta compacts to include built-in flash, and they utilized [[zone focus]]. Unlike earlier Hi-matics, the S series used standard AA batteries to power the [[exposure meter]] and pop-up flash. The series began in 1978, but was regarded as obsolete a few years later when the Hi-Matic AF integrated [[autofocus]] into a body of the same size.  
  
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* Minolta Hi-Matic S (38mm/2.8 Minolta Rokkor lens)
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* Minolta Hi-Matic S (38mm/2.7 Minolta Rokkor lens)
 
* Minolta Hi-Matic SD (as above, but with date imprinting)
 
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* Minolta Hi-Matic SD2 (as above, but with date imprinting)
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==Specifications for S and SD models==
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* Lens: Rokkor 38mm, f/2.7 (4 elements in 3 groups)
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* Viewfindfinder: 0.5x magnification, shows 85 percent of frame, 5 zone focus marks, low light warning lamp.
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* [[Exposure meter]]: [[CdS]] mounted at top of lens barrel.
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* Film speed: Set by twisting ring around lens. [[ASA]] 25-400.
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* Shutter: Seiko ESF-D between-the-lens programmed shutter
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* Shutter speed: 1/4 to 1/450s
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* Flash: Guide number 14 (metres, ASA 100), 27 (m, ASA 400)
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* Dimensions: 130&times;84&times;55mm
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* Weight: 368g
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Revision as of 01:43, 17 March 2010

2335068196_49a29ce8fb_m.jpg
Hi-Matic S
by a.k.a. Flash (Image rights).

The Minolta Hi-Matic S series consisted of four similar compact cameras from Minolta. They were the first Minolta compacts to include built-in flash, and they utilized zone focus. Unlike earlier Hi-matics, the S series used standard AA batteries to power the exposure meter and pop-up flash. The series began in 1978, but was regarded as obsolete a few years later when the Hi-Matic AF integrated autofocus into a body of the same size.

  • Minolta Hi-Matic S (38mm/2.7 Minolta Rokkor lens)
  • Minolta Hi-Matic SD (as above, but with date imprinting)
  • Minolta Hi-Matic S2 (38mm/2.8 Minolta lens)
  • Minolta Hi-Matic SD2 (as above, but with date imprinting)

Specifications for S and SD models

4419004714_33f5d83fc9_m.jpg
Hi-Matic SD
by mgtelu (Image rights).
  • Lens: Rokkor 38mm, f/2.7 (4 elements in 3 groups)
  • Viewfindfinder: 0.5x magnification, shows 85 percent of frame, 5 zone focus marks, low light warning lamp.
  • Exposure meter: CdS mounted at top of lens barrel.
  • Film speed: Set by twisting ring around lens. ASA 25-400.
  • Shutter: Seiko ESF-D between-the-lens programmed shutter
  • Shutter speed: 1/4 to 1/450s
  • Flash: Guide number 14 (metres, ASA 100), 27 (m, ASA 400)
  • Dimensions: 130×84×55mm
  • Weight: 368g

SD adds date imprinting, with area shown in viewfinder where it will appear on the negative.

Links

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