Type: Autofocus 35mm SLR with multi-program AE controlled by two 8-bit microcomputers
on autofocus, auto multi-program, multimode, auto film transport, and LCD data panels
Lens mount*: Minolta 'A' -type bayonet with electrical
contacts for integrated lens-camera control; self-lubricating stainless-steel bayonet;
accepts all Minolta AF lenses for continuous lens control by automatic electronic-mechanical
dedication
Autofocus system: Minolta TTL phase-detection type with CCD sensor array and
8-bit microcomputer for direct, digital adjustment
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Sensitivity range: EV 3 to 18* at ISO 100 in ambient light; using Program Flash 2800AF for low-contrast subjects in low light, AF illuminator is triggered; operates with all Minolta AF lenses (*EV 2 to 19 at ISO 100 in ambient light mentioned in the manual) |
Focus signals: Green LED glows and camera beeps when subject is in focus; when focusing manually, red LEDs show which way to turn lens; red LEDs in viewfinder blink when manual focusing is necessary.
Manual Focusing: By referring to focus signals (LEDs in viewfinder, or visually using Acute-Matte screen
Controls: Keys to set exposure mode, drive mode, exposure adjustment, and film speed; up/down keys to select speed, aperture and to control program shift; AE lock; program reset returns camera to P mode, S drive, and cancels exposure adjustment.
Shutter: Vertical-traverse electronically controlled focal-plane type
Auto Speeds: Stepless 1/2000 to 30 sec. with nearest half-stop setting displayed
Manual Speed: 1/2000 to 30 sec. in full-stop settings plus "bulb"
Shutter-speed range: 1/2000 to 30 sec.; stepless in P and A modes; full-stop settings in M or S modes; ''bulb'' in M mode
Film speeds: ISO 25 to 6400 in ambient light, ISO 25 to 1000 for TTL flash metering, both in 1/3-EV steps; auto film-speed setting with DX-coded films
Metering: Center-weighted averaging; silicon photocell (SPC) on pentaprism for ambient light; range: EV - 1 to 20 with ISO 100 film and 50mm f/1.4 lens (e.g., 4 sec. at f/1.4 to 1/2000 sec. at f/22); second SPC at bottom of mirror box for TTL flash metering
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Exposure modes: Program (P): Shutter speed and aperture set according to one of three camera-selected |
P: Automatic setting of X-sync to 1/100 sec. (11 /60 below EV 12 at ISO 100) and aperture; automatic fill-in flash with bright subjects
A: 1/100 X-sync; any available aperture usable; AE lock button enables slower X-sync speeds to balance flash with ambient lighting
M: X-sync at 1/100 or slower speeds, any available aperture usable; X-sync speed is reset to 1 /100 if 1/125 or faster speeds are set
Exposure controls: Exposure adjustment EV +4 to -4 in half-stops; AE lock holds metered AE settings; program shift for temporary selection of other programmed aperture shutter speed settings (in half-stops) for metered EV, shifted settings held as long as meter stays on.
Operating button: Touch Switch activates metering and LCD displays, which remain on for 10 sec. after finger is lifted from button; pressing halfway activates autofocusing and focus hold; pressing button all the way releases shutter
Film transport: Automatic with built-in motor drive: auto threading, auto advance to first frame, S mode for single-frame advance, C mode for continuous advance at up to 2 frames per second, power rewinding, auto rewind stop; advancing frame counter in data panel
Viewfinder: Eye-Level fixed pentaprism shows 94% of 24 x 36mm film frame; magnification 0.85X with 50mm lens at infinity; focusing screen can be changed by user; dioptric correction lenses available
Top panel LCD: Shows exposure mode, program shift, shutter speed, aperture, exposure adjustment, film speed, frame number, self-timer operation, "bulb" operation, low battery warning, over-/underexposure warning
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Viewfinder LCD: LCDs indicate exposure mode, program shift, shutter speed, aperture, exposure adjustment, film speed, low battery warning, whether light is within metering range, over-/underexposure warning; LEDs indicate focus status, if flash is charged, correct flash exposure; illuminated automatically in low light |
Audible signals: At
position, camera beeps: when subject is in focus; at end of the roll;
when using self-timer; as a slow shutter-speed warning in P or A mode, at speeds
below: 1/30 sec. with lenses shorter than 35mm, 1/60 sec. with lenses 35mm to 105mm,
and 1/125 sec. with lenses longer than 105mm Self-timer: Electronic 10-second delay: indicated by 3-stage blinking LED on front of camera with simultaneous beeping, and countdown in data panel; cancelable by pressing drive mode key
Size and Weight: 52 x 91.5 x 138mm (2-1/16 x 3-5/8 x 5-7/16 in.), 555 g (19-9/16 oz) without lens or batteries
* Only Minolta AF lenses can be mounted on the new "A" mount. Minolta MC- and MD-series lenses cannot be attached. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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