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MINOLTA Dynax (Maxxum) 7

Type: 35mm SLR.

Lens Mount: Minolta A mount.

Eye-Start System: AF and AE automatically activated by combination of eyepiece sensor and grip sensors.

AF System: Minolta’s TTL phase-detection system with CCD line sensors; 9-point AF System with Centre Dual Cross-hair Sensors (CDC912); AF sensitivity range: Ev -1-18 (at ISO 100); AF illuminator range: 0.7 - 7m (based on Minolta’s standard test methods with 50mm lens); AF modes: Single-shot, Continuous, and Automatic Autofocus; Manual focusing selectable.

Metering:

Ambient: 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern, Centre-weighted Average, Spot metering.

Flash metering: ADI, TTL 4-segment, or TTL Average can be selected.

Metering cell: 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern SPC (silicone photo cell), 4-segment flash-metering SPC

Metering range: 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern: EV 0-20; Centre-weighted Average: EV 0-20; Spot: EV 3-20 (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens).

Exposure modes: Programmed AE (P mode), Programmed control of aperture (Pa mode) and shutter (Ps mode); Aperture-priority (A mode); Shutter-priority(S mode); Manual (M mode); Full auto ([P] mode); Memory (3 entries).

Build-in Flash: Guide number 12 (at ISO 100); Flash coverage: 24mm angle of view; Recycling time: Approx. 2s.;

Film-Speed Setting: Automatic setting for DX-coded films ISO 25-5000; Manual setting range: ISO 6-6400 (1/3-stop increments); Recommended range with flash: ISO 25-100.

Exposure Compensation: +/- 3 EV (1/2 EV increments) or +/- 2 EV (1/3 EV increments).

Flash Compensation: +/- 2 EV (1/2 EV increments).

Exposure Bracketing:

Single-frame Advance Exposure-Bracketing: 3-, 5-, or 7- can be selected (0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1.0 EV increments).

Continuous Advance Exposure-Bracketing: 3-, 5-, or 7- can be selected (0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1.0 EV increments).

Shutter: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane; Range: 1/8000-30 s, bulb (time count-up is available); Flash sync: 1/200 sec. or slower.

Film transport: Automatic with built-in motor drive; Auto threading, auto advance to first frame, auto rewind, and manual start of rewind; single-frame or continuous advance; Multiple exposure.

Viewfinder: Eye-level fixed pentaprism; Focusing screen: Spherical acute matte; Field of view: 92% of vertical and 94% of horizontal; Magnification: 0.8X (with 50mm lens at infinity); Diopter: -1 diopter (eyepiece diopter adjustable from -2.5 to +0.5 diopter); Long eye-relief.

Depth-of-Field preview: yes

Self-timer: electronic with 10-second delay, cancelable. 2-second delay (delayed shutter mirror lock-up function) can be selected.

Data memory: up to 7 rolls of 36-exposure film; Every roll of film: Data number, ISO value; Every frame: Aperture, lens focal length, lens smallest f-number, exposure compensation/exposure bracketing values, shutter speed, flash compensation/flash bracketing values (including flash on/off status), exposure mode, metering mode, date/time information.

Audio: Available during self-timer count down or when focus is locked.

Power: 2 x 3-volt CR123A/DL123A lithium batteries.

Dimensions: 143,5(W) x 97,5(H) x 65.5(D) mm

Weight: 575g without batteries or eyepiece cup.

My comment:

I had just one opportunity to work with this camera… and it is my goal now to have it. When comparing datasheet of Dynax 700si and 7 you may think the cameras doesn’t differ a lot. But datasheets do not tell the truth, all the truth and only the truth… Both cameras do work great, it is a real pleasure to take pictures with Minolta. The difference consist in the construction solutions. Since Dynax 7 has no slot for cards none of the functions are hidden behind the slot doors. And it’s a great facility. I am a fan of Minolta cameras, so I won’t be bothering you with my admiration for Dynax 7. If you have any comments: your welcome.

All data from www.konicaminolta.com.