Minolta Dynax 404si (1999)

Minolta Dynax 404si (1999)

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This photo is from the copy I own

History and technical features 

he Dynax 404si is an entry level autofocus 35mm film SLR camera using the Minolta AF mount, manufactured by Minolta and release in 1999. In the Americas it was known as Maxxum STsi and in Japan it was called α Sweet S (Alpha Sweet S).

The electronic controlled shutter is vertical travelling with speeds from 20s to 1/2000 sec, plus bulb and a flash sync of 1/90 of a sec. The metering is a TTL based system using a 8 segment silicon photo cell. It has a sensitivity of 1 to 20 EV and in spot mode 4 to 20 EV (ISO 100, 50mm f/1,4. Metering is based on using DX encoded film, which can also be manually set from 6 to 6400 ISO in 1/3 inc. The exposure modes include, program, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual exposure along with settings for portrait, landscape, close-up, sport, night. The film transport has a motorized drive with film automatically advancing after exposure. Drive modes includes single frame, continuous for up to 1 fps, self-timer and multiple exposure. The built-in flash has a GN of 12. The camera is powered by two CR2 batteries.

Source: camera-wiki.org


Specifications

General
Name Minolta Dynax 404si , α-Sweet S (Japan), Maxxum STsi (USA)
Mount type A-mount
Supported lenses classic, xi
Release year 1999
Status discontinued

Auto-focus
AF sensors 1 line
AF range [EV] −1 – 18
AF modes AF-A, AF-S, AF-C
AF assist light no

Features
Eye-start no
Custom functions 2
Other features –

Metering
Metering modes 8 segments, spot
Metering range [EV] (with spot) 1 – 20 (4 – 20)
Auto Exposure Lock button yes
Exposure modes P, A, S, M
Subject programs portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait
Exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops]) ± 3 (1/2)

Flash
Flash shoe type iISO
Accessory shoe cap SC-1000
Flash modes normal, red-eye reduction, slow sync
Flash metering CW-TTL
Requires D flash unit no
Flash guide number [m]/ coverage [mm] 12/28
X-Sync speed [s] 1/90
High Speed Sync no
Wireless flash yes
Wireless x-sync speed [s] 1/45
Wireless HSS no
Ratio flash control yes
Flash exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops]) –
Studio flash socket no
Compatible with DR-1000 no

Viewfinder
Viewfinder type pentamirror
Viewfinder coverage 90%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75×
Eye relief [mm]/ from frame [mm] unknown
Screens G (default)
Diopter adjustment [diopters] -1
Eyepiece cup fixed
Viewfinder accessory compatible no

Shooting
Frame rate [fps] 1
Frame rate with AF [fps] unknown
Shutter speed (still) [s] 30 – 1/2000, B
Timer for Bulb exposures no
Self-timer [s] 10
Bracketing frames (stops) 3 (1/2)
Multiple exposures unlimited
Remote release socket Minolta/Sony 3-pin
Wireless remote release –
Release priority no
Depth of field preview no
Aperture can be changed during depth of field preview no
Silent depth of field preview no

Film features
Leader out no
ISO override yes
IR safe no

Power
Batteries 2× CR2
Battery pack BP-100 (4× AA)
Vertical grip –
External power supply –

Construction and accessories
Weather sealing no
Mount material polycarbonate
Weight [g] 350
Standard accessories strap, body cap, batteries
Data saver –
Date back QD model

Source: mhohner.de


Model

Serial number 00109483


Reference sites

camera-wiki.org

mhohner.de


Manual

English Manual


Batteries

2 AAA batteries

Film


Pictures taken with this machine


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