Minolta-16 MG-S (1970)

Minolta-16 MG-S

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History and technical features 

The Minolta-16 MG-S was the flagship of Minolta's subminiature camera series, and the penultimate Minolta 16. In an attempt to compete with the new Kodak 110 film cartridge, it featured a bigger frame size than the earlier Minolta subminis (12×17 vs. 10×14 mm). A further advantage was the choice between manual CdS-meter supported match-needle aperture setting and fully automatic aperture control. A flash cube adapter served as flash device in the camera's standard outfit. Other flashes were available. Several close-up and color filters were also available for the MG-S.

Source: camera-wiki.org


Specifications

Type: subminiature viewfinder camera
Manufacturer: Minolta
Year of launch: 1970
Film: Minolta 16mm film with speeds 25 to 400 ASA
Frame size: 12×17mm
Lens: fixed-focus Rokkor 1:2.8/23mm with 4 elements in 3 groups, a sliding door with an additional close-up element can be shifted into the position in front of the lens
Shutter: Speeds set manually between 1/30 and 1/500 sec.; X sync at all speeds
Aperture: set manually between 1:2.8 and 1:16, or fully automatically, controlled by a CdS meter close to the lens (EV 8–17)
Viewfinder: optical bright frame finder with parallax marks and control flags for low light and for close-up setting
Size: 107.5×26.5×46mm
Weight: 210g
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Model

Serial number 168834


Reference sites

camera-wiki.org


Manual

English manual

Batteries

Not needed

Film

12x17mm film

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Minolta SRT100b (1975)

Minolta SRT100b (1975)

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History and technical features 


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Specifications

Type: 35mm single-lens reflexes with match-needle/manual exposure control.

Lens mount: Minolta SLR bayonet, 54 degree rotating angle; coupling for full-aperture metering and automatic diaphragm control with "MC" lenses (stop-down metering used for other Rokkor lenses); button for depth-of-field preview and stop-down metering.

Light-metering: Full-aperture TTL type with overlapping readings taken by 2 CdS cells mounted on pentaprism and circuited to provide optimum exposure in both flat- and most contrast-lighted situations; stop-down metering also possible.

Film-speed range: ASA 6 to 6400 set by selector on shutter speed dial.

Power: One 1.35V mercury cell, Mallory PX-625 or equivalent, contained in camera base.

Exposure control: Turning shutter-speed dial and/or lens aperture ring to align follower with meter needle visible in finder yields proper exposure according to metering system indication at the film speed set. Alignment may be disregarded for exposure adjustment or full manual control. Metering and match-needle exposure range: EV 3 to EV 17 (e.g: 1/4 sec at f/1.4 to 1/1000 at f/11) at ASA 100 with f/1.4 lens.

Shutter: Horizontal-traverse mechanically controlled focal-plane type; speeds 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, and 1/1000 sec plus "bulb" setting.

Mirror: Oversize quick-return type (PO value: 138mm; finder image cutoff negligible even with 1600mm f/11 RF Rokkor extreme telephoto).

Finder: Eye-level pentaprism type showing 94% of 24x36mm film-frame area.
Magnification: 0.83X with 50mm lens focused at infinity.
Mat-Fresnel-field focusing screen with centered focusing aid;
3mm microprism spot in SR-T 100b and 101b, 2.5mm horizontal split-image spot surrounded by 1.5mm microprism band on SR-T 303b.
Meter needle and circle-tipped follower for match-needle exposure control, coupled metering-range limits, and battery-check indication all silhouetted within the viewfield;
shutter-speed scale and setting indicator visible below the frame in SR-T 101b and 303b;
lens aperture set on most Minolta lenses appears above the fame in SR-T 303b.

Flash sync.: X or FP delay: Through separate PC terminals on SR-T 100b; 101b adds an X-sync. hot shoe; through single PC terminal or hot shoe on 303b; X contact: Electronic flash synchronizes at 1/60 sec. and all slower settings including B; FP contact: FP flashbulbs synchronize at all settings through 1/1000 sec. Hot shoe contacts disconnected when a unit not inserted.

Film advance: Lever type, single- or multiple-stroke, 150 degree winding angle after 20 degree engaged movement to allow offsetting from body. Advancing-type exposure counter resets automatically when camera back is opened.


Self-timer: On SR-T 101b and 303b only; lever-type, approx 10 sec. maximum delay.

Other: 4-slot take-up spool; ASA/DIN conversion scale on back cover; conversion scale surrounded by memo holder on SR-T 101b and 303b.

Dimensions: 145 x 47.5 x 95mm (5-3/4 x 1-7/8 x 3-3/4 in.) without lens.

Weight: SR-T 100b: 690g (24-5/16 oz.),


Lens: 50mm f/2 MC Rokkor
Type: Meter-coupled Gauss-type standard lens
Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
Angle of view: 46 degrees
Coating: Minolta Achromatic
Min. focusing dist.: 0.5m (1.75 ft)
Diaphragm: Fully automatic, meter-coupled
Aperture scale: 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16 (full and half-click stops)
Filter thread diam.: 55mm
Dimensions: 65mm x 35.5mm long (2-9/16" x 1-3/8")
Weight: 240g (9-7/16 oz.)


Source: jwhubbers.nl


Model

Serial number 8325085


Reference sites

jwhubbers.nl


Manual

Manual in english


Batteries

One 1.35V mercury cell, Mallory PX-625 or equivalent


Film


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Minolta Hi-Matic G (1974)

Minolta Hi-Matic G (1974)

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Características

The Minolta Hi-Matic G was a quite compact viewfinder camera. Like the other Hi-Matics it had automatic exposure. And like other 1970s Hi-Matics it had 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 set speed/aperture combinations from 1/30 sec./f2.8 to 1/650 sec / f14 . The focusing ring had four distance symbols. F-Stop and shutter speed were shown in the viewfinder.

Fonte: camerapedia

Minolta’s Hi-matic series of compact cameras span more than 20 years of production and were usually rangefinders such as the  well-regarded Hi-matic 7sII. However the series also gave rise to  a few Point & Shoot (P&S) most notably the Hi-matic G launched in 1974.
Unlike some rival P&S like the Chinon 35 or Konica C35V that have clearly evolved from rangefinders, the Hi-Matic G was a completely new model with a different exposure system to its immediate rangefinder predecessor the Hi-Matic F. Some pundits have even queried if someone else had made it for minolta as it was so like many other P&S in the 70’s in classic chrome black styling. My one’s lens barrel had slight movement but this may have been a one of and it didn’t affect shots.
What ever’s the truth of its origins  you do get a 4 element Minolta Rokkor lens which is sharp. This can be focused  by using 4 zones on the top of the lens barrel like an Olympus Trip 35. However the camera is actually a smooth scale focus with distances printed beneath the barrel for more accurate shooting in low light. I quite like the option to switch but find in most cases with scale focus viewfinder your brain still tends to use the 0.8, 1.5, 3m and infinity model.
The rest is fairly typical for a 70’s Japanese compact rangefinder or P&S with the exception of a fairly wide f/14 smallest aperture. The lens barrel mounted CdS metering system automatically sets the camera exposure by a series of  aperture shutter speed combos. These are displayed on a needle meter scale on the right hand side of the viewfinder. The shutter, aperture speeds are all industry standard and offer no surprises.  There are no manual control other than turning from auto to a series of Guide Number(GN) settings for flash.  There is no exposure lock if the meter thinks you are at risk over or under-exposing and there is no bulb setting (shame as it’s cable threaded).
The metering works well enough and was pretty typical for cameras for the era, Also typical it uses the now defunct 1.45v mercury px675 cell but a 1.4v zinc air 675za  hearing aid battery (5 for a quid in Poundland) will suffice abet with more limited power time. The camera lacks a self timer. The viewfinder has usual frame and parallax markings but you’ll struggle to see you focus settings from it.
The main problem with the Hi-matic G is that it a pretty vanilla camera for the 70’s. It takes reasonable shots and it’s specs match its rival but that it. There are no standout features and no endearing/maddening quirks and there is the smallest f/14 aperture size. Does it offer more than the Olympus Trip 35 – no. In fact the Trip although on paper is more limited with just 2 shutter speeds works out better due to its marginally better optics and sensible weighting of its aperture to encourage good depth of field. Now many of my other P&S are equally clobbered by the Trip but they offer quirks or features that the minolta doesn’t. That said it really does nothing wrong per se.
They are widely available and with a bit of luck you can get for a tenner on eBay. Mines end up being sold there. Lightseals will need done but this is relatively easy to do and as ever watch out for battery corrosion. A lens cap is an indicator looked after. It was succeeded by the G2 which is an altogether more plasticky affair.

fonte: austerityphoto.co.uk

Especificações

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

Fonte: camerapedia


Modelo

A minha tem o n.º de série 7114993


Sítios de referência

austerityphoto.co.uk

camerapedia


Manual

Manual em inglês


Baterias

1.3v 675 type battery

Filme


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