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The Minolta Hi-Matic 9 is a
full-sized 35mm film camera with
a fixed lens and coupled
rangefinder that was introduced
in 1966. The camera provides
full automatic exposure using a
superbly sharp and clear
Rokkor PF 45mm f/1.7 lens
comprised of 6 elements in 5
groups. The camera is also
capable of metered manual
operations allowing the
photographer to choose both
shutter speed and aperture for
complete creative control.
full-sized 35mm film camera with
a fixed lens and coupled
rangefinder that was introduced
in 1966. The camera provides
full automatic exposure using a
superbly sharp and clear
Rokkor PF 45mm f/1.7 lens
comprised of 6 elements in 5
groups. The camera is also
capable of metered manual
operations allowing the
photographer to choose both
shutter speed and aperture for
complete creative control.
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This was and still is an uncommon, but welcome feature on any camera. For
indoor and low light situations, the camera has an simple and precise Easy
Flash system which adjusts the lens opening based on the strength of the
flash and the focused distance to the subject being photographed. This is
an elegant mechanical solution that provides the proper exposure and can
not be fooled by unusually bright or dark subjects like modern electronic
systems.
The Hi-Matic 9 has been a pleasure to use. It is a solidly built camera that
has a satisfying weight in the hands. Its manual rangefinder focusing allows
the photographer to have quick and precise control over exactly where in
the image the sharpest focus will be. Most automatic systems focus on the
subject closest to the camera even if it is not the main subject of the
photograph. This is frustrating and can require multiple attempts before
focusing on the correct subject and by then the moment could be gone.
Also, the nature of 35mm film calls for the photographer to slow down and be
more engaged in the photography process.
Click the picture below to see examples from this camera on my Flickr.com
site.
indoor and low light situations, the camera has an simple and precise Easy
Flash system which adjusts the lens opening based on the strength of the
flash and the focused distance to the subject being photographed. This is
an elegant mechanical solution that provides the proper exposure and can
not be fooled by unusually bright or dark subjects like modern electronic
systems.
The Hi-Matic 9 has been a pleasure to use. It is a solidly built camera that
has a satisfying weight in the hands. Its manual rangefinder focusing allows
the photographer to have quick and precise control over exactly where in
the image the sharpest focus will be. Most automatic systems focus on the
subject closest to the camera even if it is not the main subject of the
photograph. This is frustrating and can require multiple attempts before
focusing on the correct subject and by then the moment could be gone.
Also, the nature of 35mm film calls for the photographer to slow down and be
more engaged in the photography process.
Click the picture below to see examples from this camera on my Flickr.com
site.
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