A basic, entry-level compact Single-lens Reflex (SLR) camera that offers a host of automatic features to make picture-taking point-and-shoot easy while also providing versatility and flexibility of more than 40 Minolta interchangeable lenses & flashes. It uses a simple operation concept, compact body style and common-sense layout. In addition it offers, spot metering, multiple exposure capability, exposure bracketing and the creative possibilities of wireless remote flash operation.
The switchable panorama format lets you take super-wide scenics, and selectable date and time imprinting lets you remember when the special moments happened.
| Type | 35mm SLR |
| Lens Mount | Maxxum AF, XI |
| Focus Modes | Single shot AF, Continuous AF, Manual |
| Focus Type | TTL phase detection system AF |
| Focusing Range | EV 01 - 18 (at ISO 100 with 1.4 lens) |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Subject programs (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual. |
| Exposure Metering | TTL 8 segment honeycomb metering |
| Metering Range @ ISO 100 with f/1.4 Lens |
Standard: EV 1-20 Spot: EV 4-20 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/2,000 to 30 sec., Bulb, Flash sync: 1/90 sec. |
| Exposure Compensation | ± 3 EV in 1/2 stop increments |
| Exposure Bracketing | Yes ± 1/2 stop |
| ISO Range | 25-5000 (DX), ISO 6-6400 in manual setting |
| Built-in Flash | Auto pop-up with Fill flash, Flash on, Flash off and Red-eye reduction, Covers 28mm lens, Guide NO: 39 (at ISO 100 in ft.), Wireless flash, 3-sec. recycle time. |
| Film Wind | single, continuous 1 frame per sec. |
| Focusing Screen | Acute Matte (Fixed) |
| Diopter Correction | No |
| Self Timer | 10-sec. delay |
| Remote Control | Optional, (RC-1000) |
| PC Terminal | No |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | No |
| Mirror Lock-Up | No |
| Multiple Exposure | yes |
| Viewfinder Info | Focus info, Aperture, Shutter, Flash ready, Exposure compesation, Spot metering. |
| LCD Information | Exposure modes, Aperture, Shutter, cartridge mark, film-transport signals, battery condition, self-timer operation, flash modes, wireless/remote flash, manual focus, frame counter, multi exposure, and subject program indicators. |
| Color | Silver |
| Power Source | (2) CR2 3v lithium batteries |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 3.5 x 2.4" (W/H/D), (135 x 90 x 61mm) |
| Weight | 12.6 oz., (360g) |
| Specifications for Minolta 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II Maxxum AF lens | |
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| f/Stop Range | f/4-32 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.25' |
| Magnification | 1:4 |
| Zoom/Focus Control | Two-touch (Rotating) |
| Angle of View | 63-30° |
| Groups/Elements | 8/8 |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Length | 2.7" |
| Maximum Diameter | 2.5" |
| Weight | 5.25 oz. |
| Specifications for Minolta 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 II Maxxum AF lens | |
| Filter Size | 55mm |
| f/Stop Range | f/4.5-38 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.9' |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:4 |
| Zoom/Focus Control | 2-Touch (Rotating) |
| Angle of View | 32 - 8° |
| Groups/Elements | 10/13 |
| Length | 4.8" |
| Maximum Diameter | 2.9" |
| Weight | 17.25 oz. |