{"product_id":"minolta-hi-matic-9-35mm-rangerfinder-camera-with-original-case","title":"Minolta Hi-Matic 9 35mm rangefinder camera with original case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This Minolta Hi-Matic 9 is in excellent aesthetic and functional condition (we film-tested it), however, the lens' closest focus is about 4 feet (the framing for a head-and-shoulders portrait) rather than 3 feet specified in the manual. We suspect the original owner may have modified it, with right-brain creative photography in mind, to prevent bad shots, as this camera--like all rangefinders--suffers from parallax framing error when shooting up very close. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta Hi-matic 9 is company's top-of-line 1960s fixed lens rangefinder. It's a truly fantastic camera with both a superb 45mm f1.7 lens and a host of advanced features including: excellent metering; a (way ahead of its time) programmed auto-exposure mode; an \"easy flash\" feature that will vary the aperture based on subject distance; and a bright and easy-to-focus rangefinder. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera was a pleasure to use and we were very happy with all of the photos it took. In our opinion, it's a very underrated 35mm rangerfinder. It's a real stretch to find \u003cem\u003eanything\u003c\/em\u003e to complain about with such a well-designed unit but it should be noted that it isn't the smallest camera or lightest camera (see specs below). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera requires a 675 zinc-air battery for its light meter (optional) but may be used without a battery in manual mode. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera is superb condition (see photos) the original owner babied it and always kept it in its case. It was tested with film and delivered sharp, well-exposed images. We set the film plane focus accuracy on an autocollimator and verified that it agreed with the rangefinder. The original ever-ready case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ephotos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are some pictures that other people have taken with this model of camera:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/minoltahi-matic9\/pool\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/minoltahi-matic9\/pool\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3331976-minolta-hi-matic-9\/photos\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3331976-minolta-hi-matic-9\/photos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/minolta_pdf\/minolta_hi-matic_9.pdf\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/minolta_pdf\/minolta_hi-matic_9.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/olympus_pdf\/olympus_35ecr.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rokkor PF 45mm F\/1.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: 6 elements in 5 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngle of View: 52°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiaphragm: Click stops at each engraved aperture scale: f\/1.7, f\/2.8, f\/4, f\/5.6, f\/8, f\/11, f\/16 (on manual operation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter Mount: 55mm, screw-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Shade Mount: 57mm, slip-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter\u003c\/strong\u003e: SEIKO-FLA fully automatic programmed shutter with manual control and \"easy flash\"system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic Operation ; Manual Operation : EV 5.5 (f\/1.7 at 1\/15 sec.) to EV 17 (f\/22 at 1\/250 sec.) B, 1,1\/2, 1\/4, 1\/8, 1\/15, 1\/30, 1\/60, 1\/125, 1\/250 and 1\/500 sec. in engraved click stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynchro Contact: X contact (M class bulb synchronizes at 1\/30 sec., electronic flash at all speeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Timer: About 10 seconds delay on manual control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilm Winding\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLever type, quick wind automatically cocks, advances film and film counter and prevents double exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinding Method: Single full stroke or multiple short strokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinding Distance: 220°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Counter: Automatic resetting counter shows number of frames exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Rewinding: Rapid rewind crank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame Size: 36x24mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm: Standard 35mm film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinder\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tinted bright frame viewfinder with automatic parallax correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter Needle: Needle in the viewfinder shows the proper EV number, over\/under exposure warning, correct flash exposure signal and battery condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocusing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Direct helicoid focusing coupled to super-imposed rangefinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Focusing Distance: 3 ft.(0.9m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Easy Flash\" System\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aperture is automatically controlled by setting number on lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide Number Setting: Underside of the lens barrel, (ft) 32-260, (m) 10-80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarning Signal: Warning signal for over\/under flash exposure is visible in the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure Meter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built in CLC (Contrast Light Compensator) exposure meter in the lens barrel coupled to programmed shutter, automatically compensates for filters or lens attachments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Speed Range: ASA 25-800, DIN 15-30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking Range: EV 5.5 (f\/1.7 at 1\/15 sec,) to EV 17(f\/22 at 1\/250) with any film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery Checker: Checker is visible in the finder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: Mallory RM-625 or equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Features\u003c\/strong\u003e :SLS (Safety Loading Signal) shows proper film load and transport. Easy loading with specially designed multiple-slot take-up spool. Cordless and cord flash contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Height : 3-l\/4\/z(82mm)- Width: 5-1\/2\"( 140mm); Front to back including lens-2-7\/8*( 74mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27.4 oz. (760g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32990291296342,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/products\/Minolta_Hi-Matic_9_ser707317_20200707_468.jpg?v=1594250419","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/minolta-hi-matic-9-35mm-rangerfinder-camera-with-original-case","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}