Minolta Hi-Matic 7SII 35mm rangefinder camera with half-case and Minolta 20 flash
Minolta Hi-Matic 7SII 35mm rangefinder camera with half-case and Minolta 20 flash
The Minolta Hi-Matic 7SII is a very compact 35mm rangefinder introduced in 1977. This camera features a superb 40mm f1.7 lens (6 elements in 4 groups) and quiet, accurate Copal leaf shutter with speeds from 1/8 to 1/500 (plus a bulb mode). The camera can either be used in shutter priority automatic exposure or a manual exposure mode.
The included Minolta 20 flash (guide no 20 meter/32 feet at ISO 100) is the perfect size for this camera. It includes a case with attaches to the Hi-Matic 7SII's strap. The camera can synchronize with this flash at any shutter speed.
The camera requires a 675 zinc-air battery (available as an option) and the flash requires two AA alkaline batteries (not included).
Condition notes
This camera and flash were film-tested and gave sharp, correctly exposed photos. The camera is in excellent functional and cosmetic condition (see photos). The camera's half-case and the flash's case are included.
Manual
Minolta Hi-Matic 7SII manual:
https://mattsclassiccameras.com/how-to/camera-manuals/minolta_hi-matic_7sii/
Minolta 20 Flash manual: http://www.massimoscottinelweb.com/Immagini%20ridotte%20per%20SITO%20web/Minolta%20pubblicità%20e%20cataloghi%20d%27epoca/Libretti%20di%20Istruzione/Minolta%20Electroflash%2020%20-%20E20%20812E-D3%20P16.pdf
Specifications
- Type: Compact 35mm camera with automatic exposure control
- Lens: Rokkor 40mm f/1.7, 6 elements in 4 groups. 57 degree angle of view; 49mm screw-in lens-shade and filter mount
- Shutter: Copal mechanical type with settings of 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250. 1/500 plus B with Safety lock
- EE System: CdS cell coupled aperture mechanism for fully automatic exposure control; shutter speed priority system: exposure range of Ev 4.5 to EV 17
- with film speed range of ASA 25 to 800: automatic compensation when filters used: powered by one 1.35v Eveready EPX-675 or equivalent: aperture settings of f/1.7 through f/16 possible in manual operation
- Flash: "Hotshoe" operation: circuit for X synchronization: electronic flash at all speeds: M class bulbs synchronizes at 1/30 or slower
- Focusing: Direct helicoid type: with coupled super imposed-image range-finder: minimum focusing distance 0.9m (2.7 ft.)
- Viewfinder: Bright frame type with parallax correction mark: f-number setting and under/over exposure warning indicated on scale by needle
- Film advance: Lever type with single 130 degree stroke alter 30 degrees of unengaged play: automatic resetting frame counter shows number of frames exposed
- Self-timer: Approx 10 sec. Delay
- Frame Size: 24x36mm standard 35mm film
- Size: 72mm (2-13/16 in.) high x 115 (4-1/2 in.) wide x 59mm (2-5/16 in.) deep over-all
- Weight: 460g (16-1/4 oz.)