Minolta Hi-Matic 7S 35mm Rangefinder film camera with 45mm f1.8 lens
Description
The Hi-Matic 7S is a beautifully made rangefinder from 1966 that still holds its own today. The 45mm f/1.8 Rokkor lens is sharp, fast, and renders with the smooth, characterful quality that Minolta glass is known for, making it a great choice for street photography, portraits, and low-light situations. What sets the 7S apart technically is its CLC metering system, which uses two CdS cells positioned around the front element to read contrast across a scene and compensate accordingly, giving more balanced exposures in tricky mixed lighting than most cameras of its era. The camera works in full auto or full manual, both shutter speed and aperture are fully controllable, and the coupled rangefinder makes focusing precise and satisfying. The all-metal body is solid and well-balanced in the hand, and the Seiko leaf shutter is whisper quiet.
Specs
- Type: Electronic rangefinder with CLC dual-CdS auto exposure
- Maximum shutter speed: 1/500s
- Lens: Fixed Minolta Rokkor 45mm f/1.8, Seiko leaf shutter
- Modes: Full auto exposure, full manual (shutter and aperture)
Battery: LR44 (included)
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
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