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The ideal is at hand - less is more. With a lightweight, portable body that maintains its compactness when equipped with the newly developed ultra-compact AF Zoom 24-105mm f/3.5 - 4.5 zoom lens, the Dynax 7 SLR packs more performance. Despite its small size, nothing has been compromised. In a studio or out in the wilds, you’ll find the Dynax 7 delivers a total balance of compactness and performance for results you’ve been dreaming of. Now you’ve arrived at the peak of photography. Finally, the Dynax 7 is here.

T h e v i s i o n i s c l e a r . . . A n d n o w i t ’ s h e r e . . .

You have a vision. You know what you want to achieve. And the Dynax 7 makes it possible, faster and easier than ever before. An advanced focusing system with an ultra-fast AF speed puts this SLR at the top of its class. The new integrated operation system features familiar dial controls, extensive customization capabilities, and a revolutionary dot-matrix navigation display that gives you the camera’s status at-a-glance. The Dynax 7’s improved operability is everything you’ve been looking for in an SLR. At last, the vision is clear.

Introducing the all Dynax 7 from Minolta. A revolutionary photographic tool superbly balanced for the creative results you expect. A complete focus control system coupled with an unmatched clarity-of-operation and compact system design, all add up to our finest SLR to date. The Dynax 7 is the new standard in next-generation SLRs, that only Minolta could achieve...

•A state-of-the-art AF System with a 9-point focus area and first-rate focusing speed.•Instant and flexible switchover between autofocus and manual focus using a unique AF/MF control button.•The world’s first Navigation Display with dot-matrix presentation features comprehensive user information for clearer operation.•Clear dial and lever controls that are easy-to-understand at a glance.•ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering that provides the highest level of flash control.

Experience Balance That’s Superior

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Distance metering area

f/2.8 compatible sensor

f/6.7 compatible sensor

Line Indicating Super Impose

AF/MF controlThe AF/MF button is conveniently located on the rear of the side grip for instant mode switching with just a push of the thumb. The two switching modes allow you to maintain holding balance while instantly switching between AF and MF, without distracting you from the action.

Direct Manual Focus (DMF)*Direct Manual Focus Mode allows you to quickly adjust focusing after the focus is locked in AF mode. Pressing the shutter release halfway activates and locks AF, and then releases the internal clutch. This frees the focus ring, permitting you to focus manually, primarily for close-up or portrait shots. In this way, you benefit from the convenience of AF plus the additional creative control of MF without the need to change modes or settings. *Requires Custom Functions

The convenience of an innovative total focusing control system with a super-wide focus area.

The Dynax 7 sets an entirely new standard of focus ease and accuracy. The super-wide focus area with its 9-point AF sensor array, has unique centre dual cross-hair sensors. Direct manual focusing allows fine-tuning in auto-focus without switching into manual focus. Simply pressing the AF/MF control button activates AF or MF. The versatility and ease of this one-touch switching control is made possible by the new, built-in focusing clutch.

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Built-in Focusing Clutch*A newly developed focusing clutch mechanism has been built into the camera body to allow instantaneous switching from autofocus to manual focus. This enables the photographer to freely operate the AF/MF control button while maintaining their shooting position. Also, the custom settings enable the focusing clutch movement to link with the shutter button, therefore allowing the direct manual focus mode to be used on all Minolta AF lenses rather than purely with selected lenses as with other systems. *Does not apply to the AF Zoom xi Lenses, or the AF

POWER ZOOM LENS as they switch freely between

AF/MF using only the control ring operation.

*Due to its structure, the MF operation may become

heavier such as when using the teleconverter.

The top right corner of the AF area was selected to indicate how a shot would look if the photographer shot the subject framed in the right side of the composition.

9-Point Sensors with Centre Dual Cross-Hair SensorsThe newly developed 9-Point Sensor with Centre Dual Cross-Hair Sensors covers the central area of the frame which is divided into 9 segments (forming the ‘rule of thirds’) with a 12-line, 9-point focusing point. When the subject is placed within the four corners of this area, it is considered to provide a more balanced composition. With this Sensor, your focus area becomes exceptionally wider than conventional focusing areas, providing greater framing flexibility when composing still subject shots. When shooting moving subjects, tracking and capturing abilities have also been improved. Moreover, we’ve placed the conventional '+ shape' sensor (compatible to lenses having maximum aperture over f/6.7) and 'x shape' sensor (compatible to lenses having maximum aperture over f/2.8) in the centre frame area to theoretically measure distance with double the accuracy. By placing these sensors on top of each other, we've created the World's first Centre Dual Cross-Hair Sensors. This innovation gives you both increased probability and accuracy of distance measurement. What’s more, by using an LED illuminated super impose method and an exclusive super impose screen, we've been able to show the AF focus point inside the viewfinder to improve visible awareness of the chosen focus point.

AF Focus mode A, with the top right local focus area selected.AF80-200mm f/2.8Apo G lens, A mode, f/3.5 1/500 s.

Consistent Manual Focus

9-Point AF System with Centre Dual Cross-Hair SensorsThe Dynax 7 offers an ultra-wide focus area covered by 9-point AF sensors to give you the flexibility you need when composing a shot. It also makes it easier than ever before to track a moving subject. The nine AF sensors include a world’s first: dual cross-hair sensors – '+ shape' and 'x shape' – in the spot-focus area. The '+ shape' sensor operates with f/6.7 or faster lenses, while the 'x shape' sensor provides increased focusing accuracy when used with f/2.8 or faster lenses. What’s more, AF is fast and accurate. No matter whether your subject largely consists of vertical or horizontal lines, The Dynax 7 consistently achieves the focusing accuracy you demand, to realize your creative vision.

9 Focus Point areas selectionA combination wide/local focus-area switch, spot AF button and focus area selector is conveniently located on the rear of the body for easy and intuitive thumb-operation. When a local focus area is selected, you can then choose from any of the nine points by using the spot AF button and focus area selector. A push on the inner spot AF button selects the centre dual cross-hair sensor as the focus point, while the focus area selector allows you to rapidly select a specific area, other than the centre of your shot, for auto focus. This enables you to pinpoint focus where you want and compose your picture in exactly the way you wish, for truly flexible and creative photography.

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State-Of-The-Art Autofocus

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High speed film driving (4 frames per second)*The high-speed built-in motor drive allows continuous shooting of moving objects or 4 frames per second* in MF mode (without the aid of an external booster and with full focus priority control). This allows you to concentrate on the framing when you take exciting sequential action shots of fast-moving objects, secure in the knowledge that the camera will take care of the focusing.*3.7 frames per second in continuous AF mode.

The World's Fastest AF Control*The autofocus control's high-speed 16 bit CPU has a computation speed that is approximately 5 times faster than that of conventional cameras. Furthermore, by adding a second 16 bit CPU, the autofocus control now has the ability to process multiple tasks. This has improved the entire sequence including the CCD control and the metering algorithm for a dramatically shortened focusing time. This advancement drastically increases autofocus speed despite the enlargement of the focus area. Moreover, the predictive focus control's accuracy has almost doubled when compared to conventional camera models.*As of July, 2000. When using a 50mm f/1.4 lens

under Minolta test conditions.

4 frames per second Continuous DriveIncredibly, the high powered Dynax 7 packs a high-speed 1/8000 s. shutter - plus a three motor system to control film drive, aperture control and shutter/mirror charge all into a highly portable compact body. The development of the optimum design for the simultaneous motor drive sequence and power distribution, has enabled the MF continuous drive to perform at a speed of 4 frames per second.

Continuous drive mode and continual AF Focus mode C, using a wide focus area AF 400mm f/4.5 Apo G lens, S mode, f/4.5 1/2000 s.

1/8000 s. High speed shutterFast 1/8000 s. shutter speed lets you freeze almost any action and enables you to shoot with wider apertures in bright lighting. Shoot sports or wildlife with full confidence that you’ll capture every detail with outstanding clarity.

Multi-Dimensional Predictive Focus ControlGreater processing power and improved AF control software allow the Dynax 7 to analyze measured data and compute the speed and direction of almost any moving subject, and then predict its future movement in the brief period of time between pressing the shutter release and the instant of exposure. This high-speed system is so advanced, it can even track abrupt changes in speed or direction while maintaining accurate focus: with a 300mm telephoto lens attached, the Dynax 7 can accurately follow an object traveling at speeds of up to 50 km/hour to within 8 metres.

CCD activationDistance meteringLens driveMirror - up (Lens drive)Exposure

Calculation total of distance metering due to the widening of the AF area

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Multi-Dimentional Predictive Focus Control system is capable of tracking abrupt changes in speed and direction, such as U-turns, while maintaining accurate focus.

Comparison Graph of AF Speed (compared under same condition)

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Flash ControlVersatile, flexible flash system lets you experiment with light and shade to create your own unique images...

ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash Conventional flash

The ADI Flash Metering System enables you to photograph subjects with the appropriate amount of flash regardless of difficult shooting situations such as off-centre subjects, dark backgrounds or long depth-of-fields.

ADI Flash Metering FlowWhen using the newly developed Program Flash 5600HS(D) or Program Flash 3600HS(D) along with the built-in distance encoder D lens, the pre-flash will simultaneously collect and analyze the composition’s returned reflection information, lighting condition information, AF information and distance information prior to shooting. It will then apply the weight of multi-segment flash metering to calculate the correction value. By incorporating a flashmatic-type control which provides accurate distance information and flash quantity, an advanced flash metering system that is less influenced by background conditions and subject reflectance has been achieved.

Program Flash 5600HS(D)

Remote Off-Camera SynchronizationBeautiful, off-camera flash results are yours with the Program Flash 5600HS(D) or Program Flash 3600HS(D) units. The flash units are wireless, making setup fast and easy, and simplifying the dramatic technique of multi-flash photography when used together with the Dynax 7's built-in flash. And both units are designed to handle shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 s., allowing you to freeze motion or change the aperture for a defocused image effect.

Remote actual flash (conventional flash)

Rear Curtain Flash Synchronization*When shooting moving subjects with a flash at slow shutter speeds, Rear Curtain Flash Synchronization is a must. Rather than illuminating the subject at the beginning of the movement, as with a conventional flash, it illuminates the subject just before the rear curtain is driven at the end of the exposure. This causes the trails of the light to follow instead of precede the image, so the movement looks natural. *Not possible in remote off-camera flash shooting

ADI Flash MeteringMinolta’s ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering works in combination with the newly-developed Program Flash 5600HS(D) and Program Flash 3600HS(D), as well as the built-in flash. The flash metering system delivers a level of control accuracy never before possible. When used with these flash units, the camera calculates a guide number to control TTL flash metering. This guide number is calculated according to distance from subject, ambient light and pre-flash reflectivity of the subject and the background. It allows the ADI Flash Metering System to offer optimum flash metering regardless of the background conditions or the subject’s reflectance characteristics.

Remote actual flash (flat flash)

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AF sensor informationReflectance information

Distance informationInformation of multi-segment flash metering

Rear Curtain Flash Synchronizaition Front Curtain Flash Synchronizaition

TTL meteringGuide number control

ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash

The Dynax 7's built-in flash unit assists in difficult lighting situations. But when you add the newly-developed Program Flash 5600HS(D) or Program Flash 3600HS(D) units, your creative options multiply exponentially. Pre-flash metering assures superbly accurate exposure, and remote synchronization achieves speeds of up to 1/8000 s. This optimizes the performance of large aperture lenses and allows off-camera placement of flash units for total freedom in composing your images.

Single-shot AF mode S, with the top left local focus frame with Program Flash 5600HS(D) selected. AF24-105mm f/3.5 - 4.5 (D) lens, P mode, f/8 1/125 s.

Even in difficult lighting situations, the ADI Flash Metering System will perform accurately according to the information obtained from the honeycomb pattern metering system. This allows optimum flash metering regardless of the background conditions.

Conventional flash

Distance Encoder

Built-in Distance EncoderThe built-in focusing clutch switches to manual focus to be used even while the AF coupler and lens are connected. By incorporating a distance encoder into this mechanism, it is now possible to read the distance information from the lens, even during manual focusing. This information allows multi-segment exposure metering during manual focusing with all Minolta AF lenses.

Metering indexThe Dynax 7's metering monitor at the lower end of the viewfinder has been widened for increased visibility of information within the viewfinder. This enables the metering indicator to show a range of ±3.0V. In addition, when the exposure compensation dial is switched to 1/2EV or 1/3EV, the linked metering indicator's display will also show 1/2EV or 1/3EV.

Exposure compensation +0.5EV (1/2EV increments)

Exposure compensation -1.3EV (1/3EV increments)

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Single-shot AF mode S, using the wide focus area.AF100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D) lens, A mode, f/4.5 1/320 s.

Centre-Weighted Average MeteringWith centre-weighted average metering, 80% of the metering sensitivity is concentrated in the centre area (where the main element of your composition is likely to be), allowing you to take full advantage of your experience as a photographer.

Metering System Exposure Mode

Our innovative 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering system ensures that the optimum exposure is obtained even in difficult lighting situations such as back light or side light.

With the Dynax 7, you enjoy superbly accurate light metering. The 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering is integrated with the autofocus system to precisely control the exposure weighting of each segment. This allows you to exercise the creative control you need to achieve the desired results.

Advanced auto exposure provides instant, accurate response to lighting conditions. Plus the control you need to realize your vision... 14-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering

To provide precise exposure for the main subject, the frame is divided into 14 zones in the form of a honeycomb pattern. The system collects a variety of data, including brightness of the main subject, subject distance (even when off-centre), distance between subject and background, and focal length. The data is analyzed to determine whether the scene has normal or back lighting, is a portrait or landscape, etc., and based on this analysis, the optimum exposure is set. The borders between normal, half-back and back lighting can be smoothly controlled to achieve superlative images.

Three programmed utility modesP (Programmed AE) mode automatically sets optimum aperture setting and shutter speed to match your shooting situation. Analysis of focal length and magnification ratio of the lens, AF metering data and AE brightness data allows the Dynax 7 to judge the situation (Sports, Portrait, Landscape or Macro) and to control the exposure appropriately. PA mode lets you control depth-of-field by adjusting the aperture setting while in P mode. As you vary the aperture, shutter speed changes in response to lighting conditions to maintain correct exposure. PS mode allows adjustment of shutter speeds while in P mode. Aperture changes automatically to maintain optimum exposure.

When AE is lockedAfter pressing the AE lock button, the AE locked metering value, measured by the selected metering method, will then be indicated as the standard value (0).

Indicates the AE locked metering value as the standard value (0).

When the composition is changed with the AE lock button depressed, it will always indicate the deviation of the control value and real-time spot metering value. Therefore, just as in spot metering, the exposure inside the viewfinder can be easily checked. This convenient featureis ideal for making exposure decisions under difficult lighting conditions.

Standard value The brightness of the area where the spot metering circle is pointing.

Spot MeteringWith spot metering, sensitivity is concentrated in an area of 5.5mm, 3% of the total frame area, for accurate metering of specific areas of your subject. It is the ideal mode for delicate exposure settings, such as shooting backlit subjects or subjects with high contrast.

Manual ShiftManual shift in M mode is a highly useful function: by turning the front dial while pressing the AE lock button, you can instantly change the aperture/shutter speed combination without effecting the exposure value.

Three creative modesA (Aperture priority) mode offers superior command of depth-of-field, for excellent results when shooting portraits, landscapes or macro images. Aperture setting can be made in 1/2 EV or 1/3EV increments, and step switching is linked to the exposure compensation dial. S (Shutter priority) mode allows selection of shutter speeds from 1/8000 to 30 s. 1/2 EV or 1/3EV increments are selectable, with step switching linked to the exposure compensation dial. M (Manual) mode offers fine adjustments to both aperture and shutter speed. Both can be modified in 1/2 EV or 1/3EV increments linked to the exposure compensation dial. The Metre-index in the viewfinder allows you to compare your values and those recommended by the camera.

Image-Data Displays Metre-index display, Exposure-history display, Data-memory displayMetre-index display is useful for adjusting exposure values when the eyepiece is covered for tripod photography. Exposure compensation, difference between metre exposure and manually set values, exposure bracketing, and exposure and flash compensation can all be displayed here. Exposure history shows the current exposure data and the previous five frames. Data-memory display shows stored data such as shutter-speed, aperture value and exposure compensation for each frame.

Primary-Data DisplaysDetailed display, Large-icon display, Vertical display The Dynax 7's navigation display offers you a choice of how to display operating data. The detailed display shows you all settings for your selected operating mode. The large-icon display shows less information–just the major parameters and those most recently adjusted–but is easier to read. Vertical display is automatically selected when you rotate the camera.

Metering-mode switchHoneycomb • Spot • Centre-weighted AverageInstant switching between three exposure modes: 14-segment honeycomb pattern metering covering the entire frame, Spot metering concentrated in 3% of the frame area for metering specific subject areas, and Centre-weighted average with 80% of the metering concentrated in the centre, where the main subject is most likely to be.

Clear Dial OperationThe Dynax 7 is an extraordinarily versatile tool, packed with features to help you realize your creative vision. But perhaps more important than the extremely wide range of features is their extreme ease of use. Virtually all functions have familiar dial operation, so you’ll instantly feel at home. What’s more, logical design places all the dials comfortably within reach of thumbs and forefingers, so you can operate the camera easily and intuitively, leaving you free to concentrate on your own creativity.

Creative photography should be a pleasure–not a guessing game. So the Dynax 7 offers you the ultimate in convenience with its unified operation system: familiar dial controls for clearer operation, a large dot-matrix Navigation Display that confirms your choices, plus the flexibility of custom functions for an ease-of-use that is totally balanced.

Operational-Data DisplaysCustom-function display, Choice of 5 LanguagesCustom functions allow you to store your most frequently-used settings for instant recall. Custom display shows you exact settings at a glance, and also allows you to reset them as you wish. A choice of five languages (Japanese, English, German, French and Spanish) are available.

Navigation SystemThe navigation display helps you command the Dynax 7's power and versatility. It’s easily large enough to give you fast, at-a-glance confirmation of the operating parameters you set with the familiar dial-type controls. A vast range of information is available in five different languages, and you can choose between detailed display, large-icon, metre-index and exposure-history display depending on your needs or your own personal preferences. The navigation display is backlit to aid night-time or low-light operation. The display will illuminate for five seconds, however, the time can be extended for as long as operations are continued.

AE Lock ButtonManual Shift • Slow Shutter SyncAE Lock allows you to set exposure independently. Manual shift in M mode can be achieved by simultaneously pressing the AE Lock Button and turning the front dial. This allows you to instantly change the aperture/shutter speed combination, while maintaining the same exposure value. Slow shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed and adds drama to flash photos by exposing more of the ambient-lit background while your main subject is lit by the flash.

Exposure-Compensation/Flash-compensation dialConveniently located for easy operation, these two dials allow total control of exposure compensation. Exposure compensation range is from -3EV to +3EV in 1/2EV increments, or -2EV to +2EV in 1/3EV increments. Flash-compensation range is from -2EV to +2EV in 1/2EV increments.

Mode DialP • A • S • M modes/Full auto/Memory 1 • 2 • 3The Exposure-mode dial is released by pressing the lock button in the centre of the dial, and gives instant switching between the exposure modes. P (Programme AE), A (Aperture priority), S (Shutter priority), M (Manual), Full Auto and user-programmable Memory modes 1, 2 and 3. The contents of the three memory modes are displayed in the Navigation Display.

Drive ModeExposure Bracketing • Single • Continuous •Self-timer • Multiple ExposureA selection of six drive modes are available. Exposure Bracketing (featuring single frame advance and continuous frame advance), Single frame advance, Continuous with 4 frames per second advance, and Self-timer. Setting the Drive Mode to Multiple Exposure allows you to take as many multiple exposures as you like.

Focus Area Selector and Spot-AF buttonWhen wide focus area is selected, the most suitable point out of all nine points of the AF area will be chosen. Select local focus area, then use the dish-type rocker switch to instantly choose any one of thenine AF area points. By pushing Spot AF, the centredual cross-hair sensor becomes the focus point whether you are in wide or local mode.

AF/MF ControlTwo AF/MF switching modes are available: press and hold and press and release. The first switches from AF to MF (or vice versa) and holds the new mode until you release the button, when the camera returns to its originally-selected focus mode. The second functions as a simple toggle switch, taking you between the two focus modes at every press.

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Metre-index display Exposure-history display

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Memory FunctionThe Dynax 7 has three user-programmable memory locations for settings, accessible from positions 1, 2 and 3 on the Exposure-mode dial. Operation is simplicity itself. Just set up the camera the way you want it and hold down the enter button. The navigation display confirms the items to be stored. When you release the enter button, you will be prompted to specify a user location which you choose with the exposure dial. Then press the enter button again, and your settings are stored for instant recall.

Full-Auto P-ModeIn Full-auto mode, photography couldn’t be simpler. When the dial is set to P , the current position of the other controls becomes invalid, leaving the Dynax 7 to focus, exposure, and when in use, even fire the built-in flash if necessary.

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1.Exposure mode, 2.Shutter speed in S mode, aperture in A mode, shutter speed and aperture in M mode, 3.Focus mode, 4.Focus area, 5.Metering mode,

6.Exposure compensation value, 7.Flash compensation value, 8.Film drive mode, 9.The adjust button settings for drive mode, 10.Flash mode with the built-in flash,

11.AF/Release priority (custom 1 setting), 12.Tasking on focus mode dial, AF-A position (custom 22 setting)

Data Memory FunctionEleven items of data for up to 7 rolls of 36-exposure film are automatically stored. Saved data can be recalled and shown on the navigation display at any time, giving you a complete record of shooting data.

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1.Data number, 2.ISO value, 3.Shutter speed, 4.Aperture value,

5.Lens focal length, 6.Smallest f-number, 7.Exposure mode, 8.Metering mode,

9.Exposure compensation value (including exposure bracketing value),

10.Flash compensation value (including flash bracketing value and flash on/off),

11.Year/month/date/hour/minute

Custom functionsA total of 35 custom items allow you to set the Dynax 7's default settings, so it truly becomes your personalized photographic tool. Of course operation is simple, with all data clearly shown in the navigation display. You can quickly and easily change any of the custom items at any time, to suit specific shooting situations without the need for constant referral to the operating manual, as with conventional cameras.

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1.AF/Release Priority, 2.Film Rewind Start, 3.Film Tip, 4.DX Memory, 5.Release Lock (Film), 6.Focus-Hold Button (Lens), 7.Eyepiece Sensor Activation,

8.Frame Counter, 9.AF/MF Control Button, 10.AE-Lock Button, 11.Bracketing Sequence, 12.Film Rewind Speed, 13.Metering Display Duration, 14.AF Area Display,

15.Front and Rear Control Dial Lock, 16.Release Lock (Lens), 17.AF Drive Speed, 18.Exposure Compensation Using the Rear Control Dial in P, A and S Mode,

19.Control Dial-Exchanged Control, 20.Flash Metering, 21.AF Illuminator, 22.Tasking on the Focus-Mode Switch in AF-A Position, 23.AF Using Shutter-Release Button,

24.Full-Auto Mode of the Exposure-Mode Dial, 25.Tasking on Exposure-Mode Dial-Position 3, 26.Flash Burst with Exposure Compensation, 27.Detailed Display,

28.Operation Display, 29.Large Icon Display, 30.Meter Index Display, 31.Exposure History Display, 32.Vertical Display, 33.Imprint Intensity,

34.Camera’s ID Number, 35.Language

The Dynax 7 is all about getting the results you want, in the easiest, most intuitive fashion. That’s why you can customize the settings in so many ways...

With so much power and versatility at your fingertips, you need a way to have your most preferred setups ready for action. Three memory locations let you store a full range of settings for recall at the twist of a dial. In addition, 35 custom functions are also available, allowing you to tailor the Dynax 7 to suit the way you work.

Added assistance lets you achieve your photographic objectivesO t h e r F e a t u r e s

ViewfinderPacking more functions into a compact body generally results in lower viewfinder magnification. The Dynax 7, however, bucks this trend: in spite of all its advanced features and its compact size, the camera offers 0.8x viewfinder magnification for easy confirmation of focus accuracy.

Dioptre AdjustmentA dial by the eyecup allows you to easily adjust the eyepiece and achieve a sharp image in the viewfinder. An adjustment range of -2.5 to +0.5 dioptre allows near- or far-sighted users to shoot without wearing eyeglasses.

Eye-Start AutomationSensors in the handgrip and viewfinder automatically activate the AF and AE systems when you bring the camera up to your eye, ready to seize the moment. Since AF is active without the need to press the shutter release button halfway, focusing is virtually instantaneous allowing you to capture exciting candid shots as they happen. Of course, you can turn Eye-Start off if you wish.

Film Chamber LockThe Dynax 7 is the first 35mm SLR to feature a film chamber lock. Unless exposed film is fully rewound into the cartridge, the back cover release remains locked and inoperative, making it impossible to accidentally open the camera.

STF (Smooth Trans Focus) ModeSTF mode allows you to achieve beautifully defocused images with any of the Minolta AF lenses. STF automatically varies the aperture value for each shot of a series of multiple exposures to reduce light transmittance in the lens periphery. Since the STF mode uses a series of 7 exposures, it is only suitable for shooting a completely still subject from a tripod.

Bracketing SystemAuto exposure bracketing shoots a series of frames (your choice of 3, 5 or 7) at the metered value, as well as above and below it. Exposure values are shifted in 0.3, 0.5., 0.7 or 1.0EV increments. This is useful in difficult lighting situations and for slides, or when you want to explore your creative options. Flash bracketing varies flash intensity to shift the exposure level of your main subject while the background remains the same, allowing you to get exactly the shot you want.

Delayed Shutter Mirror Lock-upWhen the shutter-release button is pressed with the two-seconds self-timer mode selected, the mirror moves up and the shutter is released after two seconds*. This delayed mirror movement greatly minimises the vibration produced by pushing the button and by the movement of the mirror. It’s especially useful when you shoot long exposures with the camera on a tripod.*In Manual mode. In AF mode, the shutter moves after the completion of focusing.

Flash Exposure CompensationThe flash compensation range is -2EV to +2EV in 1/2EV increments. Compensation is done directly with the Flash Compensation dial on top of the body. It is also linked to the exposure compensation dial, so you are able to fine-tune exposure control and lighting ratios, especially useful for fill-in flash.

PC Terminal for Flash CableThe PC terminal accepts both normal (centre-positive) and centre-negative polarity plugs, and allows easy connection of PC-type flash-synchronization cables for operating large external flash units.

Select-Frame Film TransportThis handy function allows you to reload a partially-used roll of film, permitting you to swap film in and out of the camera to suit different shooting conditions. In addition, it is also useful for multiple-exposure shooting such as shooting a night scene with exposure-bracketing, or rewinding the film one frame to take overlap shots of a slowly moving subject, such as the moon.

Depth-of-Field Preview*When a lens with a built-in distance encoder is attached and the preview button is pressed, the depth-of-field*1 will be displayed. When a macro lens with a built-in distance encoder is attached and the preview button is pressed, both the depth-of-field and magnification*2 will be displayed. This convenient feature continuously monitors the range of focus, making it easier to incorporate the exposure factor to achieve the exact focusing effect you desire.*Numbers shown are only guides and are not exact. *1. When the magnification ratio is in an area larger than approximately 1/60 times. *2. When the magnification ratio is in an area larger than 1/10 times.

14-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering System*While holding-down the AE-lock button, depress the Display-selection button to bring into view the 14-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering System. The value being “0” when the AE is locked, each honeycomb-pattern segment conveniently monitors and indicates the areas of your shot that are overexposed or washed out. This system enables you to predict how your positives will look.*Numbers shown are only guides and are not exact.

The most advanced lineup of compact, lightweight and interchangeable AF-SLR lenses designed to complement the DYNAX 7 and enhance your photographic style.

Lenses With Built-in Distance Encoder/Auto-Clutch MechanismThe newly developed 85mm f/1.4 (D), 100mm f/2.8 Macro (D), 24-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D) and 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D) lenses have a built-in distance encoder and an auto clutch mechanism. ADI flash metering is possible when these lenses are combined with either the built-in flash or with the newly developed Program Flash 5600HS(D) and Program Flash3600HS(D), thus minimizing the effects of background conditions and subject reflectance. The auto clutch mechanism works to stop the rotation of the focus ring while in AF. This allows the widening of the focus ring, as well as increasing your freedom to compose and hold while shooting in AF.

AD GlassAD (Anomalous Dispersion) glass decreases chromatic aberration more than normal optical glass, to prevent a decrease in resolving power which occurs when the focal length increases. The unique AD glass developed by Minolta enables vivid reproductions when using large diameter telephoto lenses and telephoto zoom lenses.

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G-Series LensesG-Series AF lenses stand out for the distinctive level of image quality and photographic performance they provide serious photographers. Circular aperture design, double-floating and floating focusing systems, AD (Anomalous Dispersion) glass, aspherical lens elements and a focus-hold button, are advanced G-Series design features that help produce a unique soft and natural defocusing effect, as well as enabling you to take truly high quality photos that are sharp and vivid.

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AF 400mm f/4.5 APO G

ASP Aspherical LensesMinolta retains a distinct advantage in the use of aspherical optics. With ordinary spherical lenses, the focal point varies according to whether the incident light passes through the central or peripheral part of the lens, thus producing spherical aberration. While perfect compensation has never been achieved, and is particularly difficult to compensate for in large diameter lenses, decreasing the lens curve or combining dispersion lenses are methods commonly used in an attempt to compensate for spherical aberration. Minolta’s aspherical lenses are developed not only to correct spherical aberration in large diameter lenses, but also to take high contrast images with less blotting effects while in the largest aperture. Minolta's aspherical lenses are effective in correcting distortion while using wide and standard zooms. What’s more, the use of aspherical lenses decreases the total number of lenses required to produce a complete lens.This technology has enabled Minolta to create more compact lenses.

CIR Circular 7- or 9-Blade ApertureThe closer the aperture shape is to becoming a perfect circle, the more beautiful your defocused effect will be. That’s why Minolta's specially-designed aperture blades produce a circular opening from their widest setting down 1.5 steps to help smooth a scene’s out-of-focus areas. When you take a picture with sunlight shining through foliage, or a picture at sunset or of neon lights, the source of the light can be defocused beautifully. The number of aperture blades must be maximized to make the aperture as perfectly circular as possible. Conversely, each blade can be curved to produce a circular aperture, and thus a desired defocusing effect.

Circular 9-blade apertureThe Minolta circular 9-blade aperture

Conventional 9-blade apertureConventional 9-blade apertures are nine-sided.

Telephoto LensesAF 85mm f/1.4 G(D)AF 200mm f/2.8 APO GAF 300mm f/2.8 APO GAF 300mm f/4 APO GAF 400mm f/4.5 APO GAF 600mm f/4 APO GAF 1.4X Tele Converter II APOAF 2X Tele Converter II APO

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Macro LensesAF 50mm f/2.8 MACROAF 50mm f/3.5 MACROAF 100mm f/2.8 MACRO(D)AF 200mm f/4 MACRO APO GAF MACRO ZOOM 3X-1X f/1.7-2.8

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Special LensesAF 16mm f/2.8 FISHEYEAF 100mm f/2.8 SOFT FOCUSSTF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5]AF REFLEX 500mm f/8

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Zoom LensesAF 17-35mm f/3.5 GAF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 AF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5AF 24-105mm f/3.5-4.5(D)AF 28-70mm f/2.8 GAF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6(D)AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II AF 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 II AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6(D)AF 80-200mm f/2.8 APO GAF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 APO(D)AF 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 APO

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Wide Lenses AF 20mm f/2.8AF 24mm f/2.8AF 28mm f/2AF 28mm f/2.8AF35mm f/1.4 GAF35mm f/2

Standard LensesAF 50mm f/1.4AF 50mm f/1.7

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Spherical aberration of spherical lenses and corrected images using aspherical lenses.

AF 24-105mm f/3.5-4.5(D)

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DYNAX 7 Body

Navigation Display Viewfinder Display

Dioptre-adjustment dialAE-lock buttonMetering-mode switchAF/MF control buttonFocus-area selectorSpot-AF buttonRear control dialWide / Local focus-area switchFlash-mode switchStrap eyeletAF illuminator / Self-timer lampBuilt-in flashLens mountLens contactsMirrorStrap eyeletLens releaseFocus-mode switchGrip sensorDepth-of-field preview buttonData-memory buttonISO buttonDate buttonAdjust buttonEnter buttonCustom button

Aperture displayExposure-compensation displayFlash-compensation displayFrame counter

Top data PanelSpot-focus areaLocal focus areaWide focus frameSpot-metering area

The Dynax 7 features a full range of system accessories to further expand your photographic horizons...

S y s t e m A c c e s s o r i e s

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Flash-compensation indicatorFlash indicatorWireless / Remote flash indicatorManual-focus indicatorShutter-speed displayAperture displayHigh-speed-sync indicatorAEL indicatorFocus signalsExposure-mode indicatorMetre indexMetering-mode indicatorFrames-remaining counter

Flash-mode indicatorsAF-mode indicatorMetering-mode indicatorRelease-priority indicatorFocus-area indicatorImprint indicatorData-memory-on indicatorAudio-on indicatorBattery-condition indicatorCartridge markFilm-transport signalsExposure-mode indicatorShutter-speed displayDrive-mode indicators

Shutter-speed displayCartridge markFrame counter / Aperture displayFilm-transport signals

Shutter-release buttonFront control dialTop data panelExposure-mode dialExposure-mode dial lock-release buttonDrive-mode leverAccessory shoeExposure-compensation dial Exposure-compensation dial lock-release button Flash-compensation dialPC terminalBack-cover releaseRemote-control terminalMain switch (OFF, ON)Film windowDisplay-selection buttonNavigation-display illuminatorControl-panel doorNavigation displayManual-rewind buttonEye-start switchEyepiece cupViewfinderEyepiece sensor

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Macro Flash SystemConsisting of the MACRO TWIN FLASH 2400, the MACRO RING FLASH 1200, and when used respectively with the MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER, the Macro Flash System elevates flash photography to new creative levels. With easy set-up variations, the MACRO TWIN FLASH 2400 delivers brilliant creative macro lighting effects for nature photography. Included are TWIN FLASH UNITS T-2400, featuring adjustable flash heads which can combine with other attachments for diverse effects such as wide-angle, top, or soft lighting. To enhance creativity for macro shooting in medical, scientific and nature photography, the MACRO RING FLASH 1200 provides precise and versatile illumination. Included is a RING FLASH UNIT R-1200, which creates shadowless lighting for accurate subject portrayal. For extremely close subjects, its four flashtubes operate individually to provide just the right amount of natural light. And whether used with the MACRO TWIN FLASH 2400 or the MACRO RING FLASH 1200, the MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER enables users to pick the best mode for their purposes. The CONTROLLER has seven power functions, custom functions, and provides accurate TTL flash metering control.

Program Flash 5600HS(D)The newly-developed Program Flash 5600HS(D) delivers high power from a compact body. It offers a maximum guide number of 56 in metres (at 85mm and ISO 100). When combined with the Dynax 7, it can also perform ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering achieved by the combination of TTL flash metering and guide number control, as well as wireless/remote high-speed synchronization. ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) provides improved flash-metering performance to reduce or eliminate the effects of background conditions or your subject’s reflectance. Wireless/remote high-speed synchronization allows off-camera control at all shutter speeds, and dual AF illumination covers the entire 9-point wide focus area. The improved bounce flash head conveniently tilts 10 degrees downwards (ideal for close-up photograph), 90 degrees upwards, 90 degrees clockwise and 180 degrees counter-clockwise. And a modeling flash function lets you perform a multi-burst test flash to determine the size and shape of shadows before you shoot.

Program Flash 3600HS(D)The Program Flash 3600HS(D) offers an array of innovative features that take lighting photography to another level. It provides the maximum guide number of 36 in metres (at 85mm and ISO 100), high speed synchronization (helpful when taking portraits using day light sync) that allows alignment in all shutter speeds, and a built-in auxiliary light. The flash provides improved flash-metering performance that reduces or eliminates the effects of background conditions or your subject’s reflectance, all from a body that is compact. The low-battery warning lamp and bounce lamp are both prominently located and easy-to-understand, making the flash unit simple to operate.

Focusing Screens The Type G screen comes as standard equipment on your Dynax 7. For those who frequently use faster lenses (f/1.4 - f/2.8) in manual focus, Minolta offers the Type M and ML with Super-Spherical Acute Matte focusing screens. The Type S and L screens use Spherical Acute Matte focusing screens. The Type S screen has a scale while the Type ML and L screens have grids. All screens can only be replaced at Minolta service centres.

Data Saver DS-100The Data Saver DS-100 expands the Dynax 7's photographic data memory capacity via SmartMedia™* cards. The recorded information can then be viewed on the Dynax 7’s Navigation Display or uploaded to a PC. SmartMedia™* cards are available in 2/4MB (data for 400 rolls), 8/16MB(data for 900 rolls) and 32MB (data for 1900 rolls) capacity.*SmartMedia is a trademark or registerd trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

Vertical Control Grip VC-7The VC-7 external grip is designed to provide superior comfort and control when taking vertically framed pictures. The shutter release button is positioned lower to allow a natural shooting posture, while other controls such as the grip control switch, front/rear control dials, grip sensor, AE-lock button and AF/MF control button are strategically located to offer the same balance and ease-of-use as when shooting horizontally. The VC-7 accepts three different battery types (3-volt CR123A/DL123A lithium, AA-size alkaline and AA-size Ni-MH) for flexible, reliable power. And the camera’s battery can be instantly switched to the VC-7’s for continued shooting.

Twin Flash 2400

Ring Flash 1200

Data Saver DS-100 Close-up Defuser CD-1000 Cable CD Off-camera Cable OC-1100 Off-camera Shoe OS-1100 Triple Connector TC-1000 Macro Ring Flash 1200 (lighting set) Macro Flash Controller Macro Twin Flash 2400 (lighting set) Program Flash 3600HS(D) Bounce Reflector V Set External Battery Pack EP-2 Program Flash 5600HS(D) Camera Case Slide Copy Unit 1000 Angle Finder VN Magnifier VN Holding Strap HS-1 Vertical Control Glip VC-7 Eyepiece Corrector 1000 Focusing Screen Remote Control IR-1N Set Remote Cord RC-1000L Remote Cord RC-1000S

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ISO Setting: Automatic setting for DX-coded films Range: ISO 25-5000 (in 1/3 EV increments) Manual setting: ISO 6-6400 (in 1/3 EV increments)With flash: ISO 25-1000Non DX-coded film is set to the previous ISO setting

Film Transport: Type: Automatic with built-in motor drive. Auto threading, auto advance to first frame, auto rewind, and manual start of rewind.Rewind time:24 exposures: High-speed rewind: Approx. 5.5 s.; Low-speed (silent) rewind (available with a Custom Function): Approx. 12.0 s.36 exposures: High-speed rewind: Approx 7.0 s.; Low-speed (silent)rewind (available with a Custom Function): Approx. 15.5 s.Select-frame Film Transport (available with a Custom Function)Film Chamber Lock,Drive modes: Single-frame advance, Continuous advance: Drive-speed can be selected from 4fps *or 2 fps. * 4 fps in Manual Focus mode. 3.7 fps in Continuous Autofocus mode.Single-frame Advance Exposure-Bracketing: 3-, 5-, or 7- exposure series can be selected in either 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1.0 EV increments Continuous Advance Exposure-Bracketing: 3-, 5-, or 7- exposure series can be selected in either 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1.0 EV increments Self-timer: electronic with 10 s. delay, cancelable, or 2 s. delay (delayed shutter mirror lock-up function) can be selected. Multiple Exposure: 2 or more exposures

Viewfinder: Type: Eye-level fixed pentaprismFocusing screen: Spherical Acute MatteField of view: Approx. 92% x 94% of film frameMagnification: 0.8X (with 50mm lens focused on infinity)Dioptre: –1 dioptre. Eyepiece dioptre is adjusted from –2.5 to +0.5 dioptre.Eye-relief: Long eye-relief (High-eyepoint) (22.5mm from the eyepiece, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame), Eyepiece cup is removable.

Data Memory: Stores photographic data of up to 7 rolls of 36-exposure film.Every roll of film: Data number, ISO valueEvery frame: Aperture, lens focal length, lens smallest f-number, exposure compensation/exposure bracketing values, shutter speed, flash compensation/flash bracketing values (including flash On/Off status), exposure mode, metering mode, date/time information

Others: Remote-control terminal (with a sliding lid), 35 Custom Functions, depth-of-field preview, screw-type PC terminal (available to both centre-positive and centre-negative polarities)

Audio: Available during self-timer count down or when focus is locked. On/Off can be selected.

Power: Two 3-volt CR123A/DL123A lithium batteries. 4-stage indicator appears when the camera is turned on.

•Battery Performance (with new CR123A lithium batteries):

Dimensions (W x H x D): 143.5 x 97.5 x 65.5 mmWeight: 575g (without batteries)

•The above specifications are determined based on Minolta test standard.•The specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notification. •The color of the products shown may differ slightly from the actual units due to the printing process.

Condition: Lens (24-105mm f/3.5-4.5) is focused from infinity to 2m, three times, and the shutter-release button held partway down for ten seconds before each exposure. Other basic photographic procedures are performed: • Battery performance will vary with usage conditions • Exposures taken at a rate of 3 rolls (2 rolls for 36-exposure film) /month

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DYNAX 7 Technical Details

Camera Type: 35mm SLR with built-in flash, autofocus (AF), and autoexposure (AE)

Lens Mount: Minolta A-type bayonet mount

Film Type: 35mm film

Eye-start Automation: AF and AE automatically activated/deactivated by combination of eyepiece and grip sensors. Eye-start is turned on/off by eye-start switch.

AF System: Type: Minolta's through-the-lens (TTL) phase-detection system with CCD line sensors (9-point AF System with Centre Dual Cross-hair Sensors (CDC912)). Activated by pressing the focus-area selector, spot-AF button, AF/MF control button (in manual focus mode), shutter-release button partway down, or by Eye-start Automation.Focus area: Wide focus area. Any local focus area can be selected from the 9-point sensors. Multi-dimensional Predictive Focus Control for moving subjects.Focus modes: Auto/manual focus can be selected.AF modes: Single-shot, Continuous, and Automatic AutofocusDMF mode (available with a Custom Function): Allows manual focusing without switching from autofocus mode after focus is locked by Single-shot Autofocus.AF sensitivity: EV -1 -18 (at ISO 100) AF illuminator: Built-in LED aligned with Centre Dual Cross-hair Sensors. Activated in low-light/low-contrast situations; Range: 0.7 - 7m (with 50mm lens)

Manual Focusing: By visually monitoring the focus on the Spherical Acute Matte viewfinder screen and/or by observing the focus signals in the viewfinder data panel

Metering: Type: Ambient: 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern, Centre-weighted Average, Spot metering Flash metering: ADI, TTL 4-segment,or TTL Average can be selected (available with a Custom Function). Activated by pressing the AE-lock button, spot-AF button, focus-area selector, AF/MF control button, shutter-release button partway down, or by Eye-start AutomationMetering cell: 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern SPC (silicone photo cell), 4-segment flash-metering SPC Metering range: 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern: EV 0-20; Centre-weighted Average: EV 0 - 20; Spot: EV 3-20 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens)

Exposure Modes: Programmed AE (P mode): Programmed control of aperture and shutter speed based on lens specifications and scene characteristics. PA and Ps modes are available. Aperture Priority (A mode): Aperture can be selected in 1/2 EV or 1/3EV increments. Autoexposure program sets shutter speeds from 1/8000 to 30 s. Shutter Priority (S mode): Shutter speed can be selected from 1/8000 to 30 s. in 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV increments. Autoexposure program sets aperture values. Manual (M mode): Any shutter speed/aperture can be selected in 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV increments. Correct, over-/under- exposure is indicated in the viewfinder and Navigation Display. BULB can be selected. Full-auto ( P mode), Memory 1, Memory 2, Memory 3

Exposure Compensation: Exposure-compensation dial control: +/- 3 EV in 1/2 EV increments: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV increments (+/- 3 EV with a Custom Function)

Flash Compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/2 EV increments

AE Lock: Exposure is automatically locked when focus is locked, or when the AE-lock button is pressed.

Shutter: Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane typeRange: 1/8000-30 s. plus BULB (up to approx. 7 h. with fresh batteries. Time count-up is available); Flash sync: 1/200 s. or slower. With shutter speeds faster than 1/200 s., camera automatically switches to High-speed Sync (HSS) (only available with Program Flash 5600HS(D), and 3600HS(D)).

Built-in Flash: Type: Built-inGuide number: 12 (in metres at ISO 100); flash coverage for 24mm angle of viewRecycling time: Approx. 2.0 s. (approx. 3.5 s. with Red-eye Reduction or Wireless / Remote Off-camera Flash.)Control: Manual switchover. Lift-up for Fill Flash, push down for Flash Cancel. When lifted up in Full-auto mode, autoflash is available.Flash modes: Fill Flash, Flash Cancel, Red-eye Reduction (pre-flash), Wireless/Remote Off-camera Flash (with or without 2:1 ratio), Rear Flash Sync

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