MINOLTA DYNAX 8000i
1990

Serial Nr.11201166
Minolta Code 2075
Characteristics and functions
Device type: 35mm reflex. With intelligent autofocus (AF) and automatic exposure (AE)systems. Automatic, motorized transport of the film.
MINOLTA type “A” self-lubricating stainless steel bayonet lens mount with electricalcontacts for integrated lens-camera control with all MINOLTA AF lenses.
MINOLTA TTL C-phase autofocus system with CD sensor system. Enlarged or central
focus area with focus-priority shot. Built-in AF illuminator with automatic activation incase of low light, with a range of up to 9 meters.
Sensitivity range: The autofocus system has a sensitivity range of 0 to 18 EV with 100
ISO film in ambient light.
Automatic exposure range (AE): 0 to 20 EV with 100 Iso film and 50mm./1.4 lens.
Electronically controlled vertical-cross-scrolling focal plane shutter with exposure times
from 1/8000” to 30”.
Automatic exposure: (AE) programmed [P]. The shutter speed and aperture of the lens
are set according to the program chosen automatically and are continuously changed
according to the focal length of the lens used.
Auto Exposure: Aperture-Priority (AE) [A]. It is possible to choose the aperture in halfvalues and the camera sets shutter speeds between 1/8000” and 30” without
interruption. To set the settings, press the (MODE) button on the left of the pentaprismand move the cursor in front of the shutter button, displaying a liquid on the right on theupper casing, the letter corresponding to the desired one.
Compensation of exposure. By pressing the button (+/-, Flash) located to the left of thelens port while [+/-] is highlighted on the display and moving the front cursor to theright, the value is increased by 1/2 stop with each click, while moving the front slider tothe left decreases the value by 1/2 stop with each click. The limit of the intentionalchange in exposure is +/- 4 stops.
Spot reading: with any setting by pressing the [SPOT] button located on the far rightrear side of the camera. Keep the button pressed while shooting. This setting can only
be used on a temporary basis and is canceled each time the [SPOT] button isreleased.
Manual exposure: In manual mode [M], any combination of shutter speed / aperture
can be set. Using the (MODE) button and the front cursor make the letter [M] appear
on the display, then using the front cursor vary the shutter speed in integer values(towards the right e.g. from 250 to 500, towards the left e.g. from 250 to 125). To vary
the diaphragms in 1/2 stop increments / decrements, use the front cursor in
combination with the (shift) button which is located to the left of the optics nozzle - thesecond from the top, circular in shape.
Shutter button. The dual-function shutter button allows the activation of the exposureand focus system, the indications in the viewfinder and on the display when it ispressed partially; while pressing it fully the shutter releases.
Permitted sensitivity range: Films from 25 to 6400 ISO in ambient light and 25 to 1000
ISO in flash light with TTL metering can be used. With 1/3 EV subdivisions in bothfunctions. The sensitivity setting is done automatically with DX type films and can bechanged manually. To intentionally change the set sensitivity, open the flap located on
the right side of the camera, press the [<= Iso] button and, using the front cursor,
modify the data that appears in the upper part of the display.
Film transport: automatic motorized with advancement to the first useful frame.
Automatic coupling. Automatic rewinding at the end of the film or with intentional
recovery of the film using the [<< O <<] button located in the right door. The
advancement of the film by single frame or with a cadence of 3 frames per second canbe set by selecting [[S]] or [[]]]] on the upper display, which can be set using the[FUNC] button and the front cursor.
Pentaprism viewfinder at eye level showing approximately 93% of the field actuallyframed on the 24x36mm frame area. Magnification of 0.84x with 50mm objective.
placed at infinity. With Acute Matte type frosted glass (Minolta patent), spot metering
circle, central focus area and enlarged area. In the lower part you can see the flash on,flash ready and the green signal of correct focus are visible. The focus signal turns red
if autofocus is not possible. Then there is information related to exposure: [-] central
focus area activated; shutter speed and set apertures; intentional variation of the set
exposure [+/-]; spot reading [o]. In case of low light, the viewfinder LCDs light up.
Indicator panel. The upper display shows: The shutter speed, the aperture, the manual
focus (M.Focus) using the vertical AF / MF slider located to the left of the lens port, thefilm sensitivity, the number of frames used (additive system), the self-timer operation[<Self Timer], which can be set by pressing the button inside the right door, the "bulb"
shutter speed B, the battery charge status, the exposure, type of film advance, selectedfocus area, program expansion card used [CARD]. In low light conditions the display
lights up automatically.
Self-timer: electronic with 10 second delay. The red LED on the right side of the front
panel is intermittent. The self-timer setting can be canceled by pressing the shutter
button a second time. If you want to temporarily block the self-timer function, set themain switch to [LOOK]. When the camera is reactivated, the self-timer setting will
restart from the previous interruption point.
Accessories: 3-contact electrical control socket located on the lower end under the rightdoor, protected by a rectangular cap. Compartment for program extension cards: thecards must be inserted from above once the door is opened, to extract them use the"eject" cursor located at the bottom inside the door. MINOLTA dedicated accessory
shoe and flash - the four small contacts are used to establish the complete automatism
between flash and camera - such as TTL metering. Two metal rings on the sides of thecamera are used to support it by means of a dedicated MINOLTA shoulder strap. Thestandard back is removable. The standard back has a window that allows you to see
the type of film loaded. PB 7 PROGRAM BACK and DB 7 DATE BACK are available.
PROGRAM 5200i, 3200i and 2000i flashes are available CD cable, EX cable, OC-1100
cable, OS-1100 remote shoe, TC- triple connector 1000. The remote controls
RC.1000L of 5mt are available. And the 50cm RC1000S. of length. The IR-1N wirelessremote control unit is available. It is available in 1200 AF close-up lighting system thatcan be used with the FS-1100 adapter with the Dynax 8000i. The EC-7 eyepiece shell,
the eyepiece cap, the Vn magnifying viewfinder, the Vn angle viewfinder, the dioptriccorrection lenses for the eyepiece are available. 3 optional focusing screens and a
13x36mm mask panoramic photo system. to be inserted into the camera and thecorresponding frosted glass with indications of the frame limits.
The back opening is located on the left side of the camera and consists of a button andcursor to be moved downwards.
The front rubberized handle and the recess for the thumb of the right hand placed on
the back, facilitate the grip of the camera and use even with one hand.
The lens release button is the large square black plastic button located near the lensport on the left side. The red dot is present on the optics union for the correct insertionof the lens bayonet.
On the underside of the camera there are: tripod thread, chrome in almost central
position and the battery compartment with twist lock (Open-Close).
The large [P] button located on the upper casing between the indicator panel and thepentaprism allows the camera to be reset to basic settings regardless of any intentionalchanges introduced.
Powered by a 6v 2CR5 lithium battery.
Dimensions: width 153mm.; height 93mm.; 69mm thick.
Weight: 600g. Without lens, without batteries and without expansion card.
N.B. The MC and MD series lenses are not compatible with the new “A” mount, so only
the new “A” series AF lenses are suitable for the DYNAX 8000i.