MINOLTA VECTIS S-1
1996

Serial Nr.95611147
Minolta Code 2101-451

Characteristics and functions
The Vectis S-1 is an IX-240 (Advanced Photo System) type reflex camera foruse with IX-240 type APS magazine film. The structure is IPX2 waterproofed
according to the ICE standard. With integrated autofocus (AF) and automatic
exposure (AE) systems. Automatic, motorized film transport and recovery. The
lens attachment, a Minolta "V" type bayonet, is made of plastic material with 8
electrical contacts for integrated lens-camera control. The MINOLTA TTL
autofocus system is phase detection with a “Predictive” type CCD in-linesensor. The focus area is enlarged, shooting is at focus priority. The working
range is from 1 to 19EV (with ISO 200 film). The AF-flash illuminator has arange of 1 to 5m. Manual focus (MF) is possible. Measurement without flash: ona honeycomb pattern in 14 segments. Spot metering with central element only.
Flash metering: direct TTL in 4 segments The sensitivity of the honeycomb
pattern ranges from 3 to 21 EV with f/3.5 and 200 ISO film. In spot metering it isinstead of 6-21EV with f/3.5 and 200 ISO film. The focal plane shutter iselectronically controlled and is cross-vertical sliding with exposure times from1/2000" to 30" and bulb. Flash sync is at 1/125" or longer (1/45" with wirelessflash). There is a built-in pop-up automatic flash, with TTL reading with guidenumber 14 at ISO 200. In mode P, the following settings are possible: automatic
flash, manual activation, intentional deactivation of the flash. In A, S, M modes,
manual flash activation and intentional flash off are possible. The TTL opticalrelay type reflex viewfinder with a field of view of 95% of the area actuallyframed and 0.8x magnification. It is equipped with optical adjustment tocompensate for any user ametropia from -4.00 to + 2.00 diopters. The diopter
adjustment control is located on the left side of the camera in the immediate
vicinity of the viewfinder. Built-in anti-fatigue system. The focus frame and circle
for spot metering are visible in the center of the ground glass in the viewfinder.
In the lower part, outside the frosted glass, you can see: Flash light indicator,[MF] symbol for set manual focus, signals, focus rings, shutter speed,compensation indication [+/-], set aperture / value compensation and spot
metering symbol. The admitted film sensitivities range from ISO 25 to 6400 with
automatic setting; from 6 to 6400 iso. with manual setting. To set the desired
value, in 1/3 increments, simultaneously press the [+/-] and [SPOT] buttons
located below the display and turn the large circular selector located at thebottom of the back. Automatic exposure: (AE) programmed [P]. The shutter
speed and aperture of the lens are set by the camera fully automatically. 5program settings are available: Portrait Program, Landscape / Night Scenario
Program, Close Distance Program, Night Portrait Program, Sports Action
Program. To select one of the 5 programs, turn the selector (P) located at thefar right of the back upwards (upper white point) and move the triangularreference on the display under the icon of the desired program by repeatedlypressing the [MODE] button. If you want to return to the basic P function, pressthe (P) button in the center of the selector. Automatic exposure: (AE) withshutter speed priority [S]. It is possible to set any shutter speed between
1/2000" and 30", in whole values, the camera sets the aperture according to thepossibilities of the lens. Move the selector (P) located at the far right of the backtowards the white point at the bottom where it coincides with the settings A, S,
M; press the [MODE] button until S appears on the display. At this point, rotate
the large circular selector control located in the lower part of the back until thedesired shutter speed appears on the display.
Automatic exposure: aperture-priority (AE) [A]. It is possible to choose aperturesin half values and the camera sets shutter speeds between 1/2000" and 30"
without interruption. Move the selector (P) with the white point at the bottom
where it coincides with the settings A, S, M; press the [MODE] button until A
appears on the display. At this point, rotate the large circular selector control
located in the lower part of the back until the desired aperture appears on thedisplay.

Manual exposure [M] is possible by selecting a manual time / aperture pair withthe exposure meter active. Move the selector (P) with the white point at thebottom where it coincides with the settings A, S, M; press the [MODE] button
until M appears in the display. Rotate the large circular selector control locatedat the bottom until the desired shutter speed appears on the display. To set thedesired aperture, press the [+/-] button and rotate the large circular dial locatedin the lower part of the back until the desired aperture appears on the display.
Aperture settings are selectable by 1/2 value. Compensation of exposure. By
pressing the [+/-] button, the display shows 0.0; rotate the large circular selector
located in the lower part of the back and the digits on the display vary from +3
to –3 in increments and decreases of 1/2 value Spot reading: with any settingby pressing the [SPOT] button on the back. Only the central segment of the 14that make up the honeycomb sensor will be activated and the reading will beperformed only on the area framed by the circle placed inside the AF area
visible in the viewfinder. The shutter button has a dual function: pressed halfway
activates the exposure meter and locks the focus, fully pressed triggers theshutter. It is located in an advanced position on the top of the camera at thefront handle. On the right side of the camera there is the selector for choosing
the size of the photographs: the selector can be oriented (refers to the whitepoint) towards [C] - aspect ratio 4:3 (prints 10x15cm.); [H] format with identicalratio to the 24x36mm format. of the film model 135 (prints 10x18cm.); [P]panoramic format that provides 10x24cm prints. The hot shoe, protected by asliding cover towards the rear of the camera is located on the right on the top, isused for the use of a dedicated VECTIS SF-1 external flash or for the 5400HS
and 3500xi Program flashes and also the Macro flash 1200AF-N. The optional
power supply unit: AA BP-S1 (uses 4 1.5v AA batteries). Optional CG-S1 steel
protection cage. The shoulder strap rings are located on the right side of thecamera, one at the top, the other at the bottom. The lens release button islocated on the front side to the left of the lens port and is an elongatedhorizontal black plastic shape. The red reference point for the correct insertionof the lens into the optics port is located on the latter and is visible only with thelens detached. The lens is inserted and locked after a clockwise rotation of 54°.
The ignition control [ON / OFF] is located on the dose just below the eyepieceand is for cyclic use. The opening control of the door for the fall of the magazine
inside the camera ("Drop-in" system) is located just below the eyepiece and isblue. The film door is located on the left side of the camera. The door remains
locked when the film is out of the magazine in the use position. It is possible tointentionally recover the film by pressing the button located in a protective
groove located on the back in the lower left part near the appropriate symbol. Itis possible to use the supplied eyepiece cap using it from the lower part where
there is a black plastic crescent. All information and settings are highlighted inthe liquid crystal display. Flash settings, single or continuous exposure, subject
program indicators, wireless flash indicator (WL), remote control indication, selftimer, P, A, S, M settings, iso indicator, battery efficiency indicator, shutter
speed indication , film speed, number of copies to print, aperture, exposurecompensation, date / time / title, manual focus indicator [M.FOCUS], datesymbol [DATE], title symbol [TITLE], print symbol [PRINT], custom print function
symbol [FTPM], magazine inserted symbol and photo counter. The additionalcommands: are contained inside an elongated black plastic door positioned
under the [FILM]> [+/-] buttons; it flips down by levering into the recess locatedon the far left and there are, in order, the buttons for: 1) self-timer, remotecontrol, single / continuous shooting; 2) date button; 3) titles button; 4) FTPM
button and number of copies; 5) selector button; 6) button for anti-red eye flashfunction. Power is ensured by two 3-volt CR2 lithium batteries. The battery
compartment is located on the bottom of the Vectis S-1 at the handle. The
compartment opens by turning the lid to the OPEN position using the crescentshaped accessory located in the eyepiece cap. The lid remains hinged towards
the front. The steel tripod mount is located on the back of the camera in acentral position. Titan or Black camera finish.
Weight 365g. batteries excluded.
Dimensions: Length 126.5mm. Height 76.5mm. Depth 63.5mm.