MINOLTAPOCKET AUTOPAK 430Ex
1981 - New Logo

Serial Nr.1503720
Minolta Code 0276

Characteristics and functions
The Minolta Pocket Autopak 430Ex, presented in 1980, is part of a series of fourcameras (430Ex, 440Ex, 450Ex, 460Tx) among which this is the only one with an "AllBlack" body.
In 1981 the new logo was introduced with the Rising sun in the "O".
The shape is the typical one, squared and flat of the Pocket. The finish is in black
plastic. The flash occupies the far left of the camera body and is moved outwards byabout 1cm. when activated to take a flash shot, even outdoors. The activation of theflash is automatic when you move the cursor to the "Flash" position. The upper sideof the camera is occupied by the indication of the model "Pocket Autopak 430Ex"
silkscreened in white and by the circular shutter button placed in a rear position along
the right side. On the upper side of the device there are also two orange cursors; theone on the left is used to adjust the exposure. In the window below you can see: thelightning symbol used to use the flash and the sun symbol for shooting scenes inbright light. The orange cursor on the right is used to adjust the focus distanceaccording to three symbols, contained in a window under the cursor: mountains from10m (33ft.) To infinity; whole person at 3mt. (10ft.); half length at 1,5mt. (5ft.). Thiswindow lights up when the flash is activated so that you can see the focus marks
even in the dark. Between the distance selector and the shutter button is theperforated window of the buzzer which, combined with the illumination of the red LED
located on the right side of the viewfinder, warns of the need to use the flash to avoid
underexposure. The front side of the camera is occupied by the electronic surfacing
flash followed by the words “MINOLTA” surmounted by the “Rising Sun” both silkscreened in white; from the lens with its sliding cover, from the light meter cell andfinally, along the right side, the viewfinder is placed. On the back we find: the red
ready-flash signal; the battery compartment sliding door (1x 1.5v AA battery); thedoor of the film compartment with the transparent part that allows you to view theinserted magazine and the frame counter (the covering paper of the film, which slides
with it, shows the poses used). The back opening system is formed by a slider instriped black plastic that must be moved by 3-4mm. to the right; the back opens byoverturning as it is hinged along the lower edge. Finally, we find the viewfinder
window, located on the far right. The viewfinder is devoid of any information except
for the presence of the red LED for signaling the risk of underexposure, placed along
the right side. On the right side of the 430Ex there is a chrome ring for the use of thestrap. The underside of the camera shows the table of the flash range according to
the film used and the shooting distances according to the three focus symbols. On
the far right is the cursor for the advancement of the film and, immediately in front ofit, the engraving of the serial number.
The fixed exposure time is 1/200 of a second.
Weight 220g. excluding shoulder strap, battery and film.
Dimensions: length 159.5mm., Height 28.5mm., Depth 57mm.