MINOLTA HI-MATIC 111969

Unknown serial number
Minolta Code Number: 0198

Characteristics and functions
The Minolta Hi-Matic 11 was presented in 1969. It is equipped with a bright
Minolta Rokkor-PF 1: 1.7 f = 45mm lens. It has a sophisticated electronic circuit
which, by means of three separate functions, allows the camera to be used in a
fully programmed way (mode A) from EV 6.5 to EV 17 (f.1:1.7 to 1/30 "andf.1:22 at 1/250 ") or in aperture priority by setting one of the shutter speeds
between 1/8" and 1/500 "; while the device will consequently adjust the working
diaphragm (1.7-22). Laying "B" is also available. The third function of theelectronic circuit is responsible for controlling the use of the flash, automatically,by means of the system called "Easy Flash". The Hi-Matic 11 also features aCdS cell located in the lens mount. This camera is equipped with a new
Seiko-ALA shutter. A flash cable socket with X-sync with electronic flashes isavailable at all times. The mechanical self-timer is delayed by 10 seconds.
The camera has a traditional appearance with chrome caps and a central part inblack imitation leather. The lens mount is partly chromed and partly satin. On
the upper carter there are: the foldable handle for the recovery of the film, thehot shoe-flash with the serial number engraved, the words "HI-MATIC 11", theshutter button - located inside a annulus - which includes the thread for usingthe flexible release (Cable Release). Continuing to the right we find the satin
metal loading lever with a shiny circular part that serves for the advancement of
the film and the simultaneous cocking of the shutter; on the far right is thesquare window of the additive type frame counter with automatic reset when theback is opened. The black plastic window of the eyepiece is located on the rearside of the upper cap. The light frame with the telemetry system in the center isvisible in the viewfinder, while on the right is the aperture scale (1.7 - 22) with ablack exposure meter needle. The two areas of over and under exposure arered. The flash symbol along the right side of the light frame is used to evaluate
the range of the flash according to the shooting distance. At the far right of therear side of the upper cap there is the window where the red signal for regularfilm progress runs, preceded by the wording FILM>. The back covered in black
faux leather occupies the entire remaining area of the rear side of the Hi-Matic
11. The back is hinged along the right side of the camera, while on the left thereis the automatic release opening system by raising about 5mm. the chrome tab
located at the upper end. To close the back it is sufficient to bring the parts
together and to produce a slight pressure until it clicks. Also on the left side, justabove the back opening system is the socket for the zip cable. On the back we
find: on the left a large flare covered by the door that facilitates the introductionof the film reel; the metal cap with central cut and knurled surface that covers
the battery compartment (1 PX 675 or similar), the thread for using the tripod,
the JAPAN engraving and the clutch release button for recovering the exposed
film, located in a slightly hollow area. On the front part of the upper shell there isa rectangular overhang that contains the words “minolta” and “SUPER 3CIRCUIT”, followed by a chromed frame that contains the window of therangefinder and viewfinder system. The large Minolta Rokkor-PF 1: 1.7 f =45mm lens is positioned in the part covered in black leatherette. In the partclosest to the camera body is the distance scale (on the left from 0.9-infinity, inmeters and on the right from 3 to infinity, in feet); an ivory-colored striped plastic
foot improves grip when the satin focus ring is rotated and supports the camera
when placed on a surface such as in self-timer photographs. Continuing
towards the front we find a satin part with, on the left, the NG scale (10-80 in m.
And 33-250 in ft.) And central adjustment cursor and, on the right, the lever for
activating the 'mechanical self-timer with a delay of about 10 seconds (move thelever to the "V" position). There is also the CHECK function for checking thestate of charge of the battery (position the black point coinciding with Check ∆.
The abbreviation of the shutter mounted (SEIKO-ALA) is silk-screened in thelower part. The only chromed ring on the The lens is used for the complete
adjustment of the camera according to the three available modes. If you
position the symbol with the two A's superimposed, you get the programmed
exposure adjustment; if you set the flash symbol, it prepares the camera for
automatic use (adjust the NG scale in advance); if you set one of the speeds
underlined by ----- A ----- you get manual shutter adjustment. To use the ‘BULB’,
select "B". The reference to all these adjustments is a black dash engraved on
the outermost ring. In the lower part of the chromed ring we find the slider for
setting the sensitivity of the film introduced which is used to calibrate theexposure meter. The cursor moves along a central rail which is engraved withthe values of Asa (25..50..100..200… 500) and Din (15 18 21 24 28). Aroundthe first lens there is a black plastic frame that bears the engraving for theidentification of the lens in white (Minolta Rokkor-PF 1: 1.7 f = 45mm), followed

by a chromed crown with the CdS cell of the light meter, located in the upper
part in black plastic. There is also the thread for the adaptation of Minolta
conversion or compensation filters with a diameter of 55mm. On the sides of thecamera, the two chromed triangular rings for attaching the shoulder strap areplaced in a symmetrical position.
Weight 740g. battery excluded.
Width 140mm .; height 82mm. to the upper shell, 91mm. flush with the shutter
button; depth 74mm. including the lens.