MINOLTA 16 MG-S1971

Serial Nr.101473
Minolta Code 0215
Characteristics and functions
The Minolta 16 MG-S presented in 1971 is the updated version of the previous MGfrom 1966. The most important differences of the Minolta 16 MG-S compared to the16 MG are the Selenium cell replaced by the CdS cell and the format of the negative
passed from 10x14mm. to 12x17mm. The Minolta 16 MG-S was produced in theSilver and Black finishes. The lens is a Rokkor: 23mm. with 4 elements in 3 groups.
with maximum aperture f.2.8. The two-blade guillotine shutter works from 1/30" to1/500" with automatic locking in case of over or under exposure. The time for X-sync
flash is fixed at 1/30”. The built-in exposure meter is automatically controlled by thediaphragms by means of a CdS cell coupled to the shutter. The working range goesfrom EV 8 to EV 17 while the admitted film sensitivities are from 25 Asa (15 Din) to400 Asa (27 Din). The focus is fixed from infinity up to 3.5m., While using the built-inlens for close-up shots the distance is 1.2m. (4 feet). The CdS exposure meterrequires a battery for operation: the battery compartment is located inside the film
compartment on the far right and the PX-675 1.35v type battery must be positioned
before inserting the film, paying attention to polarity. The camera looks like aparallelepiped with rounded edges completely covered by a satin aluminum fairing. In
an advanced position on the left there is the aperture window with the redgalvanometer needle and the values 16, 11, 8, 5.6, 4, 2.8 shown on a white field with
red extremes (over and under exposure fields). For a correct exposure it is necessary
to prepare the internal part of the knurled ring located nearby by rotating it so that “A”
coincides with the small speed window; instead, using the external part of the ring,
you can set the desired time visible in the window next to it. The speeds must be set
in integer values from 500 to 30. The digit “30” is red as it is the shutter speed withflash sync. When using the flash, you must rotate the inner part of the ring until thered symbol of the flash of light coincides with the speed window. At the far right thereis the large knurled wheel, covered in the center with black leatherette, which is used
for the advancement of the film and the simultaneous cocking of the shutter (fullstroke 135°). The subtractive type frame counter with automatic reset when the backis opened is located on the opposite side of the time window where there is anotherwindow in which the figures scroll, letting you see the number of poses still available.
In an advanced position, in correspondence with the lens, there is, on the upper cap,
the shutter button formed by a large rectangular chrome button that has a stroke ofover two millimeters. In the intermediate area, the engraving "Minolta 16 MG-S"
appears in black characters. The red symbol of the reference of the film plane isplaced on the left side of the wheel for the advancement of the film. The right side of
the camera is made up of a chromed cantilevered frame with black faux leather
inside. In an advanced position, however, we find the thread for the use of the tripod
which also serves to attach the wrist strap in chromed metal links. On the right side
we find the flash socket and the thread for joining the dedicated flash. Thephotograph shows the flash for AG type lamps, but the version for Kubo-flash is alsoavailable. On the back we find on the left the black plastic frame of the eyepiece that
continues to the right with a strip of black faux leather. In the viewfinder you can see
the bright frame with references for parallax in close-up shots. On the top right is theblack inscription “Minolta Camera Co., Ltd. Japan”. Under the strip of black leather
appear the hinges of the door of the film compartment which is located on the rightside of the lower side. The door of the film compartment, in satin-finished aluminum,
has a ribbed chrome wheel in the center for releasing the door retention hinge; thewhite reference in the central black part must be rotated from the "Close" position tothe "Open" position. The serial number is engraved on the underside on the left. The
front side is occupied, from left to right, by the black plastic frame of the viewfinder;
then follows a chromed frame with black plastic inner part where we find the CdS cellsurrounded by a black plastic ring with a white reference dot to calibrate the cellaccording to the sensitivity of the film used. On the right is the scale in Asa (25 - 50 100 - 200 - 400). Proceeding to the right we meet the lens with its black plastic coverthat bears the inscription: "Rokkor 1: 2.8 f = 23mm" and a second cursor that is used
to introduce the additional lens for shooting at 1.2m. (4 feet) as shown in whitelettering. The introduction of the lens is indicated in the viewfinder by a red band
placed vertically on the left side. Finally, on a black background, we find the whitewriting “Minolta”. Weight 210g. excluding battery, wrist strap and flash.
Length 107.5mm. Width 46mm. Thickness 25.5mm. Dimensions refer to camera
only, excluding flash.
Kit consisting of camera with strap,
flash for AG-3 type bulbs,
additional lens for shooting at 80cm. (2.6ft.),additional lens for shooting at 40cm. (1.3ft.),
1A filter, 80B filter, 48Y filter,
camera case.
Minolta Code 0215-047