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Minolta Hi-Matic 7s1966
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- fixed
- Years
- 1966–1972
- Weight
- 770 g
- Shutter
- 1/8s – 1/500s
- Meter
- cds-coupled
The Minolta Hi-Matic 7s (1966) is Minolta's late-60s fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder. **Rokkor 45/1.8** six-element lens, Seikosha leaf shutter, coupled rangefinder, CdS meter with both **programmed AE** (the camera picks both shutter and aperture) and full manual exposure. 770 g — heavier than a Canonet QL17, lighter than a Yashica Electro 35.
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Before you buy used
- **Mercury battery** — voltage-sensitive; Wein zinc-air or MR-9 adapter.
- **CdS meter** drifts.
- **Slow speeds** stick.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **Lens fungus** — store dry.
- **Rangefinder calibration** — drifts.
- Service: independent rangefinder specialists; Greg Weber (US, Minolta).
About this camera
Minolta's fixed-lens rangefinder. Rokkor 45/1.8, programmed AE or fully manual, $80 used.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Minolta Hi-Matic 7s use?
- The Minolta Hi-Matic 7s shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Minolta Hi-Matic 7s take?
- The Minolta Hi-Matic 7s uses a 1x PX625 (mercury, 1.35V) battery.
- What lens mount does the Minolta Hi-Matic 7s have?
- The Minolta Hi-Matic 7s uses the fixed mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Minolta Hi-Matic 7s offer?
- The Minolta Hi-Matic 7s's shutter speeds range from 1/8s to 1/500s.
- What light meter does the Minolta Hi-Matic 7s use?
- The Minolta Hi-Matic 7s meters with cds-coupled.