Konica Minolta Introduces the New Maxxum 50
35mm Single-Lens Reflex
Camera
Fully automatic
operation provides the point-and-shoot
simplicity that the
beginning
photographer depends on
Las Vegas,
NV (February 12, 2004)
– Konica Minolta introduces today an
affordable new entry level 35mm Single-Lens
Reflex (SLR) camera – the Maxxum 50.
Featuring a Wide 3-Point autofocusing (AF)
System for increased focusing confidence,
Predictive Focus Control for moving
subjects, Full-Auto Program for no-fuss
shooting, and Subject Program Selection for
the best photos in any situation or
lighting, this film camera is ideal for
photographer of all skill levels.
“Konica Minolta’s
easy-to-use new Maxxum 50 provides
outstanding image quality with the added
versatility of our line of high quality
interchangeable lenses,” said Jon
Sienkiewicz, vice president of marketing,
Konica Minolta’s Camera Division. “With the
introduction of this new camera Konica
Minolta has accomplished what everyone said
couldn’t be done—combined
the high image quality of SLR
photography at a very affordable price.”
Features
Multi-dimensional Predictive Focus Control
Like the
name suggests, this function
keeps a clear
focus on fast-moving subjects until the
photographer is ready to shoot, predicting
exactly where a moving subject is going to
be at the moment of shutter-release and
making certain that the focus is razor
sharp.
Full-Auto
Program (P) Mode
Users simply
select the green-colored P Mode on the
selection dial, and the camera handles
everything. The Maxxum 50 focuses perfectly
on the subject and adjusts exposure
automatically. The built-in flash unit pops
up automatically when needed.
Versatile Exposure Modes
The Maxxum
50 offers four exposure modes: P (programmed
AE), A (aperture priority), S (shutter
priority) and M (manual) exposure modes that
ensure photographs convey the user’s
intentions perfectly every time the shutter
is pressed.
Subject Program Selection for All Photo
Situations
Users choose
the appropriate icon and the desired
exposure setting, and the Maxxum 50 does all
the work. The
following 5 pre-programmed modes allow users
to shoot a particular scene beautifully with
the touch of a dial.
·
Portrait Mode
creates portraits with emotional power. By
blurring the background while keeping the
subject in sharp focus, this mode creates
dramatic portrait shots.
·
Landscape Mode
controls the depth of field, putting both a
subject in the foreground and scenery in the
background in clear focus and sharp detail.
·
Close-Up Mode
lets photographers take dramatic close-ups
of small subjects, such as flowers. This
mode captures subject details while keeping
distracting backgrounds out of focus.
·
Sports Action Mode
is the best choice for shooting a moving
object. Super-fast continuous AF and high
shutter speeds freeze a subject and capture
clear, sharp detail.
·
Night Portrait Mode
adds greater expression to shots taken at
night or with sunset backgrounds by using
the flash and a longer exposure to reduce
background darkness and capture a greater
amount of detail.
ADI flash metering
When using a D series lens, ADI (Advanced
Distance Integration) metering*1
ensures proper flash exposures regardless of
background or subject reflectance.
*1
When using a
dedicated flash unit: 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D)
or 2500(D)
Spherical Acute Matte
Like its
more expensive counterparts, the Maxxum 50
features a Spherical Acute Matte focusing
screen that enhances the brightness of the
viewfinder and makes focusing easier. Viewer
magnification has been rated to 0.75x.
Design that’s Fresh and Familiar
High-contrast silver and black give the
Konica Minolta Maxxum 50 a sleek look that
highlights the SLR camera’s reliability and
dependability.
|
Camera type |
35mm
autofocus SLR with autoexposure (AE) and
a built-in flash |
|
Lens
mount |
Minolta
A mount |
|
Autofocus system |
Detection system:
TTL phase-detection
Autofocus sensors:
CCD line sensors (3-point AF system with
a
center
cross-hair sensor)
Autofocus sensitivity range:
EV -1 – 18 (ISO 100)
AF
illuminator:
Built-in flash; Automatically activates
in low light,
low-contrast situations.
Range:
Approximately 3.3 – 16.4 ft. (1 - 5m)
Autofocus areas:
Wide focus area; Spot focus area
Predictive focus control:
Multi-dimensional predictive focus
control
for
moving subjects
Focus
modes:
Autofocus, Manual focus
AF
modes:
Automatic AF, Single-shot AF, Continuous
AF |
|
Exposure system |
Metering:
TTL, 2-segment metering
Metering cell:
2-segment SPC (silicon photocell)
Metering range:
EV 4-20 (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens)
Exposure control:
Programmed AE, Aperture priority,
Shutter
priority, Manual
Subject programs:
Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports
action,
Night
portrait
Shutter and aperture control:
In 0.5 EV increments
Exposure compensation:
+/- 3 EV in 0.5 EV increments
Exposure bracketing:
3 exposures in 0.5 or 1 EV increments
ISO
settings:
Automatic with DX-coded film between ISO
25 – 3200
in 1 EV
increments. (Non-DX-coded film: ISO is
set to 25.) ISO 25 -
1000
with flash
AE
lock:
Exposure is locked with focus. |
|
Shutter |
Type:
Electronically-controlled,
vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Speed
range:
30 - 1/2000 second, Bulb (up to
approximately TBA
hours
With
fresh batteries)
Flash-sync speed:
1/90 second or slower |
|
Flash |
Flash
metering:
Pre-flash TTL, ADI*
*ADI
flash metering with D lens and the
built-in flash, Program Flash 5600HS(D),
3600HS(D) or 2500(D).
Type:
Built-in
Guide number:
39 feet (12m) at ISO 100)
Usable flash range:
3.3 – 13.1 ft. (1 - 4m)
Flash
coverage:
28mm angle of view
Flash
modes:
Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye
reduction, Fill flash,
Fill
flash with red-eye reduction, Flash
cancel
Recycling time:
Approximately 5 seconds |
|
Viewfinder |
Type:
Eye-level fixed roof mirror
Focusing screen:
Spherical acute matte
Field of view:
90% (vertical) x 90% (horizontal)
Magnification:
0.75x (with 50mm lens focused at
infinity)
Eye relief:
17.2mm (11.3mm from the eyepiece frame)
Diopter:
-1 diopter
Eyepiece cup:
Fixed |
|
Film
transport |
Film
advance:
Single-frame advance, Continuous advance
Continuous advance speed:
Maximum 1.7 frames per second
Loading:
Automatic loading
Rewinding:
Automatic rewind, Manual rewind
Rewind time:
Approximately 8 seconds with 24-exposure
film |
|
Self-timer |
10
seconds |
|
IR
remote control receiver |
Date model only
IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separately) |
|
Power |
Two 3V
CR2 lithium batteries |
|
Battery performance |
Approximate battery performance with CR2
lithium batteries:
Condition A
Flash use
68 ºF (+20 ºC) 14 ºF
(-10 ºC)
0 % 30 rolls
24 rolls
50 % 14
rolls 11 rolls
100 % 9
rolls 7 rolls
Condition
B
Flash use
68 ºF (+20 ºC) 14 ºF
(-10 ºC)
0 % 45
rolls 35 rolls
50 % 18
rolls 14 rolls
100
% 11 rolls
9 rolls
Condition A:
28-100mm f/3.5-5.6(D) focused from
infinity to 6.6 ft. (2m) three times,
and the shutter-release button held
partway down for ten seconds before each
exposure. Other basic photographic
procedures are performed.
Condition B:
28-100mm f/3.5-5.6(D) focused from
infinity to 6.6 ft. (2m), and the
shutter-release button held partway down
for five seconds before each exposure.
Other basic photographic procedures are
performed.
• With
24-exposure film, fresh battery,
standard AF zoom lens (except for xi or
Power Zooms). Exposures taken at a rate
of 2 rolls per month.
•
Battery performance will vary with usage
conditions |
|
Dimensions (WxHxD) |
5.31 x
3.62 x 2.62 inches (135 x 92 x 66.5 mm) |
|
Weight |
11.8oz.
(335g) without batteries |
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