Konica Minolta Introduces the New Maxxum
70
35mm Single-Lens Reflex Camera
Fully featured compact SLR features
high-performance autofocusing,
state-of-the-art exposure metering, and a
wide range of exposure control modes at an
affordable price
Las Vegas,
NV (February 12, 2004)
– Konica Minolta introduces today a new
stylish, fully featured and very
affordable 35mm Single-Lens Reflex camera
– the Maxxum 70. Featuring a Wide
Center-Cross 9-Point autofocusing (AF)
Sensor for increased focusing confidence,
Multi-dimensional Predictive Focus Control
for moving subjects, Direct Manual Focus (DMF)
for fine-tuning focusing, and a continuous
advance speed of 3 frames per second*1,
this camera is perfect for both novices
and enthusiasts alike.
“The new
easy-to-use Konica Minolta Maxxum 70
brings back the thrill of SLR
photography,” said Jon Sienkiewicz, vice
president of marketing, Konica Minolta’s
Camera Division. “The Maxxum 70 is the
perfect SLR camera for photographers who
want to have fun while learning about
photography. And in terms of price,
functionality, quality, and reliability,
the Maxxum 70 is in a class by itself.”
Features
Wide
Center-Cross 9-Point AF Sensor
Proprietary Wide 9-Point AF Sensor with
center cross-hair trigger sensor provides
increased focusing confidence. Freedom of
composition when shooting stationary
objects and excellent focusing ability for
moving objects mean users get
crystal-clear images with a minimum of
fuss. The new Wide Center-Cross 9-Point AF
system covers not just the vertical and
horizontal aspects from the centerpoint,
but diagonally into all four quadrants of
the frame.
Multi-dimensional Predictive Focus Control
Like the
name suggests, this function
keeps a clear
focus on even fast-moving subjects
calculating exactly where a moving subject
is going to be at the moment of
shutter-release and making certain that
the focus is razor sharp. Autofocusing
(AF) speed is one of the greatest
strengths of this model. It means users
are always ready to capture the
photographic moments that they want to
preserve forever.
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) Mode*2
This mode allows users to quickly adjust
focusing after the focus is locked in AF
mode. Pressing the shutter release half
way activates and locks AF, in addition to
releasing the internal clutch. This frees
the focus ring, permitting photographers
to focus manually, primarily for close-up
or portrait shots. This gives the
convenience of autofocusing, plus the
additional creative control of manual
focusing, without changing modes or
settings. This simplicity allows even
novice photographers to step up to
advanced photography techniques.
Diopter Adjustment Function
The
Diopter Adjustment function permits fine
control of the
viewfinder. This means that even eyeglass
wearers can comfortably use the camera’s
viewfinder.
Depth-of-Field Preview
The ability to continuously monitor the
depth of field of images makes it easy to
ensure the subject and background are both
in focus, and to check focus during macro
photography.
Continuous Advance Speed of 3 Frames Per
Second*1
Users simply hold down the shutter-release
button to capture shot after shot of a
moving subject.
Optional Metering Modes Give Easy-to-Use
Advanced Functions
Three
optional metering modes—14-Segment
Honeycomb-Pattern Metering,
Center-Weighted Average Metering, and Spot
Metering—help users master the subtleties
of exposure and get the very best out of
each subject and lighting condition.
Flash Modes for Better Pictures, Easily
The Fill Flash Mode enhances backlit
subjects by lightening up shadows, Flash
Cancel Mode makes the most of soft,
natural lighting, and Red-Eye Reduction
eliminates unwanted red-eye caused by
nighttime flash shots.
ADI flash metering
Program / Maxxum Flash 5400HS, 5600HS(D)
or 3600HS(D) High-Speed Sync lets
photographers shoot in backlit situations
using wider than customary apertures with
the built-in flash and normal sync speeds.
When using a dedicated flash unit*3
and a D series lens, ADI (Advanced
Distance Integration) metering ensures
proper flash exposures regardless of
background or subject reflectance.
*1 When flash is canceled in MF or
single-shot AF mode with fresh battery,
without using date imprinting.
*2
When used in conjunction with a D-series
lens
*3 When
using a dedicated flash unit: 5600HS(D),
3600HS(D) or 2500(D)
Design
The Maxxum
70 camera body features a metallic casing.
The critical control areas of the camera,
such as the mode / function dials and
front grip, are comfortably coated in
rubber so users can move and take pictures
quickly with complete confidence of
control.
|
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(9-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. Any local focus
area can be
selected from the 9-point sensors.
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, DMF |
|
Exposure system |
Metering:
TTL, 14-segment honeycomb-pattern
metering
Metering cell:
14-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
(silicon
photocell)
Metering range:
14-segment honeycomb-pattern : EV
1-20
Spot:
EV 4-20 (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens)
Exposure control:
Programmed AE (with PA/Ps
Creative Program
Control), 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 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV
increments
ISO settings:
Automatic with DX-coded film between
ISO 25 -
5000
in 1/3 EV increments. (With
non-DX-coded film the ISO of
the
previous roll is set.)
Manual with DX-coded film between
ISO 6 - 6400 in 1/3 EV
increments. ISO 25 - 1000 with flash
AE lock:
Exposure is locked with focus.
Exposure is locked with the AE-lock
button |
|
Shutter |
Type:
Electronically-controlled,
vertical-traverse, focal-plane
shutter
Speed range:
30 - 1/2000 seconds, Bulb (up to
approximately TBA
hours with fresh batteries)
Flash-sync speed:
1/90 second or slower. With shutter
speeds
faster than 1/90 second, camera
automatically switches to high-
speed sync(HSS)*.
(*available with Program Flash
5400HS, 5600HS(D), and
3600HS(D).)
Wireless/Remote flash-sync speed:
1/45 second or slower. |
|
Flash |
Flash metering:
Direct TTL OTF (ADI or TTL can be
selected
with
a custom function.)
Type:
Built-in
Guide number:
52 feet (16m) at ISO 100
Flash coverage:
28mm angle of view
Flash modes:
- In
programmed AE and subject program
selection modes:
Autoflash, Fill flash, Flash cancel,
Red-eye reduction (using pre-
flash), Wireless/Remote off-camera
flash (with Program Flash
5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D)), High-speed
sync(HSS)*
*available with Program Flash
5400HS, 5600HS(D), and 3600HS(D)
Recycling time:
Approximately 4 seconds |
|
Viewfinder |
Type:
Eye-level fixed roof mirror
Focusing screen:
Spherical acute matte
Field of view:
90% (vertical) x 90 % (horizontal)
Magnification:
0.7x (with 50mm lens focused at
infinity)
Eye relief:
16mm (13mm from the eyepiece frame)
Diopter:
-2 to +1
Diopter adjustment:
Yes
Eyepiece cup:
Removable |
|
Film transport |
Film advance:
Single-frame advance, Continuous
advance
Continuous advance speed:
Maximum 3 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 |
IR
Remote Control RC-3 (sold
separately)
*IR
remote control capable model only |
|
Audio signal |
Audio signal can be disabled.
Other functions: 15 custom
functions)
Multiple-exposure mode |
|
Power |
Two
3V CR2 lithium batteries
Battery-condition indication:
3-stage indicator appears when the
camera is turned on. |
|
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 6.6ft.(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 6.6ft.(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(D) mm) |
|
Weight |
13.2oz. (375g) without batteries,
accessories or attachments |
