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'''Camera body''' - Titanium
'''Camera body''' - Titanium
'''Lens''' - 40 mm f/2.4 LEICA SUMMARIT (6 elements in 4 groups)
'''Lens''' - 40 mm f/2.4 LEICA SUMMARIT (6 elements in 4 groups)
'''Autofocus system''' - Active infrared
'''Autofocus system''' - Active infrared
'''Viewfinder''' - Real image viewfinder with markings for the autofocus metering field, for the close-up range and for panorama shots. Function displays for flash, autofocus and exposure metering.
'''Viewfinder''' - Real image viewfinder with markings for the autofocus metering field, for the close-up range and for panorama shots. Function displays for flash, autofocus and exposure metering.
'''Viewfinder magnification''' - 0.35 x ; field of view is approximately 85 % of the film format
'''Viewfinder magnification''' - 0.35 x ; field of view is approximately 85 % of the film format
'''Focusing range''' - 0.7 m / 2 ft 3 1/2  in < infinity
'''Focusing range''' - 0.7 m / 2 ft 3 1/2  in < infinity
'''Smallest object field''' - 377 x 566 mm (14 7/8x 221/4 in)
'''Smallest object field''' - 377 x 566 mm (14 7/8x 221/4 in)
'''Exposure operating modes''' - Programmed automatic exposure control and aperture-priority automatic exposure control, with automatic flash activation (Auto), flash ON, flash OFF, Auto with red-eye reduction, Auto slow (with longer exposure times) ; B and T (time exposures up to 99 s), manual exposure override ア2 EV, storage of the selected settings is possible.
'''Exposure operating modes''' - Programmed automatic exposure control and aperture-priority automatic exposure control, with automatic flash activation (Auto), flash ON, flash OFF, Auto with red-eye reduction, Auto slow (with longer exposure times) ; B and T (time exposures up to 99 s), manual exposure override ア2 EV, storage of the selected settings is possible.
'''Exposure metering''' - Center-weighted metering
'''Exposure metering''' - Center-weighted metering
'''Exposure override''' -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 EV steps
'''Exposure override''' -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 EV steps
'''Focusing modes''' - Autofocus, manual focusing
'''Focusing modes''' - Autofocus, manual focusing
'''Storage memory for exposure times''' - 1/400-99 s, automatic change to “B” in the exposure modes SLOW ON, SLOW and OFF
'''Storage memory for exposure times''' - 1/400-99 s, automatic change to “B” in the exposure modes SLOW ON, SLOW and OFF
'''Flash range with ISO 100/21° slide film''' - 4.6 m / 15 ft
'''Flash range with ISO 100/21° slide film''' - 4.6 m / 15 ft
'''Liquid Crystal Display''' LCD - Symbols or numbers indicate the exposure counter or the time remaining when the selftimer is activated, the exposure mode that has been selected, battery status, selftimer, override, film advance and rewind.
'''Liquid Crystal Display''' LCD - Symbols or numbers indicate the exposure counter or the time remaining when the selftimer is activated, the exposure mode that has been selected, battery status, selftimer, override, film advance and rewind.
'''Film speed setting''' - Automatic for films with DX coding from ISO 25/15ー to ISO 5000/38ー. For films without DX code or with speeds lower than ISO 25/15ー, the speed is automatically set at ISO 100/21ー
 
'''Film speed setting''' - Automatic for films with DX coding from ISO 25/15ー to ISO 5000/38D. For films without DX code or with speeds lower than ISO 25/15D, the speed is automatically set at ISO 100/21D
 
'''Exposure series''' - The exposure series function is activated by pressing the release button continuously
'''Exposure series''' - The exposure series function is activated by pressing the release button continuously
'''Selftimer''' - 10-second exposure delay
'''Selftimer''' - 10-second exposure delay
'''Data imprinting''' - Optional with accessory databack
'''Data imprinting''' - Optional with accessory databack
'''Power supply''' - Lithium battery CR 123A
'''Power supply''' - Lithium battery CR 123A
'''Dimensions''' W x H x D - 124 x 69 x 39 / 42.5 mm (without / with databack) (4 7/8x 2 23/32 x 1 17/32 in / 1 11/16 in)
'''Dimensions''' W x H x D - 124 x 69 x 39 / 42.5 mm (without / with databack) (4 7/8x 2 23/32 x 1 17/32 in / 1 11/16 in)
'''Weight''' without battery - 330 g (less than 12 oz)
'''Weight''' without battery - 330 g (less than 12 oz)
'''Delivery scope''' - Camera with carrying strap and battery
'''Delivery scope''' - Camera with carrying strap and battery
'''Other features''' - Tripod socket, film cartridge viewing window, automatic film advance, manual start of the rewind function is possible, connection for remote cable release, panorama photographs with Panorama Adapter
'''Other features''' - Tripod socket, film cartridge viewing window, automatic film advance, manual start of the rewind function is possible, connection for remote cable release, panorama photographs with Panorama Adapter



Revision as of 16:31, 21 February 2009

Minilux-top.jpg

Camera body - Titanium

Lens - 40 mm f/2.4 LEICA SUMMARIT (6 elements in 4 groups)

Autofocus system - Active infrared

Viewfinder - Real image viewfinder with markings for the autofocus metering field, for the close-up range and for panorama shots. Function displays for flash, autofocus and exposure metering.

Viewfinder magnification - 0.35 x ; field of view is approximately 85 % of the film format

Focusing range - 0.7 m / 2 ft 3 1/2 in < infinity

Smallest object field - 377 x 566 mm (14 7/8x 221/4 in)

Exposure operating modes - Programmed automatic exposure control and aperture-priority automatic exposure control, with automatic flash activation (Auto), flash ON, flash OFF, Auto with red-eye reduction, Auto slow (with longer exposure times) ; B and T (time exposures up to 99 s), manual exposure override ア2 EV, storage of the selected settings is possible.

Exposure metering - Center-weighted metering

Exposure override -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 EV steps

Focusing modes - Autofocus, manual focusing

Storage memory for exposure times - 1/400-99 s, automatic change to “B” in the exposure modes SLOW ON, SLOW and OFF

Flash range with ISO 100/21° slide film - 4.6 m / 15 ft

Liquid Crystal Display LCD - Symbols or numbers indicate the exposure counter or the time remaining when the selftimer is activated, the exposure mode that has been selected, battery status, selftimer, override, film advance and rewind.

Film speed setting - Automatic for films with DX coding from ISO 25/15ー to ISO 5000/38D. For films without DX code or with speeds lower than ISO 25/15D, the speed is automatically set at ISO 100/21D

Exposure series - The exposure series function is activated by pressing the release button continuously

Selftimer - 10-second exposure delay

Data imprinting - Optional with accessory databack

Power supply - Lithium battery CR 123A

Dimensions W x H x D - 124 x 69 x 39 / 42.5 mm (without / with databack) (4 7/8x 2 23/32 x 1 17/32 in / 1 11/16 in)

Weight without battery - 330 g (less than 12 oz)

Delivery scope - Camera with carrying strap and battery

Other features - Tripod socket, film cartridge viewing window, automatic film advance, manual start of the rewind function is possible, connection for remote cable release, panorama photographs with Panorama Adapter

Era - 1995 > 2006 119,998 cameras. [1]

On the street - $US 552.00

The Minilux with Summarit 1:2.4/40mm lens was introduced in 1995 and discontinued in 2006. It used the same lens throughout it life. The black chrome version (still made from titanium), was made in 1996 only, and was identical in all respects to the titanium version.