Specifications

KONICA MINOLTA
MAXXUM 50 DATE
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Subject Program Selection
Not only is the physical layout of the Maxxum 50 DATE designed for ease of use, but the expo-
sure and focus systems can be automatically set to capture sudden moments quickly and effort-
lessly. Subject Program Selection gives beginner photographers the ability to control the camera
according to the subject, without a working knowledge of apertures and shutter speeds. Five
modes are available, each ideally suited for a specific type of shot.
• Portrait – controls the aperture to produce
a shallow depth-of-field to isolate the sub-
ject from the background.
• Landscape – controls the aperture to
produce a deep depth-of-field so that the
foreground and background are sharp. Ideal
for travel photos.
• Close-Up – balances the depth-of-field with
the image magnification to produce a sharp
image with a defocused background.
Conveniences
Built-in Flash
The Maxxum 50 DATE’s
built-in flash provides
coverage for lenses as
wide as 28mm. Auto,
flash cancel, fill-flash,
and red-eye reduction
modes give you worry-
free flash control at your fingertips. For
greater flash output and versatility, Minolta’s
high-powered Maxxum flashes are available
as optional accessories.
ADI Flash Metering
The ADI (Advanced Distance Integration)
system delivers accurate flash metering for
both internal and external Minolta flashes.
When used with Minolta D lenses, the
Maxxum 50 DATE’s ADI flash metering
achieves better, more accurate flash control
than conventional flash metering. ADI com-
bines subject distance data with the light
intensity measurement from the pre-flash to
control the exposure flash output. ADI uses
the AF sensor (with the built-in flash), or
dual-segment metering of the reflected pre-
flash (with external flash units). With non-D
lenses, pre-flash TTL metering is used.
Automatic Program Mode
In the fully automatic Program (P) mode,
the Maxxum 50 DATE operates just like a
point & shoot camera. The camera does all
the work, leaving you completely free to con-
centrate on the subject and scene.
Unlimited Creative Control
The Maxxum 50 DATE can either take over
control or hand over control with a full
selection of exposure modes:
– In Programmed AE the camera does all the
work. It analyzes subject movement and
distance, lens focal length, plus subject and
background brightness, then sets the
optimum combination of aperture and
shutter speed automatically.
– In Aperture-priority you select the lens
aperture to control the depth-of-field and
the camera sets the shutter speed.
– In Shutter-priority you select the shutter
speed (from 1/2000 to 30 seconds) and the
camera sets the aperture.
– In Manual mode you select both the aper-
ture and shutter speed in any combination.
◆ High-contrast silver and black gives the
camera a sleek look that highlights it’s relia-
bility and dependability. The simple control
layout and sleek silver finish also give it a
sophisticated, elegant appearance.
◆ Equipped with the same top-quality
spherical acute matte focusing screen as the
Maxxum 7 & 9. It provides a bright, crisp,
and clear image which is very important
when working in low-light conditions or
with “slow” lenses. The 0.75x viewfinder
magnification enhances viewing comfort.
◆ For capturing action select continuous film
advance. The film advances at 1.7 frames
per second as long as you hold the shutter-
release button down. Autofocus adjusts
smoothly and precisely with each shot.
◆ Imprints the date and time onto the photo,
when desired. Data imprinting is very use-
ful for cataloging photographs or keeping
records of important events.
◆ Loading film is fast and easy. Just insert the
film cartridge, position the film leader, and
close the camera back. The camera sets the
film speed, threads the film, advances to
each frame, then rewinds the film when the
roll is finished. Additionally, you can activate
the power rewind function anytime.
◆ The optional RC-3 remote control
can release the shutter from up to
16´ away. Ideal for self-portraits,
group shots, or when taking
pictures of dimly-lit scenes with
the camera mounted on a tripod.
• Sports Action – the AF system continually
adjusts focus to follow the subject, and the
AE system maximizes the shutter speed to
freeze action.
• Night Portrait – the camera balances the
flash exposure with the ambient back-
ground exposure so that both the subject
and scene are accurately reproduced in the
image. When the flash is turned off, beautiful
pictures of night scenes can be taken.
Focus Modes: Auto-AF (mode selected by
camera), Single-shot AF, Continuous AF,
Spot & Manual
Focus Type: 3-Point TTL phase detection
with wide focus area
Sensitivity: EV -1 to EV18 (ISO 100)
TTL Metering Range @ ISO 100
with f/1.4 Lens: EV 4-20
Shutter Speed: 30 to 1/2000 second +
Bulb, with flash sync at 1/90 second
Exposure Compensation: Ye s
Exposure Bracketing: Ye s
ISO Range: 25-3200 (DX), non-DX
defaults to ISO 25, 25-1000 with flash
Built-in Flash: GN 39 (28mm coverage)
Film Wind: Single-frame or continuous
advance up to 1.7 fps
Focusing Screen: Spherical acute matte
Self Timer: 10-Second delay
Multiple Exposure: Ye s
Power: Two CR-2 3v lithium batteries
Dimensions: 5.3 x 3.6 x 2.6˝ WxHxD
Weight: 13.2 oz.
MAXXUM 50 DATE SPECIFICATIONS