The Hi Matic
G was released in 1974. The body is the same size and feel as the later
better equipped Hi Matic 7sII. Its a programmed
automatic exposure camera with zone focusing marked by four symbols. Easy
to use, just whack it on the red auto and the red group symbol, point
and shoot and let the depth of field of the sharp 38mm f/2.8 lens take
care of the rest. The viewfinder meter needle shows the paired shutter
speed and f/stop the camera has selected.
Fun with
this camera.
Just needed light seal replacement.
Camera
Specs.
Lens: 38mm
f/2.8, 4 element in 3 group construction.
46mm
filter size.
Shutter: Automatic
program, varies continuously from f/2.8 at 1/30 sec through to f/14 at
1/650 sec. With manual settings
for
flash at 1/25 sec.
Exposure meter:
CdS exposure meter. Powered by 1.3v EPX 675 mercury battery. (Which are
unavailable now I use silver 1.5v)
Film speed index: ASA
25 - 400.
Viewfinder: Bright
frame type. Marked with parallax correction marks.
Has
combination
of shutter and f number being set and over and underexposure warning indicated
on a scale by a needle.
Flash Synchronization: Hot
shoe and PC socket. Using Guide Number settings.
Self timer: None.
Film Loading: Standard
slotted take-up spool.
Film Winding: Single
operation 130 degree winding lever type.
Size: 116mm
x 71mm x 53mm.
Weight: 375
grams.
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