Features
PROFESSIONAL RELIABILITY
Embodying the highest level of Konica Minolta craftsmanship and technology, the Maxxum 9 is a true source of professional reliability.
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Speed and precision combine for superior performance
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- Viewfinder offers 100% field of view
 For truly precise framing, only what you see through the viewfinder should be captured on the film. The Maxxum 9 achieves this with an approx. 100% field of view*, while maintaining a large magnification ratio of 0.73X. This was made possible by precisely aligning the viewfinder frame with the image area in the film plane and enlarging the main mirror and viewfinder optical components such as the pentaprism. A new Spherical Acute Matte screen offers an extra - clear viewfinder image, even when a slower telephoto lens is used. For pinpoint manual focus control when using faster lenses, an interchangeable Super - Spherical Acute Matte screen is also available. Exposure compensation values are displayed on the right side of the viewfinder, with shooting data underneath -- locations that won't distract you while framing. Further viewing ease is provided by a high 7/8 in.** eyepoint for long eye - relief and by diopter adjustment.
* With 50mm lens focused on infinity.
** Measured from eyepiece protection glass.
- High-speed film drive: 5.5 frames per second
- The Maxxum 9's powerful coreless motor boosts film drive speed and reduces mirror drive time to allow for continuous shooting at 5.5 frames per second*. Speed which is all the more impressive because it is achieved without the aid of an external power booster. So you're assured of capturing even subtle changes in your subject. Combined with Konica Minolta's Omni-Dimensional Predictive Focus Control, this high firing speed lets you shoot sports and fast - moving objects confidently.
* 4.5 fps in Continuous AF mode.
- World's fastest 1/12000 sec. shutter*
 The ultra - high shutter speed of 1/12000 sec. is capable of freezing almost any action and enables you to shoot with wider apertures in bright lighting. This is a big advantage when shooting daylight portraits and when using high - speed film. Carbon - fiber - reinforced epoxy is used for eight of the ten shutter blades, resulting in a shutter curtain that is 30% lighter yet stronger than conventional blades. This shutter screen lessens the burden on the drive mechanism and effectively suppresses vibration. To ensure precise performance at all times, shutter endurance has been tested to 100,000 cycles. Flash sync speed is also fast; up to 1/300 sec. This allows you to use wider apertures for daylight sync shots of objects at a distance. In addition, ghosting and blurring are reduced, and the influence of strong illumination is minimized when shooting moving scenes indoors. Aperture and shutter speeds are selectable in 1/2 and 1/3EV increments.
* ad of November, 2000
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Designed and built for superior durability
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- Extra-tough, rigid metal cover
 The Maxxum 9's top, front, rear and flash housing are sheathed with a rigid, corrosion - resistant steel compound (SUS304). The bottom and sides employ zinc diecast. The base is padded with rubber to absorb shocks, prevent damage, and provide a more secure left - hand grip. We haven't neglected the appearance either: the steel areas have an elegant satin black finish, while the zinc diecast sections are matte black. Finally, all plastic parts are coated with a scratch - resistant UV - hardened polymer. All this care ensures that the Maxxum 9 will remain in pristine condition through long years of use.
- Dust- and moisture-resistant construction*
 Adverse conditions won't affect your shooting with the Maxxum 9. The inside of the shutter - release button is sealed with a rubber gasket, the viewfinder is sealed with resin, and channels from dials to the inner control circuitry are longer to prevent moisture from entering.
* This camera is not waterproof.
- Careful consideration to every detail
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Sprocket and film guide
Because of the extremely fast film advance, the sprocket and film guide have an improved design to prevent friction that could damage the film surface.
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Mirror box
A special sheet to prevent inner reflection and a black finish on the box surface contribute to sharper pictures with reduced flare.
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Vertical Control Grip contacts
The contacts on the camera base are covered for protection against dust. When the Grip is mounted, the cover slides into the body.
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Four-layer flexible circuit board
Concentrating the circuitry improves reliability, so we have designed the main circuit board with a high - density, four - layer configuration. |
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Sure handling with satisfying responsiveness
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- Straightforward, flexible control of all functions
 This is a camera that is wholly responsive to your intentions, offering the kind of intuitive control that allows you to give full rein to your creativity. You can confidently make fine adjustments to the automatic settings, or comprehensive changes to the individual systems. Extensive research has resulted in a design in which each dial is logically positioned for quick recognition and ergonomically shaped for optimum control. Exposure compensation, for example, can be set with the rear control dial (when customized) so you can control the exposure with your thumb without taking your eye from the viewfinder. All dials are rubberized for a comfortable, positive feel. Fluorescent indications on the exposure mode and compensation dials, and the illuminated LCD panel make night - time operation easier. Even the Vertical Control Grip is convenient: it offers the same major dials and buttons as the camera body, so you don't lose any functionality when operating the camera vertically.
- Ergonomically designed grip
- The grip is covered with non - slip rubber, giving you a comfortable and secure hold. In addition, the distance between the bottom of the lens mount and the bottom of the camera has been lengthened so even a large diameter lens barrel won't touch the tripod head.
- Multiple power sources
- The camera body and Vertical Control Grip (VC - 9) accept CR123A lithium batteries. The VC - 9 also accepts two other types: 2CR5 lithium and AA alkaline - manganese, one of which can be installed at the same time as the CR123A cells. Combined with the batteries in the camera body, this configuration gives you three power sources selectable at the twist of a dial. Even when power in the camera body is getting low, you can continue to concentrate on your photography without having to think about replacing batteries.
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