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Technical Details	DYANX/MAXXUM 7000i
Type:	35mm SLR with intelligent control of autofocus (AF), autoexposure (AE), and auto film transport systems
Lens mount:	Minolta A-type, self-lubricating stainless-steel bayonet; accepts all Minolta AF lenses
Autofocus system:	Minolta's through-the-lens (TTL) phase-detection type with three charge-coupled device (CCD) sensors: two sensors positioned vertically, one sensor positioned horizontally; sensitivity range: EV 0 to 18 at ISO 100 in ambient light; wide or center focus area selectable; focus-priority shutter release; automatic determination of subject position when using wide focus area; automatic selection of continuous adjustment for moving subjects or oneshot adjustment with hold for still subjects; automatically calculates focus adjustment required for moving subjects up to instant of exposure; built-in AF illuminator triggered automatically in low light or low contrast, range up to 9m in total darkness
Manual focusing:	By referring to focus signals in viewfinder, or visually on Acute-Matte focusing screen
Metering:	TTL multi-pattern metering coupled to autofocus system; exposure based on area of frame in which a subject is focused; center-weighted metering when using manual focus mode; six-segment silicon photocell (SPC) on pentaprism for ambient light; second SPC at bottom of mirror box for TTL flash metering with dedicated flash units
	Auto-exposure (AE) range:
	EV 0 to 20 with ISO 100 film and 50/1.4 lens (e.g., 2 sec at f/1.4 to 1/4000 sec. At f/16)
	Exposure modes:
	Program AE:
	Both shutter speed and aperture set according to program which is automatically selected and continuously adjusted according to lens focal length
	Shutter-priority AE:
	Any speed from 1/4000 to 30 sec. selectable in full stops, camera sets aperture from range available on lens
	Aperture-priority AE:
	Any available aperture selectable in half-stop, camera sets stepless shutter speed from 1/4000 to 30sec.
	Manual:
	Any speed and aperture combination usable: correct exposure and under-/over-exposure indicated in viewfinder, "bulb" setting for long exposures
TTL flash metering:	Operates in all flash modes with dedicated units; shutter X-sync speed set automatically when flash-on signal appears in viewfinder; in P or A modes, pressing spot-metering button sets slower shutter speed (down to 30 sec.) to balance flash with ambient lighting
	Program AE:
	Automatic setting of aperture and shutter speed between 1/125 and 1/20 sec. according to focal length of lens; flash fires automatically whenever it is required
	Shutter-priority AE:
	Same as Program AE mode
	Aperture-priority AE:
	Shutter speed automatically set to 1/125 sec.; any available aperture usable
	Manual:
	Any shutter speed 1/125 sec. or slower and any available aperture usable; speed automatically reset to 1/125 sec. when flash-on signal appears if shutter speed is set manually to a higher speed
Exposure controls:	Exposure adjustment EV +4 to -4 in half-stops; AE lock is coupled to focus lock; spot-metering usable in all exposure modes; program shift in half-stops for temporary selection of other programmed aperture-shutter speed settings
Shutter:	Electronically controlled vertical-traverse focal-plane type: Automatic speeds: In program and aperture-priority AE modes, stepless 1/4000 to 30 sec. with nearest half-stop setting displayed
	Manual speeds:
	In shutter-priority AE and manual modes, 1/4000 to 30 sec. in full-stop settings; "bulb" in manual mode for long exposures
Controls:	Buttons to set exposure mode film advance mode, exposure adjustments, wide or center focus area, and film speed, up/down control to change shutter speed and aperture settings and to control program shift; spot-metering button; program reset button sets camera to program mode, single-frame focus, and cancels any exposure adjustment
Shutter-release button:	Pressing button partway down activates meter, autofocus system, and both data panel and viewfinder displays which remain on for 5 sec. after finger is lifted from button; pressing button all the way down releases the shutter
Film-speed settings:	ISO 25 to 6400 in ambient light, ISO 25 to 1000 for TTL flash metering, both in 1/3-EV steps; automatic film-speed setting for DX-coded films (ISO 25 to 5000) can also be changed manually
Film transport:	Automatic with built-in motor drive: auto threading, auto advance to first frame, single-frame advance or continuous advance at up to 3 frames per second, automatic or manual rewind start; advancing frame counter in data panel; shutter locks and audible and visual signals warn that film is loaded incorrectly
Viewfinder:	Eye-level fixed pentaprism shows 92% of vertical by 94% of horizontal field of view; magnification 0.84X with 50mm lens at infinity; standard Acute-Matte screen (Type G) shows wide/center focus areas and spot metering area on matte field
Data display:	Data panel:
	Liquid-crystal display (LCD) shows exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, manual-focus mode, film speed frame number, self-timer operation, "bulb" operation, battery condition, exposure adjustment, film-advance mode, focus area selected, card function in use; illuminated automatically in low light
	Viewfinder:
	LCD illuminated in low light and shows shutter-sped, aperture, exposure adjustment, whether light level is within metering range, over-/underexposure warning; focus status indicated by combination of LEDs and backlit LCD
Power:	One 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery powers all operations; battery condition indicated by four-stage signal in data panel; shutter locks when battery is exhausted; sliding main switch with LOCK, ON, and position
Audible signals:	At ON or position, camera beeps if film is loaded incorrectly and when battery power is low; at position, camera beeps when subject is in focus, during self-timer operation, and as a slow shutter-speed warning in program AE and aperture-priority AE modes
Self-timer:	Electronic with 10-second delay; cancelable; camera beeps and red light blinks twice a second during operation
Other:	Cushioned eyepiece frame, eyepiece cap, film window, remote-control socket, carrying strap
Size and weight:	153 x 93 x 69mm, 590g without lens and battery
Optional accessories:	Accepts all Minolta AF lenses, Program Flash 3200I, Creative Expansion Cards, Program Back PB-7, Data Back DB-7, dioptric eyepiece-correction lenses, flash accessories including off-camera cables and connectors, user-changeable Acute-Matte Focusing Screens 7