Camera tech data for Minolta Dynax 9
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Name | Minolta Dynax 9 , α-9 (Japan), Maxxum 9 (USA) |
| Mount type | A-mount |
| Supported lenses | classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D) |
| Release year | 1998 |
| Status | discontinued |
| Auto-focus | |
| AF sensors | 2 line, 1 cross |
| AF range [EV] | −1 – 18 |
| AF modes | AF-A, AF-S, AF-C |
| AF assist light | yes |
| Features | |
| Eye-start | yes |
| Custom functions | 21 |
| Other features | all-metal construction, viewfinder shutter |
| Metering | |
| Metering modes | 14 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.7%) |
| Metering range [EV] (with spot) | 0 – 20 (3 – 20) |
| Auto Exposure Lock button | yes |
| Exposure modes | P with shift, A, S, M with shift |
| Subject programs | – |
| Exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops]) | ± 3 (1/2), ± 2 (1/3) |
| Flash | |
| Flash shoe type | iISO |
| Accessory shoe cap | SC-9 |
| Flash modes | normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync |
| Flash metering | 4S-TTL, S-TTL, CW-TTL, ADI (with update) |
| Requires D flash unit | no |
| Flash guide number [m]/ coverage [mm] | 12/24 |
| X-Sync speed [s] | 1/300 |
| High Speed Sync | yes |
| Wireless flash | yes |
| Wireless x-sync speed [s] | 1/60 |
| Wireless HSS | no |
| Ratio flash control | yes |
| Flash exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops]) | ± 3 (1/2) |
| Studio flash socket | yes |
| Compatible with DR-1000 | no |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder type | pentaprism |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73× |
| Eye relief [mm]/ from frame [mm] | 22.1/18.3 |
| Screens | G (default), M, L, ML, S |
| Diopter adjustment [diopters] | -3.0 – +1.0 |
| Eyepiece cup | EC-9 |
| Viewfinder accessory compatible | yes |
| Shooting | |
| Frame rate [fps] | 5.5 |
| Frame rate with AF [fps] | 4.5 |
| Shutter speed (still) [s] | 30 – 1/12000, B |
| Timer for Bulb exposures | no |
| Self-timer [s] | 10, 2 (w/ mirror pre-fire) |
| Bracketing frames (stops) | 3, 5, 7 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1/1) |
| Multiple exposures | unlimited |
| Remote release socket | Minolta/Sony 3-pin |
| Wireless remote release | IR-1N |
| Release priority | yes |
| Depth of field preview | yes |
| Aperture can be changed during depth of field preview | no |
| Silent depth of field preview | no |
| Film features | |
| Leader out | yes |
| ISO override | yes |
| IR safe | yes |
| Power | |
| Batteries | 2× CR123A |
| Battery pack | – |
| Vertical grip | VC-9 (4× AA/2× CR123A/1× 2CR5) |
| External power supply | – |
| Construction and accessories | |
| Weather sealing | yes |
| Mount material | steel |
| Weight [g] | 910 |
| Standard accessories | strap, body cap, batteries |
| Data saver | DM-9 |
| Date back | QD-9 |
| Misc | |
| Comments | SSM and ADI support requires update |
| Reviews & links | Carl Garrard (full review) |
| Related cameras | |
| Kits | – |
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