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DIGITAL CAMEMRD-I7 A 35mmDigitalAF SLRcameracombiningproprietaryelectr Maxxumtechnolog, imagingwith Minolta'shighly-acclaimed
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SPECIFICATI$[t{:S Type: SLR Digitalcamera with built-inf lash, autofocus,and .aUt00XpOsUie,, , Lens Mount: MinoltaAtype bayonetmount. Compatible Lenses: Maxxum/MinoltaAF lenses. lmage Sensor: 1|2-inchCCD with 380,000 pixels (x3). Sensing System: 3 CCD (G, G, RIB),Dual-GreenSystem. Final Resolution: 1528x 1146pixels. Storing Format: DOS format,B bits digital recording per G, G, R/B channel.
Body Data,,Pa:helr.,.Ei$,physll $h:utterspeed, aperture, exposure mode, white balance,framd cou,nter,batterycondition,wirelessf lash,SCSI mode, red-eye manualfocus,terminatorpower. reduction,exposurecompensation,self-timer, Viewfinder Displaysr Focussignat,f lashsignal,standbylamp. Interface: SCSI-2interface,PCMCIAType lll slot, PC terminal,remotecontrol terminal. Power: 7.2V NP-500Hrechargeablelithiumion batteryor AC power adaptet 6V 2CR5 lithiumbatterypack, 3V CR2025lithiumbattery,
Storage Medium: PCMCIAATAcard.
Dimensions: 6.3 x 5 x 5.7 in.
Number of Frames: 1 l{frames when using MAXTOR13'1MBPCMCIAcard.
Weight: 2,4lbs. withoutlens,battery,and PC card.
AF System: Minolta'sthrough-the-lens(lTL) phase-detectionsystemwith one CCD linesensor. FocusMode: continuousAF; focus lock selectableautomaticallyaccordingto subjectmovement;auto/manualfocus switchablemanually; predictivefocus controlfor movingsubjects. AF SensitivityRange:EYZto 21
Macintosh@:Adobe Photoshoptt plug-in software,Utilitysoftware.
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Software WindowsrM: TWAIN Driver.
Metering: TTL type. MeteringRange:EV6.5to 20 (lSO 800, tl67) Exposure Modes: ProgrammedAE (P mode), Aperture-priorityAE (A mode), AE (S mode), Manual(M mode). Shutter-priority Exposure Gompensation: +l- 3 EV (0.5 EV increments).
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Requirements Macintosh Gomputer System: Macintoshor Power Macintoshcwith 68030, 2SMHzCPUor higher.
vertical{raverse,focal plane type. Range: Shutter: Electronically-controlled, 1/2000Io 112sec. Flashsync: 1/90 sec. or slower.
RAM: 20MB or higherfor Macintosh;24MBor higherfor PowerMacintosh
Sensitivity: ISO 800 or equivalent.
Software: System7.1 or higher;Adobe PhotoshopVer.2.5 or later
White Balancel Auto white balance with outer metering,manual setting available. Built-in Flash: Guide number 110 ft. with ISO800; f lashcoveragefor 28mm lenses;pre-flash for red-eye reductionand remote/wirelessoff-cameraf lash controlavailable;raiseand lower manually.
Hard Disc: 30MB vacancy or higher.
Windows Computer System: IBM@PC/ATor compatible machinewith 4B6DX2CPU or higher, RAM: 16MBor higher. Hard Disc: 30MB vacancy or higher,
VieMinder: Eye-levelf ixed roof mirror. Fietdof view: 90Y". Magnification: 1.04x(with50mm lens at infinity).-1 diopter,
SC$ Board: Adapiec@AHA-I 520,'1540,2940 series.
Relay Lens Magnification: 0.4x.
Software: Windows 3.1 or Windows 95,
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DIGITAL SLRCAMERA RD175
Shutter-ReleaseButton Control Dial Lens Contacts Lens Mount
Mirror
Flash Control Button
Exposure CompensationButton Lens ReleaseButton
Focus Mode Button
PC Terminal
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Program Re-set Button Data Panel Flash Mode Button
White BalanceWindow Main Switch Mode Button
Self-TimerButton
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PCMCIASloUEjectButton PCMCIAHDD SCSIPort
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LCDPANEL INFORMATION
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powerindicator Terminater
VIEWFI NDERINIFORMATION
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MAJOR SELLING POINTS Electronic lmaging Made Easy The MinoltaRD-.175 DigitalSLRcameracreatesan entirelynew standard of picturemakingto meetthe needsof the multimedia era. lt offersthe highqualityimages,easyoperation, and portability of a MinoltaMaxxum AF SLRcamera,and allowsthe photosto be directlyoutputto a PC, eliminating the needfor filmdeveloping and scanning.The RD-175 providesphotographers and creativeartistswitha newand exciting methodof fastimageprocessingand filing,and imagedatatransmission via PCtelecommunications.
3-CCDSystemfor 1.75MillionPixelResolution The RD-175usesthreeCCDs(ChargedCoupledDevices)to storephoto imagesas digitaldata Thisnewly-designed 3-CCDsystemprovides superiorcolorcontrast,plusa highresolution of approximately 1.75 millionpixels(1,528horizontal x 1,146vertical).The RD-175offersthe highestpicturequalitypossible,for imagesthatarecrisp,clear,and f ull-colored.
PCMCIACardfor EasyPortability The RD-175usesa PCMCIA(ATA)for recordingphotoimages.Thecard hasa largecapacityof 131MB and can recordup to I14 imageframes.
CreativeExposureControl Forfullcreativecontrol,the MinoltaRD-175offersAperturePriority, ShutterPriority, and Manualexposuremodes. All threemodesusethe camera'sAF-integrated B-segment honeycomb-pattern meteringsystem. ln AperturePrioritymode,the photographercan selectaperturesin 1/2-stopincrements to a maximumf/6.7,andthe camerasexposure systemwillautomatically selectthe correctshutterspeed. Likewise, in ShutterPrioritymode,the photographercan selectshutterspeedsin '1-stop increments from 112Io112000 sec.,and the RD-175will automatically set the appropriatelensaperture. ln Manualmode,the usercan takefullcreativecontroloverthe image-making process,by selectingboththe apertureand shutterspeedwhilereferring to exposureindicatorsin the viewfinder.
ExposureCompensationControl Forcreativeexposureadjustments or exposurebracketing, the RD-175's exposurecompensation controlallowschangesin half-stopincrements for up to 3 stopsoveror undernormalexposure.
White BalanceControl
The RD-175featuresbothautomaticand manualwhitebalancecontrols, In automaticmode,the whitebalancewillbe automatically adjusted accordingto the colortemperature of the lightsource.The RD-175also SCSI-2Interfacefor Compatibility featuresmanualsettingsfor Outdoormode(naturallighting),Indoor with Macintoshand IBM PC/AT mode,and a Flashmodefor studio The RD-175is ableto directlyconnectto PCsacceptingSCSIstandards, mode(tungstenlight),Fluorescent strobes. includingMacintosh.ThePCMCIAcardenablesconnection to otherPCs suchas Macintoshor IBMPC/ATthrough acard reader.A PC witha Built-lnFlash PCMCIAcard slotdoesnot requirea card reader. The MinoltaRD-175featuresa built-in, design-integrated flash(Guide number110ft. at ISO800)whichprovidescoveragefor lensesas wide Adobe PhotoshopPlug-lnSoftware as 28mm. Theflashhasthreemodes:AUTO,OFF,and FILL-IN(manual plug-insoftwareand exclusiveMinoltasoftwarefor Adobe Photoshop fill-flash).In AUTOmode,the flashwillfirewheneverneeded For imageprocessingare providedas standardaccessories.A TWAIN greaterflashoutputand versatility, high-powered Maxxumflashunits driveris alsoprovidedas a standardaccessoryfor compatibleIBM areavailableas optionalaccessories. PC/ATmachines.
GompleteEaseof Use The MinoltaRD-175DigitalCamerahandlesand operatesjustlikea fullyautomaticpoint& shootcamera,but providesthe high-quality end resultsand systemflexibility thatonlyan SLRcameracan offer.The designis simpleand straightforward, and all functionsarecontrolled with a single-button operationratherthana combination of buttonsor dials.
GontinuousPredictiveAutofocusing The MinoltaRD-175featuresa widefocusingareawitha largeCCD sensor.ThiswideAF areamakesit easyto maintainprecisefocuson the mainsubjectevenif the subjectis off-center in the viewfinder.With movingobjects,the RD-175's continuous autofocusing trackssubject movement, and predictivefocuscontroladjuststhe focusbetween eachexposureto maintainimagesharpness. Focus Hold lf the userwantsto takea picturewiththe mainsubjectoutsidethe focus frame,focusholdcan be usedto keepthe subjectsharp. Tolockfocus, placethe subjectin the centerof the focusframe,thenpressand hold the shutter-release buttonpartwaydown. Waitfor the focus-locksignal to appearin the viewfinder, recomposethe pictureas desired,thenpress the shutter-release buttonallthe way downto takethe picture.(NOTE: focuswillnot lockif the subjectis moving,)
8-SegmentHoneycomb-Pattern ExposureMetering The MinoltaRD-175featuresan AF-integrated, 8-segmenthoneycombpatternmeteringsystemthatmeasureslightlevelsin sevensymmetrical segmentsof the imageframe,plusthe backgroundarea.Becausethe exposuresystemis integrated withthe autofocussystem,the RD-175is ableto identifythe mainsubjectand biasthe exposureaccordingly, even in difficult lightingconditions.
Full Auto Modewith ExpertProgramSelection
ln fullyautomaticprogrammode,the MinoltaRD-175analyzes subject movement,distance,and lensfocallength,as wellas subjectand backgroundbrightness, thensetsthe optimumexposureautomatically. There are no settingsto make The usersimplyplacesthe viewfinder focus frameon the mainsubject,pressesthe shutter-release buttonpartway down to activateautofocus,then pressesthe shutterreleasebuttonall the way downto takethe picture,lf the lightis low,the built-inflashwill fireautomatically to providethe propersubjectillumination.
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Red-EyeReductionMode To reducethe red-eyeeffectcausedby the flashreflecting offthe inside of the subject'seyes,thismodefiresthe built-inflashseveraltimesto closedownthe subjectspupilsbeforethe exposureflashis firedand the pictureis taken.
WirelessOff-CameraFlashControl The MinoltaRD-175cancontroloff-camera Maxxum5400HS,5400xi, or 3500xiflashunitswithoutaccessorycordsor connectors, allowing greaterflexibility (up to 16-112feet in flashplacement fromthe camera) and freedomfromcabletroublesor tangles.Flashcontrolsignalsare sentfromthe camera'sbuilt-in flash In addition, a2',.1ratiocan be selected,wherethe off-camera unitprovides213of the lightwhilethe built-inflashprovidesthe remaining1/3of the lightneededfor proper subjectexposure. PC Terminal The PC terminalenablesthe userto connecta non-dedicated or studio-type flashto the camera.
AF llluminator lf the built-inflashis set to AUTOor FILL-lNand the cameradetectsthat the sceneis too darkto focusaccurately, the flashwillautomatically firea shortstroboscopic burstto providethe lightnecessaryfor the camerato detectand focuson the subject.TheAF illuminator ensuresprecise focusingevenin totaldarkness.
Self-Timer providesa 1O-second The self-timer shutter-release delay,allowingthe userto set up the shotand appearin the photo.Thebuilt-in flashsignals just beforethe pictureis takenby firingthreequickbursts,
Full Line of Lensesand Accessories The MinoltaRD-175is partof the world-renowned MinoltaMaxxum Systemof AutofocusSLRCameras,Lenses,and Accessories.The RD-175canaccepta wideselection of Maxxumand MinoltaAF lens, rangingfromultrawide-angle16mmfisheyeto 600mmsupertelephoto, includingzoomlenses,macrolenses,and the new 100mmsoft-focus portraitlens. Otheraccessories, likethe MaxxumHS,xi, and i-series flashunitsletyourcustomersexpandtheirsystemas desired.
oPTIoNALACCESSoRIES ITEM#
BB35-107 BB32-307 BB30-301 8823-637 6081-660 9992-05'1 6063-101 6805-100 6805-300 6805-200
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DESCRIPTION Acceptsa wide selectionof Minolta/Maxxum Autofocus Lenses MaxxumFlash5400HS MaxxumFlash3500xi MaxxumFlash2000xi MaxxumMacroFlash1200AF-N Insulated Case OptimateOpticalCarrier LeatherWideStrap GelatinFilterHolder- 72mm 55mmAdapterRingfor GelatinFilterHolder 49mmAdapterRingfor GelatinFilterHolder MiniTripodTR-1 CopyStandlll SlideCopyUnit100 MacroStand1000 EyepieceCap BodyCap BC-1000 LithiumBattery2CR5 AC PowerAdapterAC-M515 Lithiumlon BatteryNP-500H MobileMax MXL-131-1 11 SCSICableSC-3for Macintosh (halfpitchSO/D-sub 25) SCSICableSC-4for Windows (halfpitch5O/full 50) HoldingStrapHS-700
MAxxuM EyEprEcE coRREcnoN FAR.SIGHTED VISION ITEM# DESCRIPTION +0.5 Diopter 8230-500 +1,0 Diopter 8230-000 +1.5 Diopter 8230-700 +2.0 Diopter 8230-800 +3 0 Diopter 8230-900
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VISION NEAR-SIGHTED -1 0 Diopter 8230-400 -2.0 Diopter 8230-300
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Itemnumbersand specificationssubjectto changewithoutnotice.
