The Minolta Maxxum 9TiTi is a limited edition of the Maxxum 9. It is a special release by Minolta Co., Ltd. in recognition of the award of the prestigious Japan Camera Grand Prix for the -9* camera and was sold in the USA.
This camera was limited to a production run of only one thousand units. The special feature is a magnesium alloy for the camera base and titanium for the top shell of the SLR camera body, resulting in a lightweight, 825 gram, yet rugged construction. The use of wet rubber provides a non-slip grip.
Lenses
It is possible to use lenses with Minolta A bayonet on the 35mm camera, as lens interchange is supported. Various lenses with different focal lengths are available, including zoom lenses and fixed focal length lenses.
Autofocus
To enable sharp and focused photos effortlessly, the camera's autofocus has been developed. Advanced technology automatically adjusts focus to the subject and lighting conditions to ensure that subjects are always clearly imaged.
The built-in LED AF illuminator is a convenient feature that automatically activates in difficult low-light or low-contrast situations, assisting autofocus with additional light. There are various AF control options such as single, continuous, and automatic AF modes that provide flexibility for different shooting situations and preferences.
Exposure meter in 35mm photo cameras
A built-in light meter is found in 35mm still cameras, designed for film speeds from ISO 6 to ISO 6400. The film speed of the inserted film can be read out via a DX code on the film cartridge, which supports a range from ISO 25 to 5000.
Exposure modes
The camera offers several exposure modes, with P mode (program auto) setting the shutter speed and aperture automatically.
A (Aperture Priority) mode allows you to manually select the aperture while the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed. S (Shutter Priority) mode allows you to set the shutter speed while the camera adjusts the aperture.
In M (Manual) mode, you have full control over shutter speed and aperture. The camera's metering system helps you determine the correct exposure, and you can make adjustments in small increments.
The available apertures depend on the lens you are using. Shutter speed choices range from 1/12000 second to 30 seconds, including Bulb mode for variable long exposures. In automatic modes, exposure compensation can be used at +-2 stops (1/3 EV) or +-3 (1/2 EV).
Flash and self-timer
The SLR camera has a built-in flash with a guide number of 12 at ISO 100, and the flash recharging time is about 2.5 seconds. There is a choice of fill flash and red-eye reduction mode on the images.
Also integrated is a self-timer with lead times of two or ten seconds. The camera also offers a multiple exposure mode and a tripod thread on the bottom of the casing.
Batteries
Two CR123A batteries (eBay / Amazon*) power the photo camera. These are readily available online. About 550 pictures can be taken on a single charge, even if the flash is used for half of the pictures.
Films for the Minolta Maxxum 9Ti
35mm film is required for use with the Minolta Maxxum 9Ti. The 35mm format is still preferred by some users because it is compatible with many cameras and is easy to use. For this reason, some manufacturers continue to produce film in this format.
Popular film options for the Minolta Maxxum 9Ti include the Kodak Gold 200*, chosen by photographers who want to capture beautiful color images, and the Ilford Delta 100*, preferred by black-and-white photography enthusiasts.
35mm film for this camera is 24mm x 36mm and can hold up to 36 frames. With a motorized film advance feature that allows the film to advance after each frame, the camera can achieve an image capture speed of about 5.5 frames per second to effectively capture fast-paced scenes.
Accessories for the Minolta Maxxum 9Ti
A wide range of accessories were available for this camera. These included a data back that could store shooting settings on a memory card. Also available was a back with a built-in calendar, such as the Quartz Date back, which could imprint the shooting date for each image.
A vertical grip for the SLR camera was also available.
